Simpsons Episode Guide
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Season One
1989-1990
13 Episodes
| Christmas Special (Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire) (#7G08) | 14 Jan 1990 | |
| It's a not-so-merry Christmas for the Simpsons, when
Mr. Burns decides to cut the Christmas bonuses and Marge had to spend the
Christmas savings to erase a tattoo Bart thought would make a great
Christmas present. In order to hide the fact that he did not get the bonus,
Homer takes a second job as a store Santa. NOTES: Patty, and Selma are introduced, and Santa's Little Helper joins the family. Ned and Todd Flanders, the Simpson's next door neighbors, are introduced. This episode is available on video cassette. | ||
| Bart the Genius (#7G02) | 14 Jan 1990 | |
| Bart swaps IQ tests with the class brain, and ends up the butt of everyone's jokes at a school for gifted kids. | ||
| Homer's Odyssey (#7G03) | 21 Jan 1990 | |
| Homer gets fired for causing another accident at
the nuclear plant, and almost commits suicide. He see the light, and
becomes a safety activist, and soon goes after the plant he was fired
from. NOTES: Montgomery Burns and Smithers are introduced. | ||
| There's No Disgrace Like Home (#7G04) | 28 Jan 1990 | |
| After seeing family bliss at the recent family
picnic, Homer sells the TV and goes to a psychiatrist advertised on TV.
NOTES: First scenes of Itchy and Scratchy. | ||
| Bart the General (#7G05) | 04 Feb 1990 | |
| When Bart gets beat up by the school bully for
defending Lisa, he organizes his friends to go after the bully.
NOTES: Grandpa Simpson is introduced. | ||
| Moaning Lisa (#7G06) | 11 Feb 1990 | |
| Lisa is feeling down and blue about the problems around her, and meets a fellow blues musician, Bleedin' Gums Murphy. | ||
| Call of the Simpsons (#7G09) | 18 Feb 1990 | |
| It's a camping misadventure for the Simpsons. First, the Simpson's get lost in the woods and lose all their camping equipment. Then, Bart and Homer go get help, but get washed down a waterfall, and lose all their clothes. Meanwhile, Maggie meets up with some bears. Then, Homer is mistaken for Big Foot. | ||
| The Telltale Head (#7G07) | 25 Feb 1990 | |
| In order to impress some bad kids at school, Bart
cuts off the head of a statue of the town's founder, Jebediah Obediah
Zacariah Jenadiah Springfield. Unfortunately, this stunt shocks the whole
town. NOTES: Krusty The Clown has cameo, however, picture only can be seen in Homer's Odyssey and title sequence. Sideshow Bob can also be seen. Reverend Lovejoy is introduced. | ||
| Life on the Fast Lane (#7G11) | 18 Mar 1990 | |
| Homer gives Marge a bowling ball for her birthday,
intending to use it for himself. However, Marge vows to learn how to bowl,
and ends up getting intimate with Jacques, her bowling teacher.
NOTES: Helen Lovejoy is introduced. | ||
| Homer's Night Out (#7G10) | 25 Mar 1990 | |
| Using his new mail-order spy camera, Bart catches Homer dancing with a strip dancer at a stag party. | ||
| The Crepes of Wrath (#7G13) | 15 Apr 1990 | |
| After flushing a cherry bomb down the school toilet, Bart is sent to France via a student exchange, and ends up working for some crooks who want to put anti-freeze in the wine. Meanwhile, the Simpsons receive Adil Hoxha, an Albanian exchange student who is actually a spy. | ||
| Krusty Gets Busted (#7G12) | 29 Apr 1990 | |
| When Krusty the Klown is caught robbing the Kwik-E-Mart, Bart vows to clear his hero's name, even though the robbery was witnessed by his father, Homer. | ||
| Some Enchanted Evening (#7G01) | 13 May 1990 | |
| When Marge calls a radio shrink and tells that their marriage is failing, Homer takes Marge out to a nice dinner and a night at the Offramp Inn. However, the sitter they hired was featured that night on America's Most Armed and Dangerous. Guest starring Penny Marshall. | ||
Season Two
1990-1991
22 Episodes
| Bart Gets an F (#7F03) | 11 Oct 1990 | |
| If Bart fails another test, he may have to repeat the fourth grade. So he enlists the aid of the class brain to help him pass. | ||
| Simpson and Delilah (#7F02) | 18 Oct 1990 | |
| After trying a hair-growing formula (charged to the company's health insurance), Homer gets promoted to an executive position, and gets a male secretary who helps him along in his job. Harvey Fierstein guest stars. | ||
| Treehouse of Horror (AKA: The Simpsons Halloween Special) (#7F04) | 25 Oct 1990 | |
| Bart and Lisa swap three horror stories in their tree house: In “Bad Dream House,” the Simpsons move into a haunted house, complete with a dimensional vortex, bleeding walls, and an Indian burial ground. Next, aliens kidnap the Simpsons, and invite them to a 'great feast' on Rigel 4 in “Hungry Are the Damned”. Finally, James Earl Jones narrates Edgar Allen Poe's classic tale starring the Simpsons. This version stays very close to the original poem in “The Raven.” | ||
| Two Cars in Every Garage, Three Eyes on Every Fish (#7F01) | 01 Nov 1990 | |
| In order to keep his nuclear plant from being closed down due to numerous violations, Montgomery Burns decides to run for governor. | ||
| Dancin' Homer (#7F05) | 8 Nov 1990 | |
| After helping the Springfield Isotopes win a game,
Dancin' Homer becomes the team mascot, and the family gets invited to
Capital City. Tom Poston
guest stars. NOTES: Tony Bennett sings the Capital City song, a variation of New York, New York. | ||
| Dead Putting Society (#7F08) | 15 Nov 1990 | |
| Bart and Todd Flanders enter a miniature golf tournament at Sir Putt-A-Lots. However, Homer and Ned Flanders bet that the father of the boy who does not win mows the neighbor's lawn in their wife's Sunday dress. | ||
| Bart vs. Thanksgiving (#7F07) | 22 Nov 1990 | |
| Bart runs away from home when he accidentally burns Lisa's masterpiece and refuses to apologize about it. | ||
| Bart the Daredevil (#7F06) | 06 Dec 1990 | |
| Bart embarks on a life of death-defying feats when
he sees a daredevil perform at a Monster Truck Rally. NOTES: Doctor Hibbert is introduced. | ||
| Itchy & Scratchy & Marge (#7F09) | 20 Dec 1990 | |
| After watching an Itchy and Scratchy cartoon, Maggie bonks Homer in the head with a hammer. When this happens, Marge vows to eliminate violence in cartoons. | ||
| Bart Gets Hit by a Car (#7F10) | 10 Jan 1991 | |
| When Mr. Burns hits Bart in a auto accident, and
is willing to pay only one-hundred dollars, Homer sues Mr. Burns for a
million. NOTES: The Devil and Lionel Hutz are introduced. | ||
| One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish (#7F11) | 24 Jan 1991 | |
| Homer believes that he has 24 hours to live after
thinking he ate the deadly blowfish at a local sushi restaurant.
NOTES: George Takei guest voices as the Japanese waiter. Larry King narrates the bible. | ||
| The Way We Was (#7F12) | 31 Jan 1991 | |
| When the TV goes out, Homer and Marge tell how
they first met in 1974 Springfield. NOTES: McBain is introduced. | ||
| Homer Vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment (#7F13) | 07 Feb 1991 | |
| In 2300 B.C., Moses received the ten commandments from God, among which was Thou Shalt Not Steal. In present day Springfield, Homer gets an illegal cable hook-up, which Lisa refuses to watch, for fear of losing her soul. | ||
| Principal Charming (#7F15) | 14 Feb 1991 | |
| Homer sets up a date between Principal Skinner and Marge's sister, Selma. However, it ends up being Skinner and Patty. | ||
| Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? (#7F16) | 21 Feb 1991 | |
| Fearing death, Grandpa Simpson tells Homer that he
has a half-brother. This half-brother, Herbert Powell, is a carmaker in
Detroit, and wants Homer to design a car for the average man to save his
car company. NOTES: Danny DeVito guest voices as Herbert Powell. | ||
| Bart's Dog Gets an F (#7F14) | 07 March 1991 | |
| After chewing up Homer's new $125 sneakers and the
Bouvier family quilt, Santa's Little Helper is enrolled in an obedience
school. NOTES: Tracey Ullman guest voices. | ||
| Old Money (#7F17) | 28 March 1991 | |
| When Abraham 'Grandpa' Simpson inherits one hundred six thousand dollars from his deceased sweetie, he decides to give it to people who need it most. Audrey Meadows. | ||
| Brush with Greatness (#7F18) | 11 Apr 1991 | |
| While Homer tackles his weight problem, Marge
takes up painting, a skill which she gave up due to an obnoxious art
teacher in high school, and ends up being commissioned to do a portrait of
Mr. Burns. NOTES: Ringo Starr guest stars. | ||
| Lisa's Substitute (#7F19) | 25 Apr 1991 | |
| Lisa's regular teacher falls sick, and gets
replaced with a substitute teacher who changes the face of learning for
Lisa. Meanwhile, Bart runs against Martin, the class brain, for president
of his class. NOTES: Dustin Hoffman voices Mr. Bergstrom (uncredited). | ||
| The War of the Simpsons (#7F20) | 02 May 1991 | |
| After being embarrassed by Homer during a house party, Marge signs up for Reverend Lovejoy's marriage retreat at Catfish Lake. However, Homer has fishing on his mind, and the only sitter they could get at the last minute is Grandpa Simpson. | ||
| Three Men and a Comic Book (#7F21) | 09 May 1991 | |
| In order to earn enough money to purchase the very first Radioactive Man comic book (valued at $100), Bart takes a part time job with a neighbor. However, after discovering that working is for chumps, Bart enters into a partnership with Martin and Milhouse. Cloris Leachman guest stars. | ||
| Blood Feud (#7F22) | 11 Jul 1991 | |
| Mr. Burns needs double-O negative blood, and only Bart can supply it. Now, Homer wants some gratitude for Bart's donation. | ||
Season
Three
1991-1992
24 Episodes
| Stark Raving Dad (#7F24) | 19 Sep 1991 | |
| Thanks to Bart leaving his lucky red hat in the
load of washed white shirts, Homer wears a pink shirt to the nuclear power
plant. He is promptly committed to a mental institution, where he meets up
with a white man (Leon Kompowski) who walks and talks like Michael
Jackson. NOTES: Michael Jackson voices Leon Kompowski when he sounds like Michael Jackson (uncredited). | ||
| Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington (#8F01) | 26 Sep 1991 | |
| Thanks to Lisa's patriotic and winning essay in a
Reading Digest contest, the Simpsons win a trip to Washington DC. However,
Lisa's faith in democracy is shaken when she sees her local representative
taking a bribe for a permit to cut down Springfield National Forest.
NOTE: The first episode broadcast in Dolby Surround Stereo. | ||
| When Flanders Failed (#7F23) | 03 Oct 1991 | |
| Ned Flanders quits his regular job and announces at a barbecue that he is opening a mall store catering to lefties. Homer, however, wishes that Flanders would fail. | ||
| Bart the Murderer (#8F03) | 10 Oct 1991 | |
| After having a very lousy day of school, Bart accidentally stumbles into `The Legitimate Businessman Social Club', a mobster front. He becomes a bartender, but when he shows up late at work and blames Principal Skinner, Skinner disappears. Joe Mantegna and Neil Patrick Harris guest star. | ||
| Homer Defined (#8F04) | 17 Oct 1991 | |
| When Homer accidentally saved two nuclear plants, he becomes a hero, and is admired by his daughter, Lisa. Magic Johnson and Chick Hearn guest star. | ||
| Like Father, Like Clown (#8F05) | 24 Oct 1991 | |
| Krusty finally drops by to have dinner with the
Simpsons to thank Bart for believing him (see Krusty Gets Busted), and
drops a bombshell: He real name is Krustofsky, and he is estranged from
his rabbi father, who disowned him when Krusty decided to be a clown
instead of a rabbi. Now, Bart vows to reunite Klown and rabbi.
