The Complete Nelson Muntz Timeline

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In my latest Simpsons Theory video, I look at the entire timeline of Nelson Muntz. We look at Nelson's entire history in The Simpsons from season 1 to The Simpsons season 33.
I go into Nelson's relationship with Lisa Simpson and Bart.
We also look at other Simpsons character timelines, like Homer, Marge, Bart, and Lisa. As well as the other Simpsons characters in Springfield.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
2:30 Nelson's Parents
5:46 Harsh Exterior
7:45 Relationships
8:56 Nelson's Home Life
11:29 Nelson Reformed
13:10 18-20 Years Old
15:08 Adult Years
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[@edgarallenhoe9291]

Nelson had a crazy amount of character development. His home movie was one of the saddest things I've seen

[@2ero2nin3]

very sad indeed, on par with barneys movie imho.. nice name btw 😁

[@annwilmot6858]

It was, it really explained why he acts the way he is. He acts tough, so no one suspects how vulnerable he feels on the inside. He's just a kid who needs someone to make him feel loved and wanted, because he doesn't get that at home.

[@thewhistlesuchus6805]

Amogus

[@matrixinterface]

It always makes me emotional when I watch his movie and he puts the book in his passed out mother's hands and pretends she's reading it to him

[@neacomicwriter93]

@@annwilmot6858 it could be Zachary Vaughn from S21 E02. We do know he hates children because they say alcohol makes you confess your deepest feelings, but he could find redemption in at least giving some love to Nelson, which would not easily reform him or erase his bad behaviour, but make Nelson dessire to open more to the world around him

[@lis9947]

I also prefer Lisa and Nelson as a couple. He is definetly a much better choice than Milhouse. Nelson and Lisa seem so different. But perhaps this is why they complement each other so well.

[@RKC33]

Agree

[@flyaway8483]

Fat, rude, obnoxious, aggressive and was raised by a single parent. Perhaps there is some Freudian behaviour going on with Lisa, and she’s only attracted to Nelson because she sees Homer inside him?

[@Torireactsofficial005]

@@flyaway8483 what does wait have to do with anything and have you heard of opposites attract

[@pepitoelpachuco7754]

Nobody likes Milhouse

[@circe9981]

@@Torireactsofficial005 that has a lot to do with it. it makes total sense - nelson is somewhat like homer and lisa is probably attracted to nelson because of that besides “opposites attract” is just vague and is another form of what “Fly Away” said.

[@edloteyro5563]

Nelson and Lisa is the one that I ship. I wish the writers could show more of them.

[@KLEARSKITHEKREEPER]

Nothing a round of waterballons couldn't handle...🤔

[@lis9947]

Yeah. Me too.

[@Emilylovespreppyroblox]

Hi

[@TurquoiseStar17]

Until his father showed up, I thought Nelson might be Barney's son. There's one episode where they're standing side-by-side and you can see the resemblance. Maybe it was another scrapped idea they had early on, like how Krusty was going to secretly be Homer.

[@zenmaster8]

i feel like nelson was reverse flanderized. Started with little depth but developed into a well rounded character

[@Nepitos]

I love Nelson growth as an character he's got an really good backstory

[@maskotenmatteboythembucket9865]

Kombinationen

[@MouthJaw]

Me too

[@JasPodolinsky]

What episode does Nelson say: God, if you don’t bring my Lisa back safe? That’s the sweetest thing EVER!!! ❤❤❤

[@saranissen6210]

I really like the growth and that we saw his backstory and vulnerable side, instead of just making him a onedimentional bully.

[@daleprystupa8356]

"That's it! Back to Winnipeg!" By far my favorite line in an episode

[@reagan13579]

I have a theory as why, even though Nelson and Lisa are a great couple, they dont stay together as adults. Nelson's mom. She doesn't like people smarter than her and is paranoid that people think they are better than her, and I can definately see Lisa accidentally getting on her nerves, which would lead to Lisa resenting her since his mother would make rude or snide comments about Lisa (and snub Lisa) to try to feel better. I think they alone are a great couple, but I think her potential mother-in-law would force an "either her or me" situation leading to a breakup since Nelson would never stop supporting or loving his mom, and Lisa would probably feel like his mom was taking advantage of that kindness while being disrespectful to both her son and Lisa. I can see Lisa being fine being a step-mom to Nelson's previous kids, and being ok with not changing everything about him, but his mother I cant see someone like Lisa ever truly accepting because Nelson's mother never truly changes, and definately wouldn't show a softer side to Lisa (from what we can see with her interactions towards other women). It would not be a breakup through a fight, more a sad conversation between the two, which would explain why they still talk to each other later on. And she would go back to Millhouse because he is someone she can completely boss around, for better or worse. If she told Millhouse to cut his parents out of their lives, he would.

[@thebrideofghostface]

This actually makes a lot of sense.

