Bart's Not Dead
| "Bart's Not Dead" | |
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| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | 640 |
| Directed by | Bob Anderson |
| Written by | Stephanie Gillis |
| Showrunner(s) | Al Jean |
| Production code | XABF19 |
| Original air date | September 30, 2018 |
| Couch gag | A futuristic floating TV is seen showing a clip of "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire". Suddenly, a green alien hand turns the TV off with a remote. We then cut to green alien versions of the family sitting on a futuristic floating couch in a futurized version of the living room. The alien Homer then begins to ask the others about the real Homer's voice. |
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"Bart's Not Dead" is an episode of the animated television series The Simpsons. This is the first episode of the thirtieth season and 640th episode of the series.
Plot
Bart takes part in a dare which ends with him in the hospital. In order to cover up for himself and Homer, Bart makes a claim that he met Jesus in Heaven. When Christian producers want to offer him a movie deal, Bart starts to feel guilt about his deception.
Reception
"Bart's Not Dead" scored a 1.4 rating with a 5 share and was watched by 3.24 million people, making it Fox's highest rated show of the night.[1]
Dennis Perkins of The A.V. Club gave the episode a B−, stating "'Bart’s Not Dead', (credited to Stephanie Gillis) aims for a more character-driven return. Sure, Bart, Homer, and Flanders wind up making a Christian-themed movie that winds up making $100 million, but the heart of the episode is, well, heart.”[2]
See also
- God's Not Dead - The film series referenced in the title.
- The Boy Who Came Back from Heaven - A religious hoax.
References
- ↑ Welch, Alex (October 2, 2018). "'Sunday Night Football' adjusts up, 'The Simpsons,' 'Bob's Burgers,' and more adjust down: Sunday final ratings". TV by the Numbers. Retrieved October 2, 2018.
- ↑ Perkins, Dennis (September 30, 2018). "The Simpsons' 30th Season Takes on Faith-Based Films and Assures Us 'Bart's Not Dead'". The A.V. Club. Retrieved September 30, 2018.