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Season 8

The Simpsons

Season 8

  • 1996
  1. Treehouse of Horror VII Episode 1 Treehouse of Horror VII October 27, 1996, 23 min A Halloween trilogy. This time, Bart meets his "pure evil" Siamese twin; Lisa's science project attacks Bart; aliens Kang and Kodos invade as Clinton and Dole's replicas just before the…
  2. You Only Move Twice Episode 2 You Only Move Twice November 3, 1996, 23 min In an idyllic planned community, Homer works for a new boss who has trouble with the government. Meanwhile, the rest of the family has difficulty dealing with the bucolic burg.
  3. The Homer They Fall Episode 3 The Homer They Fall November 10, 1996, 23 min When Moe sees that Homer can absorb massive blows to the head, he turns him into a prizefighter and sets up a match with heavyweight champion Drederick Tatum.
  4. Burns, Baby Burns Episode 4 Burns, Baby Burns November 17, 1996, 23 min Mr. Burns' boorish long-lost son Larry gets the brush-off from Burns, but Homer hatches a plan to reconcile them.
  5. Bart After Dark Episode 5 Bart After Dark November 24, 1996, 23 min After trespassing and damaging property at a mysterious old house, Bart is required to work there as a punishment... but it turns out to be a burlesque house.
  6. A Milhouse Divided Episode 6 A Milhouse Divided December 1, 1996, 23 min Kirk and Luann Van Houten are getting a divorce. Homer is confident that it will never happen to him, but Kirk tells him how quickly things can change.
  7. Lisa’s Date with Density Episode 7 Lisa’s Date with Density December 15, 1996, 23 min Lisa develops a crush on Nelson and tries to change him into a better person. Meanwhile, Homer finds an autodialer and starts a telemarketing scam.
  8. Hurricane Neddy Episode 8 Hurricane Neddy December 29, 1996, 23 min A hurricane destroys the Flanders' home and they have to move into the church basement. The people of Springfield gather to rebuild their house, but when Ned sees the poor…
  9. El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer) Episode 9 El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer) January 5, 1997, 23 min After eating a dish laced with potent peppers during the chili cookoff, Homer has hallucinations where a mystical coyote urges him to find his soulmate.
  10. The Springfield Files Episode 10 The Springfield Files January 12, 1997, 23 min Homer witnesses something out of this world in Springfield woods, but no one believes him -- not even FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who come to investigate the…
  11. The Twisted World of Marge Simpson Episode 11 The Twisted World of Marge Simpson January 19, 1997, 23 min Marge's new pretzel franchise is failing until Homer strikes a deal with Fat Tony, Springfield's local mobster.
  12. Mountain of Madness Episode 12 Mountain of Madness February 2, 1997, 23 min To promote teamwork amongst the power plant's employees, Mr. Burns makes them go on a corporate retreat up in the mountains.
  13. Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) cious Episode 13 Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) cious February 7, 1997, 23 min Marge is stressed by the demands of motherhood and the Simpsons get a magical British nanny, who floats down from the sky holding an umbrella.
  14. The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show Episode 14 The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show February 9, 1997, 23 min In an attempt to boost ratings, the Itchy and Scratchy Show adds a new "in-your-face" character voiced by Homer.
  15. Homer’s Phobia Episode 15 Homer’s Phobia February 16, 1997, 23 min The Simpsons befriend a shop owner, but when Homer discovers the man is gay, he worries about his influence on Bart.
  16. Brother from Another Series Episode 16 Brother from Another Series February 23, 1997, 23 min When Sideshow Bob is released from prison, his brother Cecil puts him in charge of building Springfield's new hydroelectric dam.
  17. My Sister, My Sitter Episode 17 My Sister, My Sitter March 2, 1997, 23 min Lisa has a stellar reputation as a babysitter, but when Homer and Marge leave her in charge of Bart and Maggie, everything starts going wrong.
  18. Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment Episode 18 Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment March 16, 1997, 23 min When Prohibition is revived in Springfield, Homer and Bart supply the town with alcohol.
  19. Grade School Confidential Episode 19 Grade School Confidential April 6, 1997, 23 min Bart discovers Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel kissing, and it's not long before the whole town knows of their secret affair.
  20. The Canine Mutiny Episode 20 The Canine Mutiny April 13, 1997, 23 min When Bart can't pay the credit card bill for his expensive new purebred dog, the repo men unwittingly take Santa's Little Helper.
  21. The Old Man and the Lisa Episode 21 The Old Man and the Lisa April 20, 1997, 23 min Financially ruined, Mr. Burns turns to Lisa for help in building a recycling business. Lisa believes he's changed, but his new business venture takes a shocking new direction.
  22. In Marge We Trust Episode 22 In Marge We Trust April 27, 1997, 23 min Disturbed that Reverend Lovejoy has lost interest in counseling parishioners, Marge volunteers as the "Listen Lady." Meanwhile, Homer sees his likeness on a box of Japanese detergent.
  23. Homer’s Enemy Episode 23 Homer’s Enemy May 4, 1997, 23 min A hardworking new employee at the power plant is consumed with resentment at Homer's undeserved success.
  24. The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase Episode 24 The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase May 11, 1997, 23 min Troy McClure presents three Simpsons spinoff spoofs: In "Chief Wiggum, P.I.," Chief Wiggum becomes a New Orleans detective. Next, Grampa Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's Love tester machine in…
  25. The Secret War of Lisa Simpson Episode 25 The Secret War of Lisa Simpson May 18, 1997, 23 min Lisa joins the all-male military school where Bart is sent for discipline. Then comes the hazing.