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Season One
Some Enchanted Evening (7G01):
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 stars Penny Marshall.
[Aired May 13, 1990]
Bart the Genius (7G02):
Bart swaps IQ tests with the class brain, and ends up the butt of everyone's
jokes at a school for gifted kids.
[Aired January 14, 1990]
Homer's Odyssey (7G03):
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.
[Aired January 21, 1990]
NOTES: Montgomery Burns and Smithers are introduced.
There's No Disgrace Like Home (7G04):
After seeing family bliss at the recent family picnic, Homer sells the TV and
goes to a psychiatrist advertised on TV.
[Aired January 28, 1990]
NOTES: First scenes of Itchy and Scratchy.
Bart the General (7G05):
When Bart gets beat up by the school bully for defending Lisa, he organizes his
friends to go after the bully.
[Aired February 4, 1990]
NOTES: Grandpa Simpson is introduced.
Moaning Lisa (7G06):
Lisa is feeling down and blue about the problems around her, and meets a fellow
blues musician, Bleedin' Gums Murphy.
[Aired February 11, 1990]
The Telltale Head (7G07):
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.
[Aired February 25, 1990]
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.
The Simpsons Christmas Special (AKA: Simpson's Roasting on a Open Fire)
(7G08):
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.
[Aired December 17, 1989]
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.
Call of the Simpsons (7G09):
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.
[Aired February 18, 1990]
Homer's Night Out (7G10):
Using his new mail-order spy camera, Bart catches Homer dancing with a strip
dancer at a stag party.
[Aired March 25, 1990]
Jacques to be Wild (AKA: Life In The Fast Lane) (7G11):
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.
[Aired March 18, 1990]
NOTES: Helen Lovejoy is introduced.
Krusty Gets Busted (7G12):
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.
[Aired April 29, 1990]
The Crepes of Wrath (7G13):
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 Hoaxha, an
Albanian exchange student who is actually a spy.
[Aired April 15, 1990]
Season Two (1990-1991)

Two Cars in Every Garage, Three Eyes on Every Fish (7F01):
In order to keep his nuclear plant from being closed down due to numerous
violations, Montgomery Burns decides to run for governor.
[Aired November 1, 1990]
Simpson and Delilah (7F02):
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.
[Aired October 18, 1990]
Bart Gets An F (7F03):
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.
[Aired October 11, 1990]
The Simpsons Halloween Special (AKA: Treehouse of Horror) (7F04):
Bart and Lisa swap three horror stories in their tree house:
Bad Dream House - The Simpsons move into a haunted house, complete
with a dimensional vortex, bleeding walls, and an Indian burial ground.
Hungry Are The Damned - Aliens kidnap the Simpsons, and invite them to a
'great feast' on Rigel 4.
The Raven - James Earl Jones narrates Edgar Allen Poe's classic tale
starring the Simpsons. This version stays very close to the original poem.
[Aired October 25, 1990]
Dancin' Homer (7F05):
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.
[Aired November 8, 1990]
NOTES: Tony Bennett sings the Capital City song, a variation of New York,
New York.
Bart the Daredevil (7F06):
Bart embarks on a life of death-defying feats when he sees a daredevil perform
at a Monster Truck Rally.
[Aired December 6, 1990]
NOTES: Doctor Hibbert is introduced.
Bart Vs. Thanksgiving (7F07):
Bart runs away from home when he accidentally burns Lisa's masterpiece and
refuses to apologize about it.
[Aired November 22, 1990]
Dead Putting Society (7F08):
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.
[Aired November 15, 1990]
Itchy & Scratchy & Marge (7F09):
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.
[Aired December 20, 1990]
Bart Gets Hit By A Car (7F10):
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.
[Aired January 10, 1991]
One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish (7F11):
Homer believes that he has 24 hours to live after thinking he ate the deadly
blowfish at a local sushi restaurant.
[Aired January 24, 1991]
NOTES:George Takei guest voices as the Japanese waiter. Larry King
narrates the bible.
The Way We Was (7F12):
When the TV goes out, Homer and Marge tell how they first met in 1974
Springfield.
