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9.0/10 (5388 votes)
#1

The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson

S9:E1
Sep 21, 1997

Designated driver Barney absconds to Manhattan in Homer's car and leaves it there. But when the family journeys to the Big Apple to retrieve their property, Homer discovers his car has been booted.

Seaniebarry Aug 28, 2020

mmmmmmmmmm Flushing Meadows. One of The Simpsons best episodes

8.4/10 (3414 votes)
#2

Trash of the Titans

S9:E22
Apr 26, 1998

Homer feuds with the Springfield garbage men and decides to run for Sanitation Commissioner. After winning the election with a sleazy campaign, Homer can’t keep the extravagant promises he made to the town.

pipeinformatico Dec 3, 2020

**Excellent!** 200th episode. This episode one of the best Simpsons episodes I've ever seen. Afte...

8.3/10 (2995 votes)
#3

The Joy of Sect

S9:E13
Feb 8, 1998

A cult lures in most of Springfield to toil for “The Leader.” After Marge escapes and has the family deprogrammed, Homer exposes the man behind the spaceship.

mahyarErshad Feb 8, 2019

That's what all religions are about

8.2/10 (3173 votes)
#4

Treehouse of Horror VIII

S9:E4
Oct 26, 1997

In “The Homega Man,” Homer faces a post-apocalyptic Springfield. Next, Bart attempts to become Superfly in "Fly vs. Fly." In “Easy-Bake Coven,” amidst a witch hunt in 1649, Marge and her sisters invent trick-or-treating.

AndrewBloom Oct 20, 2017

[7.8/10] Kicking off any episode with a network censor being butchered in cartoonish fashion is a gr...

8.2/10 (3154 votes)
#5

The Cartridge Family

S9:E5
Nov 2, 1997

Alarmed by a soccer riot, Homer buys a handgun. His reckless behavior drives Marge and the kids out of the house, and even his new gun club buddies desert him.

AndrewBloom Apr 1, 2016

8.5/10. One the last truly great episode of the classic era. From the opening soccer parody, to the ...

8.2/10 (2930 votes)
#6

Das Bus

S9:E14
Feb 15, 1998

When Otto drives the school bus off a bridge, the kids wind up on a deserted island, fending for themselves in a “Lord of the Flies” parody. Back in Springfield, Homer takes on Bill Gates.

AndrewBloom Apr 3, 2021

[7.4/10] It’s not hard to believe that this episode is a collaboration between then-*Simpsons* showr...

8.2/10 (3058 votes)
#7

King of the Hill

S9:E23
May 3, 1998

After Rainier Wolfcastle helps Homer get in shape, Homer accepts a challenge to climb the Murderhorn, the tallest mountain in Springfield.

AndrewBloom Aug 14, 2017

[7.3/10] Solid outing for the show. There’s a nice structure to this one, with Homer’s status of bei...

8.1/10 (2859 votes)
#8

Lisa's Sax

S9:E3
Oct 19, 1997

After Lisa’s saxophone is destroyed, the Simpsons reminisce about how she originally got the instrument. On the hottest day of the year, Homer must decide whether to buy an air conditioner or replace Lisa’s sax.

AndrewBloom Jun 27, 2020

[7.7/10] I love both major stories here. The main one, about Homer choosing to encourage his daughte...

8.1/10 (2861 votes)
#9

Lisa the Skeptic

S9:E8
Nov 23, 1997

When a skeleton is unearthed at the site of a future shopping mall, all Springfield is convinced it is the skeleton of an angel – except Lisa.

TheLazyReviewer Jan 9, 2022

One of the better Lisa episodes. Really stood out as a kid.

8.1/10 (3153 votes)
#10

Simpson Tide

S9:E19
Mar 29, 1998

When Homer joins the Naval Reserve, a captain takes a liking to him and leaves him in charge of a nuclear submarine.

Tim H. Feb 3, 2016

Homer: "Nucular, it's pronounced nu-cu-lar."

