Let's Go Fly a Coot
| "Let's Go Fly a Coot" | |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 26 |
| Directed by | Chris Clements |
| Written by | Jeff Westbrook |
| Original air date | May 3, 2015 |
"Let's Go Fly a Coot" is the twentieth episode of the twenty-sixth season of the American animated sitcom The Simpsons, and the 572nd overall episode of the series. It aired on Fox on May 3, 2015. The episode's title is a parody of the song "Let's Go Fly a Kite."
Plot
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Bart begins using an E-cigarette to impress Milhouse's Dutch cousin Annika. Meanwhile, the rest of the family learn about Grampa's days in the U.S. Air Force.
Reception
The episode received a 1.3 rating and was watched by a total of 3.12 million people.[1] Dennis Perkins of The A.V. Club gave the episode a C-, saying "the biggest sin of "Let’s Go Fly A Coot" is that it never trusts any single story to carry the episode."[2]
Cultural references
The interrogation scene is a spoof of Network, while the scene where Homer fights a man in his underwear is a spoof of Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance).
References
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (2015-05-05). "Sunday Final Ratings: 'Family Guy' & 'Secrets and Lies' Adjusted Up". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
- ^ Perkins, Dennis (2015-05-03). "The Simpsons: "Let's Go Fly A Coot"". Avclub.com. Retrieved 2015-05-05.
