After Bart fails to stick to a diet, the family stages an intervention and sends him to Serenity Ranch , a maximum-security "fat camp" run by Tab Spangler (voiced by Albert Brooks).
The episode is well-known for its overweight Bart version of the opening title sequence, showing him struggling to perform his usual skateboard stunts. [S16E17] The Heartbroke Kid
Albert Brooks voices Tab Spangler, marking one of his many iconic guest appearances on the show. After Bart fails to stick to a diet,
The sub-plot involving the German hostel illustrates the extreme lengths parents will go to afford medical or behavioral care for their children. It shifts the focus from Bart's physical health to the emotional and financial burden placed on Marge and Homer. 🎬 Production Notes [S16E17] The Heartbroke Kid