[s1e2] Bart The Genius -

While the series premiered with the Christmas special "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," "Bart the Genius" established the standard format for the show.

This episode features the very first couch gag, a trope that would become one of the most famous recurring bits in animation. [S1E2] Bart the Genius

Bart is transferred to the Enriched Learning Center for Gifted Children, where he quickly finds himself outmatched by students who study "advanced" topics like Scrabble etiquette and creative math. While the series premiered with the Christmas special

Bart's first-ever punishment is writing "I will not waste chalk" on the chalkboard. the episode features a raw

Directed by David Silverman, the episode features a raw, experimental animation style typical of Season 1.