Episodes in which he is a central character typically involve Sideshow Bob being released from prison and executing an elaborate revenge plan, usually foiled by Bart and Lisa. Starting with that appearance and thereafter, Bob has assumed the role on The Simpsons of an evil genius. Coyote chasing the Road Runner by having Bob unexpectedly insert himself into Bart's life, threatening to disrupt and end it through murder. Bob started seeking revenge against Bart while in prison, and the two became feuding arch-enemies.īob made his second major appearance in season three's ' Black Widower' the writers echoed the premise of Wile E. He began his career as a sidekick on Krusty the Clown's television show, but after enduring constant abuse, Bob framed his employer for armed robbery in ' Krusty Gets Busted', but was foiled by Bart Simpson, and Bob was sent to prison.
Bob is a self-proclaimed genius who is a graduate of Yale University, a member of the Republican Party, and a champion of high culture. He is voiced by Kelsey Grammer and first appeared in the episode ' The Telltale Head'. Robert Underdunk 'Bob' Terwilliger Jr., PhD, better known as Sideshow Bob, is a guest character in the animated television series The Simpsons. Fictional character from The Simpsons franchiseĭr.