[Aired January 31, 1991]
NOTES: McBain is introduced.
Homer Vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment (7F13):
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.
[Aired February 7, 1991]
Bart's Dog Gets An F (7F14):
After chewing up Homer's new $125 sneakers and the Bouvier family quilt, Santa's
Little Helper is enrolled in an obedience school.
[Aired March 7, 1991]
NOTES:Tracey Ullman guest voices.
Principal Charming (7F15):
Homer sets up a date between Principal Skinner and Marge's sister, Selma.
However, it ends up being Skinner and Patty.
[Aired February 14, 1991]
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? (7F16):
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.
[Aired February 21, 1991]
NOTES:Danny DeVito guest voices as Herbert Powell.
Old Money (7F17):
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 guest star.
[Aired March 28, 1991]
Brush with Greatness (7F18):
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.
[Aired April 11, 1991]
NOTES:Ringo Starr voices as himself.
Lisa's Substitute (7F19):
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.
[Aired April 25, 1991]
NOTES: Dustin Hoffman voices as Mr. Bergstrom uncredited.
War Of The Simpsons (7F20):
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.´
[Aired May 2, 1991]
Three Men and a Comic Book (7F21):
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.
[Aired May 9, 1991]
Blood Feud (7F22):
Mr. Burns needs double-O negative blood, and only Bart can supply it. Now, Homer
wants some gratitude for Bart's donation.
[Aired July 11, 1991]
Season Three (1991-1992)
When Flanders Failed
(7F23):
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.
[Aired October 3, 1991]
Stark Raving Dad (7F24):
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 who walks and talks
like Michael Jackson.
[Aired September 19, 1991]
NOTE: Michael Jackson did the voice uncredited.
NOTE: The following episodes are broadcast in Dolby Surround Stereo.
Mr Lisa Goes To Washington (8F01):
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.
[Aired September 26, 1991]
The Simpsons Halloween Special II (aka Treehouse of Horror II) (8F02):
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...:
The Monkey's Paw - The Simpsons, on a foreign trip, pick up a monkey's
paw that gives the holder four wishes . . . with bad side effects.
Bart The Monster - 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.
Homer's Brain - 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.
[Aired October 31, 1991]
Bart The Murderer (8F03):
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.
[Aired October 10, 1991]
Homer Defined (8F04):
When Homer accidentally saved two nuclear plants, he becomes a hero, and is
admired by his daughter, Lisa. Magic Johnson and Chick Hearn guest stars.
[Aired October 17, 1991]
Like Father, Like Clown (8F05):
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.
[Aired October 24, 1991] NOTE: Jackie Mason is the voice of Rabbi
Krustofsky.
Lisa's Pony (8F06):
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.
[Aired November 7, 1991]
Saturdays of Thunder (8F07):
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.
[Aired November 14, 1991]
Flaming Moe's (8F08):
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.
[Aired November 21, 1991]
Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk (translated: Burns Sells The Power Plant)
(8F09):
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.
[Aired December 5, 1991]
I Married Marge (8F10):
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.
[Aired December 26, 1991]
Radio Bart (8F11):
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.
[Aired January 9, 1992]
NOTE: Sting guest voices as himself with a song titled We're Sending Our
Love Down The Well.
Lisa the Greek (8F12):
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.
[Aired January 23, 1992] [repeats of this episode had portions redubbed for
later Super Bowls]
Homer at the Bat (8F13):
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.
[Aired February 20, 1992]
Homer Alone (8F14):
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.
[Aired February 6, 1992]
Separate Vocations (8F15):
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.
[Aired February 27, 1992]
NOTE: Steve Allen guest voices.
Bart the Lover (8F16):
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.
[Aired February 13, 1992]
Dog of Death (8F17):
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.
[Aired March 12, 1992]
Colonel Homer (8F19):
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.
[Aired March 26, 1992]
Black Widower (aka The Return of Sideshow) (8F20):
Sideshow Bob gets paroled, and marries Selma. However, Bart suspects that
Sideshow Bob has something else up his sleeve.
[Aired April 9, 1992]
The Otto Show (8F21):
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.
