When did The Simpsons jump the shark? 🦈

Season 9, Episode 2

Many fans and critics point to the episode 'The Principal and the Pauper' as the moment when The Simpsons jumped the shark. This episode featured a controversial storyline where it was revealed that Principal Skinner was an impostor, which contradicted established character backstories and was seen as a desperate plot twist.

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