NOTES: Jackie Mason is the voice of Rabbi Krustofsky. | ||
| Treehouse of Horror II (AKA: The Simpsons Halloween Special II) (#8F02) | 31 Oct 1991 | |
| In the sequel to the original Treehouse of Horror, three more tales of horror. Lisa, Bart, and Homer eat too much candy, and end up having nightmares...: In “The Monkey's Paw,” the Simpsons, on a foreign trip, pick up a monkey's paw that gives the holder four wishes each with bad side effects. Next, In a parody of a classic Twilight Zone episode, everyone in Springfield must be happy or else something will happen to them by a monster. The monster is known as Bart Simpson, the kid with the mental powers. in “Bart the Monster”. Finally, Homer gets randomly fired from the nuclear power plant, and gets hired as a gravedigger. He falls asleep in the grave, and gets picked up by Mr. Burns for a cyborg experiment in “Homer's Brain.” | ||
| Lisa's Pony (#8F06) | 07 Nov 1991 | |
| After disappointing Lisa, again, Homer finally gives Lisa a pony. Now, in desperation to pay off the bills associated with owning a pony, Homer works the graveyard shift at Apu's Kwik-E-Mart. | ||
| Saturdays of Thunder (#8F07) | 14 Nov 1991 | |
| In order to build a father/son relationship, Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer. However, when Martin crashes his racer during the time trials, Bart must make an important decision: Turn his back on his father and be Martin's replacement driver, or race in his soapbox and let Nelson win. | ||
| Flaming Moe's (#8F08) | 15 Nov 1990 | |
| Homer helps invent the hottest drink in Springfield. However, when Moe steals the recipe and turns Moe's Tavern into the hottest spot in Springfield, Homer vows revenge. Guest stars Catherine O'Hara and the Rock band Aerosmith. | ||
| Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk (#8F09) | 05 Dec 1991 | |
| Homer finds that his job as `safety inspector' is in danger when Mr. Burns sells the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant to German businessmen for $100,000,000. | ||
| I Married Marge (#8F10) | 29 Dec 1991 | |
| Picking up where The Way We Was left off....The year is 1980, and Homer is working at the local miniature golfing course, living with Marge's parents, and dating Marge. Then Marge becomes pregnant with Bart. | ||
| Radio Bart (#8F11) | 09 Jan 1992 | |
| It's Bart's tenth birthday. Bart receives a radio
microphone, which he promptly uses to play practical jokes on everyone,
including that a little boy named Timmy O'Toole has fallen down the local
well. NOTES: Sting guest voices as himself with the song titled “We're Sending Our Love Down the Well”. | ||
| Lisa the Greek (#8F12) | 23 Jan 1992 | |
| Lisa's football predicting skills brings about a
closer relationship between Homer and Lisa, not to mention making Moe
broke, until Lisa realizes that the relationship may end with the Super
Bowl. NOTES: Repeats of this episode had portions redubbed for later Super Bowls. | ||
| Homer Alone (#8F14) | 06 Feb 1992 | |
| When the family causes Marge to flip out, she takes a vacation from it all at Rancho Relaxo, leaving Lisa and Bart with Patty and Selma (shudder), and Homer alone with Maggie. Then, Maggie goes searching for Marge. | ||
| Bart the Lover (#8F16) | 13 Feb 1992 | |
| He has the name of the 23rd president, the face of Gordie Howe, and the lines of a Frenchman. Is Mrs. Krabapple's new pen pal/lover Bart's latest practical joke? Meanwhile, Homer starts building a doghouse, and learns to give up swearing. | ||
| Homer at the Bat (#8F13) | 20 Feb 1992 | |
| Mr. Burns bets $1,000,000 that his company team can beat a competing plant's team. In order to do so, he replaced the regular company team with new security guard Roger Clemens, new janitor Wade Boggs, lunchroom cashier Ken Griffey Jr., and other new employees like Steve Sax, Don Mattingly, Ozzie Smith, Darryl Strawberry, Jose Canseco, and Mike Scoscia (who runs the solid contaminate encapsulator). Terry Cashman also guest stars. | ||
| Separate Vocations (#8F15) | 27 Feb 1992 | |
| After taking the Career Aptitude Normalization
Test, or CANT test, Lisa finds out she's more suited to be a homemaker,
while Bart is more suited to be a police officer. While Bart enjoys his
taste of authority, Lisa turns into a bad kid. NOTES: Steve Allen guest stars voices. | ||
| Dog of Death (#8F17) | 12 Mar 1992 | |
| When Santa's Little Helper suffers from a twisted stomach, the Simpsons sacrifice in order to pay for a life saving operation. However, when the family's morale suffers from the cuts, the dog runs away, and quickly becomes one of Mr. Burns' hounds. | ||
| Colonel Homer (#8F19) | 26 Mar 1992 | |
| After a particularly bad movie experience, Homer drives to a bar where he discovers a singer named Lurleen Lumpkin. Now, Colonel Homer is her manager, much to Marge's disgust. Beverly D'Angelo guest stars as Lurleen Lumpkin. | ||
| Black Widower (#8F20) | 09 Apr 1992 | |
| Sideshow Bob gets paroled, and marries Selma. However, Bart suspects that Sideshow Bob has something else up his sleeve. | ||
| The Otto Show (#8F21) | 09 Apr 1992 | |
| Otto loses his job driving the school bus, partially because he doesn't have a driver's license, and, after being kicked out of his apartment, goes to live with the Simpsons. Spinal Tap guest star. | ||
| Bart's Friend Falls In Love (#8F22) | 07 May 1992 | |
| Bart and Milhouse enter the age of cooties, when Milhouse dates a new girl... without her father knowing it. Meanwhile, Homer tries to lose weight by listening to a subliminal tape. Kimmy Robertson guest stars. | ||
| Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes? (#8F23) | 27 Aug 1992 | |
| Herbert Powell returns, and asks the Simpsons help for an invention idea of his, using the money Homer received from the nuclear plant for some bogus award. Guest stars Joe Frazier and Danny DeVito. | ||
Season
Four
1992-1993
22 Episodes
| Kamp Krusty (#8F24) | 24 Sep 1992 | |
| Bart and Lisa spend six weeks at Camp Krusty. However, the camp is not what it seems, as Bart and Lisa quickly find out. | ||
| A Streetcar Named Marge (#8F18) | 01 Oct 1992 | |
| Marge takes a part in the musical version of “A
Streetcar Named Desire”, a musical which has a strange resemblance to the
Simpsons' own home life.
NOTE: The production company that animates "The Simpsons" has been changed from Klasky-Csupo to Film Roman. | ||
| Homer the Heretic (#9F01) | 08 Oct 1992 | |
| Homer, in a dream, gets permission from God to skip church, much to Marge's objections. | ||
| Lisa the Beauty Queen (#9F02) | 15 Oct 1992 | |
| Homer enters Lisa in a beauty contest, and Lisa comes in as runner up. However, when the original winner is injured, Lisa becomes Little Miss Springfield. Bob Hope guest stars. | ||
| Treehouse of Horror III (#9F04) | 29 Oct 1992 | |
| The Simpsons hold a Halloween Party, in which three stories are exchanged: In “Clown Without Pity,” Bart receives, as a birthday present, a talking Krusty doll....from the House of Evil 'Your One Stop Evil Shop'. Next, in “King Homer,” three words King Kong Klone. Finally, After being assigned to read a another book, Bart picks out an item from the occult section, and tries to raise the dead Snowball I, but instead cause the dead people to rise up in “Dial 'Z' For Zombies”. | ||
| Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie (#9F03) | 03 Nov 1992 | |
| When Bart fails to keeps an eye on Maggie and puts her life in danger, Homer finally puts his foot down on Bart's mischief by passing the ultimate punishment: Bart can never see The Itchy and Scratchy Movie. | ||
| Marge Gets a Job (#9F05) | 05 Nov 1992 | |
| The Simpsons home needs about $8,000 worth of foundation work, so Marge gets a job at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. However, things start getting a bit sticky when Mr. Burns develops a crush on Marge. Tom Jones guest stars. | ||
| New Kid on the Block (#9F06) | 12 Nov 1992 | |
| Bart develops a crush on the new girl next door, but his heart is broken when she dates Jimbo. Sara Gilbert guest stars. | ||
| Mr. Plow (#9F07) | 19 Nov 1992 | |
| After Homer wrecks the two family cars during a snowstorm, he buys a snowplow, and starts up Mr. Plow. However, the competition becomes cut-throat when Homer's best buddy, Barney, starts up a competing plowing business, Plow King. Guest stars Linda Ronstadt and Adam West. | ||
| Lisa's First Word (#9F08) | 03 Dec 1992 | |
| While trying to get Maggie to say her first words, Homer recalls what happened a few years back when Lisa was born, when they first moved into their present home, and what Lisa said her first words. | ||
| Homer's Triple Bypass (#9F09) | 17 Dec 1992 | |
| All those years of eating those fatty foods has caused Homer to have a heart attack. Now, Homer has a choice - spend $40,000 for Dr. Hibbert's bypass operation, or $129.95 for Dr. Nick Riviera's operation--any operation. | ||
| Marge vs. the Monorail (#9F10) | 14 Jan 1993 | |
| After getting $3 million from a fine due to Mr. Burn's illegal disposal of nuclear waste, the town decides to spend money on a needless monorail ....built from shoddy materials. Leonard Nimoy guest voices as himself. | ||
| Selma's Choice (#9F11) | 21 Jan 1993 | |
| After aunt Gladys Bouvier dies, Selma decided to try and get married and have a child. | ||
| Brother From the Same Planet (#9F12) | 04 Feb 1993 | |
| Bart decides to get a bigger brother when Homer neglects him for the last time. Turnabout is fair play, Homer replaces Bart with a little brother. Meanwhile, Lisa becomes addicted to the Corey hot-line, a 900 number. | ||
| I Love Lisa (#9F13) | 11 Feb 1993 | |
| Lisa's valentine to the most disliked boy in her class causes her to be chased by him. | ||
| Duffless (#9F14) | 18 Feb 1993 | |
| After Homer gets caught drunk driving, he promises Marge to stay off the Duff for one month. Meanwhile, when Bart ruins Lisa's science project, Lisa vows to take revenge by determining which is smarter: a hamster or Bart. | ||
| Last Exit to Springfield (#9F15) | 11 Mar 1993 | |
| Homer becomes a Union boss and negotiates a new contract with the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, mindful that Lisa needs braces. Dr. Joyce Brothers guest stars. | ||
| So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show (#9F17) | 01 Apr 1993 | |
| When Homer get seriously injured from Bart's practical joke, the Simpsons recall at the hospital various moments from past episodes. | ||
| The Front (#9F16) | 15 Apr 1993 | |
| After watching a particularly bad Itchy and Scratchy cartoon, Lisa and Bart ghost write their own using their grandfather's name. Meanwhile, Homer takes night school to make up a missing science credit. Brooke Shields and David Crosby guest star. | ||
| Whacking Day (#9F18) | 29 Apr 1993 | |
| While the town of Springfield prepares for the annual snake whacking day (which Lisa dreads), Bart gets expelled from school for embarrassing Mr. Skinner during a school inspection. Barry White guest stars. | ||
| Marge in Chains (#9F20) | 06 May 1993 | |
| When the Osaka Flu hits Springfield, everyone suffers. And when Marge accidentally shoplifts at the Kwik-E-Mart, she spends 30 days at the local prison. | ||
| Krusty Gets Kancelled (#9F19) | 13 May 1993 | |
| When the Gabbo show causes Krusty to get cancelled, Krusty quickly hits the skids. However, Lisa and Bart vow to help Krusty out by organizing a comeback special. Guest stars Bette Midler, Elizabeth Taylor, Hugh Hefner, Johnny Carson, Luke Perry and Red Hot Chili Peppers | ||
Season
Five
(1993-1994)
22 Episodes
| Homer's Barbershop Quartet (#9F21) | 0 Sep 1993 | |
| We flashback to 1985, where Homer, Apu, Principal Skinner, and Chief Wiggum (replaced with Barney) were the hit barbershop quartet known as the 'B Sharp'. George Harrison guest stars. | ||
| Cape Feare (#9F22) | 07 Oct 1993 | |
| Sideshow Bob is paroled from prison, and he has only one thing in mind for Bart: revenge. | ||
| Homer Goes to College (#1F02) | 04 Nov 1993 | |
| In order to continue in his job at the Nuclear power plant, Homer must attend college. | ||
| Rosebud (#1F01) | 21 Oct 1993 | |
| When Mr. Burns was very young, he gave up his
teddy bear, Bobo, for a life of riches. Now growing old, he desires for
his teddy bear, which Maggie loves dearly. NOTES: The Ramones guest star. | ||
| Treehouse of Horror IV (#1F04) | 14 Oct 1993 | |
| In a Night Gallery parody, Bart presents three tales of terror... In “The Devil and Homer Simpson,” Homer gives up his soul for a single doughnut. Now, the Devil wants Homer. Next, Bart has a nightmare about a bus crash. And his nightmare is about to come true when a playful gremlin starts taking the bus apart piece by piece “Terror at 5 1/2 Feet”. Finally, Mr. Burns is a vampire, and he wants blood, and he turns Bart into a vampire in “Bart Simpson's Dracula.” | ||
| Marge on the Lam (#1F03) | 28 Oct 1993 | |
| When Homer fails to show up, Marge decides to go to the ballet with Ruth Powers, the next door neighbor. Ruth returns the favour and takes Marge out the next night. Unbeknown to Marge, Ruth is driving a stolen car. | ||
| Bart's Inner Child (#1F05) | 11 Nov 1993 | |
| Bart accidentally has the entire town emulating his actions, thanks to a feel-good therapist. James Brown guest stars. | ||
| Boy-Scoutz N the Hood (#1F06) | 11 Nov 1993 | |
| When Bart finds a $20, he spends it on a squishy,
made of pure syrup. After a wild night, he wakes up to find that he joined
a boy scout troop, with den father Ned Flanders. NOTES: Earnest Borgnine guest stars. | ||
| The Last Temptation of Homer (#1F07) | 09 Dec 1993 | |
| Homer falls in love with a new female employee at the nuclear plant who is just like Homer. Homer, however, feels guilty. Michelle Pfiffer and Werner Klemperer guest star. | ||
| $pringfield (or, How I learned to stop worrying and love legalized gambling) (#1F08) | 16 Dec 1993 | |
| When the local economy stalls, everyone, including Marge, votes to legalize gambling on Springfield. Mr. Burns even opens up his own casino, Homer gets to be a blackjack dealer, and Marge is addicted to the slot machines. Robert Goulet and Gerry Cooney guest star. | ||
| Homer the Vigilante (#1F09) | 06 Jan 1994 | |
| When a cat burglar hits Springfield, Homer vows to fight back. Sam Neil guest stars. | ||
| Bart Gets Famous (#1F11) | 03 Feb 1994 | |
| After escaping from a field trip to a cardboard
factory, Bart sneaks into the Krusty the Klown show, and becomes his
assistant. However, Bart is launched into instant stardom after
accidentally wrecking a set on live TV and uttering, 'I didn't do it.'
