TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. A disheveled priest interrupts two lovers (male boss and female employee) in an office. Billy the Cat http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Recap/TheSimpsonsS2E1BartGetsAnF. Mrs. Krabappel, fed up with Bart's lackadaisical approach to his studies, gives him an ultimatum: shape up or repeat the fourth grade. Episode - 7F14 First Aired - 3/7/1991 Santa's Little Helper is forced to go to obedience … Tropes … The first episode of season 2. Movies. The main part of the plot: Bart being told he is seriously being considered for retention due to his poor academic performance. The next day, Bart takes the test. Note to anyone editing this page: The Simpsons has over 500 total episodes, so in an effort to make this page look more organized, name the episode each individual "funny moment" was from and place it into the correct season. Homer and Marge are called to school to meet with Dr. Pryor and Mrs. Krabappel, all whom are concerned about Bart's poor academic habits and performance, and everyone agrees that it may be in Bart's best interest to repeat the fourth grade. Mrs. Krabappel keeps Bart after school, and then tells him in no uncertain terms that if he does not improve his academic performance quickly, adding to his worries that there is a challenging test on Colonial America coming up, he will be in danger of flunking fourth grade; Bart is distracted and doesn't hear a word his teacher has said. Now honestly, when has Bart ever cared about his grades? To accomplish this goal, Bart asks his sworn nemesis, the nerdy Martin Prince, to tutor him. When he destroys Homer’s expensive new pair of sneakers, he is enrolled in an obedience school, whose headmistress, Emily Winthrop, is a firm believer in the choke chain. TVTropes is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License. He later calls Millhouse to get the answers to the test, but the information proves useless, as Bart gets his "F" with an apparently worse score than Millhouse. Anyone who has had this problem in school or any part of life will feel Bart's pain. In the classic John Hughes film, The Breakfast Club, Brian panics pretty severely ( contemplating suicide) after realizing a B is the highest grade he can pull off in his shop class as the result of a failed project. YMMV /. NOTE: As a superfan I can't claim a definite "favorite episode" but the episode Bart Gets An F is definitely one of the best. On “Bart Gets an F” he really comes into his own, whether an overwhelmed Miss Krabappel is gushing of Prince’s one-man show, “There were moments I truly believed you were Hemingway. The blizzard that buys Bart one more day of studying could be explained away by perfectly normal means, but Lisa points out to Bart that it's the miracle he was praying to God for the previous night, and probably owes Him for it. Directed by David Silverman. In the process, he blurts out that his failure is similar to George Washington's surrender of Fort Necessity to the French (in 1754). Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. background designer. I wish I had amoria phlebitis. The episode was the first to feature a new opening sequence, which was shortened by fifteen seconds from its original length of roughly 1 minute, 30 seconds. http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Recap/TheSimpsonsS2E16BartsDogGetsAnF. "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire": Also known as "The Simpsons Christmas Special", Homer discovers he won't be getting a Christmas bonus and so the family won't have any money for Christmas. Bart's got his vision back! This trope is an observation about the use of prayer in fiction. background clean-up artist. In "Bart Gets an F," Bart worries about having to repeat the fourth grade and even has a fantasy sequence where he has been stuck there for decades. It is also the most viewed episode in Simpsons history, with over 33 million households watching the premiere. If there is confusion about what episode was in a certain season, open this Wikipedia page in a separate tab or window for use as a reference. Bart Gets an F, A, Z, Bart's Dog gets an F. Loan-A-Lisa, Moanin' Lisa, Mona Leaves-a. The episode begins with Bart being asked to present his book report. Bart immediately breaks down in tears, telling Mrs. Krabappel that he honestly tried to study and he still failed. Otto also mentions being held back. Thus began the golden age of Animated Television. Bart is extremely grateful, so much so that he kisses Mrs. Krabappel on the cheek and happily runs through Springfield to proudly state that he passed (he only stops when he realized that he kissed Mrs. Krabappel). It perfectly illustrates all the frustrations felt by all creative, stupid, and flawed people. Alternate Character Interpretation: With a hint of Epileptic Trees thrown in, Bart's intense difficulty to keep himself studying is occasionally seen as evidence that Bart has a learning disability of some sort, usually ADHD due to his difficulty with time management and staying on the task at hand. With Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith. Bart, no more interruptions during Martin's book report. Bland-Name Product: Dimoxinil stands in for Minoxidil. Bleech! background clean-up artist. The Simpsons S1 E13 "Some Enchanted Evening". Mrs. Krabappel is stunned and pleased that Bart was able to successfully recall a relatively obscure historic event and its impact on Washington's future. "The Simpsons" Bart Gets an F (TV Episode 1990) Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson. s02e01 - Bart Gets