[@melokebeni2784]

:( in another life

[@StarViewer68]

This theory does make sense! Kind of reminds me of the Edna-Skinner relationship, which ended for multiple reasons, but Skinner's mother, Agnes, was clearly part of why their relationship didn't work.

[@Blokythebunny05]

Ooh cool a bible verse

[@madkhaliqfarhan]

It's not cool when your overbearing mother ruins your potential marriage with the girl of your dreams...

[@PlanA-]

Nelson: Did you find any gold? Bart: Even better, the prospectors left naughty French postcards. Nelson: Bart, this is fool's porn, I'll take it off your hands🤣

[@3mma_2020]

I forget which episode this is but it's one of my favorite Nelson moments

[@davidparr4636]

Bon,cest do bon, ci bon, ci bon. And remorse.

[@saintakins187]

Nelson is so protective of Lisa Simpson that he's willing to become like Trevor Phillips from Grand Theft Auto V.😂

[@puppylover4865]

I like Nelson as the classic bully character archetype, and when he shows his emotions. Also, his iconic laugh.

[@KLGB76]

One of my favorite Nelson moments is when he becomes friend with Bart and gives him one of his vests.

[@malikthemadman]

Honestly it's hard not to feel bad for nelson

[@karimylo4002]

Nelson and Lisa better be real end game for this show. I've been watching since day one and I was 8. I have been rooting for them forever. Even before her date with density. And all the future stuff is what's possible at that time in their life. That's why it's always different. The show is written by Harvard graduates. So they are definitely using the thought of the future is never certain. The flash forward episodes are never set in stone. Although I do think we may be coming to the end where they do indeed show us everyone's endings for real soon. But I hope.im wrong and we get to 40!

[@najibosman6497]

From a shallow bully character to being a indepth lonely child dealt with his feelings of abandonment issues

[@mathieuleader8601]

its a missed opportunity in the show not to have Judge Muntz preside over courtroom cases

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

Agreed! Especially over a trial where Nelson is in trouble. They kind of forgot about him

[@mathieuleader8601]

@@TheSimpsonsTheory a judge cannot preside over a case where a defendant is related to the judge due to bias my mum successfully caught a shoplifter once as a store detective and the barrister for the prosecution was her cousin so my mum could not give evidence otherwise the trial would have been declared a mistrial therefore null and void

[@Blockhog]

Ya know, it must be harder doing the timelines for the children characters because you only really have the future, with the adults you can talk about the episode that take place in the past and future but you can only really do the ones that take place in the future for the kids, they dont have a lot of episode in the past where the kids can show up.

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

Yeah they can be really challenging, but I find that theres lots to talk about when it comes to their futures though

[@lucinae8510]

This is actually becoming my favourite parts of the video: trying to make sense of 'future' related bits and episodes!

[@kendra9002]

As much as I want Nelson and Lisa to be together in the future the idea that he's the one that got away is too funny.

[@westminsterabbey.6916]

Hearing him say “my Lisa” just melted my heart 🥹

[@mathieuleader8601]

Eddie Muntz's abandonment of Nelson is widely to believed to be a reference to Donald King the father to famed author Stephen King who left him and his brother when they where tots

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

That's interesting, never knew that

[@Anastas1786]

Eagerly awaiting the release of Nelson's first book.

[@sarcaxsmm1890]

Anyone remember that episode when Lisa meets a jazz obsessed boy and Nelson got jealous and did everything to win Lisa back that was pretty cute

[@mcexplorerplays3848]

if i had the chance, i would go to his birthday party to make him happy

[@Ramen_Foxy]

Y'all know. I like this character. Not for how rude and snappy he is, but how he is so kind to Lisa and sometimes he changes his mind about being rude.

[@Matilda_-]

Yes! I love the little cute one off moments in episodes where they will just say hi to each-other, or Nelson will hold a door open for her. So wholesome.

[@kidcharlemagne3044]

You have reached the esteemed “being sponsored by Hello Fresh” level of youtube success! Well done 👍

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

Thanks so much! I've actually been using it myself for the past year 🙂

[@pikachuyip1478]

Nelson has the funniest Catch-phrase ever: Ha! Ha!

[@thedarkone1420]

Bullies are always interesting because most of them don't even realize they were bullies until they are well into adulthood.

[@lanternsown3525]

I love Nelson he's probably one of the funniest bullies ever!

[@thepugking319]

Nelson one of the most interesting and sad kids in cartoons thankyou for this lol

[@kp12_art]

Yay! Nelson’s timeline is genuinely so interesting, glad you did this one!! :))

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

Yay, thank you!

[@georgesretrochannel508]

I Remember the Episode Bart the General on VHS as a kid!