NOTES: Former Simpsons writer/producer, Conan O'Brien guest stars. | ||
| Homer and Apu (#1F10) | 10 Feb 1994 | |
| After getting food poisoning from eating the Kwik-E-Mart food, Homer gets Apu, the Kwik-E-Mart employee, fired. Regretting his actions, Homer vows to get Apu his job back. James Woods guest stars. | ||
| Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy (#1F12) | 17 Feb 1994 | |
| After objecting to the voice disk used on her new talking Malibu Stacy doll that demeans women, Lisa find the creator and they produce a new doll that reflects the 90s. Kathleen Turner guest stars. | ||
| Deep Space Homer (#1F13) | 24 Feb 1994 | |
| After seeing their ratings decline, NASA decides to send Joe Average to space. In this case, Joe Average is Homer Simpson. James Taylor, and Buzz Aldrin guest star. | ||
| Homer Loves Flanders (#1F14) | 17 Mar 1994 | |
| After Ned Flanders give a ticket to Homer for a much-hyped football game, Homer becomes Ned's best friend. | ||
| Bart Gets an Elephant (#1F15) | 31 Mar 1994 | |
| When 'KBBL is going to give me something stupid', Bart forgoes the $10,000 cash price for an elephant. Problem is, the elephant is causing some major problems. | ||
| Burns' Heir (#1F16) | 14 Apr 1994 | |
| Nearly drowning in the bathtub, Mr. Burns decides to find an heir. He sees it in the form of Bart Simpson and coerces the young Simpson into staying with him. | ||
| Sweet Seymour Skinner's Badasssss Song (#1F18) | 27 Apr 1994 | |
| Bart brings the family dog to school for Show and
Tell, unfortunately the dog escapes and indirectly gets Principal Skinner
fired. School life under Principal Flanders just isn't the same and Bart
schemes to get Skinner back. NOTES: This episode marks the 100th episode for the series. | ||
| The Boy Who Knew Too Much (#1F19) | 05 May 1994 | |
| Bart skips class and witnesses a waiter brutally beaten. The Mayor's nephew is blamed, but Bart can clear him -- however it would mean coming clean about skipping class. | ||
| Lady Bouvier's Lover (#1F21) | 12 May 1994 | |
| Grampa Simpson falls in love with Marge's mother, Jackie, but Mr. Burns woos her away from him. Grampa is broken hearted when learning Jackie is going to marry Burns. | ||
| Secrets of a Successful Marriage (#1F20) | 19 Apr 1992 | |
| Worrying about being slow, Homer decides to teach a marriage course. Unfortunately, he doesn't succeed as a teacher until he starts spilling some of Marge's personal secrets. | ||
Season
Six
1994-1995
25 Episodes
| Bart of Darkness (#1F22) | 04 Sep 1994 | |
| After breaking his leg, Bart spends the Summer at his bedroom window, spying on the neighbors with a telescope. Bart finds the view boring until he sees Ned Flanders murdering his wife. | ||
| Lisa's Rival (#1F17) | 11 Sep 1994 | |
| It looks as if Lisa's days as the class brain are numbered when the new student proves to be smarter, younger, and plays the sax better than her. Meanwhile, Homer strikes white gold in the form of an over-turned Sugar truck. Winona Ryder guest stars. | ||
| Another Simpsons Clip Show (#2F33) | 25 Sep 1995 | |
| A romance novel prompts Marge to have a family meeting to discuss the values of love and past romances. | ||
| Itchy & Scratchy Land (#2F01) | 02 Oct 1994 | |
| The family's trip to Itchy & Scratchy Land, the violentest place on earth, proves heavenly until the Itchy & Scratchy robots want to put the family there for real. | ||
| Sideshow Bob Roberts (#2F02) | 09 Oct 1994 | |
| With the help of a radio talk show host, Mayor Quimby is pressured into releasing Sideshow Bob from prison. Once out, Bob promptly runs against the mayor and wins. Bart and Lisa set out to prove Mayor Bob didn't win legally. | ||
| Treehouse of Horror V (#2F03) | 30 Oct 1994 | |
| In a Outer Limits parody, The Simpsons presents three tales of horror... In “The Shinning,”, no TV and no beer makes Homer go insane at an isolated mountain lodge and only Bart's shinning can save the family. Next, Ned Flanders becomes the ruler of a George Orwellian world after Homer adversely uses a toaster to change the past in “Time and Punishment”. Finally, overcrowding at the school's detention room and budget cuts in the cafeteria leads Principal Skinner to come up with a unique single solution in “Nightmare Cafeteria”. | ||
| Bart's Girlfriend (#2F04) | 06 Nov 1994 | |
| Bart's infatuation with the Reverend's daughter is short-lived when she steals the church collection plate and he is blamed for the theft. Meryl Streep guest stars. | ||
| Lisa on Ice (#2F05) | 13 Nov 1994 | |
| Sibling rivalry breaks out on and off the ice when Lisa proves to be a better hockey player than Bart. | ||
| Homer: Bad Man (#2F06) | 27 Nov 1994 | |
| Homer's life comes crashing down on him when a simple grab for a candy treat is misinterpreted is sexual harassment by the family's new baby-sitter. Dennis Franz guest stars. | ||
| Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy (#2F07) | 04 Dec 1994 | |
| Grampa Simpson's love tonic saves Homer and Marge's sex life, but breaks the bond between Father and Son. Meanwhile, Bart thinks Springfield is invaded by UFOs. | ||
| Fear of Flying (#2F08) | 18 Dec 1994 | |
| Marge's fear of flying is revealed after the family earns a free trip to almost any state of their choice. To help overcome her fear, Marge visits a psychiatrist played by Anne Bancroft. Guest appearances by Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger and George Wendt | ||
| Homer the Great (#2F09) | 08 Jan 1995 | |
| Homer joins a secret sociality, where his greatness is revealed, but only after he destroys the secret parchment and stripped of his membership. Patrick Stewart guest stars. | ||
| And Maggie Makes Three (#2F10) | 22 Jan 1995 | |
| When Lisa wonders what happen to Maggie's photos in the family album, prompts Homer to tell the story on how he had to give up his dream job when Maggie was born. | ||
| Bart's Comet (#2F11) | 05 Feb 1995 | |
| Springfield's days are numbered when Bart discovers a comet is heading straight for them. Now they must decide who will brave the comet's arrival and who can stay in the Flanders' bomb shelter. | ||
| Homie the Clown (#2F12) | 12 Feb 1995 | |
| Homer's new job as a Krusty The Klown knock-off lands him in deep waters when mobsters want to give him a pair of cement clown shoes, thinking he's the real thing. Joe Mantegna and Johnny Unitas guest star. | ||
| Bart vs. Australia (#2F13) | 19 Feb 1995 | |
| The government of Australia isn't impressed with Bart's prank phone call and demand that he apologies in person. | ||
| Homer vs. Patty & Selma (#2F14) | 26 Feb 1995 | |
| Homer's latest money making scheme backfires and he goes to Patty and Selma as the last resort to borrow money. Meanwhile, Bart takes up ballet. Mel Brooks and Susan Sarandon guest star. | ||
| A Star is Burns (#2F31) | 05 Mar 1995 | |
| In order to boost the towns' sagging popularly, the people of Springfield holds a Film Festival to attract more tourists. Marge invites Jay The Critic Sherman to guest judge. Jon Lovitz guest stars. | ||
| Lisa's Wedding (#2F15) | 19 Mar 1995 | |
| Lisa attends the Springfield Renaissance Faire, where a deck of fortune-teller cards spells out future wedding plans. Mandy Patinkin guest stars. | ||
| Two Dozen and One Greyhounds (#2F18) | 09 Apr 1995 | |
| Santa's Little Helper's frisky nature nets the Simpsons a new dog and 25 spanking new puppies. When Burns steals the young greyhounds, Bart and Lisa set out to discover why he wants them. | ||
| The PTA Disbands (#2F19) | 16 Apr 1995 | |
| A few weeks away from school is what Dr. Bart has ordered when he successfully schemes to have the teachers go on strike. But much to Bart's surprise the school reopens and Marge is his new teacher. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to cope with the situation. | ||
| 'Round Springfield (#2F32) | 30 Apr 1995 | |
| While visiting Bart in the hospital, Lisa learns a real-life lesson when a fellow patient is Bleeding Gums Murphy and he tells his life story for the last time. Guest starring Steve Allen and Ron Taylor (as Bleeding Gums Murphy). | ||
| The Springfield Connection (#2F21) | 07 May 1995 | |
| There's a new cop in town and her name is Marge Simpson. Her job is to clean up the town of its criminals. Unfortunately, not all the criminals are on the street as Marge soon discovers. | ||
| Lemon of Troy (#2F22) | 14 May 1995 | |
| Bart leads a group of boys in taking back the town's beloved Lemon tree when it is stolen by a group of kids from a rivalling town. | ||
| Who Shot Mr. Burns? - Part One (#2F16) | 21 May 1995 | |
| It's bad enough that Mr. Burns steals the newly discovered oil under Springfield Elementary, but it's going too far when he steals the town's sunshine. He is shot and everyone wonders who did the dirty deed. Tito Puente guest stars. | ||
Season
Seven
1995-1996
25 Episodes
| Who Shot Mr. Burns? - Part Two (#2F20) | 17 Sep 1995 | |
| With Burns shot, Chief Wiggum follows a trail of DNA that leads to the Simpsons front door step. Homer is charged for the shooting and before Homer can be jailed, he escapes. It's a race to see who reaches Burns' hospital room first. Tito Puente guest stars. | ||
| Radioactive Man (#2F17) | 24 Sep 1995 | |
| Friendships could be torn when Bart and Milhouse are both up for the role of `Fallout Boy' in the new `Radioactive Man' movie. Meanwhile, the town of Springfield sees $$$ and milk the `Radioactive Man' film crew for all their cash. Mickey Rooney guest stars. | ||
| Home Sweet Homediddily-Dum-Doodily (#3F01) | 01 Oct 1995 | |
| Bart, Lisa and Maggie are placed in the care of the Flanders family when Homer and Marge are found to be unfit parents. Now, Homer and Marge must prove to the authorities that they are fit parents before the kids become too Flanders like. Joan Kenley guest stars. | ||
