The Simpsons (TV Series) Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield (1996) User Reviews

You're making a scene

[snoozejonc · 8/10 · 4 December 2022]

Marge buys a new suit and meets an old acquaintance who tempts her with a country club membership.

This is a decent parody of social climbing, but feels distinctly out of character for Marge.

The writers give Marge and the family solid arc to go through in this story and satirise the type of elitist people who inhabit these types of places. I think one of the best parts is how useless and superficial they depict some of these kept wives to be.

Homer's subplot involving the Golf is pretty good and Mr Burns is nicely portrayed as incompetent with his over reliance on Smithers.

Overall the episode did not feel suited to Marge's character and even though you shouldn't take an animated comedy that seriously it feels wrong and contrived for it to be her. Perhaps it would have worked better if it was another character.

It's a 7.5/10 for me but I round upwards.

One of the Weaker Episodes of the Seventh Season,but Still Filled with Laughs,

[lesleyharris30 · 8/10 · 8 April 2014]

Scenes from the Classic Struggle in Springfield is a great Simpsons episode with a very enjoyable storyline and plenty of very funny scenes.It is certainly one of the weaker episodes of the seventh season,which is without a doubt filled with some of the best episodes in the series history,but this isn't one of them.I think episodes where Marge is the center of attention are usually not as good,mainly because Homer,Bart and Lisa are just stronger characters with a bigger personality,not that there aren't great episodes with Marge at the center,but probably the least out of the the family.The funniest parts of this episode without a doubt come from Homer,he has several memorable and hilarious lines and his side story was certainly the episodes highlight.Scenes from the Classic Struggle in Springfield is probably the worst of the seventh season,but it's still a great episode.

After changing her looks,Marge is given the opportunity to join a country club,but is worried her family will embarrass her.Meanwhile,Homer plays golf at the club with Mr Burns,who is suspiciously great at the sport.

Upper class

[safenoe · 8/10 · 28 January 2024]

I am huge fan of The Simpsons since it debuted in 1989 (unfortunately I didn't see many of the Tracey Ullman shorts) and it's hard to believe it's been on for 35 years and counting. For me, it's the first 10 seasons that represents the golden era in my humble opinion. Anyway Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield has its moments as Marge somewhat uncharacteristically gets caught up in wanting to fit into the upper class country class, and she really gets all out of control in wanting membership.

The ending was rather ironic and thankfully Marge keeps true to herself. Not a bad episode.

The Upper Crust

[Hitchcoc · 8/10 · 23 June 2022]

Marge chances on a fancy suit in a thrift store and it leads to her being accepted by rich people. She and the family are invited to a country club where they are considered for membership. Homer plays golf with Tom Kite. Soon Marge faces the fact that she has no other fancy clothes.