
Season 7, Episode 1 · 1995-09-17
Who Shot Mr Burns 2
Ranked #209 out of 226 episodes in The Simpsons
With Mr. Burns shot, Chief Wiggum investigates the crime, and nearly everyone in town has a motive. At the end, it all comes down to the Simpson DNA.
Resolution pays off the cliffhanger, but 72.5 score marks the series' first notable dip.
Directed by Wes Archer · Written by Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein
Humor Index
29.1
2.8
6.7
6.3
9
“Who Shot Mr Burns 2” ranks #209 of 226 The Simpsons episodes on the Humor Index, scoring 72.5 — Solid. The episode packs 60 scored jokes at 2.8 per minute, averaging 6.7 on craft and 6.3 on impact, with Chief Wiggum landing the most laughs. Every joke is ranked below with its individual craft and impact scores.
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