[Aired April 23, 1992]
Bart's Friend Falls In Love (8F22):
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.
[Aired May 7, 1992]
Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes? (8F23):
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.
[Aired August 27, 1992]
Season Four (1992-1993)
Kamp Krusty (8F24):
Bart and Lisa spend six weeks at Camp Krusty. However, the camp is not what it
seems, as Bart and Lisa quickly find out.
[Aired September 24, 1992]
A Streetcar Named Marge (8F18):
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.
[Aired October 1, 1992]
The production company that animates "The Simpsons" has been
changed from Klasky-Csupo to Film Roman.
Homer the Heretic (9F01):
Homer, in a dream, gets permission from God to skip church, much to Marge's
objections.
[Aired October 8, 1992]
Lisa the Beauty Queen (9F02):
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. Guest
stars Bob Hope.
[Aired October 15, 1992]
Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie (9F03):
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.
[Aired November 3, 1992]
Treehouse of Horror III (9F04):
The Simpsons hold a Halloween Party, in which three stories are exchanged:
Clown Without Pity - Bart receives, as a birthday present, a talking
Krusty doll....from the House of Evil 'Your One Stop Evil Shop'
King Homer
- King Kong Klone.
Dial 'Z' For Zombies - 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.
[Aired October 29, 1992]
Marge Gets a Job (9F05):
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.
[Aired November 5, 1992]
New Kid on the Block (9F06):
Bart develops a crush on the new girl next door, but his heart is broken when
she dates Jimbo. Sara Gilbert guest stars.
[Aired November 12, 1992]
Mr. Plow (9F07):
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.
[Aired November 19, 1992]
Lisa's First Words (9F08):
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.
[Aired December 3, 1992]
Homer's Triple Bypass (9F09):
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.
[Aired December 17, 1992]
Marge vs. the Monorail (9F10):
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.
[Aired January 14, 1993]
Selma's Choice (9F11):
After aunt Gladys Bouvier dies, Selma decided to try and get married and have a
child.
[Aired January 21, 1993]
Brother from the Same Planet (9F12):
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.
[Aired February 4, 1993] I Love Lisa (9F13):
Lisa's valentine to the most disliked boy in her class causes her to be chased
by him.
[Aired February 11, 1993]
Duffless (9F14):
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.
[Aired February 18, 1993]
Last Exit to Springfield (9F15):
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.
[Aired March 11, 1993]
So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show (9F17):
When Homer get seriously injured from Bart's practical joke, the Simpsons recall
at the hospital various moments from past episodes.
[Aired April 1, 1993]
The Front (9F16):
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.
[Aired April 15, 1993]
Whacking Day (9F18):
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
[Aired April 29, 1993]
Krusty Gets Kancelled (9F19):
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 The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
[Aired May 13, 1993]
Marge in Chains (9F20):
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.
[Aired May 6, 1993]
Season Five (1993-1994)
Homer's Barbershop Quartet (9F21):
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.
[Aired September 30, 1993]
Cape Feare (9F22):
Sideshow Bob is paroled from prison, and he has only one thing in mind for Bart:
revenge.
[Aired October 7, 1993]
Rosebud (1F01):
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.
NOTE: The Ramones guest star.
[Aired October 21, 1993]
Homer Goes to College (1F02):
In order to continue in his job at the Nuclear power plant, Homer must attend
college.
[Aired October 14, 1993]
Treehouse of Horror IV (aka The Simpsons Halloween Special IV) (1F04):
In a Night Gallery parody, Bart presents three tales of terror....
The Devil and Homer Simpson - Homer gives up his soul for a single
doughnut. Now, the Devil wants Homer.
Terror at 5 1/2 Feet - Bart Simpson 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.
Bart Simpson's Dracula - Mr. Burns is a vampire, and he wants blood, and
he turns Bart into a vampire.
[Aired October 28, 1993]
Marge on the Lam (1F03):
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.
[Aired November 4, 1993]
Bart's Inner Child (1F05):
Bart accidentally has the entire town emulating his actions, thanks to a
feel-good therapist. James Brown guest stars.
