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7 Best ‘Simpsons’ Episodes Parodying Oscar-Nominated Movies
It’s Oscar season, and there are some pretty interesting movies nominated for 2026. Cinephiles can prepare for the upcoming ceremony by watching the films they haven’t seen, but why not supplement that by watching some television too? Specifically The Simpsons. It just reached a new milestone (which some would call remarkable and others would call tragic): its 800th episode. Most of the material worth watching isn’t so recent, but one through line you can be sure of is that the writers often throw in references to movies all throughout the sitcom’s history. Inevitably, many of these come from Oscar-nominated feature films.
Even when the sitcom aired its first episode in 1989, there was a ton of Academy-worthy material to use for Simpson stories, and the writers likewise used a ton of it. Well, as the show kept getting renewed and renewed, more and more fantastic award-nominated and award-winning material became ripe for the picking. Of course, the giants of cinema don’t always lead to great jokes, but they often do in The Simpsons‘ greatest works. There are even some episodes that dedicate a large chunk of their plots to sending up one such Oscar-nominee. The following seven episodes arguably make up the best of the bunch, showcasing intriguing sides of the whole family: Bart (Nancy Cartwright), Homer (Dan Castellaneta), Lisa (Yeardley Smith), Marge (Julie Kavner), and even Maggie. These aren’t ordered by the quality of the movies or quantity of award nominations; having one nomination is enough. It does help for the episode to pay homage to more than one Oscar-nominee, but mostly these are just excellent episodes that use their source material to the fullest.
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“Barthood”
Season 27, Episode 9
Season 27’s “Barthood” is the experimental Simpsons episode that’s based on the experimental 2014 film Boyhood by Richard Linklater. The movie was filmed over the course of about 10 years as all the actors got older, and it represents a fascinatingly realistic and heartfelt portrayal of a boy’s childhood. Similarly, “Barthood” jumps around to the most formative points of Bart’s upbringing. As it starts with him younger than he is in the canon (which this episode is not), this proves to be one of the strongest Simpsons episodes set in the past. “Barthood” is also unique in how it explores Bart’s life when he’s older, which likewise makes it one of the best Simpsons episodes set in the future.
Boyhood was nominated for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor for Ethan Hawke, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. It even won an Oscar—the tremendous Patricia Arquette, specifically—for Best Supporting Actress. It’s also worth noting that Linklater has a 2026 Oscar-nominated movie with Ethan Hawke called Blue Moon, for those interested in checking that out before this year’s Oscar ceremony.
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“Cape Feare”
Season 5, Episode 2
By far one of the most famous Simpsons episodes you can find, “Cape Feare” has a title that’s extremely close to the title of the film it parodies: Cape Fear. When Sideshow Bob (Kelsey Grammer) is unwisely released from prison on parole (despite having the hilariously menacing “Die Bart Die” tattoo on his torso), he goes after Bart Simpson. At this point in their rivalry, Bart has already had Sideshow Bob arrested for framing Krusty (Dan Castellaneta) and trying to blow up Aunt Selma (Julie Kavner)—so Bob has a bone to pick with him. He’s out for revenge, similar to how the antagonist of Cape Fear wants revenge on the lawyer who got him convicted.
J. Lee Thompson‘s original version from 1962 did not earn any Oscar nods, but Martin Scorsese‘s chilling 1991 remake sure did: Robert De Niro and Juliette Lewis were both nominated for their performances. No surprises there; De Niro, with a southern accent, is terrifying (as Killers of the Flower Moon makes even clearer), and Lewis puts in one of the best teenage performances of the decade. Alas, no wins. Still, the movie is worth watching. It also led to this Simpsons classic, which manages to capture some of the terror of Scorsese’s underappreciated thriller without sacrificing any laughter along the way.
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“Marge on the Lam”
Season 5, Episode 6
Arguably the most impressive entry from Season 5, “Marge on the Lam” is largely about two women who grow a touching bond. The matriarch of the Simpson family befriends neighbor Ruth Powers (Pamela Reed), who is having a rough divorce. Marge isn’t the most adventurous person in the world, which is part of the original character’s charm, but this entry provides her with an arc that steadily uses the power of friendship to steer her onto the wild side. Without losing any of the sitcom’s trademark humor, it’s one of Marge’s best storylines by a mile.
