Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass "Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass" is the eighth episode of season 16 of "The Simpsons". It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on February 6, 2005. It is a Super Bowl-themed episode that was broadcast after Super Bowl XXXIX. This is the first episode in which Comic Book Guy's real name, Jeff Albertson, is revealed to the audience. The Simpsons go to Springfield Park and find it has become a trash-strewn dump, but they see a nearby charity carnival which is raising money to help the park. Bart wins
Hail, Hail Red, Yellow", of which an alternate version can also be found on the compilation album, "Lost Dogs" (2003). "Black, Red, Yellow" is an homage to basketball player Dennis Rodman, who has a cameo in the track. The song peaked at number nine on the "Billboard" Mainstream Rock Tracks and "Billboard" Modern Rock Tracks charts. It appeared on "Billboard" magazine's Hot 100 Airplay chart, reaching the top 70. In Canada, "Hail, Hail" charted on the Alternative Top 30 chart where it peaked at number two. "Hail, Hail" also reached number 24 on the Canadian Year End Alternative Top 50. "Hail, Hail"