[Aired November 11, 1993]
Boy-Scoutz N The Hood (1F06):
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.
NOTE: Guest stars Ernest Borgnine.
[Aired November 18, 1993]
The Last Temptation of Homer (1F07):
Homer falls in love with a new female employee at the nuclear plant who is just
like Homer. Homer, however, feels guilty. Michelle Pfeiffer and Werner Klemperer
guest stars.
[Aired December 9, 1993]
$pringfield (or, How I learned to Stop worrying and Love legalized
Gambling) (1F08):
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. Gerry Cooney
guest and Robert Goulet stars.
[Aired December 16, 1993]
Homer the Vigilante (1F09):
When a cat burglar hits Springfield, Homer vows to fight back. Sam Neill guest
stars.
[Aired January 6, 1994]
Homer and Apu (1F10):
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.
[Aired February 10, 1994]
Bart Gets Famous (1F11):
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.'
NOTE: Former Simpsons writer/producer Conan O'Brien guest voices.
[Aired February 3, 1994]
Lisa vs. Malibu Stacey (1F12):
After objecting to the voice disk used on her new talking Malibu Stacey doll
that demeans women, Lisa find the creator and they produce a new doll that
reflects the 90s. Kathleen Turner guest stars.
[Aired February 17, 1994]
Deep Space Homer (1F13):
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.
[Aired February 24, 1994]
Homer Loves Flanders (1F14):
After Ned Flanders give a ticket to Homer for a much-hyped football game, Homer
becomes Ned's best friend.
[Aired March 17, 1994]
Bart Gets An Elephant (1F15):
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.
[Aired March 31, 1994]
Burns' Heir (1F16):
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.
[Aired April 14, 1994]
Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baddasssss Song (1F18):
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.
[Aired April 27, 1994]
NOTE: This episode marks the 100th episode for the series.
The Boy Who Knew Too Much (1F19):
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.
[Aired May 5, 1994]
Secrets of a Successful Marriage (1F20):
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.
[Aired May 19, 1994]
Lady Bouvier's Lover (1F21): 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.
[Aired May 12, 1994]
Season Six (1994-1995)
Bart of Darkness (1F22):
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.
[Aired September 4,1994]
Lisa's Rival (1F17):
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.
[Aired September 11, 1994]
Another Simpsons Clip Show (2F33):
A romance novel prompts Marge to have a family meeting to discuss the values of
love and past romances.
[Aired September 25, 1994]
Itchy & Scratchy Land (2F01): 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.
[Aired October 2, 1994]
Sideshow Bob Roberts (2F02): 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.
[Aired October 9, 1994]
Treehouse of Horror V (aka The Simpsons Halloween Special V) (2F03):
In a Outer Limits parody, The Simpsons presents three tales of horror... 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.
Time and Punishment - Ned Flanders becomes the ruler of a George
Orwellian world after Homer adversely uses a toaster to change the past.
Nightmare Cafeteria - Overcrowding at the school's detention room and
budget cuts in the cafeteria leads Principal Skinner to come up with a unique
single solution.
[Aired October 30, 1994]
Bart's Girlfriend (aka Lovejoy's Little Devil) (2F04):
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.
[Aired November 6, 1994]
Lisa on Ice (2F05):
Sibling rivalry breaks out on and off the ice when Lisa proves to be a better
hockey player than Bart.
[Aired November 13, 1994]
Homer: Bad Man (2F06):
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.
[Aired November 27, 1994]
Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy (2F07): 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.
[Aired December 4, 1994]
Fear of Flying (2F08):
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.
[Aired December 18, 1994]
Homer the Great (2F09):
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.
[Aired January 8, 1995]
And Maggie Makes Three (2F10):
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.
[Aired January 22, 1995]
Bart's Comet (2F11):
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.
[Aired February 5, 1995]
Homie the Clown (2F12):
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. Dick Cavett, Joe Mantegna and Johnny Unitas guest star.
[Aired February 12, 1995]
Bart vs. Australia (2F13):
The government of Australia isn't impressed with Bart's prank phone call and
demand that he apologies in person.
[Aired February 19, 1995]
Homer vs. Patty & Selma (2F14):
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.
