Ep 5. Bart the General
- TV-PG
- February 4, 1990
- 22 min
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7.9 (5,817)
In The Simpsons season 1 episode 5, titled "Bart the General," Bart Simpson finds himself being bullied by the school bully, Nelson Muntz. After continuously being taken advantage of, Bart turns to his grandfather, Abe Simpson, for advice. Abe tells Bart about how he stood up to a bully during World War II and teaches him some basic fighting techniques.
Feeling inspired, Bart decides to confront Nelson and stand up to him. However, this only leads to him getting beaten up even worse. Feeling defeated, Bart seeks help from his father, Homer Simpson. Homer decides to take matters into his own hands and goes to confront Nelson's father, Captain Muntz.
But things don't go as planned when Captain Muntz challenges Homer to a fight. Knowing he can't win, Homer gathers all the town's men to form a makeshift army to take down the school bully and his father.
The episode takes a comical approach to the issue of bullying and showcases the various ways people try to stand up to bullies. It also highlights the importance of having a support system and seeking help when needed.