Guest stars Albert Brooks and Fred Armisen reprise their previous roles.
Homer and his bowling teammates attempt to convince the owner not to sell, but he has already sold it to Terrence, who likes the aesthetic.
While practicing, Marge notices a photo of Jacques on the wall and begins to bowl poorly.
Jacques tells Marge that he would train her and not attempt to restart their previous romantic encounter.
Terrence agrees to keep the bowling alley open but only with one lane available in order to artificially create a lengthy waiting period.
Brooks previously appeared in this role in the first season episode "Life on the Fast Lane."
Armisen first appeared in this role in the twenty-fourth season episode "The Day the Earth Stood Cool.
"[3] However, executive producer Al Jean stated that clip show episodes were non-canon.
[4] In addition, the cigarette machine in Moe's Tavern, which had appeared since the beginning of the series, was permanently removed.