The Telltale Head facts for kids

"The Telltale Head" is an episode from the first season of The Simpsons. It was first shown on February 25, 1990. The story was written by Al Jean, Mike Reiss, Sam Simon, and Matt Groening. Rich Moore directed this episode.

About the Episode

This episode tells the story of Bart Simpson. Bart wants to impress some older kids in town. These kids are Jimbo Jones, Kearney Zzyzwicz, and Dolph Starbeam.

Bart's Big Mistake

To try and impress the older kids, Bart does something very risky. He cuts the head off a statue in the center of Springfield. This statue is important to the town.

After Bart takes the head, he meets up with Jimbo, Kearney, and Dolph. They talk about the missing statue head. The older kids say they would hurt whoever took the head. They do not know that Bart is the one who did it.

Bart quickly realizes he made a huge mistake. He feels very bad about what he did.

Facing the Town

Bart decides to tell his family about his actions. His dad, Homer, goes with him to the town center. A large group of angry people from Springfield are gathered there. They are upset about the missing statue head.

Bart bravely tells the crowd that he was the one who took the head. He explains that he made a mistake. The townspeople see that Bart is truly sorry. They decide to forgive him for what he did.

Episode Title Meaning

The name of this episode, "The Telltale Head," is a special nod. It refers to a famous short story called "The Tell-Tale Heart." This story was written by a well-known author named Edgar Allan Poe.

Related pages

• The Simpsons

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In Spanish: The Telltale Head para niños