[s1e2] Bart The Genius Apr 2026

This episode features the very first couch gag, a trope that would become one of the most famous recurring bits in animation.

Unable to keep up the charade, Bart eventually confesses his fraud to Homer after a botched chemistry experiment, leading to a classic chase scene that cements their dynamic. 📺 Cultural Significance [S1E2] Bart the Genius

This episode marks the first appearance of Bart's iconic catchphrase, "Eat my shorts," which would dominate 1990s pop culture. This episode features the very first couch gag,