October 11, 1990: Bart
Gets an F: In exchange for
study tips, Bart gives the class brain antigeek lessons, but regrets it
when the brain becomes too Bartlike.
October 18, 1990: Simpson
and Delilah: Homer receives a promotion, a key to the executive
washroom and an invaluable secretary (voice of Harvey Fierstein),
thanks to a "miracle" hair grower.
October 25, 1990: Treehouse
of Horror I: Halloween tales include a family in a haunted
house; a misunderstanding with aliens; and a rendition of "The
Raven."
November 1, 1990: Two
Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish: Homer's boss,
Burns, wants to be governor to lower nuclear-safety standards to keep
his plant on line.
November 8, 1990: Dancin'
Homer: Homer's success as the mascot of Springfield's
minor-league ball club earns him a shot at the majors, in Capital City.
November 15, 1990: Dead
Putting Society: Lisa gives Bart some tips on handling the
pressure in a miniature-golf grudge match with a neighbor's son.
November 22, 1990: Bart
vs. Thanksgiving: On Thanksgiving, Bart runs away after
accidentally wrecking Lisa's centerpiece.
December 6, 1990: Bart
the Daredevil: After seeing a daredevil at a truck rally, Bart
discovers his reason for living — a career in death defiance.
December 20, 1990: Itchy
and Scratchy and Marge: Marge's protests over cartoon violence
lead to a cultural renaissance in Springfield.
January 10, 1991: Bart
Gets Hit by a Car: A lawyer suggests there may be profit in the
pain after Bart suffers minor injuries in a collision with Burns' car.
January 24, 1991: One
Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish: Homer takes to sushi like a
fish to water, but an apprentice chef may have given Homer some bad
blowfish — and 24 hours to live.
January 31, 1991: The
Way We Was: Marge and Homer reveal how they met as they tell a
tale of love at first sight (but only for one) and the high-school prom
they attended (but not together).
February 7, 1991: Homer
vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment: After learning eternal hell is
the price for stealing, Lisa decides she'd rather go to heaven than
watch pirated cable TV.
February 14, 1991: Principal
Charming: Bart benefits when Principal Skinner falls for his
Aunt Patty, who has Skinner but doesn't want him, while Aunt Selma has
naught but want.
February 21, 1991: Oh,
Brother, Where Art Thou?: Danny DeVito is the voice of
Homer's wealthy long-lost half brother, who makes the mistake of giving
Homer an important job.
March 7, 1991: Bart's
Dog Gets an F: Bart's dog is sent to obedience school after he
destroys Homer's expensive new sneaks.
March 28, 1991: Old
Money: Grandpa Simpson loses his love, leaving him with a heavy
heart — and a heavy wallet when his sweetie leaves him money in her
will.
April 11, 1991: Brush
with Greatness: Ringo Starr has a cartoon cameo as Marge
gets to paint a portrait of Mr. Burns.
April 25, 1991: Lisa's
Substitute: Lisa finds that Homer pales in comparison with her
substitute teacher, as does Bart with his opponent for class president.
May 2, 1991: War
of the Simpsons: Homer and Marge attend a marriage retreat,
where Homer catches a legendary fish — and maybe more.
May 9, 1991: Three
Men and a Comic Book: Bart earns less than he expected doing
chores for a neighbor (Cloris Leachman), so he goes partners with
Milhouse and Martin on a rare comic book.
July 11, 1991: Blood
Feud: After Bart's blood saves Burns, Homer sends his boss a
nasty letter for falling short of the material gratitude that Homer
expected