The Simpsons season 8 aired during the 1996 - 1997 TV season. Following are recaps for the season 8 episodes.
Treehouse of Horror VII
In "The Thing and I," Bart discovers hisn evil twin living in the attic. In "The Genesis Tub," Lisa's science experiment develops more than she anticipated when she becomes a god to little folk. In "Cititzen Kang," aliens Kang and Kodos invade Clinton and Dole's replicas just before the 1996 Presidential election.
You Only Move Twice
Homer moves the family to a new town after he receives a better job offer, at a better nuclear power plant. But Homer is oblivious to the fact that his new boss is a villain who is out to rule the world.
The Homer They Fall
Moe turns Homer into a successful boxer after discovering Homer can absorb massive blows to the head, but Marge is worried Homer won't survive the upcoming match with Dreaderick Tatum, the heavyweight champion.
"I liked the episode. The only downer was the senseless story. If Lucius really wanted three rounds he should have told Tatem to go easy and make the fight last three rounds. But it had a lot of funny parts in it so it's good with me." - Hermit, Fan Review
Burns, Baby Burns
Burns discovers his long lost 60-year-old illegitimate son, Larry, is insulting and lazy, and wants nothing to do with him. Homer thinks a good kidnapping is all that's needed to change Burns' mind. Rodney Dangerfield guest stars.
"Man, this was such a great episode, definitely one of my favorites. This is a great episode!" - Tony Roberts, Fan Review
Bart After Dark
As punishment for destroying private property, Bart is forced to work for the homeowner. Marge tries to shut down the operation when she discovers it's a burlesque house.
"This episode was a pretty good one with many hilarious parts. It's too bad the ending with the song and dance totally ruined everything. Oh well, I'm not complaining." - Atlus Man, Fan Review
A Milhouse Divided
Homer questions his own marital bliss when Kirk and Luann Van Houten announce their divorce.
Lisa's Date with Density
Lisa begins a doomed romance with Nelson Muntz, the school bully. Meanwhile, Homer discovers quick cash in telemarketing fraud.
Hurricane Neddy
Ned Flanders checks himself into a mental hospital after suffering a nervous breakdown when his house is destroyed in a hurricane, and from some remodeling done by the locals.
The Mysterious Voyage of Homer
Consuming too many hot peppers gives Homer visions, which tell him to seek out his "soulmate."
The Springfield Files
Homer witnesses something out of this world in Springfield woods, but no one believes him, not even FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully. (Read a detailed episode guide for "The Springfield Files."
The Twisted World of Marge Simpson
Marge's new pretzel franchise is failing until Homer strikes a deal with Fat Tony, Springfield's local mobster.
Mountain of Madness
To promote teamwork amongst the power plant's employees Burns forces them to attend a corporate retreat in the mountains, where they must locate a hidden cabin.
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The Simpson family hires a nanny after Marge starts loosing her hair to stress.
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Homer provides the voice for Poochie, a new character added to the "The Itchy and Scratchy Show" in a desperate attempt to boost sagging ratings.
Homer's Phobia
A shop owner, voiced by John Waters, befriends the Simpson family. After discovering he is a homosexual, Homer fears Bart will emulate him.
The Brother From Another Series
Bart suspects a sinister motive when Sideshow Bob reunites with his estranged brother Cecil, who hires Bob to supervise the building of Springfield's Hydroelectric Dam.
My Sister, My Sitter
Lisa's babysitting skills are put to the test when she has to watch Bart and Maggie.
Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment
Homer goes into the booze-making business when Prohibition comes to Springfield.
Grade School Confidential
After stumbling across Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel kissing, Bart strikes a deal with them to keep their romance a secret. Unfortunately, his deal lands him in the middle of their love affair.
The Canine Mutiny
Purchasing an expensive, purebred dog on a fraudulent credit card puts Bart in the doghouse when creditors want the pooch back. Meanwhile, Santa's Little Helper is neglected.
The Old Man and the Lisa
Mr. Burns loses his vast fortune and turns to Lisa for help to get it back through environmental business.
In Marge We Trust
Marge becomes the "Listen Lady" when the people of Springfield turn to her after Reverend Lovejoy loses interest in helping people. Meanwhile, Homer sets out to discover why his face is on a box of dish soap.
Homer's Enemy
Frank Grimes, the new employee at the power plant, isn't impressed with Homer's bad habits and lack of professional work ethic. Frank becomes disgruntled when he learns Homer is more of a success than he is.
The Simpsons Spin-off Showcase
The Simpsons present three spin-off spoofs. Chief Wiggum becomes a detective and moves to New Orleans with Principal Skinner as his assistant. Grampa Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's Love Tester machine. The Simpson family host a cheesy variety show.
The Secret War of Lisa Simpson
Lisa is determined to stick it out as the only girl at boot camp when she and Bart attend military school.
