The Simpsons Episode Guide

Originally by Mark Holtz ([email protected])
Maintained by Dave Hall ([email protected])
Last modified: June 21, 1997


FIRST SEASON (1990)

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]


SECOND SEASON (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:

[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]

Episode 23: 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]


THIRD SEASON (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...:

[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]


FOURTH SEASON (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:

[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]


FIFTH SEASON (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....

[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]


SIXTH SEASON (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...

[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]


SEVENTH SEASON (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:

[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]


Eighth Season (1996-1997)

Treehouse of Horror VII (4F02):
Sorry, no fanfare this year, just three more stories:

[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:

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]


Ninth Season (1997-1998)

The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson (4F22):
After serving as a designated driver, Barney somehow leaves Homer's car parked in-between the two buildings of the World Trade Center. Homer must now face his demons, and go to New York City before his car gets impounded. [Aired on September 21, 1997]

The Principal and the Pauper (4F23):
During Principal Skinner's birthday party, a man (voiced by guest Martin Sheen) shows up claiming to be the real Seymour Skinner. The town is shocked to learn that the man they've known all along is an imposter. [Aired on September 28, 1997]

Lisa the Simpson (4F24):
When Lisa can't figure out a puzzle that every classmate solved in 10 seconds, she begins to worry. Her fears seem justified when Grampa reveals that both Homer and Bart showed great signs of wisdom before they turned 9, at which point the Simpsons gene kicked in and turned them lazy. Afraid that she's next in line, Lisa tries to enjoy the last few days of intelligence she has left.

The Cartridge Family (5F01):
After Springfield's citizens show their violent spirits yet again during a boring soccer game, Homer finds himself unable to defend his family, and decides to buy a gun and join the NRA. But when Marge objects, she carts herself and the kids off to a seedy motel until Homer can come to his senses. [Aired on November 2, 1997]

Treehouse of Horror VIII (5F02):

Bart Star (5F03):
When Homer assumes the position of Ned Flanders' as coach for a pee-wee football team, an inept Bart suddenly finds himself in the position of team quarterback. Guest stars: Joe Namath, Roy Firestone, Mike Judge.[Aired November 9, 1997]

The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons (5F04):
Apu's bachelorhood is threatened by an arranged marriage with Manjula (voiced by Jan Hooks), whom he last saw 20 years ago. In an attempt to help him, Homer lends Apu his family members to try and convince mother Nahasapeemapetilon (Andrea Martin) that her son is already married.[Aired on November 16, 1997]

Lisa the Skeptic (5F05):
Trying to halt the construction of a new mall on a documented fossil site, Lisa gets her school to conduct an archeological survey. She finds more than she asked when she digs up a skeleton bearing what looks like wings. She tries to get the help of guest Stephen Jay Gould to prove the town they are worshipping a false icon. [Aired on November 23, 1997]

Realty Bites (5F06):
When Marge becomes a real estate agent, she unwittingly sells Ned Flanders a house in which somebody had been murdered. In the meantime, Homer purchases Snake's car at a police auction, which does not make this convict too happy. [Aired on December 7, 1997]

Miracle on Evergreen Terrace (5F07):
When Bart accidentally burns up the family's presents while sneaking a peak at them early Christmas morning, he decides to bury them outside in the snow, hoping the family will think they were robbed. His lie gets out of hand, when all of Springfield pitches in, and donates $20,000 to OFF, which spends it all on a new car, soon to be destroyed in an accident. When the townspeople learned about this dupery, a certain family finds itself in deep trouble. Guest Alex Trebek has a line or two. [Aired on December 21, 1997]

Bart Carny (5F08):
When the carnival comes to town, Bart causes some trouble which forces him and Homer to work and pay off the damage he's caused. But after Homer's idiocy causes two carnies to lose their stand (which doubles as their home), he promptly offers them shelter, an offer he will soon regret when they take over his house. Jim Varney guest voices. [Aired January 11, 1998]

Trash of the Titans (5F09):
Nobody likes taking out the garbage, and Homer is no exception. But when he gets into a fight with his garbage men, he decides to run for the sanitation commissioner of Springfield, a position currently held by Ray Patterson (guest voice: Steve Martin). A good slogan, some witty remarks, and an appearance at a U2 concert are more than enough to buy the town's votes, but spending the whole annual budget within one single month might cause a few problems. (Paul McGuinness and Susie Smith guest voice.) <!-- But his competance is questioned when he spends the annual budget in one month and sneaks off with Larry and The Edge to Moe's for a drink during one of Bono's eco-sensitive speeches. [Aired on April 26,1998]

