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★ 8.7
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Overall Rating

★ 8.7
S8 E23
#1
★ 9.3

Homer's Enemy

May 4, 1997

A hardworking new employee at the power plant is consumed with resentment at Homer's undeserved success.

S8 E2
#2
★ 9.2

You Only Move Twice

Nov 3, 1996

In an idyllic planned community, Homer works for a new boss who has trouble with the government. Meanwhile, the rest of the family has difficulty dealing with the bucolic burg.

S8 E10
#3
★ 9.1

The Springfield Files

Jan 12, 1997

Homer witnesses something out of this world in Springfield woods, but no one believes him -- not even FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who come to investigate the incident.

S8 E15
#4
★ 8.8

Homer's Phobia

Feb 16, 1997

The Simpsons befriend a shop owner, but when Homer discovers the man is gay, he worries about his influence on Bart.

S8 E18
#5
★ 8.8

Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment

Mar 16, 1997

When Prohibition is revived in Springfield, Homer and Bart supply the town with alcohol.

S8 E8
#6
★ 8.7

Hurricane Neddy

Dec 29, 1996

A hurricane destroys the Flanders' home and they have to move into the church basement. The people of Springfield gather to rebuild their house, but when Ned sees the poor workmanship, he has a complete breakdown.

S8 E9
#7
★ 8.6

El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)

Jan 5, 1997

After eating a dish laced with potent peppers during the chili cookoff, Homer has hallucinations where a mystical coyote urges him to find his soulmate.

S8 E1
#8
★ 8.5

Treehouse of Horror VII

Oct 27, 1996

A Halloween trilogy. This time, Bart meets his "pure evil" Siamese twin; Lisa's science project attacks Bart; aliens Kang and Kodos invade as Clinton and Dole's replicas just before the 1996 Presidential election.

S8 E12
#9
★ 8.5

Mountain of Madness

Feb 2, 1997

To promote teamwork amongst the power plant's employees, Mr. Burns makes them go on a corporate retreat up in the mountains.

S8 E5
#10
★ 8.3

Bart After Dark

Nov 24, 1996

After trespassing and damaging property at a mysterious old house, Bart is required to work there as a punishment... but it turns out to be a burlesque house.

S8 E24
#1
★ 7.1

The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase

May 11, 1997

Troy McClure presents three Simpsons spinoff spoofs: In "Chief Wiggum, P.I.," Chief Wiggum becomes a New Orleans detective. Next, Grampa Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's Love tester machine in "The Love-Matic Grampa." Finally, the Simpson family hosts a '70s-style variety show.

S8 E4
#2
★ 7.6

Burns, Baby Burns

Nov 17, 1996

Mr. Burns' boorish long-lost son Larry gets the brush-off from Burns, but Homer hatches a plan to reconcile them.

S8 E13
#3
★ 7.6

Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) cious

Feb 7, 1997

Marge is stressed by the demands of motherhood and the Simpsons get a magical British nanny, who floats down from the sky holding an umbrella.

S8 E20
#4
★ 7.6

The Canine Mutiny

Apr 13, 1997

When Bart can't pay the credit card bill for his expensive new purebred dog, the repo men unwittingly take Santa's Little Helper.

S8 E11
#5
★ 7.7

The Twisted World of Marge Simpson

Jan 19, 1997

Marge's new pretzel franchise is failing until Homer strikes a deal with Fat Tony, Springfield's local mobster.

S8 E7
#6
★ 7.8

Lisa's Date with Density

Dec 15, 1996

Lisa develops a crush on Nelson and tries to change him into a better person. Meanwhile, Homer finds an autodialer and starts a telemarketing scam.

S8 E17
#7
★ 7.8

My Sister, My Sitter

Mar 2, 1997

Lisa has a stellar reputation as a babysitter, but when Homer and Marge leave her in charge of Bart and Maggie, everything starts going wrong.

S8 E21
#8
★ 7.8

The Old Man and the Lisa

Apr 20, 1997

Financially ruined, Mr. Burns turns to Lisa for help in building a recycling business. Lisa believes he's changed, but his new business venture takes a shocking new direction.

S8 E25
#9
★ 7.8

The Secret War of Lisa Simpson

May 18, 1997

Lisa joins the all-male military school where Bart is sent for discipline. Then comes the hazing.

S8 E14
#10
★ 8.0

The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show

Feb 9, 1997

In an attempt to boost ratings, the Itchy and Scratchy Show adds a new "in-your-face" character voiced by Homer.

S8 E1
★ 8.5

Treehouse of Horror VII

Oct 27, 1996

A Halloween trilogy. This time, Bart meets his "pure evil" Siamese twin; Lisa's science project attacks Bart; aliens Kang and Kodos invade as Clinton and Dole's replicas just before the 1996 Presidential election.

