The Simpsons
Summary
The Simpsonshas expand upon numerous phratry relationships and rivalries over the last thirty - five seasons , but one of the oldest highlights the show ’s most important scoundrel . Part of the appeal of the ceaselessly silly series is the flexible canyon that ’s been built and tweaked across the run of the show . While the particular may vary with the times , the core elements that delimit the show ’s primary cast and their relationship across Springfield have remained consistent . This extends to Mr. Burns , who has been an overarching antagonist to the show sinceThe Simpsonsseason 1 .
As Homer ’s mean employer and the proprietor of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant , Burns has earned such choler from the town that almost the entire populace had make to round him in season 6 and season 7 ’s two - part story , " Who Shot Mr. Burns ? " There ’s one specific eccentric that Burns has been shown retaining a very specific disdain for though , and it quietly tot to the enmity he ’s cover against the residue of the menage .
Mr. Burns is the richest valet de chambre in Springfield , but The Simpsons has created a secret plan hole about his backstory : was he born rich or did he become plentiful ?
Mr. Burns Has Been Fighting Abe Simpson Since World War II
Abe Simpson and Mr. Burns have been rival for decadesin the macrocosm ofThe Simpsons , stretch back to their service in World War II . During the conflict , Abe was a Sergeant in the U.S. Army and the loss leader of the Flying Hellfish , as seen in time of year 7 ’s " Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in ' The Curse of the Flying Hellfish . ' " The entire squad acclaim from Springfield , let in Private C. Montgomery Burns . Already a affluent do-nothing , Burns was a constant spine in Abe ’s side — even unintentionally preventing Abe from burgeon forth Hitler and potentially ending the war years early .
Their counter relationship during the warfare extend beyond their time on the European front , as visit in time of year 17 ’s " Simpsons Christmas Stories . " The three - part vacation anthology admit the curt " I run across Grampa Cussing Santa Claus , " which center on Abe and Burns getting snap down in an aerial battle . The two survive on a desert island for a clock time , even concisely inter the tomahawk . A chance at escape cock prompts Burns to quickly turn against Abe , forcing the pair into another engagement . Burns and Abe ’s hatred for one another has remained a factor across the serial publication , continue to the present day .
Mr. Burns Still Hates Grampa Simpson
While Abe may have rank Burns in the military , Burns has become one of Springfield ’s most powerful men thanks to his exorbitant riches . Burns has repeatedly used his resources to place Abe Simpson . Burns is responsible for Abe being forced to give away Homer ’s beloved favored frump when he was a tike , as expose in time of year 24 ’s " To Cur with Love . " He intercedes in Abe ’s romantic advances toward Marge ’s female parent Jacqueline in season 5 ’s " Lady Bouvier ’s Lover " and admit in season 27 ’s " Puffless " that he wooed her just so Abe would n’t be happy .
Their rivalry reaches a pyrexia pitch in " rage Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in ' The Curse of the Flying Hellfish ' " when the two men become the last survive members of their police squad . It is revealed that the team had gibe to a tontine over priceless paintings stolen during the war , with Burns hiring an assassin to bump off Abe . The two eventually come to blows in the episode , withGrampa save Bart ’s life . However , Burns has remain a thorn in the Simpsons ' side since .
The Simpsons season 35 , sequence 7 proved that Grampa Simpson has a redeem quality that he slide by on to Homer , pee-pee up for their expectant flaws .
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Why Mr. Burns Is The Ultimate Simpsons Antagonist
While criminals like Fat Tony and Sideshow Bob may be more directly dangerous , Mr. Burns has always been the primary adversary ofThe Simpsons . His hatred for Abe makes his role as Homer ’s cruel boss more interesting . Burns has repeatedly come near to down Bart , impinge on him with a railcar in time of year 2 ’s " Bart Gets Hit by a gondola " and leaving him to drown in the Flying Hellfish episode . Burns sexually provoke Marge when she works at the plant in season 4 ’s " Marge Gets a Job " and sully Lisa ’s ecological beliefs in season 8 ’s " The Old Man and the Lisa . "
Burns ' long - standing competition with Abe Simpson adds layers to his office as the show ’s ultimate villain . It quietly generate him a personal reason to be so knotty in the lives of the Simpson home . His hatred for Abe could be why Burns place Homer with demeaning work . Taking revenge on Abe by aim his intact house fits well with Burns ' overtly evil personality and cement his counter role inThe Simpsons .
New installment ofThe Simpsonsair Sunday at 8 p.m. EST on Fox and stream on Hulu the next day . Past seasons are now well out on Disney+ .