[Aired February 26, 1995]
A Star is Burns (2F31):
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 star.
[Aired March 5, 1995]
Lisa's Wedding (2F15):
Lisa attends the Springfield Renaissance Faire, where a deck of fortune-teller
cards spells out future wedding plans. Mandy Patinkin guest star.
[Aired March 19, 1995]
Two Dozen and One Greyhounds (2F18):
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.
[Aired April 9, 1995]
The PTA Disbands (2F19):
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.
[Aired April 16, 1995]
'Round Springfield (2F32):
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 stars Steve Allen, and Ron Taylor as BG Murphy.
[Aired April 30, 1995]
The Springfield Connection (2F21):
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.
[Aired May 7, 1995]
Lemon of Troy (2F22):
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.
[Aired May 14, 1995]
Who Shot Mr. Burns? - Part One (2F16):
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.
[Aired May 21, 1995]
Season Seven (1995-1996)
Who Shot Mr. Burns? - Part Two (2F20):
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.
[Aired September 17, 1995]
Radioactive Man (2F17):
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.
[Aired September 24, 1995]
Home Sweet Home-Diddily-Dum-Doodily (3F01):
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.
[Aired October 1, 1995]
Bart Sells His Soul (3F02):
Bart's faith is tested when he sells his soul for five dollars. Meanwhile, Moe
turns the Tavern into Uncle Moe's Family Feedbag.
[Aired October 8, 1995]
Lisa the Vegetarian (3F03):
A trip to a local petting zoo leads to confrontations at the dinner table when
Lisa decides to become a vegetarian. Paul and Linda McCartney guest stars.
[Aired October 15, 1995]
Treehouse of Horror VI (3F04):
This years Halloween Special features two science fiction stories and one horror:
Attack of the 50 ft Eyesores - Giant billboard characters come to life
during a freakish weather storm. (Paul Anka guest stars.)
Nightmare On Evergreen Terrace - After a freakish boiler room accident,
Groundskeeper Willy's dying curse is to vow revenge through the dreams of
Springfields' children.
Homer^3 - Homer discovers a 3D dimension in his attempt to hide during
Patty and Selma's latest house visit.
[Aired October 29, 1995]
King-Size Homer (3F05):
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.
[Aired November 5, 1995]
Mother Simpson (3F06):
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. Glenn Close and Harry
Morgan guest stars.
[Aired November 19, 1995]
Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming (3F08):
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.
[Aired November 26, 1995]
The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular! (3F31):
Troy McClure hosts an half- hour show looking back at The Simpsons' past eight
year history. [Aired December 3, 1995]
Marge Be Not Proud (3F07):
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 star.
[Aired December 17, 1995]
Team Homer (3F10):
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.
[Aired January 7, 1996]
Two Bad Neighbors (3F09):
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.
[Aired January 14, 1996]
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield (3F11):
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.
[Aired February 4, 1996]
Bart the Fink (3F12):
When Bart accidentally finks on him to the IRS, Krusty the Klown decides to go
for that last plane ride. Bob Newhart guest stars.
[Aired February 11, 1996]
Lisa the Iconoclast (3F13):
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.
[Aired February 18, 1996]
Homer the Smithers (3F14):
Smithers takes a much needed vacation and to insure his position at the nuclear
plant, he hires Homer as his temporally replacement.
[Aired February 25, 1996]
The Day the Violence Died (3F16):
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 stars Alex Rocco, Jack Sheldon,
Suzanne Somers and Kirk Douglas as Chester J. Lampwick, the original Itchy
creator.
[Aired March 17, 1996]
A Fish Called Selma (3F15):
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.
[Aired March 24, 1996]
Bart on the Road (3F17):
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.
[Aired March 31, 1996]
22 Short Films About Springfield (3F18):
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.
[Aired April 14, 1996]
Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in 'The Curse of the Flying
Hellfish' (3F19):
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.
[Aired April 28, 1996]
Much Apu About Nothing (3F20):
Anti-immigration fever hits Springfield and Homer catches the fever until he
discovers Apu is an illegal immigrant. Joe Mantegna guest star.
