When did The Simpsons jump the shark? 🦈

Season 9, Episode 2

Many fans and critics point to the episode 'The Principal and the Pauper' (Season 9, Episode 2) as the moment when The Simpsons 'jumped the shark'. This episode revealed that Principal Skinner was an imposter, a plot twist that was widely criticized for being out of character with the show's established universe.

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