8.0/10 (2832 votes)
#11

Lisa the Simpson

S9:E17
Mar 8, 1998

Lisa struggles with solving a simple puzzle and fears that the "Simpson gene” is suddenly wiping out her intelligence. Homer stages a family reunion in hopes of introducing Lisa to some Simpsons she can respect.

rasslingrob Feb 3, 2020

9x17 in normal order, 9x03 on Disney+?

8.0/10 (2667 votes)
#12

Natural Born Kissers

S9:E25
May 17, 1998

Homer and Marge try to spice up their love life and are caught baring it all in public. Bart and Lisa discover an alternate ending to Casablanca.

TheLazyReviewer Jan 12, 2022

Another pretty good episode, and one of those ones that as a kid, that stood out as special, as the ...

7.8/10 (2628 votes)
#13

This Little Wiggy

S9:E18
Mar 22, 1998

At Marge’s insistence, Bart has a “play date” with Ralph. Bart suddenly sees the upside of this friendship when he discovers Chief Wiggum’s “master key” and goes to explore Springfield’s abandoned prison.

AndrewBloom Jun 1, 2019

[8.0/10] This episode does a really nice job of making Ralph the object of fun while still having to...

7.8/10 (2960 votes)
#14

The Trouble with Trillions

S9:E20
Apr 5, 1998

Facing an IRS audit, Homer agrees to help the feds bust Mr. Burns for a missing trillion-dollar bill. When Burns makes an anti-government stand, Homer flees with him to Cuba.

AndrewBloom Jan 3, 2017

7.1/10 on a ????? *Simpsons* scale. Season 9 is such a weird period for the show. It's not quite the...

7.8/10 (2570 votes)
#15

Girly Edition

S9:E21
Apr 19, 1998

Lisa becomes the anchor of a kids’ news program but is upstaged by Bart’s treacly human interest stories. At home, Homer corrupts a helper monkey.

TheLazyReviewer Jan 11, 2022

It's episodes like this that make Lisa detestable.

7.7/10 (2500 votes)
#16

Lost Our Lisa

S9:E24
May 10, 1998

Bart’s latest stunt thwarts Lisa’s plan to attend a museum exhibit. When she tries to go alone and takes the wrong bus, Homer sets out to find her.

Caleb P. May 20, 2022

I didn't think it was possible for Lisa to not be a condescending douche in an episode focusing on h...

7.6/10 (2670 votes)
#17

Bart Star

S9:E6
Nov 9, 1997

When Homer becomes the coach of a peewee football team, he replaces star quarterback Nelson with the less talented Bart. Facing his teammates’ scorn, Bart looks for a way out but finds a better way to show his team spirit.

AndrewBloom Feb 10, 2024

[7.3/10] This is a peculiar episode, coming at the very beginning of Mike Scully’s tenure as showrun...

7.6/10 (2596 votes)
#18

The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons

S9:E7
Nov 16, 1997

Trying to escape his arranged marriage, Apu asks Marge to pose as his wife during his mother’s visit. When the ruse fails, Homer makes a last-ditch attempt to intervene, but Apu is smitten with his new bride Manjula.

7.6/10 (2608 votes)
#19

Realty Bites

S9:E9
Dec 7, 1997

When Marge gets her real estate license, she learns to put a positive spin on the flaws of the houses she’s selling. But when the Flanders buy the Murder House, she realizes she has to tell the truth.

ACBlackJ0ck Oct 22, 2022

I could go for some lumber right now...

7.6/10 (2878 votes)
#20

Miracle on Evergreen Terrace

S9:E10
Dec 21, 1997

After accidentally ruining the family’s Christmas tree and presents, Bart buries the evidence and claims a burglar stole everything. When Kent Brockman does a human interest story on the family’s tragic loss, the townspeople shower the family with generosity… until the truth comes out.

ersziii Dec 28, 2024

This episode seems to have had a lot of mixed reactions over the years but I enjoy it. Yes there are...

7.6/10 (2679 votes)
#21

Bart Carny

S9:E12
Jan 11, 1998

When the carnival comes to town, Homer and Bart wind up working the ring toss. A father-son team of grifters shows them the downside of the “carny code,” but the Simpsons beat them at their own game.

