American History X-cellent [SEP] series
American History X-cellent
"American History X-cellent" is the seventeenth episode of "The Simpsons"' twenty-first season and 458th overall. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on April 11, 2010. In this episode, Mr. Burns is arrested for possessing stolen art and Smithers is chosen to run the nuclear plant—only to turn into a misanthropic slave driver when his subordinates begin taking advantage of his kindness.
The episode was written by Michael Price and directed by Bob
based on "Saturn Devouring His Son" by Francisco Goya. Burns' induction to the prison is accompanied by "Prison Bound Blues" performed by John Lee Hooker.
Reception.
In its original American broadcast, "American History X-cellent" was viewed by 5.649 million viewers and a 2.7 rating and 8% share in the 18-49 demographic tying with the previous week's episode. The episode ranked 20 in the 18-49 weekly Nielsen Rating.
The episode received positive reviews. TVFanatic.com gave the