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9.3/10 (7345 votes)
#1

Homer's Enemy

S8:E23
May 4, 1997

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

rasslingrob Feb 1, 2020

This is vintage and classic Simpsons!

9.2/10 (6856 votes)
#2

You Only Move Twice

S8:E2
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.

SLionsCricket Aug 27, 2017

One of the greatest episodes of all THE SIMPSONS. Albert Brooks as Hank Scorpio is a match made in h...

9.1/10 (5148 votes)
#3

The Springfield Files

S8:E10
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.

AndrewBloom May 5, 2018

[7.1/10] This one is mostly a gag-fest, but the gags are generally good, so it works. Aliens, even a...

8.8/10 (4678 votes)
#4

Homer's Phobia

S8:E15
Feb 16, 1997

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

AndrewBloom Jun 21, 2017

[8.6/10] It's amazing how an episode about a hot-button issue like homosexuality from ~25 years ago ...

8.8/10 (3907 votes)
#5

Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment

S8:E18
Mar 16, 1997

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

AndrewBloom Mar 17, 2019

[7.7/10] Such a fun episode. There’s a lot of great commentary about beer culture, one of the quinte...

8.7/10 (4166 votes)
#6

Hurricane Neddy

S8:E8
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.

Goldenarrow74 Nov 24, 2019

Tremendous episode - partly for the gentle jibing of Christianity and partly for the backstory of Ne...

8.6/10 (4174 votes)
#7

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

S8:E9
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.

Goldenarrow74 Mar 8, 2019

`“Best. Episode. Ever.”` - Comic Book Me

8.5/10 (3785 votes)
#8

Treehouse of Horror VII

S8:E1
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.

AndrewBloom Oct 23, 2017

[9.0/10] The best "Treehouse of Horror" episode *The Simpsons* ever did, which is saying something. ...

8.5/10 (3784 votes)
#9

Mountain of Madness

S8:E12
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.

AndrewBloom Jun 19, 2017

[8.6/10] This episode has a different energy than a lot of *Simpsons* episode, but even if it’s a bi...

8.3/10 (3353 votes)
#10

Bart After Dark

S8:E5
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.

Caleb P. May 8, 2022

Not a fan of any time the show tries to do a musical number, but this was very funny otherwise.

8.2/10 (3242 votes)
#11

Brother from Another Series

S8:E16
Feb 23, 1997

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

AndrewBloom Jun 13, 2017

[9.1/10] This one really works for me as a *Simpsons* and *Frasier* fan. Kelsey Grammer and David Hy...

8.2/10 (3362 votes)
#12

Grade School Confidential

S8:E19
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.

8.1/10 (3257 votes)
#13

The Homer They Fall

S8:E3
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.

Jordanculp20 Jul 7, 2024

Wait...I'm (40) older than Homer Simpson (38)....doh!

8.1/10 (3139 votes)
#14

A Milhouse Divided

S8:E6
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.

scheu Aug 6, 2023

Did I crib Homer's second set of wedding vows for my own wedding? 🤔

8.1/10 (3016 votes)
#15

In Marge We Trust

S8:E22
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.

AndrewBloom Mar 1, 2020

[8.2/10] *The Simpsons* and religion. Does it get any better? This one is hilarious but also moving ...

8.0/10 (3217 votes)
#16

The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show

S8:E14
Feb 9, 1997

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

AndrewBloom May 28, 2017

[9.4/10] A perfect showbiz satire, one that both speaks to the unique issues facing *The Simpsons* a...

7.8/10 (3038 votes)
#17

Lisa's Date with Density

S8:E7
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.

DaniloCohen May 24, 2024

Is this when things starts to go bad?

7.8/10 (3335 votes)
#18

My Sister, My Sitter

S8:E17
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.

TheLazyReviewer Dec 26, 2021

If there was ever an episode to make you hate Bart, this is it.

7.8/10 (2919 votes)
#19

The Old Man and the Lisa

S8:E21
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.

HorrorTom Mar 25, 2025

Perhaps the best episode I’ve seen so far. Many laughs.

7.8/10 (2884 votes)
#20

The Secret War of Lisa Simpson

S8:E25
May 18, 1997

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

loretojedi May 31, 2017

YOU REALLY DID IT THIS TIME BART YOU IN FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF A LIFE TIME Now About Your Punishment...