Soon she and Ruth are on the run from the cops, which turns this into a magnificent parody of Ridley Scott‘s feminist road movie Thelma & Louise. While the pair of friends in the film are on the run for much darker reasons, the episode nonetheless marries humor with pathos in a way that adeptly touches on the movie’s themes. Thelma & Louise garnered six Academy Award nominations: Best Actress for its dynamic duo Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis, Best Director, Best Cinematography, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Film Editing. Screenwriter Callie Khouri wound up winning the Original Screenplay Oscar, and deservedly so.
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“Bart of Darkness”
Season 6, Episode 1
The Simpsons‘ sixth season premiere is “Bart of Darkness,” a title taken from Joseph Conrad‘s novella Heart of Darkness. However, neither that nor Francis Ford Coppola‘s adaptation, Apocalypse Now, seem to have anything to do with the story. As Bart breaks his leg trying to dive into the family’s overcrowded pool, he falls and breaks his leg on the ground. Unable to swim and claim the glory of popularity that Lisa now basks in, he recedes to his room and watches with suspicion a very distressed Ned Flanders (Harry Shearer) next door. Bart is convinced this man killed his wife, and it’s both funny and suspenseful as he enlists Lisa to help him get to the bottom of this mystery.
Sound familiar? That’s because it’s based on Alfred Hitchcock’s incredibly well-crafted Rear Window, which somehow received only four nominations at the 1955 Oscars: Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography (Color), and Best Sound (Recording). And it won…none of them? Well, just another example of the Academy making mistakes. Granted, Rear Window had to compete with On the Waterfront, but the total lack of wins and meager number of nominations is still ridiculous. At least this Simpsons episode helps make up for that a little.
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“Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington”
Season 3, Episode 2
When Lisa signs up for a national speech contest, she works her way into the final round. It’s held in D.C., hence the story’s title “Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington.” Sometimes an episode’s title doesn’t line up with the material in the story itself. Not the case with this season three gem, which bases its story off of Frank Capra‘s 1939 political masterpiece Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. Just as Mr. Smith (James Stewart) goes from wide-eyed newbie to disillusioned critic, Lisa quickly and compellingly learns that American politics can be a brutal game indeed.
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a giant of cinema, and it had a good run at the Oscars with a whopping 11 nominations: Outstanding Production (now called Best Picture), Best Director, Best Actor, Best Writing: Screenplay, Best Writing: Original Story (another old-school oddity), Best Supporting Actor for Claude Rains and Harry Carey, Best Art Direction, Best Film Editing, Best Music: Scoring, and Best Sound Recording. As it was up against Victor Fleming‘s titans The Wizard of Oz and Gone with the Wind, our film only won an Oscar for Best Writing: Original Story. Nevertheless, neither of those movies ever did (nor ever will) get such a hilarious and cinematic treatment from The Simpsons.
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“You Only Move Twice”
Season 8, Episode 2
“You Only Move Twice” is one of the greatest Simpsons parody episodes of all time. There’s so much packed into this story that there’s no time for things to make sense. Homer is quickly offered a better-paying job at Globex Corporation, and the Simpsons swiftly cast off their old lives for paradise at Cypress Creek. If you thought the Springfield Powerplant was problematic, you ain’t seen nothing yet! Homer’s boss (a famous Albert Brooks performance) is essentially a James Bond supervillain. As the audience witnesses sidesplitting action pieces, Homer casually walks around without even realizing what’s going on.
Given how this parody works more as a mix of Bond tropes than a focus on one specific Bond, and given how this story’s Mr. Bont is clearly a parody of Sean Connery‘s Bond, we’ll only list the Oscar-nominated entries in the franchise that starred Connery. 1964’s Goldfinger won for Best Sound Effects, 1965’s Thunderball won for Best Visual Effects, and 1972’s Diamonds Are Forever was nominated for Best Sound. Interestingly, the episode is named after “You Only Live Twice” (which also starred Connery), but that didn’t receive any nominations.
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“A Streetcar Named Marge”
Season 4, Episode 2
Season 4’s “A Streetcar Named Marge” is absolutely stuffed with Academy-worthy allusions. As Marge tries out for the coveted role of Blanche DuBois in a local musical adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire, her relationship with Homer is movingly compared to that of Stella (Kim Hunter) and Stanley (Marlon Brando). This was the first film to win three of the four acting Oscars, which is already amazing. But it also won Best Production Design, and received a whopping eight more nominations on top of that: Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design, Best Original Score, Best Sound Mixing, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Actor (somehow Brando didn’t win), Best Director, and obviously, Best Picture.
