Ep 25. Who Shot Mr. Burns? (1)

In the season 6 finale of The Simpsons, the town of Springfield is thrown into chaos when Mr. Burns is shot. The episode, titled "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)," begins with Burns announcing that he will be blocking out the sun to increase the profits of his nuclear power plant. This leads to outrage from the citizens of Springfield, who stage a protest against Burns.

Meanwhile, several characters are shown to have motives for wanting to harm Mr. Burns. Homer, who has long been mistreated by Burns, fantasizes about killing him. Marge also expresses her frustration with Burns, as her son Bart was falsely accused of shoplifting at Burns' store. Additionally, Smithers and a group of angry workers at the power plant all have grievances against their boss.

As the episode progresses, Burns is shown to be increasingly unpopular and despised by the people of Springfield. At one point, he even gets into a physical altercation with a group of protesters. Later on, when Burns is found unconscious with a gunshot wound, all of the townspeople are immediately considered suspects.

The rest of the episode is dedicated to a hilarious investigation into the shooting, complete with a parody of the popular TV show "Twin Peaks." The police chief, Mayor Quimby, and even the Simpson family all get involved in trying to solve the mystery. There are several humorous red herrings along the way, as different characters are falsely accused of being the shooter.

The episode ends with a dramatic cliffhanger, as the identity of the shooter is not revealed. Viewers are left to wonder who could have possibly wanted to harm Mr. Burns so badly.

Overall, "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (Part One)" is a classic episode of The Simpsons. Its clever writing, hilarious jokes, and engaging mystery make it a standout episode in an already impressive season. Fans of the show will love this episode, which marks the beginning of a two-part story arc that is still talked about and referenced to this day.