24 episodesFirst aired 18 September 1991
E1Sept 199123m
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.
E2Sept 199123m
Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.
E3Oct 199123m
Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.
E4Oct 199123m
While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.
E5Oct 199123m
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.
E6Oct 199123m
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.
E7Oct 199123m
Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.
E8Nov 199123m
After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job--at Apu's Kwik-E-Mart.
E9Nov 199123m
When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.
E10Nov 199123m
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.
E11Dec 199123m
Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.
E12Dec 199123m
A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.
E13Jan 199223m
Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well.
E14Jan 199223m
Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.
E15Feb 199223m
A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer--until she leaves in search of Marge.
E16Feb 199223m
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.
E17Feb 199223m
Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.
E18Feb 199223m
The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.
E19Mar 199223m
Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.
E20Mar 199223m
Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.
E21Apr 199223m
Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged to Sideshow Bob.
E22Apr 199223m
Spinal Tap hits Springfield, and Otto the bus driver hits the skids after being fired, taking refuge in the Simpsons' garage.
E23May 199223m
Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.
E24Aug 199223m
Homer's half-brother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash.