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title: "Who shot mr burns"
query: "who shot mr burns?"
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created: "2025-12-07T05:19:21.180163+00:00"
updated: "2025-12-07T05:19:21.180163+00:00"
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# who shot mr burns?

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# Who Shot Mr. Burns?

The mystery was solved in the iconic two‑part episode **“Who Shot Mr. Burns?”** that closed *The Simpsons* Season 6 and opened Season 7. The shooter was **Maggie Simpson**.

## How the reveal happened  

- **The incident:** In Part Two, Mr. Burns attempts to steal Maggie’s lollipop, drops his pistol, and the baby grabs it, pulling the trigger as Burns falls backward, wounding him once【1】.  
- **The clue:** Earlier in the episode, a compass on Burns’ desk points to “MS” when his fallen hands are placed on it, which reads “M S” (Maggie Simpson) upside‑down【1】.  
- **Resolution:** The town gathers, the clues are pieced together, and the police announce that Maggie is the shooter【1】.

## Cultural impact  

- The episode sparked a nationwide contest, inviting viewers to guess the culprit. A fan correctly identified Maggie and won the prize【1】.  
- It remains one of the most talked‑about moments in television history, often cited as a masterclass in mystery storytelling within a sitcom【8】.

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