The Last Temptation of Krusty (5F10):
It's the Springfield's Comedy Festival, and next to such stars as Bruce Baum, Janeane Garofalo, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jay Leno, Hank Williams Jr. and Steven Wright, Krusty shows that his comedy style hasn't aged too well with the years. It's now a new Krusty who walks out of clown business, and becomes a rebel humorist. But can this man stay away from lucrative endorsements for long? [Aired on February 22, 1998]

Das Bus (5F11):
When Milhouse's grapefruit gets in the way of the brake pedal, Otto drives the school bus into water, taking the whole school U.N. club with him. Upon washing up on a desert island, the kids try to make the best out of this situation, but a thing or two about a beast and cookies will ruin their short-lived paradise, in a Lord of the Flies scenario. James Earl Jones narrates the story, and Jack Ong guest voices. Meanwhile, safe at home, Homer finally jumps into the bandwagon and joins the crowd, starting his own Internet business. Of course, having a clue about what the Internet is would be helpful...[Aired on February 15, 1998]

Dumbbell Indemnity (5F12):
Poor Moe looks back at all his years of loneliness, and decides it's time for him to go out and date again. Things don't work out so good for our sweaty bartender, until fate presents him to Renee (voiced by guest Helen Hunt, a florist that happens to find his rude character rather charming. But impressing a girl doesn't come cheap these days, and when money is short, you can always count on a good friend like Homer to pull up an insurance scam. Unless he gets caught...[Aired on March 1, 1998]

This Little Wiggy (5F13):
Leave it to Marge to match Bart and Ralph Wiggum as "playmates" -- she might have intended to improve Ralph's popularity and self-esteem, but she's certainly not helping Bart's image. Until he gets his hands on Chief Wiggum's "master key", that is. Unfortunately, in their exploration of the city, they forget to engage back the safety switch on an abandonned electric chair, which might just put Mayor Quimby's life in jeopardy. [Aired on March 22, 1998]

The Trouble with Trillions (5F14):
It's never a good idea to start filling out your tax return form hours before the deadline. For someone as good with numbers as Homer, this spells trouble. Now, his only way out with the IRS is to somehow retrieve a trillion dollar bill that Mr. Burns has stolen from his government. Paul Winfield guest voices. [Aired on April 5, 1998]

Girly Edition (5F15):
Bart gives Lisa a run for her money when she gets into a children's newscasting business. [Aired on April 19th]

King of the Hill (5F16):
When Homer's gross obesity causes Bart a great deal of embarrassment, he decides a little bit of exercise wouldn't hurt. With the help of Rainier "McBain" Wolfcastle and a diet composed exclusively of Applesauce, it's a new Homer that is willing to take any challenge Brad (Brendan Fraser) and Neil (Steven Weber), from Applesauce, might talk him into. Even when this means climbing the Murderhorn, Springfield's most treacherous mountain, as part of a publicity stunt. [Aired on May 3, 1998]

Lost Our Lisa (5F17):
It's the last day of the Isis exposition at the museum, and nothing could stop Lisa from seeing it. Nothing aside from an emergency involving Bart, a faucet, and some glue, that is... But when Lisa tricks Homer into letting her take the bus and ends up lost in the middle of nowhere, her father must use whatever trick he knows to find her. [Aired on May 10, 1998]

Natural Born Kissers (5F18):
After years of plain ol' "snuggling", Homer and Marge need a new twist in their romanticism, and that twist becomes the fear of being caught. But sometimes, you do get caught...
Meanwhile, in a less more provocative fashion, Bart and Lisa uncover an alternate ending to Casablanca. [Aired on May 17, 1998] season finale

Was formerly known as Margie, May I Sleep With Danger? (without, then with punctuation).

