Bart Gets Hit by a Car

"Bart Gets Hit by a Car" is the tenth episode of The Simpsons' second season. The episode aired on January 10, 1991. This episode marks the first appearance of Dr. Nick Riviera, Lionel Hutz, and the Blue-Haired Lawyer. Also, recurring guest star Phil Hartman and the show's then-script supervisor Doris Grau made their first performances in the show. Mr. Burns' car hits Bart when he is skateboarding. Bart has an out-of-body experience, and rides a ... more

"Bart Gets Hit by a Car" is the tenth episode of The Simpsons' second season. The episode aired on January 10, 1991. This episode marks the first appearance of Dr. Nick Riviera, Lionel Hutz, and the Blue-Haired Lawyer. Also, recurring guest star Phil Hartman and the show's then-script supervisor Doris Grau made their first performances in the show. Mr. Burns' car hits Bart when he is skateboarding. Bart has an out-of-body experience, and rides a gold escalator and visits Heaven. Naturally, Bart does the opposite of what he is supposed to do (hold on to the hand rail and not to spit over the side), and visits Hell. In Hell, he meets the Devil. He floats back into his body, waking up in Dr. Hibbert's room. Bart has minor injuries, a bump on the head and a broken toe, but nothing serious. In the room, an attorney named Lionel Hutz has arrived (after chasing Bart's ambulance) and suggests that Homer sue Mr. Burns. Burns offers Homer $100, but he refuses, and he goes to see Lionel Hutz.... less