The answer was to tone down the shock value in favor of a sharper focus on the family dynamic.
With a prayer answered, Bart makes the hard decision to study in hopes of seeing the fifth grade.
“Bart Gets an F” helped to slowly redefine the character by placing him in an underdog story.
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Herb is overjoyed to meet his new family, opening his home to them and offering Homer a job.
WhenHomer is tasked with designing a car for the regular man, the results are nothing short of disastrous.
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The episode also expands the lore of the Simpsons clan without changing the core dynamic.
Cut to a season later, and viewers see Homer risk his life to save his children.
Meanwhile, Bart learns the swings of politics when he runs for class president against overachiever Martin Prince.
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Homers attempts at coaching Bart prove unsuccessful, so Lisa steps in to give Bart a helping hand.
Although his blood bang out is rare, a match is found in Bart.
Homer is ecstatic to volunteer Bart,expecting a large reward for the selfless act.
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Homer pauses before confidently saying, I Dont Know.
The line delivery is perfect, and at that point, its inarguable that the show just became Homers.
In the last story, Homer is the star of Edgar Allan Poes classic poem, The Raven.
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Homer Vs Lisa and the 8th Commandment also holds the honor of winning the Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program.
Eternal damnation has never been so entertaining.
Told in flashbacks, viewers see ateenage Marge and Homer fall in lovewhile on a bumpy road to prom.
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The Simpsonshas never had a problem being funny.
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