The Simpsons: 10 Greatest Apu Moments
9. Cheating On Manjula
The first of a few Manjula entries here, Apu always has a great dynamic with his arranged bride. Yet another example of how Apu’s Indian heritage is part of his humour without resorting to making it the punchline. However, while the pair of them have some sweet moments, he does cheat on her in Episode 19 of Season 13.
With their marriage in a bit of a rut, Apu’s head is turned by the Squishee delivery girl. Homer finds out and tells Marge, leading to a chuckle filled badminton game with the Nahasapeemapetilons crammed with double entendres.
Where the episode really shines though is when Manjula finds out. She’s heartbroken, but agrees to take him back if he fulfills several humiliating tasks. He has to change his name to Slime Q. Slimedog, for one, as well as to eat a lightbulb. He needn’t worry on that one though; Homer soaked it in the toilet to soften it up first.
This episode is great at making Apu and Manjula feel like an actual couple with ups and downs. There’s comedy, but it’s built around something real.