[Aired May 5, 1996]
Homerpalooza (3F21):
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 stars.
[Aired May 19, 1996]
Summer of 4 Ft. 2 (3F22):
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 star.
[Aired May 19, 1996]
Season Eight (1996-1997)
Treehouse of Horror VII (4F02):
Sorry, no fanfare this year, just three more stories:
The Thing and I - Bart discovers the 'evil twin' brother he never knew he
had, locked away in the Simpsons' attic.
The Genesis Tub - Lisa's tooth-desolved-in-soda science experiment
develops into a higher form of life, who eventually see Lisa as God and Bart as
the Devil.
Citizen Kang - 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.
[Aired October 27, 1996]
You Only Move Twice (3F23):
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.
[Aired November 3, 1996]
The Homer They Fall (4F03):
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.
[Aired November 10, 1996]
Burns, Baby Burns (4F05):
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.
[Aired November 17, 1996]
Bart After Dark (4F06):
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.
[Aired November 24, 1996]
A Milhouse Divided (4F04):
Homer questions his own marriage bless when, at the latest Simpsons party, Kirk
and Luann Van Houten (Milhouse's parents) announce their divorce.
[Aired December 1, 1996]
Lisa's Date with Density (4F01):
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.
[Aired December 15, 1996]
Hurricane Neddy (4F07):
Ned Flanders checks himself into a mental hospital after suffering a nerves
breakdown when his house is destroyed in a hurricane.
[Aired December 29, 1996]
El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Homer (aka The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)
(3F24):
Consuming too may hot peppers gives Homer visions, which tell him to seek out
his "soulmate". Johnny Cash guest stars.
[Aired January 5, 1997]
The Springfield Files (3G01):
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.
[Aired January 12, 1997]
The Twisted World of Marge Simpson (4F08):
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 stars.
[Aired January 19, 1997]
Mountain of Madness (4F10):
To 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.
[Aired February 2, 1997]
Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious (3G03):
The Simpson family get a nanny after Marge starts loosing her hair to overwork
stress.
[Aired February 7, 1997]
The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show (4F12):
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.
[Aired February 9, 1997]
NOTE: with this episode The Simpsons surpasses The Flintstones as
television's longest-running, animated prime-time series.
Homer's Phobia (4F11):
A shop owner, voiced by John Waters, befriends the Simpson family, but after
discovering he is an homosexual Homer fears Bart will emulate him.
[Aired February 16, 1997]
The Brother From Another Series (4F14):
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.
[Aired February 23, 1997]
My Sister, My Sitter (4F13):
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'.
[Aired March 2, 1997]
Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment (4F15):
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 stars.
[Aired March 16, 1997]
Grade School Confidential (4F09):
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.
[Aired April 6, 1997]
The Canine Mutiny (4F16):
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.
[Aired April 13, 1997]
The Old Man and the Lisa (4F17):
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.
[Aired April 20, 1997]
In Marge We Trust (4F18):
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.
[Aired April 27, 1997]
Homer's Enemy (4F19):
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.
[Aired May 4, 1997]
The Simpsons Spinoff Showcase (4F20):
Troy McClure present three Simpsons spin-off spoofs: Chief Wiggum, P.I. -
Chief Wiggum becomes a detective and moves to New Orleans with Principal Skinner
as his assistant.
The Love-Matic Grampa - Grampa Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's
Love tester machine.
The Simpson Family Smile - Time Variety Hour - the Simpson family host a
'70ish variety show.
Tim Conway and Gailard Sartain guest star.
[Aired May 11, 1997]
The Secret War of Lisa Simpson (4F21):
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.
[Aired May 18, 1997]
Season Nine (1997-1998)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: MIKE SCULLY ( BILL OAKLEY & JOSH WEINSTEIN * / AL
JEAN & MIKE REISS ** / DAVID MIRKIN *** )
The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson (#4F22 / SI-822) *
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.
[US airdate: 1997-09-21]
The Principal and The Pauper (#4F23 / SI-823) *
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.
