Million Dollar Maybe

"Million Dollar Maybe"
The Simpsons episode
Promotional image for the episode, showing Homer and Bart watching Coldplay perform "Viva la Vida"
Episode no.	Season 21 Episode 11
Directed by	Chris Clements
Written by	Bill Odenkirk
Production code	MABF03
Original air date	January 31, 2010 (2010-01-31)
Guest appearance
Chris Martin as himself
Episode features
Couch gag	Homer runs to the couch first. He pulls out an iPhone, presses the "Couch Gag" app and downloads Bart, Lisa, Marge, and Maggie making them run to the couch in the app. Homer then gets an incoming call from Mr. Burns, he screams and swallows the phone.
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"Million Dollar Maybe" is the eleventh episode in the twenty-first season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 31, 2010. In this episode, Homer wins $1 million in the lottery. Later fearing that Marge will discover that he missed a wedding reception while buying the winning ticket, Homer uses his windfall to buy the family anonymous gifts. Meanwhile, Lisa uses a Funtendo Zii to make life more interesting for Grampa Simpson and his friends at the retirement home.

"Million Dollar Maybe" was written by Bill Odenkirk and directed by Chris Clements. The episode was well received by most television critics, who praised its humor and storyline. Upon its initial airing, the episode attained 5.11 million viewers and garnered a 2.4 rating in the 18-49 demographic. "Million Dollar Maybe" featured a guest appearance from Chris Martin of Coldplay, as well as appearances from recurring voice actors and actresses for the series.