TheLazyReviewer Jan 10, 2022

Some of the best jokes, that 20 years on still make me laugh, are in this episode.

7.6/10 (2550 votes)
#22

Dumbbell Indemnity

S9:E16
Mar 1, 1998

Moe goes broke trying to wine and dine a new girlfriend. Desperate for money, he cooks up an insurance scam with Homer.

giyex74541 Jun 11, 2024

Poor Hans Moleman getting smashed in the head with a heavy textbook lmaoo.

7.4/10 (2509 votes)
#23

The Last Temptation of Krust

S9:E15
Feb 22, 1998

Krusty bombs at a charity comedy event and feels like a tired old hack. With the Simpsons’ support, Krusty takes his act in a fresh new direction… but in the end, his true nature asserts itself.

Kingmob6 Feb 7, 2025

“But Krusty, why NOW? Why not 20 years ago?”

6.9/10 (3837 votes)
#24

The Principal and the Pauper

S9:E2
Sep 28, 1997

Unmasked as an impostor, Principal Skinner flees to Capital City to reclaim his former life as a shiftless good-for-nothing. The people of Springfield gain a newfound appreciation for him and form a plan to bring him back.

ACBlackJ0ck Jul 12, 2022

Even ignoring the whole how dumb the whole ordeal is... this just isn't a funny episode.

5.0/10 (2963 votes)
#25

All Singing, All Dancing

S9:E11
Jan 4, 1998

Homer rents a Clint Eastwood movie and is dismayed to find it's a musical. Using clips from past episodes, the rest of the family reminds him about the many times he and other members of the family and town have broken into song and dance.

Caleb P. May 16, 2022

Another skippable clip show. I just hope they stop all the singing ever in the show. None of the VA...

5.0/10 (2963 votes)
#1

All Singing, All Dancing

S9:E11
Jan 4, 1998

Homer rents a Clint Eastwood movie and is dismayed to find it's a musical. Using clips from past episodes, the rest of the family reminds him about the many times he and other members of the family and town have broken into song and dance.

Caleb P. May 16, 2022

Another skippable clip show. I just hope they stop all the singing ever in the show. None of the VA...

6.9/10 (3837 votes)
#2

The Principal and the Pauper

S9:E2
Sep 28, 1997

Unmasked as an impostor, Principal Skinner flees to Capital City to reclaim his former life as a shiftless good-for-nothing. The people of Springfield gain a newfound appreciation for him and form a plan to bring him back.

ACBlackJ0ck Jul 12, 2022

Even ignoring the whole how dumb the whole ordeal is... this just isn't a funny episode.

7.4/10 (2509 votes)
#3

The Last Temptation of Krust

S9:E15
Feb 22, 1998

Krusty bombs at a charity comedy event and feels like a tired old hack. With the Simpsons’ support, Krusty takes his act in a fresh new direction… but in the end, his true nature asserts itself.

Kingmob6 Feb 7, 2025

“But Krusty, why NOW? Why not 20 years ago?”

7.6/10 (2670 votes)
#4

Bart Star

S9:E6
Nov 9, 1997

When Homer becomes the coach of a peewee football team, he replaces star quarterback Nelson with the less talented Bart. Facing his teammates’ scorn, Bart looks for a way out but finds a better way to show his team spirit.

AndrewBloom Feb 10, 2024

[7.3/10] This is a peculiar episode, coming at the very beginning of Mike Scully’s tenure as showrun...

7.6/10 (2596 votes)
#5

The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons

S9:E7
Nov 16, 1997

Trying to escape his arranged marriage, Apu asks Marge to pose as his wife during his mother’s visit. When the ruse fails, Homer makes a last-ditch attempt to intervene, but Apu is smitten with his new bride Manjula.

7.6/10 (2608 votes)
#6

Realty Bites

S9:E9
Dec 7, 1997

When Marge gets her real estate license, she learns to put a positive spin on the flaws of the houses she’s selling. But when the Flanders buy the Murder House, she realizes she has to tell the truth.

