Who Shot Mr. Burns?
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| The Simpsons episodes | |
| Episode nos. | Season 6 and 7 Episodes 25 (Part One) and 1 (Part Two) |
| Directed by | Jeffrey Lynch (Part One) and Wes Archer (Part Two) |
| Written by | Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein |
| Production codes | 2F16 (Part One) and 2F20 (Part Two) |
| Original air dates | May 21, 1995 (Part One) and September 17, 1995 (Part Two) |
| Guest appearance | |
| Tito Puente as himself | |
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"Who Shot Mr. Burns?" is a two-part episode of the American animated television series The Simpsons. The episodes serve as the season finale of the sixth season and the premiere of the seventh season. The first part aired on the Fox network on May 21, 1995, and the second part aired on September 17, 1995.
Plot[edit | edit source]
The story begins with Springfield Elementary School discovering oil beneath the school. Mr. Burns, the owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, devises a plan to take the oil for himself, which leads to a series of events that make him the target of many Springfield residents' anger. In the climax of Part One, Mr. Burns is shot by an unknown assailant.
Part Two follows the Springfield Police Department's investigation into the shooting. Waylon Smithers initially believes he is the culprit, but it is later revealed that Maggie Simpson accidentally shot Mr. Burns while trying to take a lollipop from her.
Production[edit | edit source]
The episode was written by Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein, and directed by Jeffrey Lynch (Part One) and Wes Archer (Part Two). The writers were inspired by the Dallas episode "A House Divided", which featured the famous "Who shot J.R.?" storyline.
Cultural References[edit | edit source]
The episode contains numerous references to popular culture, including the television series Dallas, the film Citizen Kane, and the board game Clue.
Reception[edit | edit source]
"Who Shot Mr. Burns?" received critical acclaim and is considered one of the best episodes of The Simpsons. The mystery of who shot Mr. Burns was a major topic of discussion among fans and media during the summer of 1995.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- The Simpsons
- List of The Simpsons episodes
- Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
- Charles Montgomery Burns
- Maggie Simpson
- Springfield Elementary School
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