36 Years Ago Today, This Classic Simpsons Episode Started Two Of The Show’s Biggest Traditions

Today marks the 36th anniversary of “Bart the Genius,” the second episode of The Simpsons. This episode introduced several elements that would become iconic to the show, including the opening sequence with Bart writing on the chalkboard, the very first couch gag, and Bart’s famous catchphrase, “Eat my shorts!” – a line that would later become hugely popular on merchandise. It was a truly packed and important episode.








