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" Poorhouse Rock " is the of The Simpsons (Episode 22), first airing on May 22, 2022. It is a unique musical episode that blends Schoolhouse Rock! parodies with a blunt critique of the disappearing American middle class. Plot Summary

The episode ends with a meta-gag where Lisa informs Homer and Marge that their home insurance policy specifically does not cover "musical numbers" after Bart accidentally burns down his treehouse.

: Bart ultimately decides to become a firefighter, reasoning that due to climate change, "the world will always be on fire," ensuring he will always have a job. [S33E22] Poorhouse Rock

The episode is noted for being one of the show's most overtly political and "punk" installments, offering a bleak "there's no future for you" message to younger viewers.

Bart is surprisingly impressed by Homer's high pay for minimal work and declares he wants to be a nuclear safety inspector. However, a (guest star Hugh Jackman) appears to shatter this dream, explaining through an extended musical number why the stable middle-class life Homer enjoys is no longer attainable for Bart's generation. Key Musical Numbers & Guest Stars " Poorhouse Rock " is the of The

: The central 11-minute musical suite performed by Hugh Jackman as the Janitor.

: Economic inequality, the decline of unions, student debt, and the automation of labor. Plot Summary The episode ends with a meta-gag

: Reviews were polarized. Some critics praised its "anarchic" energy and catchy songs, while some fans on platforms like IMDb felt it prioritised a political agenda over jokes.