The Simpsons/Who Shot Mr. Burns? (1)

Who Shot Mr. Burns?
6x25
Airdate	May 21, 1995
Production Number	2F16
Written by	Bill Oakley Josh Weinstein
Directed by	Jeffrey Lynch
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The Simpsons — Season Six

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Who Shot Mr. Burns? is the twenty-fifth episode of the sixth season of The Simpsons, and the one-hundred and twenty-eighth episode overall.

Guest Stars: Tito Puentes (Himself)

Plot Overview

Oil is discovered at Springfield Elementary School.The Gusher is worth Millions,and would bring many things to the School,and its Employers,and Employees.There are a number of suggestions as to what to do with the Money.Everybody is happy,except Mr.Burns who does not want competition to his wealth.Burns seeks to steal the the Schools Oil to continue being the only Wealthy Man in Springfield.Burns ploy is to tap into the Oil which is being drilled,and steal the Oil.Burns succeeds much to the outrage of the people of Springfield.Even Smithers who is often loyal to Burns is so outraged that he refuses to go along with Burns scheme.For this refusal Burns firs Smithers.Burns not only steals the Oil from the School,he also invented a device to block out the Sun,in broad daylight,using a Dome which cover all of Springfield.A Town meeting is called,and everybody is angry,and outraged that of what Burns has done.Various people throughout the Town have express their desire to punish Burns in some way.The Following are the people who wants revenge the most:Bart,because Burn's theft of the Oil had caused injury to his Dog Santa's Little Helper.Grampa,because Burn's negligence weakened the Foundation of his Retirement Home.He was forced to move in with the Simpsons.Lisa,because of Burns stealing the Oil he had caused Band Leader Tito Fuentes(who was hired to play Music at the School) to be fired.Principle Skinner,because Burns had deprived the School of Music,and needed repairs.Groundskeeper Willie,who wanted a Slopbucket,and now is deprived of one.Moe,because of Burn's negligence,caused his Bar to close.There was Toxic Fumes caused by the Oil of which Burns had pirated.Barney,because when Moe's had closed,he lost his only means of support.Homer has the lease important reason of all:Burn could never remember his name even when Homer sent him a Photo of him,and the Family.Burn could identity each Simpson,except Homer.Homer make another attempt to get Burns to remember his name,by writing in large capital letters on the Wall in Burnes Office.Even then Burn's ask Homer who he is.And,for this Homer snaps,attacks Burns,hauled away by Burnes Guard,and vows to get Burns.As for the people of Springfield,they are angry for the blocking of the Sun.Some of the other have threaten Burns,but Burns ignores their threats.On the night of the Meeting the peole of Springfield depart the Meeting Hall.Feeling as high as a kite because things look like there going his way,Burns walks around,until he stops to speak to an unseen figure.Only Burnes words are heard.In what sounds like a struggle a shot is heard.Burns comes out struggling,wounded from a gunshot,then falls on the Springfield Sundial.The Residence of Springfield all come out to see Burns shot.Who Shot Mr.Burns.Everybody in Town is a suspect.They each look at one-another.The conclusion of first part will be answered in part two.

Notes

Like a number of Who Done It mysteries,this one is no exception.Not a clue to when I first watched this episode.

Arc Advancement

Happenings

Principle Skinner is inspecting the School in the early scene of this episode.

Characters

Homer,Marge,Bart,Lisa,Maggie,Moe,Barney,Principle Skinner,Mr.Burns,Smithers,Tito Fuentes,Milhouse,Santas Little Helper,Sideshow Mel,Dr.Hibbert,and Krusty the Clown.

Referbacks

Homer recalls past episodes where Burns could not remember his Name.

Trivia

This episode is a take-off on the "Dallas" episode of "Who Shot J.R.?"

Allusions and References

• Dallas: Fifteen years after the Season 3 finale of the CBS primetime soap opera aired, where main anti-hero J.R. Ewing is shot and critically wounded, this episode aired. Similarities include the audience left wondering for months (through the summer rerun season) "Who Shot J.R.?", plus the events that led to the unknown gunman shooting J.R., namely angering everyone with his increasingly illegal and unethical activities all to benefit himself.

Memorable Moments

Burns attempt to fool Principle Skinner with a disguise,as Jimbo. Homers reaction to a Thank you letter Burns wrote to the Simpson Family,leaving Homers name off the letter.Homers later reaction to when Burns ask who he is.Scenes of some of Springfields Residence holding their Guns,at the Town Meeting.Burns insane laughter.Burns being shot,and falling on the Sundial.

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