" Brother's Little Helper " (Season 11, Episode 2) is often cited as a standout from the Mike Scully era, blending sharp social satire with the era's signature "wacky" storytelling. It holds a respectable on IMDb . Plot Overview

After a destructive prank involving a flooded gymnasium at a fire safety event, Principal Skinner gives Marge and Homer an ultimatum: Bart must take a new behavior-modifying drug called or face expulsion. Initially, the drug is a miracle—Bart becomes a respectful, high-achieving student. However, Focusyn’s side effects eventually turn Bart into a paranoid conspiracy theorist who believes Major League Baseball (MLB) is spying on Springfield with satellites. Critical Reception