[s28e9] The Caper Chase [2025]
The episode reaches its climax when the students' demands become so extreme that they revolt against Burns, leading to the eventual collapse of the institution. Key Themes and Satire
A significant portion of the episode lampoons "safe spaces," "trigger warnings," and the hyper-sensitivity often attributed to millennial and Gen Z college students. [S28E9] The Caper Chase
"The Caper Chase" received mixed to positive reviews. While critics praised the sharp parody of the Ivy League and the guest appearances, some felt the satire of "PC culture" was a bit heavy-handed or dated. However, it remains a notable late-season episode for its ambitious attempt to tackle complex social and educational issues. The episode reaches its climax when the students'
is the ninth episode of the 28th season of The Simpsons and the 605th episode overall. It originally aired on April 2, 2017. The episode satirizes the corporatization of higher education and the proliferation of "politically correct" culture on modern college campuses. Plot Summary While critics praised the sharp parody of the
The episode mocks the business model of for-profit colleges, portraying them as diploma mills that prioritize tuition checks over actual learning.