Marge and Homer work hard to get Bart to the doctor for a shot, he then goes deaf as a side effect. Later he is bending over doing a full moon and accidentally moons the American Flag and the Dante basket ball classic during the national anthem.
FAN DESK VERDICT An all-timer. This is the episode you show someone to explain why The Simpsons matters — clear the evening and watch it properly.
The Simpsons S15E21 (“Bart-Mangled Banner”) first aired on May 16, 2004.
In the US, The Simpsons season 15 — including this episode — is available on FX, Hulu, Disney+, fuboTV, DirecTV On Demand, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, FOX One Amazon Channel, Hulu on Disney+, Amazon, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV.
Guest stars include Karl Wiedergott (Additional Voices (voice)), Marcia Wallace (Edna Krabappel (voice)), Pamela Hayden (Jimbo Jones (voice)), and Tress MacNeille (Dolph / Iraqi Woman / Cookie Kwan (voice)).
The Simpsons S15E21 (“Bart-Mangled Banner”) was directed by Steven Dean Moore and written by John Frink.
Fans rate The Simpsons S15E21 (“Bart-Mangled Banner”) 8.5/10, which puts it in the essential tier for The Simpsons.