Bart Gets Hit by a Car

Couch gag rating: 8/10

The episode: Bart is hit by Mr. Burns' car. Lionel Hutz persuades Homer to sue Mr. Burns for $1,000,000.

I really like this episode for three reasons. The episode further fleshed out Mr. Burns character as a merciless old man with no perspective. The second reason is that Lionel Hutz, voiced by the wonderful Phil Hartman, has a big role as Bart's ambulance chasing lawyer. The third reason is the tender moments between Homer and Marge as their marriage becomes strained. She asks him, "Homer, I'd like you to forgive me for doing the right thing."

Favorite moment(s): Bart's and Mr. Burns very different 'memories' of how the accident occurred. Homer's point of view as he looks up Marge's body.

The biggest laughs are provided by Lionel Hutz in this episode. The episode is well-written, with a soft hand, as Homer decides whether or not to cash in on Bart's accident and Marge can't lie about such a thing.

Homer and Marge end up at odds in this episode as Homer's one chance to make it big is challenged by her.

Overall rating: 9/10 This is a solid episode of the second season which goes deep into the characterizations of Homer and Marge at this stage of the show.

Another great episode written by John Swartzwelder. This one features the scheming, corrupt ambulance-chasing lawyer we all love, Lionel Hutz. Lots of fun!

The show was testing the boundaries in its second year, nothing wrong with that.

Again, much like the last episode, this isn't my favourite episode, but there's enough good moments in it to pass the time.

In amongst a stellar second year this episode falters in comparison. If it was made today it would be hailed a classic.

As a fan of the Simpsons series this episode is by far one of the worst episodes I've seen. Nothing entertaining, funny, or thought provoking. I rather look at the wall during this episode for the same duration and hallucinate something than watch this episode again. I do not understand what is the point of this episode. The ending does not make any sense in regards to the entire episode and the message it's trying to convey is really dumb. Marge is so unlikable in this episode when she's generally pleasant.

Thank you for reading my review and I hope you have a good rest of your day. Good bye.

Mr Burns runs over Bart.

This is a good satire of compensation culture that was a relatively new phenomenon (where I come from) back in the early 90s. Plus is pays great homage to 'The Fortune Cookie' and 'To Kill A Mockingbird'.

It includes strong introductions to the hilarious characters Lionel Hutz and Dr Nick Riviera.

My favourite parts include Bart's vision of hell, Dr Nick's diagnosis, the courtroom scenes, and Homer and Marge's final exchange.