| "Heartbreak Hotel" | |
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| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 30 Episode 2 |
| Directed by | Steven Dean Moore |
| Written by | Renee Ridgeley Matt Selman |
| Production code | XABF15 |
| Original air date | October 7, 2018 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Heartbreak Hotel" is the 641st episode of the American animated television series The Simpsons and the second episode of the thirtieth season.[1] It aired in the United States on Fox on October 7, 2018. The episode was directed by Steven Dean Moore and written by Renee Ridgeley and Matt Selman.
In the episode, Marge and Homer take part in Marge's favorite reality television show, but they are the first team eliminated. Sequestered while the rest of the show is filmed, Marge is angered that Homer caused them to lose and returns to the competition with another partner when the opportunity arises. However, Marge causes them to lose, making viewers feel sorry for Homer.
Selman was inspired to write the episode because he felt sorry for the person eliminated first on the television series Top Chef, and the parody of the film Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? came from his wife and co-writer Renee Ridgeley. Rhys Darby and George Segal guest starred. The episode was watched by 4.6 million people and received positive reviews.