an F. s02e01 - Bart Gets an F. 05/23/98 05:08. Directed by David Silverman. Bart quotes the Battle of Fort Necessity and Mrs. Krabappel arbitrarily raises his grade enough to pass. "Bart Gets an 'F'" is the first episode of the second season of The Simpsons.It was first shown on the Fox network in the United States on October 11, 1990. Left with no other alternative, Bart tearfully and earnestly prays to God to give him one more day to study. Not only was this new series entering its second season, but it was the start of a season that would solidify the success of what is now the longest-running animated prime-time series in television history. In this episode, Bart Simpson fails four consecutive history exams, and the school psychiatrist recommends he repeat the fourth grade.Bart vows to do better and persuades the class genius, Martin Prince, to tutor him. This is the Crowning Moment of Heartwarming for television in general for this troper. Bart agrees with her and decides to change his plans. Homer congratulates Bart for showing improvement and tapes the test to the refrigerator; Bart proudly states that part of the D-minus "belongs to God.". Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment “I have an announcement to make: The Simpsons have cable!” Homer Simpson Homer vs. Lisa and the Eighth Commandment is the thirteenth episode of Season 2. Bart’s dog, Santa’s Little Helper, grows more and more out-of-control. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on March 7, 1991. ; Played straight in the comedy Choke. You'll still fail that test. Bart's reaction when he realizes what Homer is about to say. Airing on Thursday evenings at this point and successfully competing with the still-untouchable The Cosby Show, "Bart Gets an 'F'" would be a milestone in the history of The Simpsons. Martin agrees to help out under the condition that Bart promises to help make him cool. Bleech!” Bart Simpson Bart Gets an "F" is the first episode of Season 2. And to think that one of the major reasons for the success of The Simpsons was the central character of this, the season premiere: Slacker, wisecracking bad-boy Bart, whose very personality traits result in this episode's crisis: Bart, unable to study, concentrate or perform well in the classroom on even routine assignments, falls into danger of being retained to the fourth grade. What makes it worse besides being annoyed that SLH got out and he now has to retrieve him, he called the neighbor on the phone an idiot and claimed it wasn't SLH in her pool when it was. Bart celebrates and begins to dress up to go outside and play and join in all the revelry of this snow day. Full Cast & Crew: Bart Gets an F (1990) Animation Department (36) Scott Alberts. I know you're faking it. Mrs. Krabappel, fed up with Bart's lackadaisical approach to his studies, gives him an ultimatum: shape up or repeat the fourth grade. Homer weighs 239 pounds in this episode; he was the same weight in "Homer's Night Out" and "King-Size Homer". ; Promotion to Opening Titles: Paige was promoted to the opening credits in Season 10 of Knots Landing. But eventually, they reach a point where they've exhausted all avenues for success and there are no other options. In fact, on the commentary for "Bart Gets an F," the writers actually express surprise when he does say it - thinking they never had him say it at all. A page for describing YMMV: Simpsons S2 E16 "Bart's Dog Gets An F". Equivalent to approximately $236 in 2020 dollars, The Simpsons S2 E15 "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?". He changes back to his nerdy self the next time we see him. * HarsherInHindsight: Despite Bart earning his happy ending and actually passing his history test, later episodes would still have him in the fourth grade, making this whole episode a complete waste. The Other Darrin: In Troy McClure's brief cameo, he's voiced not by Phil Hartman, but … Tropes Media Browse Indexes Forums Videos Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Santa's Little Helper is forced to go to obedience school after ruining Marge's heirloom quilt, Homer's new Assassin sneakers, and Homer's giant macadamia nut cookie, and, if he doesn't pass, he'll be given away. Ms. Fanservice: Her roles usually play off her sex appeal. "This is as good as I could do, and I still failed...", “Prayer, the last refuge of a scoundrel.”. Jackie Banks. Showing all 19 items. "Bart's Dog Gets an "F"" is the sixteenth episode of The Simpsons' second season. A page for describing Trivia: Simpsons S2 E1 "Bart Gets an 'F'". It aired originally on the Fox network in the United States on October 11, 1990. Homer's reaction when he sees that Santa's Little Helper had escaped. Bart does this at the end of The Simpsons episode "Bart Gets an F", Bart impulsively kisses the teacher, and regrets doing so afterward. That was in 1990, and he's still in the fourth grade over twenty years later. Bart does this at the end of The Simpsons episode "Bart Gets an F", Bart impulsively kisses the teacher, and regrets doing so afterward. ... Bring the TV up. Harsher in Hindsight: Lisa comes down with the mumps, a disease once thought to have been … Tropes … "Bart Gets an 'F ' " is the first episode of the second season of The Simpsons. animation checking supervisor. So while everyone else is enjoying the snow day, Bart tries his hardest to focus on the expected material for the test, and not always succeeding. After a while, Martin decides to back out on his end of the bargain when he does become cool for the first time and discovering that being a slacker and prankster is more entertaining than