R & R: "Principal Charming"

[Jesse Pinkman]

5/5, even though i kind of think Skinner is a tad boring

[hughes]

A bit of a boring episode that tries to do too much, not all plots really have time for development. The terminator parody is great, and there are some good jokes throughout but overall not one of my favorites

Another problem: as with several other S2 episodes (Dancing Homer especially) the animation just seems so dark and depressing, even when the scene isn't. Night scenes really didn't look good yet

10/15

[Nauru-1]

I have a soft spot for this one. It's not considered among the greatest of the season but it's one I saw early on and is quite memorable to me personally as a result. 4/5

[Mt. Doom]

A pretty good episode with some good jokes, my only problem was that Marge was too demanding and expected way too much from Homer.

4/5

[bartyboy]

3/5. Okay episode.

[Bella Drape 'er]

4/5

Loved the Vertigo reference, the blind date mix up and the third act with the retiring to Moe's moody bar.

[Rens11]

5/5 underrated classic imo simple yet engaging story and the homer sexual joke gets me everytime!

[Comicshow MolemanBob]

Principal Charming: C+, 3.5/5, 6.5/10, Adequate

[Little Nellie Kelly]

“Principal Charming” is one of those heartwarming episodes, of which season two has many of account for. Other than being heartwarming, it’s hilarious, solid, and a great addition to season two; and a great addition to review.

This is one of the very first episodes – if not the first – that really explores Patty and Selma’s characters more than just the Homer-hating chain-smoking aunts that most fans make them out to be. Patty’s emotional and philosophical sides; along with sister Selma, are shown more in depth here and I quite enjoyed that – and that may be the reason that this is one of my most favorite episodes.

The animation in this episode is solid and the colors are bright and lively; something I enjoy from the second season. You can see the animation prevail in this episode, and several shots from the episode can show what I mean when I say that the colors in this episode are vivacious and enjoyable. Yet another reason why this episode reigns high in my Simpson fan-book.

The characterizations in this episode are spot on. Patty and Selma being contrasted, and going into their individual personalities are, as I meant when I said about Patty/Selma’s character’s being explored above, very enjoyable and I greatly admired the writer’s on giving well and executable dialogue for both characters. Since it’s more of a side character episode, I don’t generally mind what the Simpson family does in the episode, but I enjoyed the little side parts with the family and the subplot with Bart; and as the case above, the characterizations were spot on.

Overall, this episode is touching, loving, hilarious, and (I think I’ve said this word enough) enjoyable. It’s a great addition to season two and a real great treat to watch.

A+ - 5/5

[CapitalCityGoofball87]

searching through the forums, and I wanted to drag this old thread up.
In my opinion this is such an underrated episode.
i can't understand all the dislike.

anyway, just my 2 cents

[Bleedin' Gums Murphy]

Absolutely underrated episode. Quite good and always enjoyable. Shows a different side to Principle Skinner and has a heartfelt ending to it when Patty effectively choses her sister over Seymour. However, not a classic in comparison to other episodes. 4/5 and 8/10

[db105]

Another jokes-light episode, although the whole thing with Homer looking for a man for Selma is hilarious. Good character development for the Bouvier twins.

Rating: A-

[Les_Wynan]

Did they ever expand on Patty's fear of being touched ? Anyhow this is an very good episode, emotional and still full of hilarious gags such as Terminator Homer

Selma's lonlieness and heartbreak is very painful to watch at times

Probably a top ten of all time episode 5/5

[AngusCastle]

It's an ok episode. 3/5

[HerbertMcHoover]

3/5: a bit boring, but it's not the worst I've seen.

[ManiacalRoboKiller]

3/5: a bit boring, but it's not the worst I've seen.

Came in to say basically that..welp I'm out!