“A Streetcar Named Marge” is such a parody-pallooza that even its subplot is based on a movie that got an Oscar nod. As Maggie and some other babies try to retrieve their pacifiers from an evil daycare woman, everything from the action to the teamwork to the music tells us this is a send-up of 1963’s The Great Escape (nominated for Best Film Editing). If that weren’t enough, the end of that plot thread features an epic reference to another 1963 classic called The Birds — which also received an Oscar nomination (for Best Special Effects). Needless to say, when it comes to Simpsons Oscar-movie parodies, “A Streetcar Named Marge” truly belongs on the podium.
The Simpsons
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December 17, 1989
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FOX
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Steven Dean Moore, Mark Kirkland, Rob Oliver, Michael Polcino, Mike B. Anderson, Chris Clements, Wes Archer, Timothy Bailey, Lance Kramer, Nancy Kruse, Matthew Faughnan, Chuck Sheetz, Rich Moore, Jeffrey Lynch, Pete Michels, Susie Dietter, Raymond S. Persi, Carlos Baeza, Dominic Polcino, Lauren MacMullan, Michael Marcantel, Neil Affleck, Swinton O. Scott III, Jennifer Moeller
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Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice)
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Julie Kavner
Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)
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In the age of social media, generational gaps have never been more pronounced, from thinking of Jim Carrey as Ace Ventura, The Grinch, or Dr. Robotnik to “When you hear the name Rizzo, who do you think of?” It’s the same with quicksand: once a constant fear among Gen X and millennials, it’s nowhere to be found today.
For decades, especially during the 80s, Movies and TV shows would toss in a quicksand segment as if it were the most common way to die in the jungle, the desert, or the Swamp of Sadness (a bog is wet quicksand). Did Hollywood realize nothing could top The Princess Bride?
Quicksand Terrified Suburban Kids
Quicksand has been in movies since the beginning. It was a cheap special effect that typically involved a star kneeling in mud. The threat of a slow, agonizing death by way of suffocation added a built-in clock to the scene; after all, we can see them sink lower and lower into the ground. Water, dirt, and room to kneel are all you need to add a terrifying sequence to any western or jungle adventure.
One of the most memorable quicksand scenes is found in 1962’s Lawrence of Arabia. While a sandstorm is starting to engulf the desert, a young boy stumbles into quicksand, and our heroes run over to attempt a rescue using a strip of cloth. It’s a short scene, which makes it all the more terrifying when the boy can’t hold on and is sucked under the sand, never to be seen again. This is the scene that filmmakers spent years trying to emulate to add tension to their films.
The 60s were filled with quicksand, and when those kids grew up and started working in Hollywood, they brought their childhood fear and fascination of quicksand with them. By then, Blazing Saddles had already parodied the trope and few serious films were using it, but that didn’t matter, because the biggest fantasy and sci-fi films of the 80s: Krull, Beastmaster, The Princess Bride, The Neverending Story, Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, even Enemy Mine tossed one in.
That’s not counting the cartoons of the 80s, which feel contractually obligated to include quicksand. G.I. Joe has some of the worst (or best) scenes, thanks to butterscotch quicksand that looks more like water (this is why Rick and Morty included a sign with the quicksand gun). For some reason, Cobra Commander getting stuck wasn’t the end of the trope; it appeared in the 90s in an episode of Baywatch.
Real Quicksand Is Annoying But Not Deadly
Oddly, it’s Baywatch that’s close to how quicksand is commonly found out in the real world – sinkholes. A guy is messing around on the beach, partially buried, when the tide starts coming in, and he realizes he can’t get up because of the water coming in from underneath. It doesn’t create a suction effect; rather, the liquid and solid sand mix together, alternating between being solid and porous enough that any bit of pressure causes them to part. Hence, the sinking, and why the best advice when stuck in quicksand is to remain calm and keep movements to the absolute minimum.
There’s something terrifying about the thought of being stuck in quicksand, unable to move, as any action on your part will only hasten your own death. It sounds like it would be great for a horror movie, except that real quicksand, which again, doesn’t have its own suction, is more of an annoyance than a deathtrap. Your knee might be dislocated from having to pull it out, but you won’t go low enough to drown, and it’s usually narrow enough that you can reach an edge and apply the bit of leverage needed to walk out. That’s where the generational gap comes in, because the science is clear and the reality of quicksand isn’t terrifying at all, but if you’re a millennial or Gen X, you can’t shake that feeling in the back of your head that there’s nothing more terrifying.
