Gay marriage community episode

Around the time of the episode's original airdate, February 20, , the same-sex marriage question was a controversial political issue in the United States and the episode became controversial, leading to the episode receiving criticism from numerous conservative groups, including the Parents Television Council and the American Family.

Watch the full episode here: • Is Gay Marriage On the Chopping Block? The Could Obergefell v. Hodges — the Supreme Court case that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide — actually.

There's Something About Marrying: Directed by David Silverman, Nancy Kruse. With Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith. A townsperson comes out of the closet when Springfield legalized same-sex marriages in a plot to bolster tourism; Homer uses the Internet to become a minister.

With the growing acceptance of same-sex marriage and the prioritization of other LGBTQIA+ issues, the episode at best doesn't come off as particularly groundbreaking. And at worst, unintentionally transphobic, given the reveal of Patty's partner being a man in disguise.