Fact Check: Episode 9 Of Season 24 Of 'The Simpsons' Did NOT Predict A Solar Superstorm

Does a social media post accurately summarize the events portrayed in an episode of "The Simpsons" -- that a solar superstorm struck Springfield, causing an electromagnetic pulse that led to a complete shutdown of the town and internet access? No, that's not true: The 2013 Simpsons episode mentioned in the social media post -- Episode Nine of Season 24 -- does not feature a solar superstorm. The fictional event that caused the blackout in the Simpsons' town of Springfield stemmed from Homer Simpson neglecting his job at the local nuclear power plant, according to a Simpsons fan site, unofficial episode transcript and show review.