1. Treehouse of Horror VII
Air date: 1996-10-27 · 30 min
A Halloween trilogy. This time, Bart meets his "pure evil" Siamese twin; Lisa's science project attacks Bart; aliens Kang and Kodos invade Clinton and Dole's replicas just before the 1996 Presidential election.
Open episode 1 ↗2. You Only Move Twice
Air date: 1996-11-03 · 30 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. Blackboard: 'I did not learn everything I need to know in kindergarten'.
Open episode 2 ↗3. The Homer They Fall
Air date: 1996-11-10 · 30 min
Moe turns Homer into a prizefighter, who meets the champ in a bout called by ring announcer Michael Buffer.
Open episode 3 ↗4. Burns, Baby Burns
Air date: 1996-11-17 · 30 min
Rodney Dangerfield is the voice of Mr. Burns' illegitimate son, who irritates Burns with his lack of social graces. Homer and Mr. Burn's son hatch a scheme to get Mr. Burns's attention.
Open episode 4 ↗5. Bart After Dark
Air date: 1996-11-24 · 30 min
While Marge and Lisa are away, Bart becomes the right-hand man for the owner of a burlesque house.
Open episode 5 ↗6. A Milhouse Divided
Air date: 1996-12-01 · 30 min
Milhouse's parents decide to divorce, prompting Homer to take action to prevent a similar fate for himself and Marge.
Open episode 6 ↗7. Lisa's Date with Density
Air date: 1996-12-15 · 30 min
Lisa develops a crush on Nelson, and then she tries to change him. Meanwhile, Homer solicits money over the phone using an automatic telephone dialer.
Open episode 7 ↗8. Hurricane Neddy
Air date: 1996-12-29 · 30 min
Citizens rebuild the Flanders' hurricane-damaged house. But Ned's guilt about criticizing their work sends him to a mental hospital.
Open episode 8 ↗9. El Viaje de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)
Air date: 1997-01-05 · 30 min
Chief Wiggum's chili peppers send Homer on a hallucinatory, spiritual journey that makes him question whether Marge is his soulmate.
Open episode 9 ↗10. The Springfield Files
Air date: 1997-01-12 · 30 min
Homer's claim of an alien sighting brings FBI agents Scully and Mulder to investigate. Blackboard: 'The truth is not out there'.
Open episode 10 ↗11. The Twisted World of Marge Simpson
Air date: 1997-01-19 · 30 min
A smooth talker sells Marge on the pretzel business. But when sales go soft, Homer asks crime boss Fat Tony for help. Blackboard "I am not licensed to do anything".
Open episode 11 ↗12. Mountain of Madness
Air date: 1997-02-02 · 30 min
On a company mountain retreat, an avalanche traps hiking partners Homer and Mr. Burns in a cabin.
Open episode 12 ↗13. Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) cious
Air date: 1997-02-07 · 30 min
When Marge suffers stress-related hair loss, the Simpsons hire nanny Shary Bobbins, who speaks in song and inspires others to do so. But the Simpsons may prove too much for her. Blackboard: 'I will not hide the teacher's prozac'.
Open episode 13 ↗14. The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show
Air date: 1997-02-09 · 30 min
Itchy and Scratchy creator Roger Myers picks Homer to be the voice of a new canine character---who is roundly rejected by the public.
Open episode 14 ↗15. Homer's Phobia
Air date: 1997-02-16 · 30 min
Homer's fearful about the potential influence that the Simpsons' new gay friend may have on Bart.
Open episode 15 ↗16. Brother from Another Series
Air date: 1997-02-23 · 30 min
Murderous convict Sideshow Bob (Kelsey Grammer) is released to work for his brother Cecil (David Hyde Pierce), whom Bob bested at the Krusty-sidekick audition.
Open episode 16 ↗17. My Sister, My Sitter
Air date: 1997-03-02 · 30 min
Lisa's reputation as a first-rate baby sitter is jeopardized when she's put in charge of Bart, who's determined to make things tough.
Open episode 17 ↗18. Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment
Air date: 1997-03-16 · 30 min
Homer becomes a bootlegger when Springfield decides to enforce a 200-year-old prohibition decree.
Open episode 18 ↗19. Grade School Confidential
Air date: 1997-04-06 · 30 min
After witnessing a kiss between Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel, Bart becomes their confidante. But rumors of their passion lead to their being fired---until Skinner reveals a secret.
Open episode 19 ↗20. The Canine Mutiny
Air date: 1997-04-13 · 30 min
Bart replaces Santa's Little Helper with a "limited edition" dog he bought with a fraudulent credit card. Blackboard: 'A fire drill does not demand a fire'.
Open episode 20 ↗21. The Old Man and Lisa
Air date: 1997-04-20 · 30 min
Penniless from bad investments, Burns asks for help from Lisa, who turns him into a profitable recycler. But then Burns takes things a nasty step further to increase his dividends.
Open episode 21 ↗22. In Marge We Trust
Air date: 1997-04-27 · 30 min
Reverend Lovejoy puts Marge in charge of counseling parishioners; Homer finds his likeness is popular in Japan as the symbol for a cleaning product.
Open episode 22 ↗23. Homer's Enemy
Air date: 1997-05-04 · 30 min
A new plant employee who's had it tough resents Homer's lack of professionalism and his cushy life. Meanwhile, Bart buys an abandoned factory at an auction for a dollar.
Open episode 23 ↗24. The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase
Air date: 1997-05-11 · 30 min
Three mock spin-offs: "Chief Wiggum, P.I."; "The Love-Matic Grandpa"; and "The Simpson Family Smile-Time Variety Hour," with guest star Tim Conway and a teen stand-in for Lisa.
Open episode 24 ↗25. The Secret War of Lisa Simpson
Air date: 1997-05-18 · 30 min
Lisa joins the all-male military school where Bart is sent for discipline. Then comes the hazing.
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