S2·E6 Dead Putting Society

Episode recap

The episode opens with Bart Simpson discovering a miniature‑golf tournament being held in Springfield. Eager for a chance to prove himself, he convinces his neighbor, Todd Flanders, to enter the competition alongside him. The two boys quickly become the focus of the event, each determined to out‑perform the other on the winding, obstacle‑filled course.

Homer Simpson, observing his son’s enthusiasm, becomes convinced that Bart will emerge victorious. His confidence leads him to strike a wager with Ned Flanders, Todd’s father. The terms of the bet are deliberately humiliating: the father of the boy who does not win the tournament must mow the neighbor’s lawn while wearing his wife’s Sunday dress. The unusual stipulation underscores the competitive spirit that has taken hold of both families and sets a clear, personal stake for the adults involved.

As the tournament proceeds, the episode follows the boys’ attempts to navigate the miniature‑golf challenges, while the adults watch anxiously, aware that the outcome will dictate which of them must endure the embarrassing punishment. The narrative builds tension around the impending result, highlighting the rivalry between the Simpson and Flanders households.

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