Bart Gets an F (11 Oct. 1990)

Bart's teacher, Mrs. Krabappel, has become fed up with his lackadaisical scholastic habits. After bluffing his way through a book report and failing a geography exam, Krabappel gives Bart an ultimatum: Shape up or be retained in fourth grade.

Director:

David Silverman

Writers:

Matt Groening (created by), James L. Brooks (developed by),

Stars:

Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Dan Castellaneta	...	Homer Simpson / Bill / Mayor Quimby / Krusty the Clown / George Washington / Delegate #2 / Benjamin Franklin (voice)
Julie Kavner	...	Marge Simpson (voice)
Nancy Cartwright	...	Bart Simpson (voice)
Yeardley Smith	...	Lisa Simpson (voice)
Harry Shearer	...	Otto Mann / J. Loren Pryor / Marty / Principal Skinner / Montgomery Burns / Waylon Smithers / Reverend Lovejoy / Delegate #1 / Alexander Hamilton (voice)
Marcia Wallace	...	Mrs. Krabappel (voice)
Jo Ann Harris	...	Nurse (voice)
Pamela Hayden	...	Escape from Grandma's House Announcer / Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
Russi Taylor	...	Martin Prince / Sherri / Terri / Mother (voice)

Storyline

Bart disappoints Marge yet again by his appalling history grades and the school psychiatrist reckons that unless he shapes up, he must sit the fourth grade again next year. But if he can successfully pass the history paper one last time he will be clear. Since Martin refuses to help, Bart prays for a miracle - which comes in the form of a snow storm which closes the school and gives him extra revision time.

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Plot Keywords:

obedience school | making promise to god | pleading with god | what happened to epilogue | 2d animation | 

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 October 1990 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Gracie Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The second episode where Bart says "Cowabunga".

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Goofs

When Ned shows Homer his new shoes, his glasses are present in some shots and missing in others.

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Quotes

Mrs. Krabappel: Your grades have gotten steadily worse since the beginning of the term. Are you aware of that?
Bart: Yes, ma'am.
Mrs. Krabappel: And are you aware there is a major exam coming up tomorrow on Colonial America?
Bart: Yes, ma'am.
[as he starts to glaze, all he hears is:]
Mrs. Krabappel: Blah-blah, blah-blah, blah-blah-blah, blah-blah?
Bart: Yes, ma'am.
Mrs. Krabappel: Blah-blah, blah-blah, blah-blah-blah, blah-blah!
Bart: Yes, ma'am.
Mrs. Krabappel: Bart! You haven't been listening to a word I've said, have you?
[...]

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Crazy Credits

During the opening credits, in the scene where Bart is writing on the blackboard, this week's "lesson" he has to repeat is "I will not encourage others to fly."

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Connections

References How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)

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Soundtracks

"Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus"
(uncredited)
Composed by George Frideric Handel

User Reviews

Awesome Episode

Bart Gets an F is an awesome episode. This episode is one of many favorites like Bart The Daredevil, Deep Space Homer, The Computer Wore Menace Shoes, The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson and many others. In this episode Bart is constantly underachieving in school. Due to Bart's underachieving he is faced with the possibility of flunking the 4th grade and therefore having to repeat fourth grade. To pass fourth grade Bart must pass a history test. This is a great episode where you are on Bart's side and want to see him succeed. This episode also has some good dreamlike sequences and a song as well. So overall Bart Gets an F is an awesome early season 2 episode.