In " The Road to Cincinnati " (S32E8), fans finally get a deep dive into the complex, often hilarious dynamic between Principal Skinner and Superintendent Chalmers. This "odd couple" road trip episode shifts the spotlight away from the Simpson family to explore the friction and hidden respect between Springfield Elementary’s top faculty. 🚗 Plot Summary
The episode pokes fun at local staples like Cincinnati chili and the city's reputation as a "middle place" for middle people. [S32E8] The Road to Cincinnati
After Principal Finch falls ill with food poisoning, Skinner convinces a reluctant Chalmers to let him be his "plus one" for a keynote speech at an administrators' convention in Cincinnati. In " The Road to Cincinnati " (S32E8),
This is one of the few episodes where the Simpson family barely appears, focusing almost entirely on secondary characters. After Principal Finch falls ill with food poisoning,
For the table read of this episode, Harry Shearer (Skinner) was the only main voice cast member who did not attend.