September 19, 1991: Stark
Raving Dad: 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.
September 26, 1991: Mr.
Lisa Goes to Washington: Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip
to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her
unethical Congressman.
October 3, 1991: When
Flanders Failed: Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes
him ill.
October 10, 1991: Bart
the Murderer: While working for Fat Tony (Joe Mantegna),
Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with
Principal Skinner — perhaps permanently. Neil Patrick Harris
has a voice cameo.
October 17, 1991: Homer
Defined: 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.
October 24, 1991: Life
Father, like Clown: Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to
try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father (Jackie Mason),
who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.
October 31, 1991: Treehouse
of Horror II: Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading
Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science
project.
November 7, 1991: Lisa's
Pony: After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving
one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job — at Apu's
Quik-e-Mart.
November 14, 1991: Saturdays
of Thunder: When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does
little for the car but a lot for their relationship.
November 21, 1991: Flaming
Moe's: Homer's new drink makes Moe's hot enough to draw Aerosmith,
who perform "Walk This Way."
December 5, 1991: Burns
Verkaufen der Kraftwerk: Burns sells the power plant to a German
corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.
December 26, 1991: I
Married Marge: A trip down memory lane to the early days of
Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a
job.
January 9, 1992: Radio
Bart: Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy
trapped in a well. Sting performs "We're Sending Our Love
down the Well."
January 23, 1992: Lisa
the Greek: Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks
off a strong bond with Homer — which might end with the upcoming Super
Bowl.
February 6, 1992: Homer
Alone: A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa
with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer — until she leaves in
search of Marge.
February 13, 1992: Bart
the Lover: 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.
February 20, 1992: Homer
at the Bat: Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant
softball championship.
February 27, 1992: Separate
Vocations: The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and
Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior. Steve Allen has
a voiceover.
March 12, 1992: Dog
of Death: Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the
Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.
March 26, 1992: Colonel
Homer: Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country
singer asks Homer to be her manager.
April 9, 1992: Black
Widower: Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged
to Sideshow Bob (Kelsey Grammer).
April 23, 1992: The
Otto Show: Spinal Tap hits Springfield, and Otto the bus
driver hits the skids after being fired, taking refuge in the Simpsons'
garage.
May 7, 1992: Bart's
Friend Falls in Love: Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend;
Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary,
not losing weight.
August 27, 1992: Brother,
Can You Spare Two Dimes?: Homer's stepbrother asks for a loan
after Homer is awarded some cash, presented by Smokin' Joe Frazier