[@billynahar9861]

That was a damn smooth segway from Nelson to Hello Fresh

[@missyjean4279]

I love Nelson one of my favourite characters also I’m proud of you honey keep up the great work on both channels ❤️❤️

[@dynamicender]

This is why nelson is one of my favorites plus I'll always say it Lisa and nelson are a much better relationship than her and Milhouse

[@Yukinekoyashi]

As a kid, i really hated Nelson but now, i find him a pretty interesting character, not just a stereotype bully

[@FLAMEandICE_]

Tbh, Nelson was the best partner for Lisa except for the unnamed girlfriends she has had

[@dawnbudd]

I've been waiting for this for who knows how long!

[@DisemboweledPenis]

i think that nelson strays away from the other three because they are impulsive but they need the others' approval to do those impulsive things. nelson isn't as impulsive as those three and he seems to be smarter than them.

[@danielnewton6928]

It's so funny I've watched the episode where Nelson says he has a dead sister so many times, but I never actually clocked on to what he said until it was mentioned here. Where's that backstory?!

[@user-SJT2205]

I remember when I was young I used to watch the Simpson’s all the time however as I got older I watched it less and less. But since I saw this great channel I started to watch the Simpson’s more and more and my favourite episodes were mainly seasons 1/2/3 to 8. But I still love other episodes and some of my best memories was being 10 and driving home and watching the best Simpson’s episodes for hours. Thank you the Simpson’s theory I love your channel so much and if it wasn’t for your great channel I wouldn’t of watched the Simpson’s again as much.

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

Hey Samuel, that's so awesome! Glad you're enjoying the show again, there are a few great episodes in the later seasons, but it is a lot to watch! I'm partial to the early seasons too, season 6 is one of my faves 👊

[@user-SJT2205]

@@TheSimpsonsTheory season 6 is a great choice that’s the one I watched for 4 hours while driving home when I was 10. Best wishes

[@restionSerpentine]

Nelsons Father first appeared in Season 4's Brother from the Same planet. You even used clips from that episode when calling it Season 9's Bart Star.

[@thepurpleflamingo6123]

He really has changed i mean i was confused and happy when he gave bart's money back

[@MouthJaw]

Wow Nelson has a crazy story who knew his life would be so impactful

[@Hamantha]

I can’t help but wonder what would’ve been different if he was more of a Buford from Phineas and Ferb

[@sebastianmccormack6766]

He actually seem to have the most interesting life after the series

[@mhxistenz]

This gave me a new perspective on Nelson. Thanks.

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

Thank you. I'm currently working on a new Nelson video too about his development in the show. Stay tuned 🙂

[@supersaiyansalamence]

When I was little I used to think Snake was Nelson’s dad

[@VarangianGuard13]

Nelson "Mandela".. Muntz That's an aspiration, right there.. I think that he wants to be a better man, maybe a general, or admiral, if given a chance. A senator, a philosopher.. There are many paths, for someone whom is willing to better themself.

[@DankAssPicklePop]

Nelson is that one character you hate but also kinda love. Great video

[@failuretolove6266]

I wish Nelson x Lisa just get married already

[@jh6025]

These videos are of exceptional quality! 👏

[@S4M1X]

These videos are great!

[@oliwaters9632]

awesome 👏 good job keep up the great work

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

Thanks Oli

[@gerardmcquade]

i have been looking forward to this one this was really good

[@potatomeme]

Nelson have one best Personal development in show

[@CJDrewlan]

Nelson is literally the only kid in that show to have their voice drop

[@HideousSideous]

Yesss finally, been waiting a while for this one

[@hannahraider6224]

I feel like you should to the timelines of the other bullies, Snake, and chief wigum

[@jasonmartinson7758]

I love all of these time lines And I like that you did a face reveal in this one!

[@cannacameron]

14:14 I love his little heart lol

[@Nlsk-jp3rn]

In the episode “The Miseducation of Lisa Simpson” at the end they showed Lisa wearing Nelson vest while she was giving out drinks to the robot in the future

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

I'm making a video on Lisa and Nelson now, I'll check out that episode 🙂

[@sakurashy8492]

@@TheSimpsonsTheory will it be for or against the relationship? Or will it just be about the relationship in general?

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

@@sakurashy8492 it will be about her best and worst relationships 🙂

[@sakurashy8492]

@@TheSimpsonsTheory will it include Colin? Because I feel it’s her best relationship. Could you skip the cowpoke kid though, it’s just too heartbreaking for me to even think about.

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

@@sakurashy8492 hey, yes Colin will definitely be in the list. It will come out on 13th February 😁👍

[@amitysluzara2022]

Nelson character development is not talked about enough

[@TheDanishGuyReviews]

"Shut up ... Commander." I can't believe there's another version of "I'll get you for this .... My Liege." Haw-Haw!

[@rosethepinkhairedsaiyan769]

Hey lydia it's nice to see nelson's life story and future thanks for giving me a smile also I have one last thing to say Haw! Haw!

