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The Simpsons: Bart Gets an "F" (S2E1)

TV episode · 1990 · Written by David M. Stern; directed by David Silverman. The Simpsons (Fox)

When a D-minus is the proudest grade you've ever earned 📚

Who it's for

Bart fails several history tests, and a school psychiatrist warns his parents he may be held back.

Defeated, panicky about grades→Seen; proud of effort over outcome

Feelings it meets

What it is

After Bart fails a series of history exams, the school psychiatrist recommends that he repeat the fourth grade, and Bart vows to improve. His tutoring deal with Martin falls apart, so he prays for more time, and a heavy snowfall gives the town a snow day. He struggles against distractions to use it for studying.

Where to find it

Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.

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Heads up: A child crying in distress.

Age: Not verified (suggested 8+)

If you can meet with Triumph and Disaster And treat those two impostors just the same;Rudyard Kipling, “If—”

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