The use of quicksand in Hollywood has dropped to the point that kids today have no fear of the extreme danger that quicksand poses in their everyday lives. If they ever wander off into the desert or try to navigate the jungle, they won’t be prepared. Not like millennials, we’ve trained our whole lives for this moment, we’ve had countless nightmares about quicksand, and we’ll know exactly what to do to survive.
Lift your knee, step out.
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On Wednesdays I Wear Pink
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Bianca Censori is strutting her stuff in a skimpy skirt and a top that shows off her breasts … but it’s what’s above the shoulders that should be catching everyone’s eye here.
Check out these photos of Kanye West‘s wife going out Wednesday in Los Angeles … she’s rocking pink hair!!!
The hair color is different, but everything else is the same old Bianca — lots of boobs and lots of leg — thanks to a silver mini skirt and a top that looks more like a bra than a traditional shirt.
Bianca recently had long, dark hair when we saw her going to an L.A. medspa for Valentine’s Day … but now she’s chopped her locks down to a pixie cut and dyed her hair pink.
No word on what inspired Bianca to switch up her hairstyle … but she was on her way to an art exhibit at the Roosevelt Hotel when photogs snapped her.
Robert Cosby Jr., the son of ‘The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Mary Cosby, has reportedly passed away at the age of 23.
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Robert Cosby Jr., Son Of ‘RHOSLC’ Star Mary Cosby, Reportedly Passes Away At 23
On Wednesday, February 25, TMZ published an exclusive report asserting that on Monday, February 23, Robert Cosby Jr. passed away. Furthermore, the outlet reports that Robert passed away in Utah. Police reportedly responded to reports of a “possible overdose” for a 23-year-old male.
However, once police arrived, the incident turned into a death investigation.
Per the outlet, Robert made a few appearances on’RHOSLC.’ During season 4 of the show, Mary Cosby reportedly learned that he had secretly tied the knot. However, in November 2025, his wife, Alexiana Smokoff, reportedly filed for divorce. It was apparently finalized in January. However, per Page Six, Robert subsequently spent time behind bars for violating his ex-wife’s protective order.
“He’s looking forward to doing positive things. The difficulty is that he was slow to recognize the dissolution of his marriage. But now he understands the relationship is over, and he’s moving forward,” his lawyer reportedly stated amid his release and ordered probation, per Page Six.
Additionally, the show also chronicled Robert’s apparent drug addiction. Per Variety, on one occasion, Robert informed his mother of his use of Xanax, Molly, acid, cocaine, and weed over the years.
@bravotv Mary’s son is sharing his story on RHOSLC. #RealHousewivesOfSaltLakeCity #MaryCosby
Social Media Shares Condolences
Social media users reacted to the passing of Mary Cosby’s son, Robert Cosby Jr., in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @angelnykoltaketwo wrote, “Yo!!!!!!!!!!!!! Somebody check on Mary like right now 😭😭 this was seriously my biggest fear for her! God, be with her!!!”
While Instagram user @kameron_depaul added, “my heart breaks for Mary and the family. a young king gone too soon 🤍🙏🏾”
Instagram user @erikayvonnerose wrote, “🙏🏾❤️ really have to thank God for every day. RIP”
While Instagram user @bookiebookiebookie_ added, “Wow she fought so hard for him 😢”
Instagram user @j.m.dor wrote, “I can’t not believe this!! She was trying to do everything in her power to get him help!! Lawd how mercy! This just hurt my heart!!!”
While Instagram user @miilliiee_ added, “So sad man. I never thought about drugs as a kid. I swear the Internet is negatively influencing our children. Something has to give”
Instagram user @itskardashhh wrote, “This has been a horrible month. Prayers for everybody who done lost somebody 🥺”
While Instagram user @jayt.music added, “People are leaving this world younger and younger. Be thankful for everyday. May he rest in peace”
Instagram user @veeawwwknee wrote, “the episode where she sat down w him to talk about his addiction and mental health was the most heartbreaking / emotional episode i saw coming from a child and their parent praying for her healing ❤️🩹”
While Instagram user @the.prettyprecious added, “NOOOOOOOOOOOO she loved her son…..when I say SHE LOVED her son…he was her everything. I know she is in pieces rn. Prayers to her fr. 😞”
Instagram user @jzimonee wrote, “PRAY FOR MARY YALL PLEASEEE🥺”
‘RHOSLC’ Star Mary Cosby Reportedly Shares Statement After Son Robert Cosby Jr. Passes Away At 23
According to TMZ, Mary Cosby issued a statement regarding her son’s passing on Wednesday, February 25.
