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Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace

Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace

Written by: Andrew Murray and Thom Partridge
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Former college roommates Thom Partridge and Dr. Andrew Murray revisit every episode of The Simpsons through the eyes of two dads in their 40s, exploring the humor, heart, and surprising depth of Springfield one episode at a time.

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  • Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace Preview Episode

    Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace Preview Episode
    Jul 20 2026

    Meet Andrew and Thom, two longtime friends revisiting The Simpsons from a whole new perspective. In this four-minute sneak peek, they introduce themselves, explain the format of Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace, and share what inspired them to return to Springfield—this time as dads in their forties.
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    4 mins
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E1

    Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E1
    Jul 22 2026

    Andrew and Thom officially begin their journey through The Simpsons with “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire,” the episode that introduced the world to the Simpson family. They share their memories of watching the show as kids, revisit the episode through the eyes of fathers in their 40s, and explain what they hope to discover while growing up all over again on Evergreen Terrace.
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    51 mins
  • Bart the Genius - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E2

    Bart the Genius - Donuts on the Couch: Growing Up on Evergreen Terrace S1E2
    Jul 24 2026

    Bart switches aptitude tests with Martin Prince and is promptly identified as Springfield’s newest genius. Andrew and Thom revisit “Bart the Genius,” comparing what they noticed as eight-year-olds with what stands out now as middle-aged dads—from standardized testing and schoolyard social hierarchies to cursive writing, morning routines, and the hazards of scientific inaccuracy. Along the way, they explore Bart’s brief life among the gifted, Martin’s complicated role as both victim and tattletale, and the surprising warmth of Bart and Homer’s father-son bond.
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    46 mins
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