| Bart Sells His Soul (#3F02) | 08 Oct 1995 | |
| Bart's faith is tested when he sells his soul for five dollars. Meanwhile, Moe turns the Tavern into Uncle Moe's Family Feedbag. | ||
| Lisa the Vegetarian (#3F03) | 15 Oct 1995 | |
| A trip to a local petting zoo leads to confrontations at the dinner table when Lisa decides to become a vegetarian. Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney guest star. | ||
| Treehouse of Horror VI (#3F04) | 29 Oct 1995 | |
| This years Halloween Special features two science
fiction stories and one horror: In “Attack of the 50 ft Eyesores”, Giant
billboard characters come to life during a freakish weather storm. Next,
After a freakish boiler room accident, Groundskeeper Willy's dying curse
is to vow revenge through the dreams of Springfields' children in
“Nightmare On Evergreen Terrace”. Finally, Homer discovers a 3D dimension
in his attempt to hide during Patty and Selma's latest house visit in
“Homer^3”. NOTES: Paul Anka guest stars in “Attack of the 50 ft Eyesores”. | ||
| King-Size Homer (#3F05) | 05 Nov 1995 | |
| A strong desire to work at home prompts Homer to gain a lot of weight so he can claim work disability. Joan Kenley guest stars. | ||
| Mother Simpson (#3F06) | 19 Nov 1995 | |
| Through a misunderstanding, Homer discovers his mother is very much alive, but with a very shady past and the FBI are eager to find her. Glen Close and Harry Morgan guest star. | ||
| Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming (#3F08) | 26 Nov 1995 | |
| Sideshow Bob slips away from prison detail, steals an atomic bomb and threatens to detonate it unless the town of Springfield gives up television. R. Lee Ermey and Kelsey Grammer guest star. | ||
| The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular (#3F31) | 03 Dec 1995 | |
| Troy McClure hosts an half- hour show looking back at The Simpsons' past eight year history. | ||
| Marge Be Not Proud (#3F07) | 17 Dec 1995 | |
| Bart manages to keep a failed 'four-fingered discount' trip a secret from Homer and Marge. But unfortunately, Marge finds out when the family returns to the store to have the family Christmas photo taken. Lawrence Tierney guest stars. | ||
| Team Homer (#3F10) | 07 Jan 1996 | |
| Thanks to Burns' ether induced state, Homer gets the money he needs to start a bowling team. However, Burns' head clears and he wants in. Meanwhile, Bart's inflammatory T-shirt causes a riot at school, resulting in Principal Skinner issuing mandatory school uniforms. | ||
| Two Bad Neighbors (#3F09) | 14 Jan 1996 | |
| Homer's jealousy at all the attention his new neighbors, George and Barbara Bush, receives, turns to rage when the former President gives Bart a spanking. | ||
| Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield (#3F11) | 04 Feb 1996 | |
| The Simpson family mingle with social highbrows when a chance encounter between Marge and an old classmate yields an invitation to the Springfield Country Club. Tom Kite guest stars. | ||
| Bart the Fink (#3F12) | 11 Feb 1996 | |
| When Bart accidentally finks on him to the IRS, Krusty the Klown decides to go for that last plane ride. Bob Newhart guest stars. | ||
| Lisa the Iconoclast (#3F13) | 18 Feb 1996 | |
| While digging into Jebediah Springfield's past, Lisa discovers that the town founder isn't the hero as everyone thinks he was. Donald Sutherland guest stars. | ||
| Homer the Smithers (#3F14) | 25 Feb 1996 | |
| Smithers takes a much needed vacation and to insure his position at the nuclear plant, he hires Homer as his temporally replacement. | ||
| The Day the Violence Died (#3F16) | 17 Mar 1996 | |
| With the help of Lionel Hutz, Bart unwittingly bankrupts the studio that produces Itchy & Scratchy when he and Hutz successfully prove the idea for Itchy was stolen some 70-80 years ago. Guest starring Alex Rocco, Jack Sheldon, Suzanne Somers and Kirk Douglas (as Chester J. Lampwick, the original Itchy creator). | ||
| A Fish Called Selma (#3F15) | 24 Mar 1996 | |
| Troy McClure's sagging film career is given a boost when he is seen in public with a woman. And to stay in the public eye, Troy must do more than merely date this woman, who happens to be Selma. Jeff Goldblum guest stars. | ||
| Bart on the Road (#3F17) | 31 Mar 1996 | |
| With fake drivers ID in hand, have Bart will travel. In this case, Nelson, Martin and Milhouse come along for the ride when Bart hits the wide open road. Meanwhile, Lisa spends some quality time with Homer at the power plant. | ||
| 22 Short Films About Springfield (#3F18) | 14 Apr 1996 | |
| A dull, lazy afternoon, prompts Bart and Milhouse to wonder if anything interest ever happens in Springfield -- a cue for a series of clips about Springfield. | ||
| Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in 'The Curse of the Flying Hellfish' (#3F19) | 28 Apr 1996 | |
| Buried World War II treasure is the prize in a tontine, in which Grampa and Mr. Burns are the last two surviving members. But Burns is determined that he'll be the one who collects the prize. | ||
| Much Apu About Nothing (#3F20) | 05 May 1996 | |
| Anti-immigration fever hits Springfield and Homer catches the fever until he discovers Apu is an illegal immigrant. Joe Mantegna guest stars. | ||
| Homerpalooza (#3F21) | 19 May 1996 | |
| Homer earns himself a place in Lollapalooza, as part of the travelling freak show: catching cannon balls with his belly. Cypress Hill, Peter Frampton, The Smashing Pumpkins and Sonic Youth guest star. | ||
| Summer of 4 Ft. 2 (#3F22) | 19 May 1996 | |
| In the hopes of making friends on the latest family vacation trip, Lisa packs an empty suitcase, determined to leave her 'nerdy' self behind. Christina Ricci guest stars. | ||
Season
Eight
1996-1997
25 Episodes
| Treehouse of Horror VII (#4F02) | 27 Oct 1996 | |
| Sorry, no fanfare this year, just three more stories: In “The Thing and I”, Bart discovers the 'evil twin' brother he never knew he had, locked away in the Simpsons' attic. Next, Lisa's tooth-dissolved-in-soda science experiment develops into a higher form of life, who eventually see Lisa as God and Bart as the Devil in “The Genesis Tub”. Finally, as the election draws near, the aliens Kang and Kodos kidnap and assume the roles of Bob Dole and Bill Clinton. It's up to Homer to expose their evil plot for world domination in “Citizen Kang”. | ||
| You Only Move Twice (#3F23) | 03 Nov 1996 | |
| Homer moves the family to a new town after he receives a better job offer, at a better nuclear power plant, but Homer is oblivious to the fact that his new boss is a Super Villain who is out to rule the world. | ||
| The Homer They Fall (#4F03) | 10 Nov 1996 | |
| Moe turns Homer into a successful boxer after discovering Homer can absorb massive blows to the head, but Marge is worried that won't save Homer in the upcoming match with Dreaderick Tatum, the heavyweight champion. Michael Buffer and Paul Winfield guest star. | ||
| Burns, Baby Burns (#4F05) | 17 Nov 1996 | |
| Burns discovers his long lost 60-year-old illegitimate son, Larry, is insulting and lazy, and wants nothing to do with him. Homer thinks a good kidnapping is all that's needed to change Burns' mind. Rodney Dangerfield guest stars. | ||
| Bart After Dark (#4F06) | 24 Nov 1996 | |
| As punishment for destroying private property, Bart is force to work for the homeowner, but unbeknown to everyone in the family, including Bart, the homeowner runs a shady business where people leave with lighter wallets and smiles on their faces. | ||
| A Milhouse Divided (#4F04) | 01 Dec 1996 | |
| Homer questions his own marriage bless when, at the latest Simpsons party, Kirk and Luann Van Houten (Milhouse's parents) announce their divorce. | ||
| Lisa's Date with Density (#4F01) | 15 Dec 1996 | |
| Lisa enters into a doomed romance when she attempts to change Nelson Muntz, the school bully she develops a crush on. Meanwhile, Homer discovers quick cash in telemarketing fraud. | ||
| Hurricane Neddy (#4F07) | 29 Dec 1996 | |
| Ned Flanders checks himself into a mental hospital after suffering a nerves breakdown when his house is destroyed in a hurricane. | ||
| El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (AKA: The Mysterious Voyage of Homer) (#3F24) | 05 Jan 1997 | |
| Consuming too may hot peppers gives Homer visions, which tell him to seek out his "soulmate". Johnny Cash guest stars. | ||
| The Springfield Files (#3G01) | 12 Jan 1997 | |
| Homer witnesses something out of this world in Springfield woods, but no one believes him, not even FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully (from The X-Files), who came to investigate the incident. Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny and Leonard Nimoy guest star. | ||
| The Twisted World of Marge Simpson (#4F08) | 19 Jan 1997 | |
| Marge's new pretzel franchise is failing until Homer strikes a deal with Fat Tony, Springfield's local mobster. Jack Lemmon and Joe Mantegna guest star. | ||
| Mountain of Madness (#4F10) | 02 Feb 1997 | |
| o promote team work amongst the power plant's employees Burns makes them go on a corporate retreat up in the mountains: the goal to find a hidden cabin. | ||
| Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious (#3G03) | 07 Feb 1997 | |
| The Simpson family get a nanny after Marge starts loosing her hair to overwork stress. | ||
| The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show (#4F12) | 09 Feb 1997 | |
| In the 167th episode of The Simpsons, Homer
provides the voice for Poochie, a new character added to the The Itchy
and Scratchy Show in a desperate attempt to boost sagging ratings. Alex Rocco guest stars.