ACBlackJ0ck Oct 22, 2022

I could go for some lumber right now...

7.6/10 (2878 votes)
#7

Miracle on Evergreen Terrace

S9:E10
Dec 21, 1997

After accidentally ruining the family’s Christmas tree and presents, Bart buries the evidence and claims a burglar stole everything. When Kent Brockman does a human interest story on the family’s tragic loss, the townspeople shower the family with generosity… until the truth comes out.

ersziii Dec 28, 2024

This episode seems to have had a lot of mixed reactions over the years but I enjoy it. Yes there are...

7.6/10 (2679 votes)
#8

Bart Carny

S9:E12
Jan 11, 1998

When the carnival comes to town, Homer and Bart wind up working the ring toss. A father-son team of grifters shows them the downside of the “carny code,” but the Simpsons beat them at their own game.

TheLazyReviewer Jan 10, 2022

Some of the best jokes, that 20 years on still make me laugh, are in this episode.

7.6/10 (2550 votes)
#9

Dumbbell Indemnity

S9:E16
Mar 1, 1998

Moe goes broke trying to wine and dine a new girlfriend. Desperate for money, he cooks up an insurance scam with Homer.

giyex74541 Jun 11, 2024

Poor Hans Moleman getting smashed in the head with a heavy textbook lmaoo.

7.7/10 (2500 votes)
#10

Lost Our Lisa

S9:E24
May 10, 1998

Bart’s latest stunt thwarts Lisa’s plan to attend a museum exhibit. When she tries to go alone and takes the wrong bus, Homer sets out to find her.

Caleb P. May 20, 2022

I didn't think it was possible for Lisa to not be a condescending douche in an episode focusing on h...

7.8/10 (2628 votes)
#11

This Little Wiggy

S9:E18
Mar 22, 1998

At Marge’s insistence, Bart has a “play date” with Ralph. Bart suddenly sees the upside of this friendship when he discovers Chief Wiggum’s “master key” and goes to explore Springfield’s abandoned prison.

AndrewBloom Jun 1, 2019

[8.0/10] This episode does a really nice job of making Ralph the object of fun while still having to...

7.8/10 (2960 votes)
#12

The Trouble with Trillions

S9:E20
Apr 5, 1998

Facing an IRS audit, Homer agrees to help the feds bust Mr. Burns for a missing trillion-dollar bill. When Burns makes an anti-government stand, Homer flees with him to Cuba.

AndrewBloom Jan 3, 2017

7.1/10 on a ????? *Simpsons* scale. Season 9 is such a weird period for the show. It's not quite the...

7.8/10 (2570 votes)
#13

Girly Edition

S9:E21
Apr 19, 1998

Lisa becomes the anchor of a kids’ news program but is upstaged by Bart’s treacly human interest stories. At home, Homer corrupts a helper monkey.

TheLazyReviewer Jan 11, 2022

It's episodes like this that make Lisa detestable.

8.0/10 (2832 votes)
#14

Lisa the Simpson

S9:E17
Mar 8, 1998

Lisa struggles with solving a simple puzzle and fears that the "Simpson gene” is suddenly wiping out her intelligence. Homer stages a family reunion in hopes of introducing Lisa to some Simpsons she can respect.

rasslingrob Feb 3, 2020

9x17 in normal order, 9x03 on Disney+?

8.0/10 (2667 votes)
#15

Natural Born Kissers

S9:E25
May 17, 1998

Homer and Marge try to spice up their love life and are caught baring it all in public. Bart and Lisa discover an alternate ending to Casablanca.

TheLazyReviewer Jan 12, 2022

Another pretty good episode, and one of those ones that as a kid, that stood out as special, as the ...

8.1/10 (2859 votes)
#16

Lisa's Sax

S9:E3
Oct 19, 1997

After Lisa’s saxophone is destroyed, the Simpsons reminisce about how she originally got the instrument. On the hottest day of the year, Homer must decide whether to buy an air conditioner or replace Lisa’s sax.