studying. Another example would be in "Flaming Moe's", when one of Lisa's friends pounches Bart to kiss him on the mouth on a dare, and he spits twice in response to this. Berserk Button : Severely injure Santa's Little Helper, and he certainly would have a good enough reason for wanting to … Twice! The next day at school, Bart, realizing he is unprepared for the test, fakes an illness to go home early. Examples: "Bart Gets An F": The part where, after Bart goes through Hell to try and pass his history exam, still fails it. Springfielders sing "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" in the same way the people of Whoville sing in the animated, Gorilla the Conquerer is a pretty obvious one to. ** Bart's ImagineSpot of him repeating the 4th grade as an adult decipts Edna as an elderly teacher. Keep your mouth shut. Airing on Thursday evenings at this point and successfully competing with the still-untouchable The Cosby Show, "Bart Gets an 'F'" would be a milestone in the history of The Simpsons. Anxious about the outcome, he has Mrs. Krabappel grade it right away. Steve Fellner. He announces his subject as Treasure Island, but all his report is is ad-libbed bull, and when it becomes clear he did not read the book, his teacher, Edna Krabappel, confirms her suspicions by having him name the main pirate (Long John Silver), which Bart is unable to do. Bart will hold it up for the player to see, and then slightly different endings are shown where the players sees the Simpson family's reactions to Bart's grade by having the paper affixed to the refrigerator, which is strikingly similar to the final scene in "Bart Gets an F". She does and lo and behold, he gets a 59, 1 point below the passing threshhold. This episode contains examples of: Absurdly Dedicated Worker: Homer uses a hair grower to get his hair back, is promoted and gets an assistant, Karl, who then takes the blame for something Homer did, gets fired, and still writes Homer's speech for him even after having been fired.The assistant is absurdly faithful to Homer. In this episode, Bart fails four history exams in a row and the school psychiatrist recommends that Bart repeat the fourth grade. Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available from thestaff@tvtropes.org. 1 Synopsis 2 Full Story 3 Video 4 Citations Homer becomes the most popular person in town, when he gets an illegal cable hookup. Alex Dilts. A page for describing Trivia: Simpsons S2 E16 "Bart's Dog Gets An F". From "Kill the Alligator and Run", the restaurant owner saying, "I like that. She does end up passing him when he mentions something he did pay attention to. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. ", no matter the circumstance. Menu. Through, to be fair, he hadn't been in danger of having to repeat the fourth grade before. During the Scully seasons, there was a repeated gag of Homer waving his fist threateningly and repeating a word from his previous sentence. ; Real Life Writes the Plot: Edie's sudden death in Season 5 of Desperate Housewives was orchestrated to write the character out of the show due to Nicolette being on increasingly bad terms with producer Mark Cherry. The Simpsons (TV Series) Bart Gets an F (1990) Trivia. God listens, and the next morning, a massive blizzard results in school being cancelled. The climax of "Bart Gets An F", where Bart still gets an F on his test, even after frantically praying, denying himself fun and studying his ass off. background layout artist. In General: As of 2019, this is the highest-rated episode in the show's history, being … Tropes Media Browse Indexes Forums Videos Movies. Bart, who is asked to be at the conference, objects to Dr. Pryor's recommendation and vows to do whatever he can to do better. Bart goes home and tries to study, but is continually distracted by such things as a video game and a monster movie on TV. Mark Ervin. The Simpsons S2 E1 "Bart Gets an 'F'". Now is a good time to pray. And this episode would mark the turning point for Animated Television as a whole, because after decades of turmoil and angry parent groups and low budgets, of countless Scooby-Doo clones and shameful toy tie-ins, Animated Television had truly come of age, and proven itself the equal of Theatrical Animation (which was already entering a new golden age thanks to Who Framed Roger Rabbit, and the subsequent Disney Renaissance), perhaps even acceeding it. Nothing seems to be going right. In the episode, the Simpson family's dog, Santa's Little Helper, infuriates Homer and Marge by destroying a family heirloom and an expensive pair of shoes. Another example would be in "Flaming Moe's", when one of Lisa's friends pounches Bart to kiss him on the mouth on a dare, and he spits twice in response to this. Michael Camarillo. With Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith. She is so pleased by this development that she gives him an extra point on his test, meaning that he (barely) passed. The character is continuously failing to make any progress, despite constantly trying. Lisa sees him and reveals that she heard him praying the previous evening for "one more day," and that he (Bart) had now better hold up his end of the bargain. He breaks down crying, telling Krabappel that he actually studied and took the assignment seriously. Not only was this new series entering its second season, but it was the start of a season that would solidify the success of what is now the longest-running animated prime-time series in television history. Menu. A page for describing Recap: Simpsons S2 E16 "Bart's Dog Gets An F". 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