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Season 2  "Bart Gets an F"  2x1

Aired 35 years ago - Oct 11, 1990

In danger of flunking the fourth grade, Bart strikes a deal with the class brain: in exchange for tutoring, he will help Martin become more popular.

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Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 1
-You haven't been paying attention! -Yes, ma'am.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 2
A couple more games and I'll hit the books.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 3
After dinner, it's down to business.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 4
Hand me your paper. I'll put it on the refrigerator.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 5
Well, maybe just one more hour.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 6
On September 15, 1620, separatists from the Church of England...
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 7
Just a little dim, I guess.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 8
Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 9
-Why'd they leave England? -Giant rats.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 10
All right, take one and pass the rest back.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 11
Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 12
Maybe one more dish. Make it cappuccino chocolate fudge.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 13
-You'll still fail that test. -I've got my bases covered.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 14
Here you go, Mrs. Krabappel. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 15
This is a classic case of what laymen refer to as "fear of failure."
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 16
Bart failed his last four exams. Is there anything you haven't told us?
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 17
It isn't that simple.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 18
Look in my eyes. See the sincerity? See the fear?
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 19
Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 20
My recommendation is for Bart to repeat the fourth grade.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 21
-Quit bugging me about the pirate. -Long John Silver, Dad.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 22
I didn't want to interfere with a ball in play.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 23
They laugh at me? I'd always considered myself rather popular.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 24
-Very well, you've made your point. -Then it's a deal?
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 25
Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 26
Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 27
Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 28
The screams, the humiliation, the fact that it wasn't me!
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 29
Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 30
I need one more day to study, Lord. I need your help.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 31
Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 32
Whoa! Good morning, world!
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 33
Now, for all you youngsters, here it is.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 34
Last night, you prayed for this. Now your prayers have been answered.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 35
I'm not missing anything. Frozen ears.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 36
Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 37
Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 38
"Four Days in Philadelphia.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 39
-In the middle of July? -It's a miracle.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 40
Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 41
It's a 59. That's another F.
 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 42
No, you don't understand. I tried this time. I really tried.

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Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 2
A couple more games and I'll hit the books.
#2 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 3
After dinner, it's down to business.
#3 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 4
Hand me your paper. I'll put it on the refrigerator.
#4 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 5
Well, maybe just one more hour.
#5 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 6
On September 15, 1620, separatists from the Church of England...
#6 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 7
Just a little dim, I guess.
#7 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 8 #8 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 9
-Why'd they leave England? -Giant rats.
#9 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 10
All right, take one and pass the rest back.
#10 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 11 #11 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 12
Maybe one more dish. Make it cappuccino chocolate fudge.
#12 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 13
-You'll still fail that test. -I've got my bases covered.
#13 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 14
Here you go, Mrs. Krabappel. You'll be pleasantly surprised.
#14 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 15
This is a classic case of what laymen refer to as "fear of failure."
#15 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 16
Bart failed his last four exams. Is there anything you haven't told us?
#16 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 17
It isn't that simple.
#17 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 18
Look in my eyes. See the sincerity? See the fear?
#18 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 19 #19 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 20
My recommendation is for Bart to repeat the fourth grade.
#20 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 21
-Quit bugging me about the pirate. -Long John Silver, Dad.
#21 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 22
I didn't want to interfere with a ball in play.
#22 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 23
They laugh at me? I'd always considered myself rather popular.
#23 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 24
-Very well, you've made your point. -Then it's a deal?
#24 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 25 #25 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 26 #26 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 27 #27 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 28
The screams, the humiliation, the fact that it wasn't me!
#28 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 29 #29 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 30
I need one more day to study, Lord. I need your help.
#30 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 31 #31 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 32
Whoa! Good morning, world!
#32 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 33
Now, for all you youngsters, here it is.
#33 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 34
Last night, you prayed for this. Now your prayers have been answered.
#34 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 35
I'm not missing anything. Frozen ears.
#35 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 36 #36 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 37 #37 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 38
"Four Days in Philadelphia.
#38 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 39
-In the middle of July? -It's a miracle.
#39 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 40 #40 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 41
It's a 59. That's another F.
#41 Recap of The Simpsons Season 2 Episode 1 (S02E01) - 42
No, you don't understand. I tried this time. I really tried.
#42