NOTES: with this episode The Simpsons surpasses The Flintsones as television's longest-running, animated prime-time series. | ||
| Homer's Phobia (#4F11) | 19 Feb 1996 | |
| A shop owner befriends the Simpson family, but after discovering he is a homosexual Homer fears Bart will emulate him. John Waters guest stars. | ||
| Brother From Another Series (#4F14) | 23 Feb 1997 | |
| Bart suspects a sinister motive when Sideshow Bob reunites with his estranged bother Cecil, who promptly places Bob in charge of supervising the building of Springfield's Hydroelectric Dam. David Hyde Pierce guest stars. | ||
| My Sister, My Sitter (#4F13) | 02 Mar 1997 | |
| Lisa's babysitting reputation is put to the test when she is assigned the task of babysitting Bart and Maggie, for which Bart is determine to make Lisa's life a 'living Hell'. | ||
| Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment (#4F15) | 16 Mar 1997 | |
| When Prohibition hits the town of Springfield, and with Bart's help, Homer goes into the booze making business. Dave Thomas and Joe Mantegna guest star. | ||
| Grade School Confidential (#4F09) | 06 Apr 1997 | |
| After stumbling across Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel kissing, Bart strikes a deal with them to keep it a secret, but unknown to Bart the deal he makes lands him in the middle of this love affair. | ||
| The Canine Mutiny (#4F16) | 13 Apr 1997 | |
| Purchasing an expensive purebred dog on a fraudulent credit card lands Bart in the doghouse when creditors want the pooch back, but Santa's Little Helper ends up the real loser here. Frank Welker guest stars. | ||
| The Old Man and the Lisa (#4F17) | 20 Apr 1997 | |
| Mr. Burns loses his vast fortune and turns to Lisa for help in getting it back through environmental means. Bret "the Hitman" Hart guest stars. | ||
| In Marge We Trust (#4F18) | 27 Apr 1997 | |
| Marge becomes the "Listen Lady" when the people of Springfield turn to her after Reverend Lovejoy loses interest in helping people. Meanwhile, Homer sets out to discover why his face is on a box of dish soap. Sab Shimono, Gedde Watanaabe and Frank Welker guest star. | ||
| Homer's Enemy (#4F19) | 04 May 1997 | |
| Frank Grimes, the new employee at the power plant, isn't impress with Homer's bad habits and lack of professional work ethic, becomes disgruntled when he learns Homer is more of a success than he is. Frank Welker guest stars. | ||
| The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase (#4F20) | 11 May 1997 | |
| Troy McClure present three Simpsons spinoff
spoofs: In “Chief Wiggum, P.I.”, Chief Wiggum becomes a detective and
moves to New Orleans with Principal Skinner as his assistant. Next, Grampa
Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's Love tester machine in “The
Love-Matic Grampa”. Finally, the Simpson family host a '70ish variety show
in “The Simpson Family Smile-Time Variety Hour”. NOTES: Tim Conway and Gailard Sartain guest star. | ||
| The Secret War of Lisa Simpson (#4F21) | 18 May 1997 | |
| Lisa is determine to stick it out as the only girl at boot camp when she and Bart attends military school. Willem Dafoe guest stars. | ||
Season
Nine
1997-1998
25 Episodes
| The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson (#4F22 / SI-822)* | 21 Sep 1997 | |
| Driven to the brink of sanity by his appointed status as designated driver, Barney Gumble drives to downtown Manhattan in Homer's car, leaving it there. But when the family journeys to the big apple to retrieve their property, Homer faces a one-on-one showdown with the dreaded boot. | ||
| The Principal and the Pauper (#4F23 / SI-823) * | 28 Sep 1997 | |
| During a surprise banquet to honor his twentieth anniversary as principal, Seymour Skinner's true identity is revealed to be Armin Tamzarian. Now established as an impostor, Tamzarian retires and relocates to his old neighborhood in Capitol City. Guest starring Martin Sheen as the real Seymour Skinner. | ||
| Lisa's Sax (#3G02 / SI-826) ** | 19 Oct 1997 | |
| When Lisa's saxophone is destroyed during a scuffle with Bart, the family recounts the story of how she got her instrument during the terrible heat wave of 1990. Guest starring Fyvush Finkel as himself and Krusty. | ||
| Treehouse of Horror VIII (#5F02 / SI-902) | 26 Oct 1997 | |
| In “The Homega Man,” Homer battles killer mutants after Springfield is destroyed in a nuclear blast. Next, a matter transportation device melds Bart with a housefly in “Fly Vs. Fly”. Finally, Marge is accused of witchcraft during colonial times in “Easy-Bake Coven.” | ||
| The Cartridge Family (#5F01 / SI-901) | 02 Nov 1997 | |
| After a wild soccer riot tears up Springfield, Homer purchases a handgun to protect his family. But when Marge's repeated requests to dispose of the weapon go without notice, she whisks herself and the kids away to a seedy motel. | ||
| Bart Star (#5F03 / SI-903) | 09 Nov 1997 | |
| A local health fair shows that Springfield's young boys are out of shape, leading parents to sign their sons up for pee-wee football. But when Homer snags coaching position, a more talented quarterback is replaced by Bart. Guest starring Roy Firestone, Mike Judge as Hank Hill, and Joe Namath. | ||
| The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons (#5F04 / SI-904) | 16 Nov 1997 | |
| Just as he begins to enjoy his popularity as a swinging bachelor, Apu receives an unwelcome reminder of his pending arranged marriage. Desperate to escape the agreement, Apu claims to have already married Marge Simpson. Guest starring Jan Hooks as Manjula and Andrea Martin as Apu's mother. | ||
| Lisa the Skeptic (#5F05 / SI-905) | 23 Nov 1997 | |
| While Lisa and her classmates conduct an archaeological survey, a skeleton with abnormal bone structures growing from the shoulders is uncovered, leading the townspeople to conclude the remains are that of an angel. Guest starring Stephen Jay Gould and Phil Hartman. | ||
| Realty Bites (#5F06 / SI-906) | 07 Dec 1997 | |
| When Marge becomes a real estate agent, her firm loses lucrative sales due to her total honesty. Meanwhile, Homer buys a 1960s hot-rod convertible at the local police auction. Unfortunately, the rod's former owner and convicted felon, Snake, wants his property returned post haste, and will do anything to get it back. Guest starring Phil Hartman. | ||
| Miracle on Evergreen Terrace (#5F07 / SI-907) | 21 Dec 1997 | |
| People throughout Springfield open their hearts--and wallets--after Bart accidentally burns the family's Christmas presents and claims they were stolen by a burglar. But when the truth is alas revealed, the Simpsons find themselves pariahs. Guest starring Alex Trebek. | ||
| All Singing, All Dancing (#5F24 / SI-924) *** | 04 Jan 1998 | |
| Anticipating a bloody Clint Eastwood-Lee Marvin shoot-'em-up, Bart and Homer are horrified to discover that their video rental, Paint Your Wagon, is actually a musical. Several song and dance moments from seasons past are recalled. Guest starring George Harrison. | ||
| Bart Carny (#5F08 / SI-908) | 11 Jan 1998 | |
| When Homer costs a carnival worker and his son their jobs, Homer offers the pair a place to stay. But when the carnies lock the family out of their house and claim it as their own, Homer attempts to get it back by outsmarting the two. Guest starring Jim Varney as Cooder. | ||
| The Joy of Sect (#5F23 / SI-923) *** | 08 Feb 1998 | |
| Along with the majority of Springfield, Homer and company are lured into the Movementarian cult by a slick pamphlet and tantalizing promises. But as Marge begins to realize that the cult only has money on its mind, she must try her hand at deprogramming to rescue her family. | ||
| Das Bus (#5F11 / SI-911) | 15 Feb 1998 | |
| Bart, Lisa and their classmates fight for survival after becoming stranded on a deserted island. Meanwhile, Homer attracts the attention of Bill Gates when he attempts to crack the lucrative internet egg with a home-based consulting firm. Guest voices James Earl Jones as the narrator and Jack Ong as the chinese fisherman. | ||
| The Last Temptation of Krust (#5F10 / SI-910) | 22 Feb 1998 | |
| After finally accepting that his comedic style is outdated, Krusty settles on more edgier material: what's wrong with today's crop of stand-up comedians. Guest starring Jay Leno, Steven Wright, Janeane Garofalo, Bobcat Goldthwait and Bruce Baum. Featuring Hank Williams Jr. | ||
| Dumbbell Indemnity (#5F12 / SI-912) | 01 Mar 1998 | |
| When Moe breaks himself romancing a new love, he enlists the aid of Homer in an illegal scheme to collect $5,000 dollars from his automobile's insurance policy. But after Homer botches the scam, Moe must find a way to bust his best customer out of the pen. Guest starring Helen Hunt as Renee. | ||
| Lisa the Simpson (#4F24 / SI-824) * | 08 Mar 1998 | |
| Thanks to the unfounded predictions of Grampa Simpson, Lisa is convinced that she's genetically predisposed to lose her intelligence. Meanwhile, Apu discovers Jasper frozen in his freezer, and turns the Kwik-E-Mart into a tourist's trap. Guest starring Phil Hartman. | ||
| This Little Wiggy (#5F13 / SI-913) | 22 Mar 1998 | |
| Taking pity on the hapless Ralph Wiggum, Marge pairs him with Bart. But his association with Ralph quickly turns out to be more beneficial than burdensome when Bart learns that his father holds the master key to every store in Springfield. Guest starring Phil Hartman. | ||
| Simpson Tide (#3G04 / SI-828) ** | 29 Mar 1998 | |
| Bored as usual, Homer decides to take up a new career in the Navy, where he single-handedly cuts the ribbon on treason season by charting a submarine into soviet waters. Meanwhile, Bart gets his ear pierced. Guest starring Bob Denver, Rod Steiger as Captain Tenille, and Michael Carrington. | ||
| The Trouble With Trillions (#5F14 / SI-914) | 05 Apr 1998 | |
| When Homer's unfastidious tax return accidentally falls into the severe audit bin at the IRS, he is promptly nabbed by the government. Forced to go undercover for them, Homer finds himself on a mission to retrieve a trillion dollar bill stolen by Mr. Burns. Guest voice Paul Winfield as Lucious Sweet. | ||
| Girly Edition (#5F15 / SI-915) | 19 Apr 1998 | |
| Bart attempts to upstage his sister when the pair land anchor seats on a Children's educational news program. Meanwhile, Homer exploits his elderly father to obtain a helper monkey, which he quickly puts to work looting donut shops. | ||
| Trash of the Titans (#5F09 / SI-909) | 26 Apr 1998 | |
| When his crude insults persuade the local garbage men to terminate his trash pick-up service, Homer enters the race for sanitation commissioner, banking on the laziness of his fellow towns- people as the key to victory. Guest starring Steve Martin as Ray Patterson, Paul McGuinness, Susie Smith, and U2. | ||
| King of the Hill (#5F16 / SI-916) | 03 May 1998 | |
| Crestfallen by Bart's shame of his poor physical condition, Homer sets out to work out. But when a pair of publicity scouts offer him the job of climbing The Murderhorn to promote their product, Homer is too blindsided by lust for physical perfection to turn down the expedition. Guest starring Brendan Fraser as Brad and Steven Weber as Neil. | ||
| Lost Our Lisa (#5F17 / SI-917) | 10 May 1998 | |
| After hastily boarding the wrong bus to a limited engagement museum exhibit, Lisa finds herself lost in unfamiliar parts of Springfield. Meanwhile, Bart adheres novelty items to his face, only to later discover that the glue he was given--by Homer--is permanent. | ||
| Natural Born Kissers (AKA: Margie, May I Sleep with Danger?) (#5F18 / SI-918) | 17 May 1998 | |
| After a near-fatal encounter with a peeved farmer and his pitch-fork, Homer and Marge uncover the secret to reigniting their crapped-out sex life: dangerous situations. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa make their own discoveries, including the lost ending to Casablanca, using a metal detector. | ||
Season
Ten
1998-1999
23 Episodes
| Lard of the Dance (#5F20 / SI-920) | 23 Aug 1998 | |
| Homer and Bart team up to dip their hands in the grease recycling business. Meanwhile, Lisa is chosen to introduce a new student to Springfield Elementary, one who's years ahead of her age. Guest starring Lisa Kudrow as Alex. | ||
| The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace (#5F21 / SI-921) (Season Premiere) | 20 Sep 1998 | |
| Homer experiences a mid-life crisis when he realizes, at 38.1 years of age, that he hasn't accomplished anything meaningful. To curve his remorse, Homer decides to pattern himself after Thomas Edison and become the next great inventor. Guest starring William Daniels as K.I.T.T. | ||
