[s33e22] Poorhouse Rock [720p 2025]

: Lisa joins the Janitor to rap about how automation, rising education costs, and student debt have closed the door on jobs like Homer's.

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.

: The central 11-minute musical suite performed by Hugh Jackman as the Janitor. [S33E22] Poorhouse Rock

: The former U.S. Secretary of Labor appears as himself to explain how the decline of unions and corporate greed contributed to economic shifts. Megan Mullally : Guest stars as Sarah Wiggum. Themes and Reception

: 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. : Lisa joins the Janitor to rap about

" 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

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 : The former U

: Economic inequality, the decline of unions, student debt, and the automation of labor.