“Our beloved son Robert Jr. has been called home to the Lord. Though our hearts ache, we take comfort in God’s promise and in knowing he is finally at peace. We are grateful for your prayers and trust in the Lord to carry us through this time of sorrow,” her statement reads.
Mary also shared her statement via Instagram.
This, arriving two weeks after she posted a photo of Robert, noting her love for her “beautiful son.”
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I love my comfy clothes as much as the next person, but at a certain point, loungewear started to feel . . . tired. If I’m going to be living in elastic waistbands all spring, my pieces might as well feel good (and fun) enough to wear for a day of emails, Zoom meetings and post-work walks. So I’m setting out to find lounge sets that bring more style to my WFH wardrobe without sacrificing on comfort.
My go-to picks right now include a bestselling Prettygarden set that instantly elevates my workday look and a chic Petal & Pup ribbed combo that’s perfect layered under a blazer for off-screen coffee runs. I also pulled cozy Free People knits, colorful Abercrombie two-pieces and soft Walmart pieces, too. These 17 lounge sets are pieces I’m actually loving for work days — starting at $19.
17 Spring-Ready Lounge Sets I’m Swapping in for Sweats
1. My Favorite: When I want elevated comfort, I grab this bestselling Prettygarden two-piece. Shoppers say it “looks expensive,” and the wide-leg silhouette makes it feel very polished.
2. Comfy Cotton: This cotton-blend set looks far more expensive than it is, thanks to the clean neckline and flowy wide-leg silhouette. It’s a monochrome moment that works just as well for coffee runs as it does for casual dinners.
3. A Bestseller: I’m not surprised that this henley set is a bestseller; the structured neckline makes it feel more styled than a standard pullover or hoodie. Plus, the wide-leg pants design feels relaxed, but still looks put together.
4. Floral Favorite: Florals instantly mood my boost, so this comfy knit set was an easy add to cart. The vibrant pattern feels like a much-needed break from my usual gray sweats.
5. Sleek Stripes: Stripes are my shortcut to looking styled in seconds. This soft knit set feels relaxed but still sharp enough for a coffee run.
New York Fashion Week is always a spectacle — but what really stood out to me wasn’t just the runway. It was what rich Manhattan women were wearing between shows. I noticed locals donning sleek turtlenecks under oversized leather jackets, cropped tweed with straight-leg denim and leopard-printed coats that were styled in a way that […]
6. Boho Babe: This Free People cardi set nails that laid-back vibe with a textured knit and slouchy jogger fit. The warm California Poppy shade feels effortlessly cool, especially when styled with tall boots.
7. Feminine Frills: I love when loungewear has a little personality, and the feminine accents on this ruffle-detail set make it feel extra special. It’s the kind of pretty set I’d happily wear all day.
8. French-Inspired: This Adore Me lounge set channels the effortless French girl vibe I love. The cutout accents and striking red shade add just enough intrigue for an at-home date night.
9. Errands-Chic: This ribbed tank and pant combo from Petal & Pup is my shortcut to looking styled with almost zero effort. I wear it for errands, quick meetings and more.
10. Major Markdown: Finding a chic three-piece set on sale for 60% feels like a win. The textured pointelle knit makes this option feel thoughtful, and I love that I can mix and match the layers.
11. Velour Revival: I can’t resist a smooth velour set, especially when it has subtle ruching for shape. It gives me that nostalgic glam vibe without feeling dated.
12. The Elevated Sweatpant: Abercrombie’s brushed wide-leg sweatpants are a style I keep in heavy rotation. They’re soft, drapey and flattering at the waist — I usually pair them with something fitted on top.
13. Prettiest Prints: From polka dots to soft florals and even bold leopard, this Hollister hoodie proves that a cozy sweater doesn’t have to be plain. The oversized fit, plush fleece and fun patterns make it both comfortable and eye catching.
14. Custom Fit: When I’m tired of neutrals, I reach for these Old Navy Sweatpants to instantly refresh my outfit. The bold shades do all the work — and with regular, tall and petite lengths, they’re designed to actually fit.
