This episode of The Simpsons in season 23 was, in a word, fine; nowhere near in quality of episodes of seasons 2-9, but to me, its better than all the episodes of season 1; this episode could've been made ten years ago,it's that good; the writers did something they have never done before: have Superintendent Chalmers as one of the lead roles for once, rather than being in a minor supporting role like they have done in all episodes before this one.
I liked this episode, even though it felt like a history lesson of a former American President; it was kind of quite unrealistic that the bad boy Bart Simpson would actually be interested in education, and even more unrealistic that the bullies Nelson, Jimbo, Kearney and Dolph would also take an interest; they don't even bully anyone in the episode! The first act shows Bart up to his pranks, like the troublemaker he is, making it classic; the second act is an adventure, which I found alright; but the third act felt like it has been done before though, but shows that Bart is the bad boy we all know and love. I always look for originality in new Simpsons episodes, and this screams it!
I liked this episode, even though it felt like a history lesson of a former American President; it was kind of quite unrealistic that the bad boy Bart Simpson would actually be interested in education, and even more unrealistic that the bullies Nelson, Jimbo, Kearney and Dolph would also take an interest; they don't even bully anyone in the episode! The first act shows Bart up to his pranks, like the troublemaker he is, making it classic; the second act is an adventure, which I found alright; but the third act felt like it has been done before though, but shows that Bart is the bad boy we all know and love. I always look for originality in new Simpsons episodes, and this screams it!