7.7/10 (2972 votes)
#21

The Twisted World of Marge Simpson

S8:E11
Jan 19, 1997

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

Caleb P. May 10, 2022

Can't believe they ended on a cliffhanger like that. Pretty good otherwise though.

7.6/10 (3127 votes)
#22

Burns, Baby Burns

S8:E4
Nov 17, 1996

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

AndrewBloom Jul 21, 2020

[8.1/10] I normally write a lot about story when I’m reviewing *Simpsons* episodes, if for no other ...

7.6/10 (3257 votes)
#23

Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) cious

S8:E13
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.

AndrewBloom Jun 14, 2020

[8.0/10] It’s funny, despite being in the middle of Oakey & Weinstein’s run as showrunners on *T...

7.6/10 (2762 votes)
#24

The Canine Mutiny

S8:E20
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.

SLionsCricket Apr 20, 2020

This episode feels like a notable step down for me from the past few episodes of this season. Mostly...

7.1/10 (2906 votes)
#25

The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase

S8:E24
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.

AsmodeusML Jan 4, 2023

Not a great episode at all. The only decent part is Moe's story. Wiggum's story is just boring and h...

7.1/10 (2906 votes)
#1

The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase

S8:E24
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.

AsmodeusML Jan 4, 2023

Not a great episode at all. The only decent part is Moe's story. Wiggum's story is just boring and h...

7.6/10 (3127 votes)
#2

Burns, Baby Burns

S8:E4
Nov 17, 1996

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

AndrewBloom Jul 21, 2020

[8.1/10] I normally write a lot about story when I’m reviewing *Simpsons* episodes, if for no other ...

7.6/10 (3257 votes)
#3

Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) cious

S8:E13
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.

AndrewBloom Jun 14, 2020

[8.0/10] It’s funny, despite being in the middle of Oakey & Weinstein’s run as showrunners on *T...

7.6/10 (2762 votes)
#4

The Canine Mutiny

S8:E20
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.

SLionsCricket Apr 20, 2020

This episode feels like a notable step down for me from the past few episodes of this season. Mostly...

7.7/10 (2972 votes)
#5

The Twisted World of Marge Simpson

S8:E11
Jan 19, 1997

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

Caleb P. May 10, 2022

Can't believe they ended on a cliffhanger like that. Pretty good otherwise though.

7.8/10 (3038 votes)
#6

Lisa's Date with Density

S8:E7
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.

DaniloCohen May 24, 2024

Is this when things starts to go bad?

7.8/10 (3335 votes)
#7

My Sister, My Sitter

S8:E17
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.

TheLazyReviewer Dec 26, 2021

If there was ever an episode to make you hate Bart, this is it.

7.8/10 (2919 votes)
#8

The Old Man and the Lisa

S8:E21
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.

HorrorTom Mar 25, 2025

Perhaps the best episode I’ve seen so far. Many laughs.

7.8/10 (2884 votes)
#9

The Secret War of Lisa Simpson

S8:E25
May 18, 1997

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

loretojedi May 31, 2017

YOU REALLY DID IT THIS TIME BART YOU IN FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF A LIFE TIME Now About Your Punishment...

8.0/10 (3217 votes)
#10

The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show

S8:E14
Feb 9, 1997

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

AndrewBloom May 28, 2017

[9.4/10] A perfect showbiz satire, one that both speaks to the unique issues facing *The Simpsons* a...

8.1/10 (3257 votes)
#11

The Homer They Fall

S8:E3
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.

Jordanculp20 Jul 7, 2024

Wait...I'm (40) older than Homer Simpson (38)....doh!

8.1/10 (3139 votes)
#12

A Milhouse Divided

S8:E6
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.

scheu Aug 6, 2023

Did I crib Homer's second set of wedding vows for my own wedding? 🤔

8.1/10 (3016 votes)
#13

In Marge We Trust

S8:E22
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.

AndrewBloom Mar 1, 2020

[8.2/10] *The Simpsons* and religion. Does it get any better? This one is hilarious but also moving ...

8.2/10 (3242 votes)
#14

Brother from Another Series

S8:E16
Feb 23, 1997

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

AndrewBloom Jun 13, 2017

[9.1/10] This one really works for me as a *Simpsons* and *Frasier* fan. Kelsey Grammer and David Hy...

