Ep 2. Bart the Genius

Bart Simpson, the oldest son of Homer and Marge, is having trouble in school. He's bored and acting out, leading to a conference with his teacher Mrs. Krabappel and the school psychologist Dr. Pryor. However, during an intelligence test Bart switches his paper with that of another student, Martin Prince, and receives a high score. The school officials believe Bart is a genius and immediately transfer him to a school for gifted children.

Meanwhile, the Simpson family is struggling to cope without Bart's trouble-making antics. Lisa, Bart's younger sister, is jealous of her brother's newfound intelligence and begins to feel inadequate. Homer, feeling left out of the situation, tries to bond with Bart over beer and belching. Marge, the family's anchor, tries to hold everything together while worrying that Bart's supposed genius is a fluke.

At the new school, Bart struggles to live up to expectations and tries to conceal his true intelligence from his classmates. However, he soon realizes that he's not living up to his potential and seeks out Martin, the student whose test he copied. Martin reveals that he knows Bart switched the tests and helps him come to terms with his own intelligence.

Back at home, Lisa attempts to prove her own intellect by taking an IQ test. However, she becomes disillusioned when the test results in her being labeled as "just above average." Meanwhile, Homer and Marge come to the realization that Bart's supposed genius was actually a mistake caused by a misfiled test.

The episode concludes with Bart returning to his original school, having learned an important lesson about being true to oneself. Lisa, feeling inadequate, seeks solace in her talent for playing the saxophone. Homer and Marge reflect on the fact that their children are growing up and changing, but they'll always love them no matter what.

Overall, "Bart the Genius" provides a humorous and heartfelt exploration of family dynamics and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. The episode touches on themes of self-discovery, jealousy, and the importance of being true to oneself.