The Telltale Head
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| The Telltale Head | |
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| Episode Number | 8 |
| Production Code | 7G07 |
| Original Airdate | February 25,1990 |
| Blackboard Text | "I Did Not See Elvis"; one line reads "I Did See Elvis" |
| Couch Gag | Bart is squeezed off the couch, flies out of frame, and lands in front of the TV. |
| Special Guest Voices | |
| Written By | Al Jean, Mike Reiss, Sam Simon and Matt Groening |
| Directed By | |
"I wish someone would cut his ugly head off!"
[edit] Plot
Homer and Bart are chased through the streets of Springfield by an angry mob. Someone has sawn off the head of the statue of town founder Jebediah Springfield. Surrounded by the surly crowd, Bart pleads for understanding and relates the events of the previous day.
As the story unfolds, Bart borrows $5.00 from Homer and sneaks away to see Space Mutants IV at the local movie theater. On his way, he runs into a gang of troublemakers. One of them, Jimbo, invites Bart to sneak into the movies with him and his buddies. Later, as the boys throw rocks at Jebediah's statue, Jimbo wishes someone would cut off the statue's head. When Bart tries to defend the town's hero, Jimbo and the boys laugh at him. To be cool, Bart sneaks out of the house that night and saws the statue's head off.
The next day, all of Springfield grieves the decapitation of the town founder. Bart finds Jimbo and his pals and discovers they are as distraught as everyone else. Feeling remorse, Bart returns home and confesses to his family. Saying he won't let his son take the blame alone. Homer escorts Bart to the authorities, they are confronted by the angry mob. Bart tells the crowd that his act has united the town and taught people to appreciate their heritage. The townspeople agree, and Bart is forgiven.
