In which year was this episode of "The Simpsons" that used the Simpsons opening sequence for the first time aired?
The Simpsons opening sequence The opening sequence of the American animated television series "The Simpsons" is among the popularized opening sequences in television and goes along with one of television's most recognizable theme songs. The first episode to use this intro was the series' second episode "Bart the Genius".
Sideshow Bob Roberts "Sideshow Bob Roberts" is the fifth episode of "The Simpsons"' sixth season. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on October 9, 1994. Kelsey Grammer returns as Sideshow Bob, who, in this episode, wins the Springfield mayoral election through electoral fraud. The episode was written by Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein, and directed by Mark Kirkland. Oakley and Weinstein drew inspiration for the episode from the Watergate scandal, and included many cultural references to political films, as well as real-life events. These included the film "All the President's Men" and the first televised debate between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy during the 1960 United States presidential election.