[@rondeelauralnaman5397]

He's like a real kid i like him

[@nas84payne]

Nelson is a very interesting character. Complex, behind the bully facade.

[@vincentfranklin17]

It's good that Nelson really developed as a character. If he had just been a bully, I don't think I would like him very much.

[@cedgson91]

Early for once Saw notification and got excited 😆 Nelson has so much more depth than just the school bully 👍🏻

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

Thanks for clicking so early Catherine

[@christopheredwards788]

Good video. Nelson and Lisa would be good together. Don't like his bullying but he's a good character. Plus is iconic laugh.

[@sawbutt]

These timeline videos are always so interesting and entertaining to watch keep it up bro

[@manoftheusajones5147]

Do The Complete Timeline of Frank Grimes.

[@youtubehandle981]

I'm new here and have binging but I have to say the simpsons did help Nelson a lot throughout his life 🤗

[@therealboomhauer69]

Nelson is actually the drunk guy in Moe's bar the theory is the drunk guy went to the scientist to build a time machine to go back in time and fix his life but he went into Moe's bar and had drink then he couldn't stop so he become alcoholic and forgot about who he was and what his main reason to go back in

[@FLAMEandICE_]

Gotta say that middle picture of Nelson will forever be how I imagine him as an adult

[@unamusedrowlett6303]

Might be looking too far into the details of a comedy show but is there a reason why Nelson wasn't raised by his grandfather? Seems like it'd be something the mother would do to get rid of him.

[@Neut-fu1kl]

Can’t wait Lydia thanks for the video!

[@PlanA-]

Imagine if Nelson and Milhouse swapped places🤔

[@noahwade_]

Every time line video is so detailed

[@michaelaburns734]

Nelson is really great.

[@YourIdiotFriend007]

Another great timeline video ad usual :)

[@cherylmailloux9647]

Ty that was nicely done and nicely narrated 😉😊

[@garthdavis6223]

I never could hate Nelson.

[@adasweet6086]

I love Nelsons character, mostly because he reminds me of a real life classmate, and I love that they portrayed him in such a good light.

[@TheLastOfTheRealOnes94]

I bloody love these videos

[@wadd8813]

I'd like to think that Nelson went to Lisa to ask for her help with a dilemma he has, something like: N: lisa, I need help, I love you and love being with you but I can't have four children have the same childhood I had, Sherri and Terri don't deserve raising two kids each alone. L: I understand, I love that you want to fix the cycle of neglect, raise those kids well, for me.

[@Mitrify]

I’ve been waiting for this video for months

[@matiaszambrano8280]

I did not expect You to make this video but it is very good

[@brandonscott5544]

Great the Simpson theory video basically great 👍 Lydia

[@johnree6106]

I stopped watching Simpsons once the removed Apu my favorite character mainly because of a Indian owned a store very similar and sounded just like that, thought it was very true to character. Your time-line almost makes me want to watch it again, I never really gave it much thought and been surprised by learning about Nelson and others.

[@genkidamatrunks6759]

Was hoping we'd get a "ha haaa" out of Lydia.

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

I attempted a few but they didn't make the cut 😂

[@deshawnedwards6412]

The Complete Timeline of Chief Wiggum please. 👮‍♂️🚓🍩

[@TheSimpsonsTheory]

Editing it now, will be out in a couple of weeks 🙂👍

[@paperbagboi3185]

Could you do a “The complete Reverend Lovejoy timeline”?

[@Freshlydeliveredegg]

"hark to the tail of nelson and the boy he loves to dear! They'll remain the best of friends for years and years and years!"

[@huntermoe9260]

I hope you get 1 millions subscribers by 2023

[@Alisha120058]

I'm still in the small minority that prefers Lisa and Milhouse if only the writers did Milhouse more justice... Anyway still hate the way Nelson laughs at everyone's misery and how he ran out on the twins. But I do love the depth they gave him. I do feel his and Lisa's relationship fell apart over either his mother or she tried to change Nelson to much and he wanted her to love him for all that he is. But that's just my opinion.

[@chessahaagsma6159]

to be honest I agree with you, especially when Nelson got both Serri and Terri pregnant and ran out on them. Nelson is a good character with good development but when he does what his father did to his own 2 sets of twins I find that a bit heartbreaking and unfortunate. I too wish the writers did Milhouse more justice to to be honest.

[@katriandmaddie1456]

love ur channel

[@juliazaloom]

great video

[@superstarcashyyoutube-oe1jv]

Please do the complete Martin prince timeline

[@kp12_art]

Please! He’s my favourite character, I’d really love to see him! Or Smithers! :))

[@KingVangelis]

Martin is a nerd

[@matthewennen9311]

I love time line vidios thank litia this great keep up the work