[s2e12] The Way We Was May 2026

Even in high school, she was her own person, making her own choices.

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Homer is a long-haired slacker serving detention; Marge is a budding feminist and academic achiever. After a classic "meet-cute" in the detention hall, Homer poses as a French student to get Marge to tutor him—all in a desperate attempt to ask her to the prom. Even in high school, she was her own

Prom tuxedos with massive ruffles and Marge’s classic 70s aesthetic. Homer is a long-haired slacker serving detention; Marge

Flashback to 1974: A Look Back at "The Way We Was" "The Way We Was" (Season 2, Episode 12) isn't just another episode of The Simpsons ; it is the definitive origin story that humanized a cartoon family and cemented their place in television history. Originally airing in 1991, this flashback masterpiece took us back to 1974 to show us exactly how a boisterous underachiever like Homer won the heart of the blue-haired girl next door. The Plot: A Prom Tale for the Ages

The episode is a love letter to the 1970s, packed with era-specific details:

The final scene, with Homer and Marge in the car, is one of the most romantic moments in animation history.