| Bart, the Mother (#5F22 / SI-922) | 27 Sep 1998 | |
| Bart accidentally kills a mother bird with Nelson Muntz's bee-bee gun, and tries his best to raise the mother's eggs on his own. But when the hatchlings turn out to be a pair of destructive lizards that harvest nests for their own survival, the town's bird population is placed at great risk. Guest voice Phil Hartman, in his final speaking role on The Simpsons. | ||
| Treehouse of Horror IX (#AABF01 / SI-1001) | 25 Oct 1998 | |
| In “Hell Toupée,” Homer's new hair transplant commands him to avenge its former owner's foes. Next, Bart and Lisa are sucked into their television to play a deadly game of cat and mouse with Itchy & Scratchy in “The Terror of Tiny Toon.” Finally, in “Starship Poopers,” Maggie's actual father is revealed to be an alien, leading to a spot on the esteemed Jerry Springer Show. Guest starring Regis Philbin, Kathie Lee Gifford, Jerry Springer, Ed McMahon and Robert Englund as Freddy Kruger. | ||
| When You Dish Upon a Star (#5F19 / SI-919) | 08 Nov 1998 | |
| Keeping Hollywood secrets proves difficult for Homer when he scores a personal assistant job for the husband and wife team, Alec Baldwin & Kim Basinger. Also guest starring Ron Howard and Brian Grazer. | ||
| D'oh-In in the Wind (#AABF02 / SI-1002) | 15 Nov 1998 | |
| Homer sets out to determine what his middle initial stands for, but in the process, delves into the old free-spirit ways of hippies, inspired by his mother's radical past and former associates. Guest starring George Carlin as Munchie and Martin Mull as Seth. | ||
| Lisa Gets an A (#AABF03 / SI-1003) | 22 Nov 1998 | |
| In discovering the joy of video gaming, Lisa neglects to study for her upcoming test, which she later relents to cheating upon in order to pass. But when the resulting grade raises the school's state average and qualifies it for financial aid, the intendance forces her to cover up all wrong- doing. Meanwhile, Homer raises a baby lobster to beat the high store prices of adults. | ||
| Homer Simpson in: "Kidney Trouble" (#AABF04 / SI-1004) | 06 Dec 1998 | |
| On behalf of Homer's infamous ignorance, Grampa Simpson falls victim to a textbook kidney blowout. But when Homer steps up to offer a donor kidney, he quickly finds himself suffering from a much more common phenomenon: cold feet. | ||
| Mayored to the Mob (#AABF05 / SI-1005) | 20 Dec 1998 | |
| When Homer rescues Mark Hamill and Mayor Quimby from a rowdy mob of sci-fi fanatics, he is appointed the mayor's new bodyguard. But after convincing Quimby that he needs to stop Fat Tony's mob from selling rat's milk to the town's schools, the mayor's life is placed in jeopardy. Also guest starring Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony and Dick Tufeld as the Robot. | ||
| Viva Ned Flanders (#AABF06 / SI-1006) | 10 Jan 1999 | |
| Discouraged by sixty years of minding his P's and Q's, Ned Flanders asks Homer to reveal the secret of his intoxicating lust for life. But Homer's plans to put the spice back into Ned's brio go haywire when they land the pair in wedlock with two grubby casino cocktail waitresses. Guest starring The Moody Blues. | ||
| Wild Barts Can't Be Broken (#AABF07 / SI-1007) | 17 Jan 1999 | |
| Homer and his drunken cohorts celebrate an improbable victory by the Springfield Isotopes by trashing the local elementary school. But when the police force fails to locate the actual vandals, the town's children are hastily blamed for the rowdiness and punished with a new sunset curfew. Guest starring Cyndi Lauper. | ||
| Sunday, Cruddy Sunday (#AABF08 / SI-1008) | 31 Jan 1999 | |
| Super Bowl fever takes control of Homer's psyche after a travel agent offers him and a bus-load of friends free passage to the game. But when the tickets turn out to be counterfeit, Homer must consult his cunning in finding a way into the stadium. Guest starring Fred Willard as Wally, Troy Aikman, Rosie Grier, John Madden, Dan Marino, Pat Summerall, Dolly Parton and Rupert Murdoch. | ||
| Homer to the Max (#AABF09 / SI-1009) | 07 Feb 1999 | |
| When the new television show, “Police Cops,” premiers with a savvy character holding Homer's full name, the real-life Homer enjoys mock-stardom en masse. But when the show is retooled to give the character a Gomer Pyle-like facade, Homer changes his name to Max Power to escape the laughing and taunts of fellow townspeople. Guest starring Ed Begley, Jr. | ||
| I'm With Cupid (#AABF11 / SI-1011) | 14 Feb 1999 | |
| As Kwik-E-Mart convenience store proprietor Apu showers his wife with glowing, outrageous Valentine's Day gifts, the other husbands of Springfield are made to look bad in his shadow. But as his gifts grow increasingly grand, the men attempt to foil his efforts, instigating a Valentine's massacre. Guest starring Jan Hooks as Manjula and Elton John. | ||
| Marge Simpson in: "Screaming Yellow Honkers" (#AABF10 / SI-1010) | 21 Feb 1999 | |
| Homer offers Marge a new Canyonero SUV after embarrassingly discovering that he bought the female's model. But once in the driver's seat, Marge becomes increasingly intoxicated by the vehicle's dynamism, leading to a case of aggravated road rage. Featuring Hank Williams, Jr. | ||
| Make Room for Lisa (#AABF12 / SI-1012) | 28 Feb 1999 | |
| Lisa experiences stress when forced to temporarily share a room with Bart. Meanwhile, Marge discovers the joys of eavesdropping on cellular telephone calls and becomes obsessed with the personal dramas of complete strangers. | ||
| Maximum Homerdrive (#AABF13 / SI-1013) | 28 Mar 1999 | |
| Homer takes on a gruff truck driver in a beef-eating contest. But when the trucker pays the high price of trying to top Homer's bottomless stomach, Homer vows to deliver his cargo, leading to a cross-country truckin' adventure. Meanwhile, Marge and Lisa make the best of a troublesome new doorbell. | ||
| Simpsons Bible Stories (#AABF14 / SI-1014) | 04 Apr 1999 | |
| Reverend Lovejoy is showing his stuff with the latest in a series of disinteresting sermons. Bored so terribly are the Simpsons that each gradually doses off, dreaming that they're Adam and Eve, Moses and David facing Goliath. | ||
| Mom and Pop Art (#AABF15 / SI-1015) | 11 Apr 1999 | |
| When Homer learns to vent his anger through home-grown artwork, he attracts the attention of a professional art dealer. Guest voices Isabella Rossellini as Astrid Weller and Jasper Johns. | ||
| The Old Man and the "C" Student (#AABF16 / SI-1016) | 25 Apr 1999 | |
| After causing his fellow townspeople to lose the Olympic Games, Bart is forced to slave away his time helping the elderly residents of the local retirement home. Guest starring Jack LaLanne. | ||
| Monty Can't Buy Me Love (#AABF17 / SI-1017) | 02 May 1999 | |
| Mr. Burns tries his hand at winning the public's admiration by taking part in blue collar radio talk shows and retrieving the legendary Loch Ness Monster. Guest starring Michael McKean as Gerry Rude. | ||
| They Saved Lisa's Brain (#AABF18 / SI-1018) | 09 May 1999 | |
| Lisa is invited to join the local MENSA society after penning an inspiring letter over Springfield's complete humiliation at the hands of her father. Guest starring Stephen Hawking. | ||
| Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo (#AABF20 / SI-1020) | 16 May 1999 | |
| After losing their last million yen, the Simpsons agree to participate in a dangerous Japanese TV game show in exchange for air fare back home. Guest voice George Takei as the Game Show Host. | ||
Season
Eleven
1999-2000
22 Episodes
| Beyond Blunderdome (#AABF23 / SI-1023) | 26 Sep 1999 | |
| Homer becomes a Hollywood consultant after proving himself the only man on earth who shares Mel Gibson's ill will against an inadequately-violent remake of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” Also guest starring Jack Burns as Edward Christian and Karl Wiedergott as William Milo. | ||
| Brother's Little Helper (#AABF22 / SI-1022) | 03 Oct 1999 | |
| When Bart is hastily diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, he becomes the latest victim of "Focusin," a new drug touted to boost academic attention spans. Guest starring Mark McGwire as himself. | ||
| Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? (#AABF21 / SI-1021) | 24 Oct 1999 | |
| With a little help from Lisa, Homer takes on the job of food critic for The Springfield Shopper. But when his reviews begin to spoil reputations, the local restaurant owners devise a plan of action against Homer's sower grapes. Guest starring Ed Asner as the editor. | ||
| Treehouse of Horror X (#BABF01 / SI-1101) | 31 Oct 1999 | |
| Ned Flanders returns from the grave seeking revenge after Marge accidentally runs him over in “I Know What You Diddily-Iddily Did.” Next, in “Desperately Xeeking Xena,” Bart and Lisa's new powers take them on a quest to rescue Lucy Lawless from a mad memorabilia collector bent on adding Xena to his stash of Hollywood celebrities. Finally, a global "Y2K" meltdown destroys earth after Homer neglects to debug the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant's computers in “Life's A Glitch, Then You Die.” Also guest starring Dick Clark and Tom Arnold as themselves, and Frank Welker as the Werewolf Flanders. | ||
| E-I-E-I-(ANNOYED GRUNT) (#AABF19 / SI-1019) | 07 Nov 1999 | |
| Homer and family move to an old farm where he and Bart conjure up "Tomacco," an incredibly addictive cross between Tobacco and Tomatoes. Guest starring The B-52's (end credits theme) and Frank Welker as the barnyard animals. | ||
| Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder (#BABF02 / SI-1102) | 14 Nov 1999 | |
| After Homer becomes a bowling sensation, he experiences an encounter with Penn & Teller. Guest starring Penn Jillette, Teller, Ron Howard, Nancy O'Dell and Pat O'Brien as themselves. | ||
| Eight Misbehavin' (#BABF03 / SI-1103) | 21 Nov 1999 | |
| Apu's wife gives birth to octuplets. Guest starring Jan Hooks as Manjula, Butch Patrick as himself, and Garry Marshall as Larry Kidkill. | ||
| Take My Wife, Sleaze (#BABF05 / SI-1105) | 28 Nov 1999 | |
| Homer and friends run into NRBQ at a 50s-style restaurant after his newly-formed biker's club, Hell's Satans, makes a pit stop. Guest starring John Goodman as Meathook, Henry Winkler as Ramrod, and Jay North as himself. | ||
| Grift of the Magi (#BABF07 / SI-1107) | 19 Dec 1999 | |
| A sinister toy company unveils Funzo, next “Tickle Me Elmo”-style fad to Springfield's Christmas shoppers. Guest starring Gary Coleman as himself, Tim Robbins as Jim Hope, Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony, and Clarence Clemons as the narrator. | ||
| Little Big Mom (#BABF04 / SI-1104) | 09 Jan 2000 | |
| After suffering an accident at a local skiing attraction, Marge relinquishes control of the household to the next-most responsible member of the family. Guest starring Elwood Edwards (the voice of AOL). | ||
| Faith Off (#BABF06 / SI-1106) | 16 Jan 2000 | |
| Bart becomes hooked on the art of faith healing after witnessing the spin of a traveling revivalist. Meanwhile, Homer prepares for the homecoming game of his old college-days chums. Guest starring Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony and Don Cheadle as Brother Faith. | ||
| The Mansion Family (#BABF08 / SI-1108) | 23 Jan 2000 | |
| After receiving an award for oldest citizen of Springfield, Mr. Burns checks into the Mayo Clinic, leaving The Simpsons in charge of his luxurious mansion. Guest starring Britney Spears as herself. | ||
| Saddlesore Galactica (#BABF09 / SI-1109) | 06 Feb 2000 | |
| Homer and Bart discover the ups and downs of horse racing. Guest starring B.T.O. (Randy Bachman, Trevor Denman and C.F. Turner as themselves) and Jim Cummings as Dunkin. | ||
| Alone Again, Natura-Diddly (#BABF10 / SI-1110) | 13 Feb 2000 | |
| The Simpsons help Ned Flanders through tough times after losing his wife to an untimely death. Guest starring Shawn Colvin as Rachel Jordan and Frank Welker as ?. | ||
| Missionary: Impossible (#BABF11 / SI-1111) | 20 Feb 2000 | |
| Homer becomes a missionary on a remote, tropical island as part of his effort evade the local PBS affiliate's pledge drive collection officials. Guest starring Betty White as herself. | ||
| Pygmoelian (#BABF12 / SI-1112) | 27 Feb 2000 | |
| Moe's new face lands him the lead on one of Springfield's hottest daytime soap operas. | ||
| Bart to the Future (#BABF13 / SI-1113) | 19 Mar 2000 | |
| Bart finds his future self a ne'er-do-well musician and Ralph Wiggum's room mate. Meanwhile, Lisa seems to be President of the United States. | ||
