The Simpsons season 4 episode 20 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

In "Whacking Day," Springfield Elementary prepares for Superintendent Chalmers' visit, leading Skinner to hide disciplinary problems by tricking Bart and others with a fake mountain bike reward. Concurrently, the town gears up for Whacking Day, a tradition of beating snakes. Lisa uncovers the event's dark history while Bart, expelled from school, struggles with alternative education. Eventually, Lisa and Bart save the snakes using music, and the town embraces the creatures, leading to Bart's readmission to school and the boys receiving their promised bikes.

Full Episode S04E20 Recap

### The Simpsons: "Whacking Day" Episode #### School Preparations for Superintendent's Visit - **Springfield Elementary School:** Superintendent Chalmers' surprise inspection is announced. - Principal Skinner asks students to clean up. - Bart Simpson, Jimbo Jones, and Nelson Muntz are lured with the promise of mountain bikes and locked away to hide the school's disciplinary issues. #### Bart's Escape and Chalmers' Inspection - **Utility Basement "B":** The boys are trapped but Bart manages to escape through a vent. - **School Hallways:** Skinner nervously prepares for Chalmers' inspection. - Geography requirement is dropped due to poor student performance. - Chalmers is skeptical of the school's standards. #### Whacking Day Approaches - **Simpson Household:** The family watches a TV special on "Whacking Day," a town tradition of beating snakes. - Bart reveals he's been expelled from school. #### Bart's Educational Journey - **Various Educational Settings:** Homer and Marge seek alternative schooling for Bart. - Bart's attempts at a religious school and self-education with Marge fail. #### Lisa's Discovery and Whacking Day Celebration - **Olde Springfield Towne:** Lisa discovers inconsistencies in the Whacking Day history. - **Town Center:** The town gathers for Whacking Day, led by Larry White. - Lisa and Bart devise a plan to save the snakes using vibrations from music. #### Resolution and Bart's Return to School - **Simpson Household:** The snakes are lured into the Simpson's home for safety. - **Town Center:** Lisa exposes the sham of Whacking Day. - Bart is welcomed back to Springfield Elementary by Principal Skinner. #### Conclusion - **Springfield Elementary School:** Bart and the other boys receive their promised bikes as an appeasement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What event was Springfield Elementary School preparing for?

A surprise inspection by Superintendent Chalmers.

How were Bart, Jimbo, and Nelson tricked at school?

They were lured with the promise of mountain bikes and then locked away.

What major change did Superintendent Chalmers announce during his visit?

The dropping of the geography requirement due to poor student performance.

Why was Bart expelled from Springfield Elementary?

It is not explicitly stated in the episode's excerpt.

What is "Whacking Day"?

A local Springfield tradition where residents beat snakes.

How did Bart attempt to continue his education after being expelled?

He tried attending a religious school and being homeschooled by Marge.

What did Lisa discover about Whacking Day?

She found inconsistencies in its historical background.

How did Lisa and Bart plan to save the snakes during Whacking Day?

By luring them into their home with music vibrations.

Who was the grand marshal at the Whacking Day celebration?

Larry White, although he is known as Barry White.

What was the community's reaction to Lisa exposing the truth about Whacking Day?

They embraced the snakes and celebrated them.

Did Bart return to Springfield Elementary School?

Yes, Principal Skinner welcomed him back due to his independent learning.

How did the episode resolve the issue with the trapped students and mountain bikes?

The boys were given the bikes as an appeasement for being locked away.

The Simpsons season 4 episode 20

Whacking Day