Flanders interviews a couple of potential tenants who seem perfect for himself when he sees a picture from the move-in celebration and is reminded of the happiness and admiration of the Simpsons. The family spends the night at the town's homeless shelter, wondering how they will ever rebound. The Simpsons try several schemes to avoid eviction but are unsuccessful and return home from a walk to find their items on the lawn. He tells the family that they must leave at the end of the month. After denying just one of their requests, which they asked for after hours when Ned was in bed no less, the Simpsons choose to go to the media and complain about their 'horrible new landlord,' provoking Ned's rage. However, Flanders quickly gets tired of their constant requests for repairs. Ned offers to fix it, as he is now their landlord and the repairs are his responsibility, along with some other items that he is obligated to correct.

The Simpsons thank Ned with a song and a small celebration, when Marge notices the sink faucet dripping. Burns, purchasing the home for $101,000 and then offers to let the Simpsons move back in and rent the property from him. The Simpson home goes up for auction and after seeing the Simpsons' sorrow, Ned outbids Mr. Marge and Homer visit their mortgage broker, Gil Gunderson after receiving a letter and find out that their adjustable rate mortgage payment has increased drastically because of Homer's ineptitude. Homer gleefully confesses that he borrows from a home equity loan to do so, calling his home a 'sucker' for getting stuck with the bill. As they clean up the party the following morning, Lenny asks how they pay for the huge yearly party.

Marge asks Homer to invite Ned, which he reluctantly does. The Simpsons throw a Mardi Gras party, having invited most of the town.

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