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, titled " Habeas Tortoise ," originally aired on September 25, 2022. Directed by Matthew Faughnan and written by Broti Gupta, the episode serves as a satirical commentary on modern conspiracy culture and social media obsession. Plot Summary

Homer eventually finds Slow Leonard in a nearby rabbit hole but hides the truth to avoid losing his new friends. Horrified by the group’s plan for a violent "information extraction" from the innocent zookeeper, Homer finally reveals Leonard's safe return. To keep the bond alive without the radicalism, he distracts the group with a new, less dangerous conspiracy: "Where does calamari come from?".

: In a rare subversion, Superintendent Chalmers and Homer become close friends, a dynamic that continues later in the season. Les Simpson S34E01 VOSTFR HDTV

When the zookeeper and Chief Wiggum dismiss his concerns, Homer turns to "Facelook" and joins an internet group called "Lost Leonard!". He finds community among "friendless weirdos" like Superintendent Chalmers, Comic Book Guy, and Sideshow Mel. However, the group’s theories grow increasingly extreme and dangerous, leading them to protest at the zookeeper’s home.

: The episode pokes fun at platforms like TikTok and Instagram, including a post-credits scene of Homer recording a paella recipe for TikTok. , titled " Habeas Tortoise ," originally aired

: Rated it 4/5 stars, praising it as "clever more than comic".

After Homer humiliates himself at a town meeting by suggesting the city build a library while actually standing inside one, he begins to doubt his own intelligence. To cheer him up, the family visits the Springfield Zoo, where Homer discovers that his favorite 150-year-old tortoise, , is missing. Horrified by the group’s plan for a violent

: While many enjoyed the focus on Homer's need for friendship, some fans felt the writing was "uninspired" compared to earlier seasons.