After a big fight between Stan and Roger, Francine comes up with a plan to try and reunite the pair. Hoping to show Roger that Stan still cares about him, Francine fakes Roger's kidnapping, but when Stan never shows up to pay the ransom, it forces Roger to rethink the way he treats people.

In an effort to raise money with a bond issue Mayor Quimby moves up election day, making Springfield's primary election the first in the nation causing the media, candidates and political pundits to descend in the city.

Budget cuts hit the police hard; corporate downsizing frustrates the staff of a local newspaper.

The team take a look back at highlights of the motoring series, including the fastest new models, the most desirable classics and the craziest stunts. Plus, the best - and worst - of Star in a Reasonably Priced Car.