The Simpsons: 10 Background Characters Who Deserve Their Own Solo Episodes

Summary SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT Over the past 35 years, The Simpsons has grown from telling the stories of one Springfield family to a vast exploration of all the town’s beloved and eccentric residents. With many institutions like the Nuclear Power Plant, Springfield Elementary School, and Channel 6 News, there was never a shortage of compelling background characters who acted as the basis of incredible solo episodes. While Mr.

9 Sherri and Terri Sherri and Terri first appeared in Season 1, Episode 1, "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" Close Despite constantly being around Bart and Lisa, the classmates in The Simpsons have rarely been given enough time to shine, with some exceptions like Milhouse, Ralph, and Nelson.

7 Herman Hermann Herman Hermann first appeared in Season 1, Episode 5, "Bart the General" Close The one-armed owner of Herman's Military Antiques, Herman Hermann, was first introduced in the Season 2 episode “Bart, the General,” when he teamed up with Bart and Abe Simpson to rally the Springfield children to rise up against Nelson Muntz's bullying tactics.

5 Scott Christian Scott Christian first appeared in Season 1, Episode 12, "Krusty Gets Busted" Close While Channel 6 news anchor and reporter Scott Christian was far less famous than Kent Brockman, he still had a significant role in the early days of The Simpsons before he seemingly dropped off the face of the planet after Season 7. Sadly, Scott was often overshadowed by his more expressive and less monotonous colleague.

3 Jasper Beardley Jasper Beardley first appeared in Season 1, Episode 3, "Homer's Odyssey" Close The World War II veteran Jasper Beardley was responsible for some of the funniest moments in The Simpsons and would be a prime candidate to receive his own episode after so many years.

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