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The Simpsons – Season 9 “Realty Bites” (B) Going through each season, it’s easy to see where the cracks form and the show found itself mired in repeating itself. Any Marge-centric episode is a great opportunity for the original, more … Continue reading →

The Simpsons – Season 9 “Lisa the Skeptic” (B+) Another shining episode for Lisa and Springfield’s mob mentality. There’s a recurring theme of loneliness that adds some melancholy to this otherwise hilarious episode. Its Lisa’s discovery of an unidentified skeleton … Continue reading →

The Simpsons – Season 9 “The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons” (B) There’s nothing particularly special about this episode, despite the introduction of Manjula (voiced by the late, great Jan Hooks). Still, it’s frequently hilarious and Apu’s best showcase since “Much Apu … Continue reading →

The Simpsons – Season 9 “Bart Star” (C) Aside from “The Principal and the Pauper,” I think you could make a strong case that this is the weakest original episode the show had produced up until this point. It’s the … Continue reading →

The Simpsons – Season 9 “The Cartridge Family” (A) One day this episode will stop being relevant. For now, it’s a brutal but hilarious reminder that it’s far too easy for an unskilled, unstable person to get a gun in … Continue reading →

The Simpsons – Season 9 “Treehouse of Horror VII” (A-) As usual, the Halloween episodes allow for a greater amount of creativity, both visually and plot-wise. The best of the three is “The Homega Man,” which repurposes I Am Legend … Continue reading →

Well, I hope you all enjoyed your holiday as much as I did. Mine was only partly relaxing, as I had to move yet again. But I’m all settled in now and ready to continue this journey through The Simpsons … Continue reading →

The Simpsons – Season 9 “The Principal and the Pauper” (C+) Among the most hated episodes of The Simpsons, “The Principal and the Pauper” isn’t nearly as terrible as its reputation suggests. But neither is it an unfairly maligned masterpiece. … Continue reading →

Well, folks, we’re finally getting started, just a little bit later than usual. Thanks to a crazy move and some trying weeks, I just hadn’t been able to get started this summer. Because of this, I’ll be cutting back on … Continue reading →