[US airdate: 1997-09-28]
Lisa's Sax (#3G02 / SI-826) **
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
[US airdate: 1997-10-19]
Treehouse of Horror VIII (#5F02 / SI-902)
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."
[US airdate: 1997-10-26]
The Cartridge Family (#5F01 / SI-901)
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.
[US airdate: 1997-12-02]
Bart Star (#5F03 / SI-903)
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 and Joe Namath.
[US airdate: 1997-11-09]
The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons (#5F04 / SI-904)
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 and Andrea Martin.
[US airdate: 1997-11-16]
Lisa the Skeptic (#5F05 / SI-905)
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
[US airdate: 1997-11-23]
Realty Bites (#5F06 / SI-906)
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.
[US airdate: 1997-12-07]
Miracle on Evergreen Terrace (#5F07 / SI-907)
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.
[US airdate: 1997-12-21]
All Singing, All Dancing (#5F24 - SI-924) ***
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.
[US airdate: 1998-01-04]
Bart Carny (#5F08 / SI-908)
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.
[US airdate: 1998-01-11]
The Joy of Sect (#5F23 / SI-923) ***
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.
[US airdate: 1998-02-08]
Das Bus (#5F11 / SI-911)
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 and Jack Ong.
[US airdate: 1998-02-15]
The Last Temptation of Krust (#5F10 / SI-910)
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,
[US airdate: 1998-02-22]
Dumbbell Indemnity (#5F12 / SI-912)
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.
[US airdate: 1998-03-01]
Lisa the Simpson (#4F24 / SI-824) *
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.
[US airdate: 1998-03-08]
This Little Wiggy (#5F13 / SI-913)
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.
[US airdate: 1998-03-22]
Simpson Tide (#3G04 / SI-828) **
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 and Michael Carrington.
[US airdate: 1998-03-29]
The Trouble with Trillions (#5F14 / SI-914)
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.
[US airdate: 1998-04-05]
Girly Edition (#5F15 / SI-915)
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.
[US airdate: 1998-04-19]
Trash of the Titans (#5F09 / SI-909)
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 and U2.
[US airdate: 1998-04-26]
King of the Hill (#5F16 / SI-916)
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
and Steven Weber.
[US airdate: 1998-05-03]
Lost Our Lisa (#5F17 / SI-917)
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.
[US airdate: 1998-05-10]
Natural Born Kissers (aka: Margie, May I Sleep With Danger?) (#5F18 /
SI-918)
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.
[US airdate: 1998-05-17]
Lard of the Dance (#5F20 / SI-920)
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.
[US airdate: 1998-08-23
NOTE: "Lard of the Dance" was originally scheduled for season
10 as a holdover. However, Fox chose to broadcast it early, as a "summer
original," to promote the series premiere of That '70s Show. While the
network still considers the episode a part of season 10, the producers have
filed it under season 9. As such, I've chosen to do the same.
Season Ten (1998-1999)
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: MIKE SCULLY
The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace (#5F21 / SI-921)
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.
[US airdate: 1998-09-20]
Bart, the Mother (#5F22 / SI-922)
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 a great risk.
[US airdate: 1998-09-27]
Treehouse of Horror IX (#AABF01 / SI-1001)
In "Hell Toupeé," Homer's new hair transplant commands him to avenge
its former owner's foes. Also, 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.
[US airdate: 1998-10-25]
When You Dish Upon a Star (#5F19 / SI-919)
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.
[US airdate: 1998-11-08]
D'oh-In in the Wind (#AABF02 / SI-1002)
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 and
Martin Mull.
[US airdate: 1998-11-15]
Lisa Gets an A (#AABF03 / SI-1003)
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.
[US airdate: 1998-11-22]
Homer Simpson in: "Kidney Trouble" (#AABF04 / SI-1004)
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.
[US airdate: 1998-12-06]
Mayored to the Mob (#AABF05 / SI-1005)
When Homer rescues Mark Hamill and Mayor Quimby from a roudy 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.
[US airdate: 1998-12-20]
Viva Ned Flanders (#AABF06 / SI-1006)
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
spice up Ned's life go a little haywire when they land the pair in the chapel o'
love with a pair of grubby cocktail waitresses. Guest starring The Moody Blues.
