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Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace

Andrew Murray and Thom Partridge 2 Episodes Jul 24, 2026

Former college roommates Thom Partridge and Dr. Andrew Murray revisit every episode of The Simpsons through the eyes of two dads in their 40s. They explore the humor, heart, and surprising depth of Springfield one episode at a time.

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Donuts on the Couch Season 1 Episode 3 Homers Odyssey Jul 24, 2026 3066 Homer loses his job at the nuclear power plant and spirals into one of the darkest stories of The Simpsons’ first season—before discovering a new sense of purpose as Springfield’s unlikely safety crusader. Andrew and Thom revisit “Homer’s Odyssey,” discussing unemployment, depression, suicide, and the episode’s surprisingly sincere depiction of a man trying to feel useful again. Along the way, the

Donuts on the Couch Season 1 Episode 2 Bart the Genius Jul 24, 2026 2751 Bart switches aptitude tests with Martin Prince and is promptly identified as Springfield’s newest genius. Andrew and Thom revisit “Bart the Genius,” comparing what they noticed as eight-year-olds with what stands out now as middle-aged dads—from standardized testing and schoolyard social hierarchies to cursive writing, morning routines, and the hazards of scientific inaccuracy. Along the way, the

DOTC S1E1: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire Jul 22, 2026 3032 Andrew and Thom officially begin their journey through The Simpsons with “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire,” the episode that introduced the world to the Simpson family. They share their memories of watching the show as kids, revisit the episode through the eyes of fathers in their 40s, and explain what they hope to discover while growing up all over again on Evergreen Terrace.

Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace Preview Episode Jul 20, 2026 257 Meet Andrew and Thom, two longtime friends revisiting The Simpsons from a whole new perspective. In this four-minute sneak peek, they introduce themselves, explain the format of Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace, and share what inspired them to return to Springfield—this time as dads in their forties.

Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace

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