The episode centers on Bart Simpson's attempt to escape a grueling aptitude test by swapping his paper with that of the class brain, Martin Prince.
The episode serves as an early critique of the American education system's reliance on standardized testing and its inability to handle "difficult" children. 🎨 Animation and Style [S1E2] Bart the Genius
While the series premiered with the Christmas special "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," "Bart the Genius" established the standard format for the show. The episode centers on Bart Simpson's attempt to