15. Buttery Soft: This two-piece set lives up to its buttery-soft reputation — it honestly feels like wearing a cloud. I love how it drapes without clinging.
16. Airport Approved: I always reach for this Amazon travel set for long flight days. The soft fabric feels cozy, and the pleated front detail keeps it looking polished.
17. Petite Perfection: Spring calls for softer pastels, and this lavender-hue tracksuit feels like the right reset. It keeps the cozy sweatshirt slash sweatpants formula intact, and comes in petite sizing, too.
Minimal mules, slouchy totes and lightweight cardigans — these are just three items that made up Jennifer Aniston’s elite ’90s airport style. She made oversized sweaters and relaxed denim look intentional long before ‘model off-duty’ was trending. Even her most casual outfits felt polished enough to inspire a mood board. Luckily, you don’t need a […]
Yikes! A birthday celebration at a Las Vegas trampoline park quickly turned chaotic earlier this month. What was meant to be a fun-filled day for 10-year-old Knox at Spy Ninjas HQ ended in panic, screams, and a serious injury. Meanwhile, the incident left family members shaken and viewers stunned.
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Birthday Celebration Turns Into Terrifying Zip Line Fall
Knox was reportedly celebrating his birthday at Spy Ninjas HQ on Feb. 7 when he was strapped into an indoor zip line harness and sent gliding across the course — only to fall nearly 20 feet. The footage shows the person filming immediately dropping the phone to rush to the boy, while several adults sprinted over amid panicked voices. Additionally, his uncle, Navonte Hill, told 8 News Now that Knox “landed straight on his back and head.“
Family Details Zip Line Fall
Unfortunately, Knox suffered a concussion from the fall, but the family confirmed that he is expected to return to school soon. Despite the frightening incident, the boy’s family has expressed relief that he is on the mend, and they thanked responders for their quick action. Hill also revealed the family can no longer watch the footage, calling it too “traumatizing.” He described the incident as “definitely the scariest moment as a family,” especially since it happened on Knox’s birthday.
Spy Ninjas HQ Takes Action After Zip Line Fall
Following the incident, the park said staff responded immediately in accordance with emergency protocols. They have since temporarily closed the zip line and rope courses. An independent safety inspector was brought in to audit the equipment, and the attractions team underwent retraining with an external expert. The park confirmed that the attractions will only reopen once deemed fully safe.
A spokesperson told PEOPLE in a statement on Wednesday, February 18:
“At HQ, nothing matters more to us than the safety and well-being of our guests. On February 7, 2026, an incident occurred involving a young guest at our park. We have communicated with the family, and our hearts go out to the child and their family, and our entire team wishes them a full and speedy recovery.”
The incident has left the community shaken, but Spy Ninjas HQ has remained open for business while implementing extra precautions. Also, the park expressed sympathy for the child and family, while thanking the Las Vegas community for its patience amid the investigation.
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Whew! Fans were left emotional on Tuesday when the iconic actress Tia Mowry shared a heartfelt video, offering a rare glimpse into her personal journey over the past few years following her divorce. In a post that feels like a private conversation turned public, Tia opened up about where she stands with finding love again.
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Tia Gets Real About Self-Reflection And Personal Growth
In a clip shared to Instagram, Tia Mowry looked effortlessly cozy in brown leggings and a grey jacket, sipping from a mug while staring off into the distance — the mood is everything. And, her sleek, middle-parted hair and silver hoops perfectly framed her thoughtful, introspective vibe. On screen, a message bubble appears: “Hi, Tia. How are you doing? Thinking of you and checking in.”
As the clip continues, Tia is indoors on a cozy chair, likely in her living room, responding softly:
“Hey. I’m doing okay. I truly feel like I’m really taking care of little Tia. You know, these past three years… oh my god, I’m about to cry…I really feel like in these past three years, I have gotten to know myself. There have been moments… of solitude and silence. But, I feel like that is when growth happens.”
Hold Up — Is She Ready To Fall In Love?
She went on to share that her therapist has told her she’s done significant healing and self-discovery. Apparently, it’s now time for her to put what she’s learned into action. Tia closed the voice note with a touching revelation: “I’m ready to fall in love again. I am ready for love.”
Fans Are Here For Tia’s Next Chapter
Fans quickly flooded the TSR comment section, showing love and support for Tia. Many shared that she deserves to be happy again and expressed excitement for her next chapter. Meanwhile, others applauded how she’s emerged even stronger after her divorce. A few noted that her journey resonates deeply only for those who have been through similar heartbreak, highlighting the vulnerability she shared in the video.