AndrewBloom Jun 27, 2020

[7.7/10] I love both major stories here. The main one, about Homer choosing to encourage his daughte...

8.1/10 (2861 votes)
#17

Lisa the Skeptic

S9:E8
Nov 23, 1997

When a skeleton is unearthed at the site of a future shopping mall, all Springfield is convinced it is the skeleton of an angel – except Lisa.

TheLazyReviewer Jan 9, 2022

One of the better Lisa episodes. Really stood out as a kid.

8.1/10 (3153 votes)
#18

Simpson Tide

S9:E19
Mar 29, 1998

When Homer joins the Naval Reserve, a captain takes a liking to him and leaves him in charge of a nuclear submarine.

Tim H. Feb 3, 2016

Homer: "Nucular, it's pronounced nu-cu-lar."

8.2/10 (3173 votes)
#19

Treehouse of Horror VIII

S9:E4
Oct 26, 1997

In “The Homega Man,” Homer faces a post-apocalyptic Springfield. Next, Bart attempts to become Superfly in "Fly vs. Fly." In “Easy-Bake Coven,” amidst a witch hunt in 1649, Marge and her sisters invent trick-or-treating.

AndrewBloom Oct 20, 2017

[7.8/10] Kicking off any episode with a network censor being butchered in cartoonish fashion is a gr...

8.2/10 (3154 votes)
#20

The Cartridge Family

S9:E5
Nov 2, 1997

Alarmed by a soccer riot, Homer buys a handgun. His reckless behavior drives Marge and the kids out of the house, and even his new gun club buddies desert him.

AndrewBloom Apr 1, 2016

8.5/10. One the last truly great episode of the classic era. From the opening soccer parody, to the ...

8.2/10 (2930 votes)
#21

Das Bus

S9:E14
Feb 15, 1998

When Otto drives the school bus off a bridge, the kids wind up on a deserted island, fending for themselves in a “Lord of the Flies” parody. Back in Springfield, Homer takes on Bill Gates.

AndrewBloom Apr 3, 2021

[7.4/10] It’s not hard to believe that this episode is a collaboration between then-*Simpsons* showr...

8.2/10 (3058 votes)
#22

King of the Hill

S9:E23
May 3, 1998

After Rainier Wolfcastle helps Homer get in shape, Homer accepts a challenge to climb the Murderhorn, the tallest mountain in Springfield.

AndrewBloom Aug 14, 2017

[7.3/10] Solid outing for the show. There’s a nice structure to this one, with Homer’s status of bei...

8.3/10 (2995 votes)
#23

The Joy of Sect

S9:E13
Feb 8, 1998

A cult lures in most of Springfield to toil for “The Leader.” After Marge escapes and has the family deprogrammed, Homer exposes the man behind the spaceship.

mahyarErshad Feb 8, 2019

That's what all religions are about

8.4/10 (3414 votes)
#24

Trash of the Titans

S9:E22
Apr 26, 1998

Homer feuds with the Springfield garbage men and decides to run for Sanitation Commissioner. After winning the election with a sleazy campaign, Homer can’t keep the extravagant promises he made to the town.

pipeinformatico Dec 3, 2020

**Excellent!** 200th episode. This episode one of the best Simpsons episodes I've ever seen. Afte...

9.0/10 (5388 votes)
#25

The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson

S9:E1
Sep 21, 1997

Designated driver Barney absconds to Manhattan in Homer's car and leaves it there. But when the family journeys to the Big Apple to retrieve their property, Homer discovers his car has been booted.

Seaniebarry Aug 28, 2020

mmmmmmmmmm Flushing Meadows. One of The Simpsons best episodes

9.0/10 (5388 votes)

The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson

S9:E1
Sep 21, 1997

Designated driver Barney absconds to Manhattan in Homer's car and leaves it there. But when the family journeys to the Big Apple to retrieve their property, Homer discovers his car has been booted.