| Days of Wine and D'oh'ses (#BABF14 / SI-1114) | 09 Apr 2000 | |
| After seeing a videotape of himself intoxicated, Barney turns over a new leaf and goes the sober route. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa learn the ups and downs of photography in a contest held by the local telephone company. | ||
| Kill the Alligator and Run (#BABF16 / SI-1116) | 30 Apr 2000 | |
| After running over Florida's beloved alligator Captain Jack, Homer and the family dedicate their spring break vacation to avoiding the local authorities. Guest starring Kid Rock, Joe C., Charlie Rose, Robert Evans and Diedrich Bader as themselves. | ||
| Last Tap Dance in Springfield (#BABF15 / SI-1115) | 07 May 2000 | |
| After seeing "Tango de la Muerdo" at the local theatre, Lisa is inspired to learn the art of the dance, tutored by none other than former child actress Little Miss Vicky Valentine. Meanwhile, Homer decides to increase his visual acuity with laser eye surgery. | ||
| It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Marge (#BABF18 / SI-1118) | 14 May 2000 | |
| When Marge forces Otto to choose between rock 'n' roll and his bride to be, Marge quickly finds herself playing hostess to a now-single Becky. But when Becky's attempt to earn her keep upstages Marge's own homemaking abilities, Marge quickly finds herself losing her mind. Guest starring Parker Posey as Becky. | ||
| Behind the Laughter (#BABF19 / SI-1119) | 21 May 2000 | |
| Explore the "actual," off-stage lives of the Simpson family, from the money and drugs to celebrity and supermodels, including testimonial from Springfield citizens about how fame tore the family apart. Guest starring Willie Nelson and Jim Forbes. | ||
Season
Twelve
2000-2001
21 Episodes
| Treehouse of Horror XI (#BABF21 / SI-1121) | 01 Nov 2000 | |
| In “G-G-Ghost D-D-Dad,” Homer chokes to death on a piece of broccoli and his spirit must perform a good deed in order to enter heaven. Next, the dark side of fairy tale characters is exposed in “Scary Tales Can Come True.” Finally, in “Night of the Dolphin,” the world is overtaken by dolphins after Lisa frees their leader from captivity. | ||
| A Tale of Two Springfields (#BABF20 / SI-1120) (Season Premiere) | 05 Nov 2000 | |
| After Springfield's telephone area code splits in two, Homer spearheads a movement to divide the town itself in half along the new area code line. Guest starring The Who. | ||
| Insane Clown Poppy (#BABF17 / SI-1117) | 12 Nov 2000 | |
| Krusty takes parenting lessons from Homer when he discovers that he has a daughter about Bart's age from a one-night stand. Guest starring Drew Barrymore as Sophie and Stephen King. | ||
| Lisa the Tree Hugger (#CABF01 / SI-1201) | 19 Nov 2000 | |
| Eager to join "Dirt First" after witnessing their pro-vegetarianism demonstration atop the local Krusty Burger franchise, Lisa attempts to prove her worth by camping out in a giant redwood destined for logging. Meanwhile, Bart joins the workforce in order to buy a new game console advertised on television. | ||
| Homer vs. Dignity (#CABF04 / SI-1204) | 26 Nov 2000 | |
| Short on funds, Homer approaches the ever-wealthy C. Montgomery Burns for a token raise. But when Burns grants his request on the condition that Homer act as his personal jester, the Simpson family finds itself the subject of degrading and embarassing activities. | ||
| The Computer Wore Menace Shoes (#CABF02 / SI-1202) | 03 Dec 2000 | |
| After realizing that he's missing the cyberspace boat, Homer plugs into the internet and builds a web site. But when low traffic hits him where it hurts, he resorts to spicing up his cyberslab with damaging gossip concerning fellow townsfolk. Guest starring Patrick McGoohan as Prisoner #6. | ||
| The Great Money Caper (#CABF03 / SI-1203) | 10 Dec 2000 | |
| Strapped for cash, Homer and Bart thumb their way through "A Child's Garden of Cons" in search of the road to easy money. | ||
| Skinner's Sense of Snow (#CABF06 / SI-1206) | 17 Dec 2000 | |
| When a large storm snows in Springfield Elementary, the children are trapped inside for the holidays and soon rebel against Principal Skinner. | ||
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HOMR |
(#BABF22 / SI-1122) |
07 Jan 2001 | |
| When doctors find and remove a crayon lodged in Homer's brain, his true IQ emerges, leading to a strong relationship with Lisa. But his relationship with others falls out once his new-found competence in safety inspecting leads to the closure of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. | |||
| Pokey Mom (#CABF05 / SI-1205) | 14 Jan 2001 | |
| Following a prison rodeo, Marge befriends an inmate whom she considers undeserving of incarceration, and eventually sees to his release. Guest starring Michael Keaton as Jack, and Charles Napier as the prison warden. | ||
| Worst Episode Ever (#CABF08 / SI-1208) | 04 Feb 2001 | |
| The Comic Book Guy has a heart attack after witnessing the work of special make-up effects master Tom Savini, giving Bart and Milhouse their cue to babysit the Android's Dungeon. | ||
| Tennis the Menace (#CABF07 / SI-1207) | 11 Feb 2001 | |
| The Simpsons build a tennis court. Meanwhile, Grandpa Simpson receives an award from the Springfield Retirement Castle. | ||
| Day of the Jackanapes (#CABF10 / SI-1210) | 18 Feb 2001 | |
| Upon learning that Krusty has erased all the archival tapes of his show from the Sideshow Bob era, Bob schemes to use Bart as a manchurian candidate to blow up Krusty live on the air. Guest starring Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob. | ||
| New Kids on the Blecch (#CABF12 / SI-1212) | 25 Feb 2001 | |
| When a talent agency discovers the musical abilities of Bart, Nelson, Milhouse and Ralph, it scurries to set them up as the next big boy band sensation: complete with a sinister subliminal propaganda campaign in mind. Join the Navy! | ||
| Hungry, Hungry Homer (#CABF09 / SI-1209) | 04 Mar 2001 | |
| After Homer discovers that the Springfield Isotopes are being moved to Albuquerque, he stages a hunger strike outside the stadium. | ||
| Bye Bye Nerdie (#CABF11 / SI-1211) | 11 Mar 2001 | |
| Lisa seeks protection from schoolyard roughnecks after becoming the target of a new student's own flavor of harassment. | ||
| Simpson Safari (#CABF13 / SI-1213) | 01 Apr 2001 | |
| A belated prize awaits Homer in his next box of animal crackers, one which starts the family out on an exotic trip to Ngorongoro, Africa. | ||
| Trilogy of Error (#CABF14 / SI-1214) | 29 Apr 2001 | |
| In a “Run, Lola, Run” parody, a breakfast accident involving Marge's kitchen knife and Homer's thumb is seen through the eyes of individual family members. While Homer & Marge make a mad dash for the hospital, Lisa takes her linguistic robot to the Springfield science fair, and Bart runs afoul of Fat Tony's illegal fireworks ring. Guest starring Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony. | ||
| I'm Goin' to Praiseland (#CABF15 / SI-1215) | 06 May 2001 | |
| When Ned discovers that one of Maude's goals was to build a bible-themed amusement park, he reunites with Rachel in order to fulfill her dream. But when an accident dupes the public into believing that the park was the site of a miracle, Ned is forced to decide between revealing the truth versus enjoying his increased profits. Guest starring Shawn Colvin as Rachel Jordan. | ||
| Children of a Lesser Clod (#CABF16 / SI-1216) | 13 May 2001 | |
| Homer opens a new day care center at home after breaking his ankle at the local YMCA, and soon tries to get his kids into Ron Howard's latest film project. | ||
| Simpsons Tall Tales (#CABF17 / SI-1217) | 20 May 2001 | |
| A rail-riding hobo tells the tales of American legends, leading to Homer imagine himself as Paul Bunyan, Lisa as Connie Appleseed versus the wagon train pioneers, and Bart and Nelson as Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn in a rafting adventure on the Mississip'. | ||
Season
Thirteen
2001-2002
22 Episodes
| Treehouse of Horror XII (#CABF19 / SI-1219) | 6 Nov 2001 | |
| In "House of Whacks", a Hal 9000-style home automation computer (Pierce Brosnan) takes a fancy to Marge, and unfortunately sees fit to dispose of Homer in the process. Next, following a gypsy's curse, Homer becomes Death incarnate as everyone in his presence either dies or mutates in "Curse of the Dummy." Finally, in "Wiz Kids", the children are tutored in the fine art of transforming frogs into princes at the Springfield Elementary School for Wizards. | ||
| The Parent Rap (#CABF22 / SI-1222) | 11 Nov 2001 | |
| Bart appears in court to pay for an embarrassing joy ride in the police chief's patrol car. But just before he is set free, a second, vindictive judge (Jane Kaczmarek) assumes the case and sentences him to the worst kind of detention imagineable: being tethered to Homer around the clock. | ||
| Homer the Moe (#CABF20 / SI-1220) | 18 Nov 2001 | |
| After Moe heads for a bartending school to brush up his business skills, Homer is charged with keeping tabs on Springfield's premiere watering hole. But when Moe returns with a facelift in mind for the dank tavern, a disgruntled Homer opens his own bar in the Simpson family's garage. | ||
| A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love (#CABF18 / SI-1218) | 2 Dec 2001 | |
| Homer's new job as the author of fortune cookies assures Mr. Burns that love is on the horizon. But when his date, the power plant's short-order cook, (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) infringe upon Snake's own aspirations, Homer and Burns become hostages. | ||
| The Blunder Years (#CABF21 / SI-1221) | 9 Dec 2001 | |
| When a hypnotist goes to work on Homer, a traumatic childhood experience is released, leading to the quarter of a century-old murder mystery of Ernest K. Smithers. | ||
| She of Little Faith (#DABF02 / SI-1302) | 16 Dec 2001 | |
| Desperate for money, the First Church of Springfield decides to rent out its wallspace to local advertisers. Horrified at the living commercial the church has become, Lisa withdraws herself from the church and converts to Buddhism. Richard Gere guest stars, as himself. | ||
| Brawl in the Family (#DABF01 / SI-1301) | 6 Jan 2002 | |
| When a Monopoly game goes sour, the Simpsons are forced to undergo the supervision of a social services officer to reinforce the ideals of a functional family. | ||
| Sweets and Sour Marge (#DABF03 / SI-1303) | 20 Jan 2002 | |
| Springfield is named the "World's fattest town",
thanks to a diabolical scheme by the Motherloving Sugar Corporation, which
spikes Springfield's entire food supply with sugar. Ben Stiller guest stars as Garth Motherloving. | ||
| Jaws Wired Shut (DABF05 / SI-1305) | 27 Jan 2002 | |
| Homer breaks his jaw in an accident, requiring it to be wired shut for a month. His resulting inability to talk makes him a better listener, and he becomes closer to family and friends because of it. They all like the new Homer much better, but when the wires come off, and Homer decides to stick with his new self, everyone begins to miss the old Homer's antics. | ||
| Half Decent Proposal (DABF04 / SI-1304) | 10 Feb 2002 | |
| Marge, with a little help from Patty, Selma, and Jack (Daniels), E-mails Artie Ziff, who offers $1,000,000 for a weekend ("no funny business") alone with her - money they could use for an operation to make Homer stop snoring. | ||
| The Bart Wants What it Wants (DABF06 / SI-1306) | 17 Feb 2002 | |
| Bart develops a crush on Ranier Wolfcastle's daughter Greta (voiced by Reese Witherspoon). After hastily deciding he's not ready for love, he dumps her, only to change his mind later. But by then Greta only has eyes for one - Milhouse - and a trip to the set of Ranier's latest movie in Canada isn't enough to win her back. Wolfgang Puck also guest stars. | ||
| The Lastest Gun in the West (DABF07 / SI-1307) | 24 Feb 2002 | |
| Bart and Lisa meet a washed-up movie star of westerns from the 1950s and attempt to revive his career by getting him to appear on the Krusty the Klown show. But years of alcohol abuse get in the way. Dennis Weaver guest stars. | ||
| The Old Man and the Key (DABF09 / SI-1309) | 10 Mar 2002 | |
| Grandpa Simpson has a new woman in his life, who leads him into getting his driver's license renewed, only to end up in a race against old-age street punks. Guest stars Olympia Dukakis. | ||
| Tales from the Public Domain (DABF08 / SI-1308) | 17 Mar 2002 | |
|
A variation on "Simpsons Tall Tales", this time with Bart as Hamlet,
Lisa as Joan of Arc, and Homer as...Homer (well, Odysseus actually).
