Homer Alone

"Homer Alone" is the 15th episode of "The Simpsons" ' third season and the 50th episode of the series. The title is based on the movie "Home Alone". The episode is written by David M. Stern, the brother of actor Daniel Stern, who co-starred in "Home Alone" and its first sequel. Marge suffers a nervous breakdown from running family errands and spends time at a local health spa to recover while the rest of the family struggle without her and Homer loses Maggie but is soon found.