Ep 9. Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming
- TV-PG
- November 26, 1995
- 22 min
-
8.0 (2,953)
In The Simpsons season 7 episode 9, titled "Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming," the diabolical Sideshow Bob escapes from prison once again and wreaks havoc on Springfield's airshow. He has a plan to hijack a Wright Brothers-era biplane and drop a bomb on the spectators below.
Meanwhile, the Simpsons family attends the airshow and Homer becomes involved in a competition to design a new mascot for the nuclear power plant. However, this distraction won't keep Sideshow Bob from achieving his ultimate goal of destroying the town and achieving his revenge on Bart Simpson.
As the episode progresses, the tension builds as Sideshow Bob maneuvers to hijack the plane and Bart and Lisa team up to find a way to stop him. With the clock ticking down and the town in danger, it's up to the Simpsons to save the day.
Along with the usual humor and sight gags that the show is known for, "Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming" also showcases some surprisingly strong character development. While Sideshow Bob is typically portrayed as a one-note villain, this episode delves deeper into his motivations and backstory.
Overall, the episode is a thrilling and entertaining installment in the series that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats. Fans of The Simpsons and its iconic characters will surely enjoy watching this high-stakes showdown between Sideshow Bob and the Simpson family.