"Who Shot Mr. Burns?" is a two-part episode of the American animated television series The Simpsons. Part One is the twenty-fifth and final episode of the sixth season and originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on May 21, 1995, while Part Two is the season premiere of the seventh season and aired on September 17, 1995.
Promotional artwork showing Mr. Burns and potential suspects
Matt Groening came up with the idea for the episode.
The song "Señor Burns", performed by Tito Puente and his band, was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.
The sixth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons originally aired on the Fox network between September 4, 1994, and May 21, 1995, and consists of 25 episodes. The Simpsons is an animated series about a working class family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show is set in the fictional city of Springfield, and lampoons American culture, society, television and many aspects of the human condition.
DVD cover featuring Homer Simpson, Maggie Simpson, Marge Simpson, Groundskeeper Willie, Santa's Little Helper, Moe Szyslak and Waylon Smithers
David Mirkin was showrunner for this season
Mel Brooks appeared as himself in "Homer vs. Patty and Selma"
The Simpsons season 6 DVD digipak, Homer head edition