8.2/10 (3362 votes)
#15

Grade School Confidential

S8:E19
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.

8.3/10 (3353 votes)
#16

Bart After Dark

S8:E5
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.

Caleb P. May 8, 2022

Not a fan of any time the show tries to do a musical number, but this was very funny otherwise.

8.5/10 (3785 votes)
#17

Treehouse of Horror VII

S8:E1
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.

AndrewBloom Oct 23, 2017

[9.0/10] The best "Treehouse of Horror" episode *The Simpsons* ever did, which is saying something. ...

8.5/10 (3784 votes)
#18

Mountain of Madness

S8:E12
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.

AndrewBloom Jun 19, 2017

[8.6/10] This episode has a different energy than a lot of *Simpsons* episode, but even if it’s a bi...

8.6/10 (4174 votes)
#19

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

S8:E9
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.

Goldenarrow74 Mar 8, 2019

`“Best. Episode. Ever.”` - Comic Book Me

8.7/10 (4166 votes)
#20

Hurricane Neddy

S8:E8
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.

Goldenarrow74 Nov 24, 2019

Tremendous episode - partly for the gentle jibing of Christianity and partly for the backstory of Ne...

8.8/10 (4678 votes)
#21

Homer's Phobia

S8:E15
Feb 16, 1997

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

AndrewBloom Jun 21, 2017

[8.6/10] It's amazing how an episode about a hot-button issue like homosexuality from ~25 years ago ...

8.8/10 (3907 votes)
#22

Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment

S8:E18
Mar 16, 1997

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

AndrewBloom Mar 17, 2019

[7.7/10] Such a fun episode. There’s a lot of great commentary about beer culture, one of the quinte...

9.1/10 (5148 votes)
#23

The Springfield Files

S8:E10
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.

AndrewBloom May 5, 2018

[7.1/10] This one is mostly a gag-fest, but the gags are generally good, so it works. Aliens, even a...

9.2/10 (6856 votes)
#24

You Only Move Twice

S8:E2
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.

SLionsCricket Aug 27, 2017

One of the greatest episodes of all THE SIMPSONS. Albert Brooks as Hank Scorpio is a match made in h...

9.3/10 (7345 votes)
#25

Homer's Enemy

S8:E23
May 4, 1997

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

rasslingrob Feb 1, 2020

This is vintage and classic Simpsons!

8.5/10 (3785 votes)

Treehouse of Horror VII

S8:E1
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.

AndrewBloom Oct 23, 2017

[9.0/10] The best "Treehouse of Horror" episode *The Simpsons* ever did, which is saying something. ...

9.2/10 (6856 votes)

You Only Move Twice

S8:E2
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.

SLionsCricket Aug 27, 2017

One of the greatest episodes of all THE SIMPSONS. Albert Brooks as Hank Scorpio is a match made in h...

8.1/10 (3257 votes)

The Homer They Fall

S8:E3
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.

Jordanculp20 Jul 7, 2024

Wait...I'm (40) older than Homer Simpson (38)....doh!

7.6/10 (3127 votes)

Burns, Baby Burns

S8:E4
Nov 17, 1996

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

AndrewBloom Jul 21, 2020

[8.1/10] I normally write a lot about story when I’m reviewing *Simpsons* episodes, if for no other ...

8.3/10 (3353 votes)

Bart After Dark

S8:E5
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.

Caleb P. May 8, 2022

Not a fan of any time the show tries to do a musical number, but this was very funny otherwise.

8.1/10 (3139 votes)

A Milhouse Divided

S8:E6
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.

scheu Aug 6, 2023

Did I crib Homer's second set of wedding vows for my own wedding? 🤔

7.8/10 (3038 votes)

Lisa's Date with Density

S8:E7
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.

DaniloCohen May 24, 2024

Is this when things starts to go bad?

8.7/10 (4166 votes)

Hurricane Neddy

S8:E8
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.

Goldenarrow74 Nov 24, 2019

Tremendous episode - partly for the gentle jibing of Christianity and partly for the backstory of Ne...

8.6/10 (4174 votes)

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

S8:E9
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.

Goldenarrow74 Mar 8, 2019

`“Best. Episode. Ever.”` - Comic Book Me

9.1/10 (5148 votes)

The Springfield Files

S8:E10
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.

