The Simpsons’ Season 4 episode “The Front” hinges on the premise that Bart (Nancy Cartwright) and Lisa (Yeardley Smith) write an episode of “Itchy and Scratchy” that, after some craftiness on their ...

After nearly three decades of loud entrances, exaggerated bravado, and deliberately hollow slogans, one of The Simpsons’ most recognizable supporting characters has been quietly written out.

Once upon a time, The Simpsons was untouchable. The show’s golden era, roughly seasons 3 through 9, struck the perfect balance between warmth and wit. Every Springfield resident had layers of heart ...