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The episode kicks off at the , an Italian cultural celebration that quickly turns sour when the entire town discovers they’ve been pickpocketed. The crisis brings in Lenora Carter , a state investigator who immediately pushes Chief Wiggum aside, mocking his competence. The Sting Operation

In a move that is classic Simpsons absurdity, the police use as bait for the pickpockets because—as the episode notes—his "big butt" is the largest target in town. A tracking device in his wallet leads the police straight to a storage unit filled with stolen goods, where Fat Tony and his uncle are caught red-handed. An Unlikely Bond [S31E3] Bond Night

Critics and fans alike praised the episode for its "machine gun speed" jokes and its focus on secondary characters. The ending is particularly memorable, featuring a recreation of the famous by Queen (with the Simpsons family filling in for the band members) and a final scene that parodies the iconic ending of The Sopranos . The episode kicks off at the , an

Here is a blog post looking into the highlights and themes of this installment: A tracking device in his wallet leads the

The Simpsons has always excelled at parodying the gritty world of organized crime and police procedurals. In the series delivers one of its most cohesive and character-driven episodes of the modern era, focusing on an unlikely alliance. The Setup: A Pickpocketing Pandemic