S8 E2
★ 9.2

You Only Move Twice

Nov 3, 1996

In an idyllic planned community, Homer works for a new boss who has trouble with the government. Meanwhile, the rest of the family has difficulty dealing with the bucolic burg.

S8 E3
★ 8.1

The Homer They Fall

Nov 10, 1996

When Moe sees that Homer can absorb massive blows to the head, he turns him into a prizefighter and sets up a match with heavyweight champion Drederick Tatum.

S8 E4
★ 7.6

Burns, Baby Burns

Nov 17, 1996

Mr. Burns' boorish long-lost son Larry gets the brush-off from Burns, but Homer hatches a plan to reconcile them.

S8 E5
★ 8.3

Bart After Dark

Nov 24, 1996

After trespassing and damaging property at a mysterious old house, Bart is required to work there as a punishment... but it turns out to be a burlesque house.

S8 E6
★ 8.1

A Milhouse Divided

Dec 1, 1996

Kirk and Luann Van Houten are getting a divorce. Homer is confident that it will never happen to him, but Kirk tells him how quickly things can change.

S8 E7
★ 7.8

Lisa's Date with Density

Dec 15, 1996

Lisa develops a crush on Nelson and tries to change him into a better person. Meanwhile, Homer finds an autodialer and starts a telemarketing scam.

S8 E8
★ 8.7

Hurricane Neddy

Dec 29, 1996

A hurricane destroys the Flanders' home and they have to move into the church basement. The people of Springfield gather to rebuild their house, but when Ned sees the poor workmanship, he has a complete breakdown.

S8 E9
★ 8.6

El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)

Jan 5, 1997

After eating a dish laced with potent peppers during the chili cookoff, Homer has hallucinations where a mystical coyote urges him to find his soulmate.

S8 E10
★ 9.1

The Springfield Files

Jan 12, 1997

Homer witnesses something out of this world in Springfield woods, but no one believes him -- not even FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who come to investigate the incident.

S8 E11
★ 7.7

The Twisted World of Marge Simpson

Jan 19, 1997

Marge's new pretzel franchise is failing until Homer strikes a deal with Fat Tony, Springfield's local mobster.

S8 E12
★ 8.5

Mountain of Madness

Feb 2, 1997

To promote teamwork amongst the power plant's employees, Mr. Burns makes them go on a corporate retreat up in the mountains.

S8 E13
★ 7.6

Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) cious

Feb 7, 1997

Marge is stressed by the demands of motherhood and the Simpsons get a magical British nanny, who floats down from the sky holding an umbrella.

S8 E14
★ 8.0

The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show

Feb 9, 1997

In an attempt to boost ratings, the Itchy and Scratchy Show adds a new "in-your-face" character voiced by Homer.

S8 E15
★ 8.8

Homer's Phobia

Feb 16, 1997

The Simpsons befriend a shop owner, but when Homer discovers the man is gay, he worries about his influence on Bart.

S8 E16
★ 8.2

Brother from Another Series

Feb 23, 1997

When Sideshow Bob is released from prison, his brother Cecil puts him in charge of building Springfield's new hydroelectric dam.

S8 E17
★ 7.8

My Sister, My Sitter

Mar 2, 1997

Lisa has a stellar reputation as a babysitter, but when Homer and Marge leave her in charge of Bart and Maggie, everything starts going wrong.

S8 E18
★ 8.8

Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment

Mar 16, 1997

When Prohibition is revived in Springfield, Homer and Bart supply the town with alcohol.

S8 E19
★ 8.2

Grade School Confidential

Apr 6, 1997

Bart discovers Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel kissing, and it's not long before the whole town knows of their secret affair.

S8 E20
★ 7.6

The Canine Mutiny

Apr 13, 1997

When Bart can't pay the credit card bill for his expensive new purebred dog, the repo men unwittingly take Santa's Little Helper.

S8 E21
★ 7.8

The Old Man and the Lisa

Apr 20, 1997

Financially ruined, Mr. Burns turns to Lisa for help in building a recycling business. Lisa believes he's changed, but his new business venture takes a shocking new direction.

S8 E22
★ 8.1

In Marge We Trust

Apr 27, 1997

Disturbed that Reverend Lovejoy has lost interest in counseling parishioners, Marge volunteers as the "Listen Lady." Meanwhile, Homer sees his likeness on a box of Japanese detergent.

S8 E23
★ 9.3

Homer's Enemy

May 4, 1997

A hardworking new employee at the power plant is consumed with resentment at Homer's undeserved success.

