S1·E5 Bart the General
- Episode
- Season 1, Episode 5
- Air Date
- February 4, 1990
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- Director
- David Silverman
- Writer
- John Swartzwelder
- Score
- 7.1/10 (92 TMDB votes)
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.
Synopsis
Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.
Episode recap
In the fifth episode of the first season of The Simpsons, titled Bart the General, Bart is terrorized by the school bully. Seeking help, Bart seeks counsel from his grandfather, Grandpa Simpson. Grandpa Simpson subsequently takes him to a warfare expert for basic training to deal with the situation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 5 of The Simpsons air?
Season 1, Episode 5 ('Bart the General') originally aired on February 4, 1990.
How long is Season 1 Episode 5 ('Bart the General')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 23 minutes.
What happens in The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 5?
Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training....
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