The Simpsons: 10 Awesome Things You Forgot Ever Happened

10. Santa's Little Helper Reunited With His Mom - Way Of The Dog (s31e22)

The most common question asked about The Simpsons nowadays is, "How is it still on?" After all, it's no secret the show has dipped massively in quality 20 years ago. (Even the the Treehouse of Horrors, which were always a highlight, are garbage now.)

But every now and again, The Simpsons pulls out a blinder. The closer of Season 31, The Way of the Dog, dedicated an entire story to Santa's Little Helper. After the loveable mutt becomes increasingly agitated, the Simpsons family are informed that he's suffering from PTSD. After consulting a Dog Whisperer, the family resolve the pup's issues by having him reunite with his mother, She-Biscuit.

Not only is this a genuinely heartwarming story, it's surprisingly accurate at how dogs see the world very differently compared to human beings.

Considering The Simpsons has had a bajillion episodes, there's no question it struggles to find new ways to keep the characters interesting. (The show had a whole episode revolve around how Moe got his bar rag.) But The Way of the Dog proves the showrunners are still able to tug on the viewers' heartstrings.