The Simpsons

Season 2, Episode 8

Episode Title: Bart the Daredevil

Air Date: 1990-12-06

Overview:

The Simpsons go to a Monster truck rally that features famous daredevil Lance Murdock. Bart immediately becomes enamored and decides that he wants to become a daredevil as well. His first stunt ends in injury, but to gain the respect of his friends, he promises a far more impressive feat to them: to jump the Springfield Gorge.