The Simpsons (TV Series) Bart the Lover (1992) User Reviews

Bart and Mrs. Krabappel's winter romance

[athomed · 8/10 · 2 January 2012]

This is one of those classic Bart and Mrs. Krabappel episodes. In it, Bart answers Mrs. Krabappel's personal ad as 'Woodrow' as a prank. The subplot is Homer starting a swear jar.

It's hard to call any Simpsons episode definitive given just how many episodes there have been. I would call this one of the top two or three Mrs. Krabappel episodes.

The strongest part of this episode in my opinion is the ending. Some of the funniest jokes are had then as the Simpson family sits down to write Bart's last letter. Then there's a great understated scene between Bart and Mrs. Krabappel which is the cherry on top for the episode.

It's worth a watch and even a rewind here or there. There's a lot to hear and see in this one.

The Lonely Life of Edna Krabappel!

[g-bodyl · 9/10 · 16 August 2014]

This is the sixteenth episode of the third season of the Simpsons and I really liked it. It's very funny, especially towards the end, but it has some underlying themes of romance and loneliness. Plus, this is our first look at Edna Krabappel in the main role and we see how lonely and bitter she is due to the lack of any true love.

In this episode, "Bart the Lover," Edna Krapabbel punishes Bart with a week's worth of detention and as revenge, Bart decides to make up a lover for Edna in order to get her hopes up. Meanwhile, Homer starts a swear jar after Flanders complains that Homer curses too much.

Overall, this is a great episode and one that is nearly perfect for Valentine's Day. It's really funny, but the best part is when the Simpsons sit down to write a letter for Edna together. I rate this episode 9/10.

Dear Baby...

[snoozejonc · 9/10 · 22 July 2022]

Bart plays an elaborate prank on Miss Krabapple.

This is a very strong episode with some classic character moments.

The story is cleverly written, as the concept of what Bart does is exceptionally cruel, but in that forgivable way that only a child could get away with. It also humanises Krabapple's character very well.

Homer has some memorable screen time with his attempts to stop swearing and his suggestion of how Bart ends a certain letter is hilarious.

A true masterpiece of original Simpsons...

[pitabox987 · 10/10 · 14 July 2016]

This is quite possibly one of my favorite episodes of 'original' Simpsons. It explores the more fragile side of one of the series often overlooked characters (Edna Krabapple). It shows that under her exterior there is a lonely women who just wants to be loved. — While it shows that Bart can be quite cruel in setting her up it also shows he is decent in that he makes amends for his actions.

The subplot of home 'attempting' to build a doghouse. The implementation of a swear jar add a lighter note to an episode with a more meaningful but serious plot.

This is an episode that has great re-watch value!

Gordie Howe!

[safenoe · 10/10 · 22 December 2016]

I would say (though people can disagree) that many of the early Simpsons episodes are the classics, and Bart the Lover is no doubt one of the early classics.

It was quite emotionally moving, especially when we see Mrs Krabappel being tricked by Bart to go on a date with a fictional character. At first Bart chuckles when he sees a despondent and lonely Mrs Krabappel at the dining table, and then he feels remorse and works with his family to restore the fiction in a way.

Gordie Howe is the man! He makes a special appearance in a way at the end of this fine Simpsons episode.

Also, the yo-yo subplot was hilarious and poignant, with the Twirl Kings being forced to perform for limited perks.

Pretty Harsh

[Hitchcoc · 7/10 · 18 April 2022]

Bart invades the privacy of his teacher, a lonely lady looking for someone. We see his utter cruelty and lack of compassion for most of this. There are some decent parts of this, but for the most part it is ugly. But the Simpsons push all the buttons and Bart is Bart.

The episode does not fully recognize Bart's cruelty.

[CubsandCulture · 6/10 · 25 August 2021]

This is amusing enough and I imagine that some people might find Bart feeling guilty over playing Krabappel's heart engaging; I am not one of them. Bart's actions are exceedingly cruel-too cruel to work as a dramedy- and Krabappel never learns of them. The ending isn't the heartwarming resolution the writers apparently think it is. It is utterly vicious to string a person along the pains of romance-and add in the picture Krabappel sends Bart, who apparently keeps it!, and this is major violation of autonomy.