The Joy of Sect (5F23):
Attracted by the promise of free food, Homer attends a reunion of the "Movementarians", the newest cult to hit Springfield. Soon, the whole town joins in, and Marge has to seek help from Reverend Lovejoy and Groundskeeper Willie to snatch her family back from their blind adulation of "The Leader". [Aired on February 8, 1998]

All Singing, All Dancing (5F24):
Homer's perfect evening crumbles when the shoot-'em-up video he rented is in fact a musical. Marge reminds him that their lives have spun around musicals on many occasions, and digs in the tape library to muster up a musical clip show. [Aired on January 4, 1998]

Lisa's Sax (3G02):
When Lisa's saxaphone is broken, the family flashes back to the year of 1990, when Bart first went to school, and Lisa's talents were blooming. Thus unfolds the story of how Lisa got her trademark saxophone. Fyvush Finkel guest voices. [Aired October 19 ,1997]

Simpson Tide (3G04):
Homer gets fired yet again, and what better way to kill some time, give something back to your country, and see Bob Denver in person than joining the Navy? The only average schmoe to ever go into space now sets new records as he dives on board of a nuclear submarine. Our man somehow wins the friendship and trust of Captain Tenille(guest Rod Steiger), and is forced to take the role when Tenille gets blasted away. Leave it to Homer to take a U.S. submarine into Soviet waters... Michael Carrington guest stars.) Meanwhile, some thousand marine miles away, Milhouse gets an earring, which prompts Bart (and a few other children) to do the same. [Aired on March 29, 1998]


Tenth Season (1998-1999)

When You Dish Upon a Star (5F19):
Homer discovers the trials and tribulations of keeping secrets to himself when he lands a job working for celebrities.

Lard of the Dance (5F20):
Homer and son figure out there's money to be made in the grease market. Unfortunately, sources are hard to come by, and there are grease highjackers everywhere nowadays... Not so far away, at Springfield Elementary, Lisa gets to help a new student, Alex (voiced by Lisa Kudrow, in getting acquainted with life in Springfield. However, this new kid might be acting a little too "grown-up" for someone's tastes. [Aired on August 23, 1998]

The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace (5F21):
Hit with the realization that he has reached his mid-"life expectancy", Homer sets out to do something with his life, inspired by the genius of Thomas Edison. But after a lineup of failures, when he discovers that his only good invention was already thought of by Edison, but not publicized, Homer takes matters into his own hands and sets out for the Edison Museum to destroy whatever evidence there is. William Daniels guest stars as K.I.T.T. [Aired on September 20, 1998]-Season premiere

Bart, the Mother (5F22):
After accidentally shooting a mother sparrow with Nelson's BB gun, Bart decides to take his responsabilities and hatch the bird's eggs himself. Things get complicated when the eggs turn out to be Bolivian Tree Lizards, which are actually a menace to local birds. (This episode features the last appearance of Troy McClure.) [Aired on September 27, 1998]

Treehouse of Horror IX (AABF01):

D'oh in In The Wind (AABF02):
Homer returns to the world of tie-dye shirts and free love after deciding to become a hippie.

Lisa Gets an A (AABF03):
Corruption is in the air when Springfield Elementary's faculty forces Lisa to keep quiet about cheating on an aptitude test, resulting in the school receiving additional financial support from the city. Meanwhile, Homer takes a shine to his new aquarium.

Homer Simpson in: "Kidney Trouble" (AABF04):
When a failing kidney puts Grampa Simpson's life in jeopardy, Homer offers to donate one of his.

Mayored to the Mob (AABF05):
Homer ingraciates himself to Mayor Quimby and is appointed his personal sentinel. Mark Hamill guest stars

Viva Ned Flanders (AABF06):
Homer and Ned Flanders go to Las Vegas and wind up married to cocktail waitresses.

When Barts Can't Be Broken (AABF07):
The children of Springfield rebel against the town's new sunset curfew.

Sunday, Cruddy Sunday (AABF08):
When a scalper sells Homer a heap of fake football tickets, he in turn rakes up a mountain of money pawning them off on a group of soon-to-be-disgruntled sports fans. John Madden and Pat Summerall guest star.

Homer to the Max (AABF09):
Homer takes steps to distance himself from a new television sitcom character bearing his name with a striking resemblence to that of his own personality.

Marge Simpson in: Screaming Yellow Honkers (AABF10)
I'm With Cupid (AABF11)

Make Room for Lisa (AABF12)

Maximum Homerdrive (AABF13)

Simpsons Bible Stories (AABF14):
A set of three Bible stories -- revised in the Simpsons way, of course! Will most probably air on Easter, ie. April 4th


NOTE: Only The Telltale Head, Episode 23: Bart Gets Hit By A Car, The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular! and 22 Short Films About Springfield have actual on-screen _script_ titles.


Music Videos

Do the Bartman!:
During a dance recital, Bart swaps the music, does a new dance, and sings about how cool he is. [Aired December 6, 1990]

Deep, Deep Trouble:
Bart tells his tale of being in deep, deep trouble after mowing the sprinkler head and having a wild house party. [Aired March 7, 1991]


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