One Instagram user @suzette_therealtor said, “Healing is a beautiful journey ❤️take your time and don’t settle 🙏🏽”
This Instagram user @waxingqueenadventures added, “Yaaaas! My girl ready to cracked open! I love this for her 😍💃🏾”
And, Instagram user @gem6___ wrote, “Love is so beautiful when it’s with the right person.“
Meanwhile, Instagram user @ourlove.abroad commented, “May she find everything her heart desires🤗💕”
While Instagram user @dwillwrites shared, “I love me some Tia but I feel like she has made being divorced/single her whole personality these past 3 years.“
Lastly, Instagram user @nick_iamofficial said, “She’s getting ready to soft launch her new boo and I’m happy for her 😍👏🔥❤️”
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Netflix’s Near-Perfect Thriller Drops 40% in Viewership Before Season 4’s Major Changes
Once considered a pinnacle show, The Night Agent now faces legitimate questions about its long-term viability. When Netflix‘s spy drama returned for Season 3, although viewership numbers were good, they were significantly lower than in the past few seasons and signified an ongoing downward trend for the series that has fans — and, more significantly, executives — keeping an eye on.
That said, there are no imminent risks of cancellation, but the data shows a much more complex picture than initially perceived, given the show’s previous seasons’ success. Also, major changes are already underway behind the scenes regarding whether the show will see Season 4.
‘The Night Agent’ Season 3’s Opening Numbers Signal a Clear Downward Trend
Season 1 debuted to a massive 20.6 million views in its first week. Season 2 slipped to roughly 13.9 million. Season 3 has now opened with 8.4 million views — a drop of nearly 40% from Season 2 and about 59% from the series’ breakout launch. To be clear, declining viewership between seasons is common in streaming. Even when a successful Netflix drama makes a splash, it tends to lose viewers over time after its initial launch. What distinguishes this decline is its steepness and the consistent pattern observed over three seasons in a row.
Additionally, in Season 3, instead of debuting at the top of Netflix’s English TV chart as it did for the first two seasons, the show only reached number two, which gives its previous rise to number one a notable difference in that it had previously been ranked consistently as number one in its category. In addition, the streaming service as a whole continues to perform below the leading shows and will instead be compared to mid-tier shows.
In any case, proper historical context must be maintained. An 8.4 million debut is far from a flop. Many Netflix originals have been renewed with smaller openings. Viewership declines rarely come down to one single factor, and Season 3’s softer launch likely reflects a mix of timing, competition, and natural audience erosion. The new season arrived in a crowded streaming window, with multiple high-profile releases competing for attention. Major live events — including the recent Milano Cortina Olympics window — may also have pulled casual viewers away during the opening weekend.
There’s also the simple reality of franchise fatigue. It’s possible that, after a nearly two-year break between the early seasons and the significantly quicker turnaround in subsequent seasons, some drop-off in viewership was to be expected. This wasn’t unexpected due in part to the show having a procedural-meets-serial structure, which does not perhaps create as strong of an incentive for viewers to continue watching the following week as compared to what might occur when you have a large amount of episodic programming that continues to generate intrigue for your viewers from one episode to another (25-40% more viewership of Season 3 was completed during the opening weekend as was found with season 2). If that completion rate holds, it could weigh heavily in the show’s favor.
All episodes of the new season are available to stream now.
Season 4 Is Already Quietly Taking Shape
Despite the softer numbers, Netflix and producer Sony Pictures Television are clearly preparing for the possibility of another mission. A writer’s room for Season 4 has been active since 2025, with series creator Shawn Ryan and his team already breaking story and drafting scripts. That level of development typically signals strong internal confidence — even if an official renewal hasn’t arrived yet.
Perhaps the biggest clue about the show’s future is financial. The production recently secured a $31.6 million California tax credit contingent on relocating filming to Los Angeles, Deadline reported. The move is designed to reduce costs and potentially refresh the show’s creative energy after multiple seasons centered around Washington, D.C., and New York. Ryan has suggested the Los Angeles setting is story-driven. According to the creative team, Season 4’s narrative world is specifically suited to the city, hinting at a meaningful tonal or structural shift if the series continues.