[US airdate: 1999-01-10]
Wild Barts Can't Be Broken (#AABF07 / SI-1007)
Homer and his drunken cohorts celebrate an improbable victory by the Springfield
Isotopes in 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.
[US airdate: 1999-01-17]
Sunday, Cruddy Sunday (#AABF08 / SI-1008)
Super Bowl fever takes control of Homer's psyche after a travel agent offers him
and a busload 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, Troy Aikman, Rosie Grier, John Madden, Dan
Marino, Pat Summerall, Dolly Parton and Rupert Murdoch.
[US airdate: 1999-01-31]
Homer to the Max (#AABF09 / SI-1009)
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.
[US airdate: 1999-02-07]
I'm With Cupid (#AABF11 / SI-1011)
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 and Elton John.
[US airdate: 1999-02-14]
Marge Simpson in: "Screaming Yellow Honkers" (#AABF10 / SI-1010)
Homer offers Marge a new Canyonero SUV after embarassingly discovering that he
purchased the female 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.
[US airdate: 1999-02-21]
Make Room for Lisa (#AABF12 / SI-1012)
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.
[US airdate: 1999-02-28]
Maximum Homerdrive (#AABF13 / SI-1013)
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.
[US airdate: 1999-03-28]
Simpsons Bible Stories (#AABF14 / SI-1014)
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.
[US airdate: 1999-04-04]
Mom and Pop Art (#AABF15 / SI-1015)
When Homer learns to vent his anger through home-grown artwork, he attracts the
attention of a professional art dealer. Guest voices Isabella Rossellini and
Jasper Johns
[US airdate: 1999-04-11]
The Old Man and the "C" Student (#AABF16 / SI-1016)
After causing his fellow townspeople to lose the Olympic Games, Bart is forced
to slave away his free time helping the elderly residents of the local
retirement home. Guest starring Jack LaLanne.
[US airdate: 1999-04-25]
Monty Can't Buy Me Love (#AABF17 / SI-1017)
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.
[US airdate: 1999-05-02]
They Saved Lisa's Brain (#AABF18 / SI-1018)
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.
[US airdate: 1999-05-09]
Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo (#AABF20 / SI-1020)
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.
[US airdate: 1999-05-16]
Season Eleven (1999-2000)
Beyond Blunderdome (#AABF23 / SI-1023)
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.
[US airdate: 1999-09-26]
Brother's Little Helper (#AABF22 / SI-1022)
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.
[US airdate: 1999-10-03]
Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? (#AABF21 / SI-1021)
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 sour grapes.
[US airdate: 1999-10-24]
Treehouse of Horror X (#BABF01 / SI-1101)
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.
[US airdate: 1999-10-31]
E-I-E-I-(ANNOYED GRUNT) (#AABF19 / SI-1019)
Homer and family move to an old farm where he and Bart conjure up "Tomacco,"
an incredibly addictive cross between Tobacco and Tomatoes.
[US airdate: 1999-11-07]
Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder (#BABF02 / SI-1102)
After Homer becomes a bowling sensation, he experiences an encounter with Penn
& Teller. Guest starring Penn Jillette, Raymond Teller, Ron Howard, Nancy
O'Dell, Pat O'Brien
[US airdate: 1999-11-14]
Eight Misbehavin' (#BABF03 / SI-1103)
Apu's wife gives birth to octuplets. Guest starring Jan Hooks
[US airdate: 1999-11-21]
Take My Wife, Sleaze (#BABF05 / SI-1105)
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 and
Henry Winkler.
[US airdate: 1999-11-28]
Little Big Mom (#BABF04 / SI-1104)
[US airdate: 1999-]
Faith Off (#BABF06 / SI-1106)
Maude Flanders dies. Guest starring Marcia Mitzman Gaven.
[US airdate: 1999-]
Grift of the Magi (#BABF07 / SI-1107)
A sinister toy company unveils Funzo, next "Tickle Me Elmo"-style fad
to Springfield's Christmas shoppers. Guest starring Gary Coleman.
[US airdate: 1999-12-19]
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