Was this really the first episode of The Simpsons that revolved around Homer strangling Bart? The bit has been featured since season one, yet I can't recall the form of extreme corporal punishment occupying an entire installment before, can you, Fanatics? more

THE SIMPSONS  “Love Is A Many Strangled Thing” Season 22 Episode  17 – Homer is finally facing the consequences for his years of corporal punishment . After mortifying Bart at the Springfield Atoms Stadium, causing him to wet his pants more