S8 E24
★ 7.1

The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase

May 11, 1997

Troy McClure presents three Simpsons spinoff spoofs: In "Chief Wiggum, P.I.," Chief Wiggum becomes a New Orleans detective. Next, Grampa Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's Love tester machine in "The Love-Matic Grampa." Finally, the Simpson family hosts a '70s-style variety show.

S8 E25
★ 7.8

The Secret War of Lisa Simpson

May 18, 1997

Lisa joins the all-male military school where Bart is sent for discipline. Then comes the hazing.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
6 ★ 8.4 25
★ 9.2 Treehouse of Horror V
★ 5.8 Another Simpsons Clip Show
7 ★ 8.4 25
★ 9.0 Who Shot Mr. Burns? (2)
★ 7.3 The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular
5 ★ 8.3 22
★ 9.2 Cape Feare
★ 7.5 Lady Bouvier's Lover
4 ★ 8.3 22
★ 9.1 Marge vs. the Monorail
★ 6.9 So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show
8 ★ 8.2 25
★ 9.3 Homer's Enemy
★ 7.1 The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase
3 ★ 8.1 24
★ 8.8 Flaming Moe's
★ 7.6 Like Father, Like Clown
2 ★ 8.0 22
★ 8.8 One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish
★ 7.3 Dancin' Homer
9 ★ 7.8 25
★ 9.0 The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson
★ 5.0 All Singing, All Dancing
1 ★ 7.7 13
★ 8.3 Krusty Gets Busted
★ 7.3 Homer's Odyssey
10 ★ 7.6 23
★ 8.1 The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace
★ 7.0 Sunday, Cruddy Sunday
12 ★ 7.3 21
★ 8.6 Trilogy of Error
★ 6.7 Bye Bye Nerdy
11 ★ 7.3 22
★ 7.9 E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)
★ 6.4 Saddlesore Galactica
13 ★ 7.1 22
★ 7.8 Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge
★ 5.4 Gump Roast
14 ★ 7.0 22
★ 7.7 Moe Baby Blues
★ 6.6 Old Yeller-Belly
15 ★ 7.0 22
★ 7.5 Treehouse of Horror XIV
★ 6.3 Bart-Mangled Banner
16 ★ 6.9 21
★ 7.4 Treehouse of Horror XV
★ 6.2 Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass
18 ★ 6.9 22
★ 8.1 24 Minutes
★ 5.9 The Boys of Bummer
20 ★ 6.9 21
★ 7.2 Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes
★ 6.0 Lisa the Drama Queen
19 ★ 6.8 20
★ 8.2 Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind
★ 6.1 Papa Don't Leech
17 ★ 6.8 22
★ 7.6 The Seemingly Never-Ending Story
★ 6.2 The Bonfire of the Manatees
21 ★ 6.8 23
★ 7.3 Treehouse of Horror XX
★ 5.7 The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed
25 ★ 6.7 22
★ 7.9 Brick Like Me
★ 5.8 What to Expect When Bart's Expecting
23 ★ 6.7 22
★ 8.3 Holidays of Future Passed
★ 4.0 Lisa Goes Gaga
22 ★ 6.7 22
★ 7.3 500 Keys
★ 6.0 A Midsummer's Nice Dream
24 ★ 6.7 22
★ 7.2 Treehouse of Horror XXIII
★ 6.2 Love Is a Many-Splintered Thing
27 ★ 6.6 22
★ 8.4 Barthood
★ 5.6 Every Man's Dream
29 ★ 6.6 21
★ 7.6 Flanders' Ladder
★ 6.0 Fears of a Clown
26 ★ 6.6 22
★ 7.9 Simpsorama
★ 5.2 The Musk Who Fell to Earth
33 ★ 6.6 22
★ 8.3 A Serious Flanders (1)
★ 4.3 The Star of the Backstage
35 ★ 6.5 18
★ 7.1 A Mid-Childhood Night's Dream
★ 6.0 Thirst Trap: A Corporate Love Story
36 ★ 6.5 11
★ 8.0 Bart's Birthday
★ 5.7 Women in Shorts
31 ★ 6.5 22
★ 7.5 The Way of the Dog
★ 5.7 Marge the Lumberjill
34 ★ 6.5 22
★ 8.3 Treehouse of Horror XXXIII
★ 5.5 Fan-ily Feud
28 ★ 6.4 21
★ 7.0 The Town
★ 5.9 The Nightmare After Krustmas
32 ★ 6.4 22
★ 7.4 The Last Barfighter
★ 5.6 Yokel Hero
30 ★ 6.3 23
★ 7.0 Baby You Can't Drive My Car
★ 5.1 Bart vs. Itchy & Scratchy