AndrewBloom May 5, 2018

[7.1/10] This one is mostly a gag-fest, but the gags are generally good, so it works. Aliens, even a...

7.7/10 (2972 votes)

The Twisted World of Marge Simpson

S8:E11
Jan 19, 1997

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

Caleb P. May 10, 2022

Can't believe they ended on a cliffhanger like that. Pretty good otherwise though.

8.5/10 (3784 votes)

Mountain of Madness

S8:E12
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.

AndrewBloom Jun 19, 2017

[8.6/10] This episode has a different energy than a lot of *Simpsons* episode, but even if it’s a bi...

7.6/10 (3257 votes)

Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) cious

S8:E13
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.

AndrewBloom Jun 14, 2020

[8.0/10] It’s funny, despite being in the middle of Oakey & Weinstein’s run as showrunners on *T...

8.0/10 (3217 votes)

The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show

S8:E14
Feb 9, 1997

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

AndrewBloom May 28, 2017

[9.4/10] A perfect showbiz satire, one that both speaks to the unique issues facing *The Simpsons* a...

8.8/10 (4678 votes)

Homer's Phobia

S8:E15
Feb 16, 1997

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

AndrewBloom Jun 21, 2017

[8.6/10] It's amazing how an episode about a hot-button issue like homosexuality from ~25 years ago ...

8.2/10 (3242 votes)

Brother from Another Series

S8:E16
Feb 23, 1997

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

AndrewBloom Jun 13, 2017

[9.1/10] This one really works for me as a *Simpsons* and *Frasier* fan. Kelsey Grammer and David Hy...

7.8/10 (3335 votes)

My Sister, My Sitter

S8:E17
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.

TheLazyReviewer Dec 26, 2021

If there was ever an episode to make you hate Bart, this is it.

8.8/10 (3907 votes)

Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment

S8:E18
Mar 16, 1997

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

AndrewBloom Mar 17, 2019

[7.7/10] Such a fun episode. There’s a lot of great commentary about beer culture, one of the quinte...

8.2/10 (3362 votes)

Grade School Confidential

S8:E19
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.

7.6/10 (2762 votes)

The Canine Mutiny

S8:E20
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.

SLionsCricket Apr 20, 2020

This episode feels like a notable step down for me from the past few episodes of this season. Mostly...

7.8/10 (2919 votes)

The Old Man and the Lisa

S8:E21
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.

HorrorTom Mar 25, 2025

Perhaps the best episode I’ve seen so far. Many laughs.

8.1/10 (3016 votes)

In Marge We Trust

S8:E22
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.

AndrewBloom Mar 1, 2020

[8.2/10] *The Simpsons* and religion. Does it get any better? This one is hilarious but also moving ...

9.3/10 (7345 votes)

Homer's Enemy

S8:E23
May 4, 1997

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

rasslingrob Feb 1, 2020

This is vintage and classic Simpsons!

7.1/10 (2906 votes)

The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase

S8:E24
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.

AsmodeusML Jan 4, 2023

Not a great episode at all. The only decent part is Moe's story. Wiggum's story is just boring and h...

7.8/10 (2884 votes)

The Secret War of Lisa Simpson

S8:E25
May 18, 1997

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

loretojedi May 31, 2017

YOU REALLY DID IT THIS TIME BART YOU IN FOR THE PUNISHMENT OF A LIFE TIME Now About Your Punishment...

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
7 ★ 8.4 25
★ 9.0 Who Shot Mr. Burns? (2)
★ 7.3 The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular
6 ★ 8.4 25
★ 9.2 Treehouse of Horror V
★ 5.8 Another Simpsons Clip Show
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
★ 7.6 Treehouse of Horror XIII
★ 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
★ 6.3 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
★ 5.8 Women in Shorts
31 ★ 6.5 22
★ 7.5 The Way of the Dog
★ 5.7 Marge the Lumberjill
34 ★ 6.5 22
★ 8.4 Treehouse of Horror XXXIII
★ 5.5 Fan-ily Feud
32 ★ 6.4 22
★ 7.4 The Last Barfighter
★ 5.6 Yokel Hero
28 ★ 6.4 21
★ 7.0 The Town
★ 5.9 The Nightmare After Krustmas
30 ★ 6.2 23
★ 7.0 Baby You Can't Drive My Car
★ 5.1 Bart vs. Itchy & Scratchy