Bart's Not Dead
| "Bart's Not Dead" | |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 30 |
| Directed by | Bob Anderson |
| Written by | Stephanie Gillis |
| Original air date | September 30, 2018 |
| Episode features | |
| Couch gag | A futuristic floating TV is seen showing a clip of "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire". Suddenly, a green alien hand turns the TV off with a remote. We then cut to green alien versions of the family sitting on a futuristic floating couch in a futurized version of the living room. The alien Homer then begins to ask the others about the real Homer's voice. |
"Bart's Not Dead" is an episode of the animated television series The Simpsons. This is the first episode of the thirtieth season and 640th episode of the series.
Plot
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Bart takes part in a dare which ends with him in the hospital. In order to cover up for himself and Homer, Bart makes a claim that he met Jesus in Heaven. When Christian producers want to offer him a movie deal, Bart starts to feel guilt about his deception.
Reception
"Bart's Not Dead" scored a 1.4 rating with a 5 share and was watched by 3.24 million people, making it Fox's highest rated show of the night.[1]
Dennis Perkins of The A.V. Club gave the episode a B−, stating "'Bart’s Not Dead', (credited to Stephanie Gillis) aims for a more character-driven return. Sure, Bart, Homer, and Flanders wind up making a Christian-themed movie that winds up making $100 million, but the heart of the episode is, well, heart.”[2]
See also
- God's Not Dead - The film series referenced in the title.
- The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven - A religious hoax.
References
- ^ Welch, Alex (October 2, 2018). "'Sunday Night Football' adjusts up, 'The Simpsons,' 'Bob's Burgers,' and more adjust down: Sunday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- ^ Perkins, Dennis (September 30, 2018). "The Simpsons' 30th Season Takes on Faith-Based Films and Assures Us 'Bart's Not Dead'". The A.V. Club. Retrieved September 30, 2018.
