Bart (Nancy Cartwright) is widely known as the ultimate prankster of Springfield. Without this ne'er-do-well's ability to tap into the spirit of youth, Bartmania (and, by extension, The Simpsons' ...

The Simpsons has been berated for its perceived decline in quality for years now, with many claiming the show's "classic era" ended after Season 10. It's not an entirely fair statement — episodes like ...