The Simpsonsisnt just a successful animated sitcom; its an American institution.
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He mocks whoever loses and rewards the winner, encapsulating the exact mentality an athlete should not have.
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Who knew that Bort was such a common name?
And that helicopter ride into the theme park is still one of the highlights of season six.
Homer’s obviously never gone to college before, so his conception of how to behave is comically inaccurate.
The epilogue is also highly effective at tying everything together for a comical and succinct ending.
It soon turns into aMad Max-style chase where nearly all of Shelbyville is chasing down Bart and his friends.
It’s without a doubt thebest sports episode thatThe Simpsonshas everseen.
Bart soon fears the consequences of his actions and tries to take it back.
Aside from Maggie being adorable,the episode is memorable for Homer’s refusal to give up Bobo.
As expected, the episode also escalates to some absurd levels, blending humor with emotional nostalgia.
Oh and spoiler alert, he doesn’t die.
Plow" (Season 4, Episode 9)
In “Mr. Barney eventually puts Homer out of business, leading to more friction between the drinking buddies.
Of course, things soon go very wrong.
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A classic Simpsons episode, there’s no shortage of things to love about it.
The episode follows Homers wacky space adventure after hes selected by NASA to participate in a spaceflight.
While on the shuttle, he unsurprisingly causes some catastrophic but hilarious events.
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Theres also the fact that the episodes guest stars include Apollo 11 astronautBuzz Aldrinand musicianJames Taylor.
When he decides never to go back to church again, God pays him a visit.
“Who Shot Mr. Burns?
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Sideshow Mel pulls a Sherlock Holmes, Lisa speaks inTwin Peakstongue, and Groundskeeper Willie channelsSharon StoneinBasic Instinct.
Producers later donated a hand-drawn cel from the episode to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum.
“Last Exit to Springfield” (Season 4, Episode 17)
Eight-year-old Lisa needs braces.
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Instead of braces, Lisa gets a headset that predates stainless steel, so you cant get it wet.
Homer takes over as union president and goes head-to-head with Mr. Burns, leading the plant employees on strike.
Things predictably go wrong when Homer destroys one of their sacred items, which leads to his exile.
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The glowing creature tells him, Dont be afraid, which has the opposite effect on Homer.
After a very catchy song and dance number, the town impulsively buys a monorail from him.
“You Only Move Twice” is a fantastic Bond parody and an unforgettableSimpsonsepisode.
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“Who Shot Mr. Burns?
At yet another productive town hall meeting, most of the residents are stroking guns and plotting revenge.
In Time and Punishment, Homer keeps traveling back in time and accidentally making the future worse.
And in Nightmare Cafeteria, the teachers feast on kids sent to detention.
When the episode proved a little short,Sideshow Bobs rake gagwas extended, making for an iconicSimpsonsmoment.
Grammer is asked to sing almost every time he guest stars.
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In this episode, Bart saves his bacon by asking Bob to sing the score fromH.M.S.
Pinafore; Grammer sings this same excerpt in his sitcom,Frasier.
Working alongside Homer, Grimes is repeatedly confronted by Homers laziness.
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Grimes, however, holds up a mirror to Homer by being a professional with a strong work ethic.
This is the most self-reflection viewers have seen fromThe Simpsons, and it was a compelling view.
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