Simpsons Top 100 Countdown

#92 Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish
Season 2, Episode 4 (Guide from the Simpsons Archive)
A reporter stops to talk to Bart and Lisa at the fishing hole near the nuclear plant, and writes a front-page story about the three-eyed fish he sees Bart catch. This spurs an inspection of the plant, which doesn't come close to meeting code. After failing to bribe the officials, Mr. Burns drinks the evening away, and, while leaving, runs into Homer, who just woke up after falling asleep on the job for several hours. After hearing Burns lament the corruption of the government (in his view), Homer points out that Burns could run for governor himself and change the laws (ignore that nuclear plants are federally regulated). Burns runs a campaign against the beloved Mary Bailey, and pulls even in the polls right before the election. The evening before the election finds him eating at the Simpsons' house as a publicity ploy. Marge, a Bailey supporter, serves three-eyed fish, which Burns can't eat and spits out, costing him the election. Memorable moments include Burns's first campaign ad, and, frankly, most of his campaigning, including the behind-the-scenes parts. This episode almost certainly gets a boost due to my interest in politics.