[s27e8] Paths Of Glory May 2026

: Concerned, the parents send Bart to a military facility for a drone simulator test designed for emotionless kids. Bart eventually fails the test because he shows genuine horror at the thought of hurting real people, proving he is sane. Key Highlights & Trivia

: While exploring an abandoned asylum with Lisa, Bart finds a homicidal patient's diary and brags to his friends that he wrote it. Chief Wiggum overhears and labels Bart a sociopath . Homer and Marge give him a hidden test; Bart discovers the trick and intentionally fakes the "worst" answers. [S27E8] Paths of Glory

: Reviews were generally mixed, with some critics feeling the two plots felt disconnected or rushed. : Concerned, the parents send Bart to a

is the eighth episode of The Simpsons' 27th season, first aired on December 6, 2015. The episode follows two distinct storylines: Lisa's quest to restore a forgotten inventor's legacy and Bart’s inadvertent psychological trickery on his parents. Plot Summary Chief Wiggum overhears and labels Bart a sociopath

: The episode explores the lack of empathy as a defining trait for sociopathy and parodies modern military drone usage. Cast and Crew

: The episode was written by Michael Ferris and directed by Steven Dean Moore .

: Includes Glenn Close (as Mona Simpson in a flashback or vision) and Kelsey Grammer (as Sideshow Bob) in minor capacities or references.