Homer Simpson arrives home to find Ned Flanders working with Fat Tony, the local mafia boss. The family laughs at the idea, thinking it sounds like something Homer would do because of his stupidity. Ned begins to explain how he and Fat Tony became close friends through their partnership, although Ned himself is unclear about what exactly they do together.

One day, Lisa goes to the Legitimate Businessman's Social Club to sell band candy and unexpectedly sees Ned there. She confronts him, telling Ned that he is working for the mafia, which shocks Ned. Ned dismisses Lisa and tells her that Homer is the real criminal for borrowing all his stuff and never returning it.

Ned then confronts Fat Tony about his criminal activities. Fat Tony responds by bringing in his goons to kill Ned. Ned escapes by jumping out of a window and running away.

This sequence leads back to the beginning of the story, with Ned hiding out in the Simpsons' house. Ned says he will go home and just get through the situation, but soon his house is destroyed by the mafia, as is the church, leaving Ned nowhere to hide. He ends up hiding in the secret attic room above the Simpsons' garage.

Meanwhile, Louie and Johnny Tightlips, two of Fat Tony's henchmen, follow Homer around town trying to get him to reveal where Ned is hiding. When Homer returns home and goes to the attic, he finds Ned is no longer there.

Ned has left the attic to confront Fat Tony directly. He tries to convince Fat Tony that he is actually a good man and that he should change his ways. At first, Ned's speech seems to be working, and Fat Tony appears to be swayed.

Suddenly, Louie and Johnny Tightlips enter the scene, preparing to kill Ned. Ned then reveals that he has been wearing a wire ever since Lisa told him Fat Tony was a criminal. At that moment, the FBI bursts in and arrests the entire mafia.

The episode ends with Fat Tony and Louie in prison, arguing over the choice of literature provided to them. Fat Tony remarks that it is going to be a long sentence.

At the end of "The Many Saints of Springfield" (Season 34, Episode 13), Ned Flanders, having fallen on hard times, reluctantly partners with Fat Tony and the Springfield mafia to reopen The Leftorium. When Ned realizes the dangerous nature of this partnership and wants out, Fat Tony ominously warns that there is only one way to end their relationship. Ned tries to hide but ultimately faces the consequences as his house and the church are destroyed by the mafia, leaving him no refuge.

The episode concludes with a tense and darkly comedic sequence that unfolds as follows:

Ned Flanders, struggling financially, accepts an offer from Fat Tony to fund the reopening of The Leftorium, his beloved left-handed store. Initially, Ned is unaware of the full extent of Fat Tony's criminal operations. As Ned becomes more involved, he starts to realize that he has inadvertently partnered with the mob, which puts him in a precarious position.

Seeking to end this dangerous alliance, Ned approaches Fat Tony to sever ties. Fat Tony, however, delivers a chilling warning that the only way to end their relationship is through a violent or irrevocable act, implying that Ned cannot simply walk away.

Fearing for his safety, Ned attempts to hide in a secret room above the Simpsons' garage, a location previously introduced in an earlier episode related to the birth of Ned's son, Todd. Despite his efforts to evade the mafia's reach, Ned's sanctuary is compromised.

The episode culminates with the mafia destroying Ned's house and the local church, symbolic places of safety and faith for Ned. This destruction leaves Ned with no place to hide or find solace, underscoring the severity of his predicament.

Throughout these final scenes, Ned's character is portrayed as increasingly desperate and vulnerable, contrasting sharply with Fat Tony's cold and menacing demeanor. The episode uses this conflict to explore themes of morality, the consequences of desperate choices, and the inescapable nature of certain alliances.

In terms of character fate:

• Ned Flanders ends up exposed and without refuge, his life upended by his entanglement with the mob.

• Fat Tony maintains his control and influence, demonstrating the power and reach of the Springfield mafia.

Other main characters such as the Simpsons family are not central to the ending's conflict and thus their fates remain unchanged in this episode.

This detailed ending highlights the darkly comedic tone of the episode, blending the familiar world of Springfield with a mafia thriller narrative, and emphasizing the peril Ned faces when crossing into the criminal underworld.

The Simpsons Season 34, Episode 13, titled "The Many Saints of Springfield," does not have a post-credit scene. The episode concludes after the main story without any additional scenes following the credits.

Ned Flanders experiences a series of near-death accidents and reveals to Marge that he was fired from his teaching job for praying in school. Feeling lost, he seeks solace in a Catholic church where he meets Fat Tony. Fat Tony offers to help Ned bring back The Leftorium as a benefactor, leading Ned to unknowingly enter into a partnership with the Springfield Mafia.

Ned starts the episode as his usual devout self but faces hardship after losing his teaching job. His involvement with Fat Tony forces him into a dangerous criminal partnership, creating a tension between his moral values and the mafia world. His character arc includes moments of perilous physical comedy and internal conflict as he tries to extricate himself from the mob's influence.

Fat Tony acts as the Springfield Mafia boss who offers Ned a business partnership to help revive The Leftorium. Initially, Fat Tony appears as a benefactor, but when Ned wants to end their partnership, Fat Tony ominously warns that there is only one way for that to happen, indicating a threatening dynamic that escalates the tension between them.

Marge is involved as she confronts Ned about his strange behavior and near-death experiences. Bart is mentioned as having had Ned as a teacher briefly, which Marge had forgotten. The Simpsons family also reacts humorously when Homer finds out Ned is working with Fat Tony. Other characters like Superintendent Chalmers appear briefly in the context of Ned's firing.

The episode features a sequence where Ned's morning routine is repeatedly interrupted by various mob-style assassination attempts, culminating in Ned humorously thanking God for a tree he is about to hit. The episode balances dark mob themes with physical comedy and character humor, such as the Simpsons family laughing about Ned's mafia involvement and the 'Goodfellas'-style conversation between Ned and Fat Tony.

The Simpsons Season 34, Episode 13, titled "The Many Saints of Springfield," is generally suitable for family viewing but is best considered appropriate for older children and tweens due to some mild content. The episode involves Ned Flanders going into business with the Springfield mafia, which introduces themes of crime and peril that might be unsettling for very young or sensitive viewers.

Potentially objectionable or upsetting aspects include:

• Mild violence and tense situations related to mafia involvement, such as threats and dangerous scenarios.
• Some mild sexual innuendos and humor typical of the series, though nothing explicit or graphic.
• Occasional use of weapons like guns or knives in a comedic context, which might be disturbing for sensitive children.
• The show's usual running gag of Homer strangling Bart, which some viewers find disturbing despite its comedic intent.

Overall, the episode maintains the show's typical TV-PG to TV-14 tone, with humor and situations that are lighthearted but occasionally touch on mature themes. It is less intense or offensive compared to other adult animated shows but may not be fully suitable for very young children or those sensitive to mild violence or crime-related content.