S17·E16 Million Dollar Abie
- Episode
- Season 17, Episode 16
- Air Date
- April 2, 2006
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- Director
- Steven Dean Moore
- Writer
- Tim Long
- Score
- 6/10 (24 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
Homer spearheads the effort to get pro-football to bring a new franchise to Springfield. The football commissioner, on his way to officially award the franchise, stops at the Simpson house where Grandpa (mistaking him for a burglar) attacks him. Springfield loses out and Abe becomes the town’s pariah. After trying and failing assisted suicide, Abe decides to live his life without fear and when the town decides to reuse their football stadium as a bullfighting ring, he volunteers to be the toreador. Ever the activist, granddaughter Lisa protests his new profession.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 17 Episode 16 of The Simpsons air?
Season 17, Episode 16 ('Million Dollar Abie') originally aired on April 2, 2006.
How long is Season 17 Episode 16 ('Million Dollar Abie')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.
What happens in The Simpsons Season 17 Episode 16?
Homer spearheads the effort to get pro-football to bring a new franchise to Springfield. The football commissioner, on his way to officially award the franchise, stops at the Simpson house where Grandpa (mistaking him for a burglar) attacks him. Springfield loses out and Abe becomes the town’s paria...
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