The Simpsons

1Stark Raving Dad

23 minSep 19, 1991★ 8.0

A deviation from his norm lands Homer in a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who thinks he's Michael Jackson.

2Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington

23 minSep 26, 1991★ 7.3

Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.

3When Flanders Failed

23 minOct 3, 1991★ 7.4

Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.

4Bart the Murderer

23 minOct 10, 1991★ 8.0

While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.

5Homer Defined

23 minOct 17, 1991★ 7.7

Homer's averting of a nuclear meltdown earns him employee-of-the-month honors--and a call from Magic Johnson; Milhouse's parents prohibit him from playing with Bart.

6Like Father, Like Clown

23 minOct 24, 1991★ 7.3

Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.

7Treehouse of Horror II

23 minOct 31, 1991★ 7.6

Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.

8Lisa's Pony

23 minNov 7, 1991★ 7.2

After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job--at Apu's Kwik-E-Mart.

9Saturdays of Thunder

23 minNov 14, 1991★ 7.3

When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.

10Flaming Moe's

23 minNov 21, 1991★ 8.1

Moe steals the drink recipe Homer invented, and the rechristened “Flaming Moe” turns his tavern into a hotspot. When a national franchise wants to buy the recipe, Homer wants revenge.

11Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk

23 minDec 5, 1991★ 7.4

Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.

12I Married Marge

23 minDec 26, 1991★ 7.9

A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.

13Radio Bart

23 minJan 9, 1992★ 7.9

Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well.

14Lisa the Greek

23 minJan 23, 1992★ 7.5

Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.

15Homer Alone

23 minFeb 6, 1992★ 7.6

A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer--until she leaves in search of Marge.

16Bart the Lover

23 minFeb 13, 1992★ 7.9

Bart's answer to detention from Mrs. Krabappel is to answer her personal ad with letters from a Mr. Wonderful, but his last laugh is more of a guilty whimper.

17Homer at the Bat

23 minFeb 20, 1992★ 7.5

Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.

18Separate Vocations

23 minFeb 27, 1992★ 7.7

The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.

19Dog of Death

23 minMar 12, 1992★ 7.0

Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.

20Colonel Homer

23 minMar 26, 1992★ 7.6

Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.

21Black Widower

23 minApr 9, 1992★ 7.7

Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged to Sideshow Bob.

22The Otto Show

23 minApr 23, 1992★ 6.9

Spinal Tap hits Springfield, and Otto the bus driver hits the skids after being fired, taking refuge in the Simpsons' garage.

23Bart's Friend Falls in Love

23 minMay 7, 1992★ 6.8

Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.

24Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?

23 minAug 27, 1992★ 7.6

Homer's half-brother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash.