In Season 35 of The Simpsons, a reduced episode count due to strikes didn't hinder its ability to captivate audiences with poignant storytelling and genuine consequences. Episode 18, "Bart's Brain,"…
Bart's ambitious prank prompted Moe to elucidate Homer's declining intellect in subsequent seasons. Homer's evolution over time can be attributed to "Flanderization," where an exaggerated trait gradually becomes a defining characteristic.