Season 36‘s flashback-heavy fourth episode “Shoddy Heat” revealed that, long before Mr. Burns ever hired Homer, his father Abe assured his son would always have a steady job.

He promises to never fire him how often or badly he messes up, and Abe agrees once he realizes that the young Homer is likely going to need the help. Mr. Burns then explains that despite Homer ...

Since the series’ debut in 1989, Homer has never been fired from the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant owned by Mr. Burns — even after his many errors on the job.

The Simpsons' Season 5 episode “Burns’ Heir” sees Bart (Nancy Cartwright) named by Mr. Burns (Harry Shearer), impressed by him being a “creature of pure malevolence,” as his legal heir.

Which means fans are treated to yet another new look into Mr. Burns’ past to somehow explain his current evil nature. 20th Television Animation The Simpsons Reveals Mr. Burns’ New Origin Story ...

Have you ever wondered why Mr. Burns doesn’t fire Homer from his job at the Nuclear Power Plant? Probably not. It doesn’t matter Homer is lazy and wildly incompetent to the point of being dangerous.