Season 22

In the season finale of "The Simpsons" Season 22, titled "The Ned-Liest Catch," things kick off with a classic Springfield incident. Edna Krabappel, Bart's teacher, is suspended after Bart pulls one of his classic pranks. She ends up in detention herself and meets Ned Flanders in a rather unexpected scenario. Ned and Edna start dating, which naturally stirs up the town's gossip mill. Homer and Marge get involved, of course, giving their two cents about the new couple, because why not? It's Springfield; everyone has an opinion. As the episode wraps up, the show breaks the fourth wall in a way only "The Simpsons" can. They leave Edna's fate in the hands of the viewers with an online poll asking if Ned and Edna should stay together. This cliffhanger sets up a decision that would be revealed in the next season, leaving audiences wondering if love could truly conquer all in Springfield.