Homer and Bart dip their hands in the grease recycling business. Meanwhile, Lisa is chosen to introduce a mature new student to Springfield Elementary. (Read a review of "Lard of the Dance.")
The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace
Homer experiences a mid-life crisis at 38.1 when he realizes that he hasn't accomplished anything meaningful. So Homer decides to pattern himself after Thomas Edison and become the next great inventor.
Bart, the Mother
Bart accidentally kills a bird with Nelson's new BB gun, then tries to care for its orphaned eggs. Unfortunately, birds aren't what hatches from those eggs.
Treehouse of Horror IX
In "Hell Toupée," Homer's new hair transplant commands him to avenge its former owner's foes. In "The Terror of Tiny Toon," Bart and Lisa are sucked into the television to play a deadly game with Itchy and Scratchy. Finally, the alien Kang is revealed as Maggie's father in "Starship Poopers." Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford appear in live-action. (Read a detailed guide of "Treehouse of Horror IX.")
When You Dish Upon a Star
Keeping Hollywood secrets proves difficult for Homer when he scores a personal assistant job for the husband and wife team, Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. Ron Howard also guest stars.
D'oh-in in the Wind
George Carlin and Martin Mull play former hippies who join newly dropped-out Homer on an "old-time freak-out."
Lisa Gets an A
Springfield Elementary earns a grant, thanks to Lisa's latest A — a grade acquired by cheating; Homer plans to fatten up a small lobster, but becomes emotionally attached.
Homer Simpson in Kidney Trouble
After inadvertently damaging Grandpa's kidneys, Homer offers one of his, then chickens out and runs away to the sea, boarding "The Ship of Lost Souls."
Mayored to the Mob
Mayored to the Mob: Homer becomes the mayor's bodyguard and puts a stop to a crooked operation involving Fat Tony, who vows revenge on the mayor. (Read a detailed guide for "Mayored to the Mob.")
Viva Ned Flanders
Seeking more fun out of life, Flanders asks for help from Homer, who takes him to Las Vegas. The Moody Blues have a cameo.
Wild Barts Can't Be Broken
Wiggum declares a curfew for kids, who are being blamed for school vandalism committed by a drunken Homer and friends. Cyndi Lauper has a cameo.
Sunday, Cruddy Sunday
Homer leads a slew of Springfield denizens to the Super Bowl. Guest voices include Rupert Murdoch, Dolly Parton, John Elway, Dan Marino, John Madden and Pat Summerall.
Homer to the Max
Having the same name as a bumbling TV character prompts Homer to change his name. Ed Begley Jr. has a cameo.
I'm With Cupid
Elton John has a cameo, as Apu's valentines to his wife make the rest of Springfield's men pale in comparison. And neither the men nor the women like it. (Read a detailed guide for "I'm With Cupid.")
Marge Simpson in "Screaming Yellow Honkers"
The Simpsons' new sport-utility vehicle gives Marge road rage against less powerful vehicles, sending her to traffic school taught by Chief Wiggum.
Make Room for Lisa
The Simpsons are forced to house a cellular transmitter, giving Lisa stress, while Marge hears calls through Maggie's baby monitor.
Maximum Homerdrive
Truck drivers target Homer after he blabs about an industry scam while filling in for a recently deceased driver. (Read a detailed guide for "Maximum Homerdrive.")
Simpsons Bible Stories
The family's biblical dreams include Homer and Marge as Adam and Eve, with Flanders as God; Milhouse as Moses; and Bart as David battling Goliath's son ("this time, it's personal").
Mom and Pop Art
Isabella Rossellini plays a gallery owner who sees art in the concrete mess that results from Homer's attempt at building a barbeque. After the piece sells, she arranges a one-man show. Pop artist Jasper Johns has a voice cameo.
The Old Man and the C Student
Bart is assigned to do community service at the Retirement Castle, where he tries to inject some life into the recreation activities.
Monty Can't Buy Me Love
After another billionaire makes a memorable impression on Springfield, Burns asks for Homer's help on a quest for popularity, which eventually takes them both to Scotland.
They Saved Lisa's Brain
Lisa is invited to join local members of Mensa, who take a complaint to City Hall — and wind up running it. Stephen Hawking guest stars.
30 Minutes Over Tokyo
After getting tips on thrifty living, the family takes a vacation to Japan, where they appear on a game show to win plane tickets back home.
