Ep 17. The Seemingly Never-Ending Story

The Simpsons: 20 Best Episodes Ever - Anniversary Collection season 1 episode 17 is titled "The Seemingly Never-Ending Story." The episode centers around Bart, who has to write a paper about a book he has never read, but instead decides to write a paper about a book he hasn't even started yet. When his teacher, Mrs. Krabappel, catches on to this, she gives him an ultimatum: finish the book and write a paper on it by the next day or face summer school.

Bart then heads to the library, where he checks out a book called "Curious George and the Ebola Virus." However, he quickly gets bored reading it and falls asleep. In his dream, he is visited by a talking dog who takes him on a surreal adventure that parodies various books, movies, and TV shows. Along the way, he meets characters such as Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings characters, and even The Terminator.

The episode is filled with references to popular culture and is a great example of the show's ability to satirize and parody various aspects of society. The animation is also quite impressive, with the dream sequences taking on a more fantastical and surreal quality. Overall, "The Seemingly Never-Ending Story" is a standout episode in the series and a must-watch for fans of the show.