The Simpsons Season 29: 10 Excellent Things You Need To Know
4. Sideshow Bob Discovers Why Bart's His Target
Sideshow Bob and Bart share a rivalry that dates back to the early days of The Simpsons, a conflict the writers promise to explore in depth this year. The psychological reasons behind Sideshow Bob's murderous obsession finally comes to light in an amazing story, according to head writer Al Jean.
Kelsey Grammer returns as the rake-hating villain during the second half of the season. His dealings with nemesis Bart always entertain audiences, ever since Bart exposed him as the Kwik-E-Mart culprit. Their confrontations possess a hint of fear with some show tune accompaniment from the former Krusty sidekick. It's so expected now that Bart joins in during the latter seasons. Though Sideshow Bob exhibits remorse and redemption over the series, his nagging need to do away with singing partner Bart never disappears completely.
Jean hints that the season twenty-nine plot unearths the cause behind Bob's thirst for blood. In the episode, Bart loses his way in an abandoned missile station from the sixties. Sideshow Bob comes onto the scene with his usual musical interludes, performing the songs of Gilbert and Sullivan. It sets an alluring scene for the two enemies to discuss the weight of their tense conflict. The writers have illustrated the colorful pasts of Homer, Flanders, and various Springfield neighbors but now it's Sideshow Bob's turn. As the protagonist of his own compelling plot, viewers will understand why the embattled criminal refuses to stop combating Bart.
This season, the imaginative Simpsons staff raise the stakes by lowering Sideshow Bob's guard.