IMO, season 19 has been a really great comeback for The Simpsons, and this episode was no exception. Heck, it's probably my favorite of the season. Some of my favorite episodes are Bart & Lisa ones because I think they make a fantastic duo. This episode had a brilliant A story, with a hilarious B story involving Homer backing it up nicely. I also love certain episodes where we see a darker side of Lisa. I found it hilarious that Nelson of all people would be investigating the crime. As I've mentioned before, Homer's B story was hilarious, the two highlights being the bell-pepper montage as well as Homer making love to a rack of lamb (sure it's gross but I couldn't help laughing at it). Overall this is a fantastic episode that shows the newer episodes can be just as great as the older ones. PS: NBC Mystery Theater was the perfect way to end this episode.
Review of Dial 'N' for Nerder
For those of you who think The Simpsons have gone downhill, this episode is a perfect example of how that's not true
20 December 2008
Warning: Spoilers