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The episode features a high-profile voice cast of academics and authors, playing themselves as part of a "Department of Excellence": (as Verity Coyle) Neil deGrasse Tyson Ken Jennings Robert McKee Suze Orman

The episode reaches its climax when the students' demands become so extreme that they revolt against Burns, leading to the eventual collapse of the institution. Key Themes and Satire

Mr. Burns represents the ultimate corporate "bogeyman" attempting to buy influence within the educational system. Notable Guest Stars [S28E9] The Caper Chase

"The Caper Chase" received mixed to positive reviews. While critics praised the sharp parody of the Ivy League and the guest appearances, some felt the satire of "PC culture" was a bit heavy-handed or dated. However, it remains a notable late-season episode for its ambitious attempt to tackle complex social and educational issues.

He recruits several Springfield residents as professors, including , Lenny , and Carl . However, the "university" quickly devolves into a series of absurd classes designed to satisfy the whims of overly sensitive students and the financial greed of its founder. Homer, initially excited by the perks of being a "professor," eventually finds himself at odds with the "social justice warriors" on campus who find everything—even his breathing—offensive. The episode features a high-profile voice cast of

The episode mocks the business model of for-profit colleges, portraying them as diploma mills that prioritize tuition checks over actual learning.

Disappointed by the lack of discipline and traditional values at Yale University, decides to found his own for-profit university, "Burns University," to shape the minds of the next generation according to his own ruthless philosophy. Notable Guest Stars "The Caper Chase" received mixed

is the ninth episode of the 28th season of The Simpsons and the 605th episode overall. It originally aired on April 2, 2017. The episode satirizes the corporatization of higher education and the proliferation of "politically correct" culture on modern college campuses. Plot Summary