| ||
| Blame it On Lisa (DABF10 / SI-1310) | 31 Mar 2002 | |
| Lisa sponsors a South American orphan - and when the child is reported missing, "The Simpsons are going to Brazil!" | ||
| Weekend at Burnsie's (DABF11 / SI-1311) | 7 Apr 2002 | |
| Homer gets addicted to medical marijuana. Guest stars: Phish. | ||
| Gump Roast (DABF12 / SI-1312) | 21 Apr 2002 | |
| The Springfield Friars Club roasts Homer, with help from clips from past episodes..."but don't call it a clip show". | ||
| I Am Furious Yellow (DABF13 / SI-1313) | 28 Apr 2002 | |
| Bart creates an Internet cartoon entitled "Angry Dad" that's based on Homer - who then becomes a laughing stock. Marvel Comics' Stan Lee guest stars as himself. | ||
| The Sweetest Apu (DABF14 / SI-1314) | 5 May 2002 | |
| Apu's unbearable life of work and eight kids drives him to have an affair with another woman, and when Manjula finds out, Apu will have to do everything it takes to win her back. Kathie Lee Gifford guest stars as the "other woman". | ||
| Little Girl in the Big Ten (DABF15 / SI-1315) | 12 May 2002 | |
| Lisa uses her newly found gymnastics skills to pose as a college student. | ||
| The Frying Game (DABF16 / SI-1316) | 19 May 2002 | |
| Marge and Homer help out an old woman, who dies, and are subsequently charged with murder. | ||
| Papa's Got a Brand New Badge (DABF17 / SI-1317) | 22 May 2002 | |
| Homer accidentally causes an electrical blackout in Springfield, and all of the citizens begin looting the town's businesses. Chief Wiggum is useless at restoring order, so Homer takes the law into his own hands and becomes a policeman. Joe Mantegna reprises his Fat Tony role yet again. Season Finale. | ||
Season
Fourteen
2002-2003
22 Episodes
| Treehouse of Horror XIII (#DABF19 / SI-1319) | 3 Nov 2002 | |
| "Send in the Clones" - in a takeoff on the movie
Multiplicity, Homer's hammock starts making clones of Homer...one of which
kills Flanders. "The Fright to Creep and Scare Harms" - ten years after "Dial Z for Zombies", the zombies rise again, this time armed cowboy zombies ready to take over an unarmed Springfield (thanks to Lisa's cash-for-guns program). "The Island of Dr. Hibbert" - any similarities to The Island of Dr. Moreau, where humans (like, say, the Simpsons) are crossed with animals, are coincidental - yeah, that's it, coincidental. Maggie Roswell returns as the ghost of Maude Flanders in the show's opening. | ||
| How I Spent My Strummer Vacation (#DABF22 / SI-1322) | 10 Nov 2002 | |
| Homer is secretly videotaped complaining about his family while in cab (a la Taxi Cab Confessions). In an effort to help him regroup, Marge, Bart, Lisa and little Maggie send him to Mick Jagger's (playing himself) Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy camp. Once there, Homer lives the life of a rock star, taught to him by the likes of Sir Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Lenny Kravitz, Elvis Costello, Tom Petty and Brian Setzer, all of whom guest star as themselves. | ||
| Bart vs. Lisa vs. 3rd Grade (#DABF20 / SI-1320) | 17 Nov 2002 | |
| Bart is held back a grade, and Lisa is skipped ahead, landing them both in third grade at the same time, and coincidentally, in the same class. | ||
| Large Marge (#DABF18 / SI-1318) | 24 Nov 2002 | |
| Marge mistakenly thinks Homer is eyeing other women. In an effort to uplift her appeal, she decides to get plastic surgery to look younger. But the surgery goes awry when Marge receives breast implants that were meant for a younger patient. Meanwhile, Bart and Milhouse catch an episode of Batman and Robin (guest stars Adam West and Burt Ward), where they battle Clown Man -- who coincidentally looks a lot like a younger version of Krusty. | ||
| Helter Shelter (#DABF21 / SI-1321) | 1 Dec 2002 | |
| While the Simpson house is being fumigated after a Russian termite infestation, the family moves into a house that's part of a reality show where they have to live in 1895. David Lander of Laverne & Shirley fame guest stars. | ||
| The Great Louse Detective (#EABF01 / SI-1401) | 15 Dec 2002 | |
| Somebody from Homer's past tries to murder him, and it's up to Sideshow Bob to help Homer find out who that person is. Kelsey Grammer returns as Sideshow Bob. | ||
| Special Edna (#EABF02 / SI-1402) | 5 Jan 2003 | |
| Principal Skinner and Edna Krabappel finally get engaged. Little Richard guest stars as himself. | ||
| The Dad Who Knew Too Little (#EABF03 / SI-1403) | 12 Jan 2003 | |
| After Homer gets Lisa an inappropriate birthday present, Homer worries that he is losing touch with Lisa, so he hires a private investigator to find out more about her. Guest stars Elliot Gould. | ||
| The Strong Arms of the Ma (#EABF04 / SI-1404) 300th Episode | 2 Feb 2003 | |
| Concerned that she's been neglecting her health, Marge starts lifting weights, which leads to steroid abuse and a harsher Marge to the family. | ||
| Pray Anything (#EABF06 / SI-1406) | 9 Feb 2003 | |
| When Flanders wins a half-time money shot during a WNBA game, Homer decides his neighbor's secret to success is praying. Homer starts praying to get his way with everything...and it works. He even prays himself into an injury lawsuit against the Church and is awarded with the deed to the property. Homer promptly moves the family in, while Helen and the Reverend have been relocated to the Flanders and reduced to preaching at the Bowl-a-rama. It can only take a miracle to make Homer see the error of his ways. | ||
| Barting Over (#EABF05 / SI-1405) | 16 Feb 2003 | |
| Bart learns that he had acted in commercials as a baby, as Baby Stinkbreath (for a baby mouthwash) and that Homer has squandered all his money. ‘I spent it naming a star after our family', says Homer. And of course the star went supernova and Bart becomes so angry, he sues to become an emancipated minor. Frustrated, Bart leaves home and lands in a loft, where the show's guest stars are also living. Somehow the whole troupe winds up at the Skewed Tour, a parody of the rock n roll/extreme sports festival the Warped Tour. Guest stars Tony Hawk and Blink 182. Fox has incorrectly billed this as the series' 300th episode. | ||
| I'm Spelling As Fast As I Can (#EABF07 / SI-1407) | 16 Feb 2003 | |
| While Homer falls in love with the new limited-time Krusty Ribwich, Lisa enjoys the sudden popularity of being a spelling champ -- and soon becomes the state rep for the Spell-lympics. When the Ribwich is discontinued locally, Homer joins up with the Ribheads and follows the mystery meat sandwich tour around the country. At the finals, George Plimpton tells Lisa to take a dive (and get a free college scholarship) so that a cuter kid will win and ensure the future of competitive spelling. Guest stars George Plimpton. | ||
| A Star is Born-Again (#EABF08 / SI-1408) | 2 Mar 2003 | |
| In a send-up of "Notting Hill", Ned Flanders begins dating a forgotten starlet. Guest stars Marisa Tomei and James L. Brooks. | ||
| Mr. Spritz Goes to Washington (#EABF09 / SI-1409) | 9 Mar 2003 | |
| Krusty gets elected to Congress in part to help get the flight path for Springfield Airport diverted from directly over Homer's house, but falls in line with the conservatives once he's there. | ||
| C. E. D'oh (#EABF10 / SI-1410) | 16 Mar 2003 | |
| After being rejected by a sleepy Marge on Valentine's Night, Homer enrolls in Stark Richdale's extension class Successmanship 101, which gives him the "Megatronics" tools needed to take over the plant -- by replacing the plant's true owner Canary M. Burns with himself... and immediately firing Mr. Burns. | ||
| 'Scuse Me While I Miss the Sky (#EABF11 / SI-1411) | 30 Mar 2003 | |
| Snobby English documentary filmmaker Declan Desmond convinces Lisa she must choose a career path immediately, prompting her entry into astronomy. But when her successful petition to reduce outdoor light pollution gives criminals increased cover of darkness, an angered citizenry sees to it that Springfield's outdoor lighting becomes brighter than ever, leading to perpetual daylight. Meanwhile, after being humiliated at the hands of Nelson and company, Bart tries to salvage his cool by stealing the golden hood ornament from Fat Tony's '30s Stutz Bearcat-style gangster car. Guest stars Eric Idle as Desmond and Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony. | ||
| Three Gays of the Condo (#EABF12 / SI-1412) | 13 Apr 2003 | |
| After yet another Homer and Marge fight, Homer ends up sharing a condo with two homosexuals - which appears to be becoming three. Guest stars Weird Al Yankovic. | ||
| Dude, Where's My Ranch? (#EABF13 / SI-1413) | TBA | |
| No description available. David Byrne from the Talking Heads will sing a song about how much Homer hates Flanders. Guest stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas and David Byrne. | ||
| Old Yeller-Belly (#EABF14 / SI-1414) | TBA | |
| Santa's Little Helper is shunned as a coward after opting to devour a roast turkey rather than pull Homer from a fire. Getting his nose stuck in a can of Duff Beer afterward, however, proves to be somewhat of a spirit-booster when it propels him to the status of Spuds McDuff: the Duff Brewery's new mascot. But matters worsen when the the dog's new-found fame (and net worth) cause his original race track owner to come forth and reclaim his "property" -- leaving it up to the Simpsons to get their dog back by proving Santa's Little Helper is a coward unfit to hawk Duff beer. | ||
| Brake My Wife, Please (#EABF15 / SI-1415) | TBA | |
| Judge Harm revokes Homer's license, and he discovers the healthy joys of walking, while Marge becomes stressed by the added running around to the point where she accidentally runs him over. Now Marge has to nurse him on top of everything else and they realize they need to visit a marriage counsellor. Homer realizes he must do unselfish deeds for his wife to save their marriage. Guest stars Jane Kaczmarek as Judge Harm. | ||
| The Bart of War (#EABF16 / SI-1416) | TBA | |
| After his latest bout of mischief results in another encounter with the Springfield police department, Marge and Homer elect to place Bart into a program of supervised afternoon activities -- in the form of a quasi- Native American tribe dubbed "The Pre-Teen Braves." But tribal war ensues when his clan is forced into a game of community service one-upsmanship with an opposing group of do-gooders: "The Calvary Kids." | ||
| Moe Baby Blues (#EABF17 / SI-1417) | TBA | |
| When the entire town shows up at the Springfield Botanical Gardens to watch the once-in-a-lifetime blooming of the Sumatran Century Flower, there is room for everyone but Moe. The event causes a panic and during the ensuing traffic jam Maggie is thrown from the Simpsons' car into the arms of a suicidal Moe - who is dubbed a hero by the city. Maggie accepts him unconditionally as her new babysitter and surrogate father, much to Homer's dismay and rage, while Moe's new reason to live starts to turn into an obsession that proves useful when Maggie gets in the middle of a mafia gang war between Fat Tony and "Don" Castellaneta. | ||
Season
Fifteen
2003-2004
| My Mother the Carjacker (#EABF18 / SI-1418) | TBA | |
| No description available | ||
| The Fat and the Furriest (#EABF19 / SI-1419) | TBA | |
| Homer gets attacked by a bear at the Springfield Dump. When he's labelled a coward by the media, Homer builds a bear-fighting suit, and after some "Jackass" style testing antics sets out to confront the bear, parodying the little-known Canadian documentary "Project Grizzly". | ||
| The President Wore Pearls (#EABF20 / SI-1420) | TBA | |
| A parody of the film "Evita". After Martin stages a school charity casino that turns ugly, Lisa replaces him as school president by narrowly defeating Kearney. The teachers decide she has too much power and distract her from making real changes by filling her days with meaningless duties. When Lisa uncovers the Skinner-Chalmers plot to budget cut art, gym and shop classes, she calls for a student strike that is so successful she is banished to a school for the gifted (and troublesome). Likely season finale | ||
| Treehouse of Horror XIV (#EABF21 / SI-1421) | TBA | |
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| The Regina Monologues (#EABF22 / SI-1422) | TBA | |
| The Simpsons go to England. When they arrive, Marge begs Homer to make this an incident-free trip, which he actually succeeds at until he accidentally runs into the Queen. Now the only thing that will earn Homer a stay of execution is whether he can uncover the plot to poison her majesty. Guest starring UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, Ian McKellen and J.K. Rowling. | ||
| Marge vs. Singles, Seniors, Childless Couples and Teens, and Gays (#FABF03 / SI-1503) | TBA | |
| No description available. | ||
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