If Season 4 gets the green light, it may look meaningfully different from what audiences have grown used to. Each season of the thriller already functions as a semi-contained mission for Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), but the Los Angeles relocation could serve as a soft reboot. New geography, new political players, and a shifting supporting cast would give the series room to evolve rather than simply repeat its established formula.
Season 3 has already pushed Peter into murkier territory, involving dark-money networks and high-level political corruption. That escalation suggests the writers are aware that the show must keep raising the stakes to maintain momentum. From Netflix’s perspective, the decision will likely come down to metrics the public can’t see — especially completion rate and long-tail viewing over the next several weeks. If Season 3 demonstrates strong binge behavior and global staying power, the path to Season 4 remains very real.
Though The Night Agent is not dead, viewership has declined, raising questions about its long-term success, as production moves suggest confidence will not continue. Presently, it is in a mixed situation: it is still producing sound programming, but creative production is said to be underway, and it will have a rough road ahead. Season 4 may ultimately depend less on opening-week fireworks and more on whether Peter Sutherland’s latest mission has the legs to keep viewers hitting “next episode.”
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“The View” cohost Joy Behar got 'physically ill' watching 'idiots' during Donald Trump's State of the Union address
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Whoopi Goldberg admitted she watched “Bob’s Burgers” instead, but still called Trump “insanely rude.”
WWE Superstar Kiana James
Fires Back At TB12
… ‘Get In The Ring!!!’
Published
TMZ’s Inside The Ring
Tom Brady might think pro wrestling is “very cute” … but WWE Superstar Kiana James says if the NFL legend wants to truly find out how tough it is, there’s an easy solution — step into the ring!
The WWE Superstar joined TMZ’s Inside The Ring podcast this week … where she was asked about Brady’s viral comment, aimed at Logan Paul.
“I don’t want to fault anyone for their ignorance,” James told us. “When you’re unfamiliar with something, there’s a level of ignorance there.”
Kiana clearly isn’t taking the slight personally … though she does have an idea.
“The best answer is to get him in the ring,” she said. “Have him run the ropes and take a bump — and then let’s see what his answer is.”
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If you missed the OG comments, TB12, during a recent back-and-forth ahead of the Fanatics Flag Football Classic, brushed off Logan after he compared his athleticism to NFL players, calling his in-ring WWE skills “very cute.”
Tom in a WWE ring isn’t exactly a wild idea, either.
The promotion has leaned heavily into celebrity crossovers in recent years, with stars like Paul and Bad Bunny proving they can physically hang inside the squared circle.
And while Brady is widely considered the greatest quarterback of all time, James made it clear pro wrestling requires a different kind of toughness … one that can’t be understood from the outside looking in.
If Tom ever does lace up the boots, James is confident he might rethink his stance.
As for Kiana, she’s got her own huge test ahead — she heads to Elimination Chamber this Saturday in Chicago, competing in the Women’s Chamber Match for a shot at a championship at WrestleMania.
Check out the full interview with Kiana James on TMZ’s Inside The Ring podcast.
Rep. Al Green
Trump Needed to Be Confronted at SOTU!!!
Published
TMZ.com
Democratic Congressman Al Green thinks peaceful protests still matter … especially when it comes to President Donald Trump and his incendiary language and conduct.
Green, a representative for the state of Texas, made headlines last night when he held up a “Black People Aren’t Apes!” sign at the State of the Union address … and he explained to TMZ the importance of an IRL rebuke.
See … Green was sure Trump had heard about or read some of the blowback from his racist post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, but Green didn’t believe Trump had been confronted. And according to Green, having someone call you out directly to your face is a whole other ball game.
Green says that as Trump made his way down the aisle, Green — who had intentionally procured a seat near the aisle — told Trump “Black people aren’t apes.”
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According to Green, Trump immediately took a step forward to “disengage.” Then Green moved on to Plan B, which involved holding up the sign that read “Black People Aren’t Apes!” This was seems to have been what got him tossed out of the chamber.
As far as penalties being imposed for his protest … Green doesn’t think that’d be applicable. The way he sees it, MAGA members were wearing hats with signage spreading their message, so what’s the difference?
This is the second year in a row Green was removed from a speech to Congress delivered by Trump … last year Trump had just called his 2024 victory a “mandate” when Green stood up and shouted, “You have no mandate to cut Medicaid.” The Speaker of the House ordered Green’s removal from the chamber.
Watch the video to hear what Green thought about Texas Rep. Troy Nehls trying to snatch the sign away from him on his way out last night.
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