Seaniebarry Aug 28, 2020

mmmmmmmmmm Flushing Meadows. One of The Simpsons best episodes

6.9/10 (3837 votes)

The Principal and the Pauper

S9:E2
Sep 28, 1997

Unmasked as an impostor, Principal Skinner flees to Capital City to reclaim his former life as a shiftless good-for-nothing. The people of Springfield gain a newfound appreciation for him and form a plan to bring him back.

ACBlackJ0ck Jul 12, 2022

Even ignoring the whole how dumb the whole ordeal is... this just isn't a funny episode.

8.1/10 (2859 votes)

Lisa's Sax

S9:E3
Oct 19, 1997

After Lisa’s saxophone is destroyed, the Simpsons reminisce about how she originally got the instrument. On the hottest day of the year, Homer must decide whether to buy an air conditioner or replace Lisa’s sax.

AndrewBloom Jun 27, 2020

[7.7/10] I love both major stories here. The main one, about Homer choosing to encourage his daughte...

8.2/10 (3173 votes)

Treehouse of Horror VIII

S9:E4
Oct 26, 1997

In “The Homega Man,” Homer faces a post-apocalyptic Springfield. Next, Bart attempts to become Superfly in "Fly vs. Fly." In “Easy-Bake Coven,” amidst a witch hunt in 1649, Marge and her sisters invent trick-or-treating.

AndrewBloom Oct 20, 2017

[7.8/10] Kicking off any episode with a network censor being butchered in cartoonish fashion is a gr...

8.2/10 (3154 votes)

The Cartridge Family

S9:E5
Nov 2, 1997

Alarmed by a soccer riot, Homer buys a handgun. His reckless behavior drives Marge and the kids out of the house, and even his new gun club buddies desert him.

AndrewBloom Apr 1, 2016

8.5/10. One the last truly great episode of the classic era. From the opening soccer parody, to the ...

7.6/10 (2670 votes)

Bart Star

S9:E6
Nov 9, 1997

When Homer becomes the coach of a peewee football team, he replaces star quarterback Nelson with the less talented Bart. Facing his teammates’ scorn, Bart looks for a way out but finds a better way to show his team spirit.

AndrewBloom Feb 10, 2024

[7.3/10] This is a peculiar episode, coming at the very beginning of Mike Scully’s tenure as showrun...

7.6/10 (2596 votes)

The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons

S9:E7
Nov 16, 1997

Trying to escape his arranged marriage, Apu asks Marge to pose as his wife during his mother’s visit. When the ruse fails, Homer makes a last-ditch attempt to intervene, but Apu is smitten with his new bride Manjula.

8.1/10 (2861 votes)

Lisa the Skeptic

S9:E8
Nov 23, 1997

When a skeleton is unearthed at the site of a future shopping mall, all Springfield is convinced it is the skeleton of an angel – except Lisa.

TheLazyReviewer Jan 9, 2022

One of the better Lisa episodes. Really stood out as a kid.

7.6/10 (2608 votes)

Realty Bites

S9:E9
Dec 7, 1997

When Marge gets her real estate license, she learns to put a positive spin on the flaws of the houses she’s selling. But when the Flanders buy the Murder House, she realizes she has to tell the truth.

ACBlackJ0ck Oct 22, 2022

I could go for some lumber right now...

7.6/10 (2878 votes)

Miracle on Evergreen Terrace

S9:E10
Dec 21, 1997

After accidentally ruining the family’s Christmas tree and presents, Bart buries the evidence and claims a burglar stole everything. When Kent Brockman does a human interest story on the family’s tragic loss, the townspeople shower the family with generosity… until the truth comes out.

ersziii Dec 28, 2024

This episode seems to have had a lot of mixed reactions over the years but I enjoy it. Yes there are...

5.0/10 (2963 votes)

All Singing, All Dancing

S9:E11
Jan 4, 1998

Homer rents a Clint Eastwood movie and is dismayed to find it's a musical. Using clips from past episodes, the rest of the family reminds him about the many times he and other members of the family and town have broken into song and dance.

Caleb P. May 16, 2022

Another skippable clip show. I just hope they stop all the singing ever in the show. None of the VA...

7.6/10 (2679 votes)

Bart Carny

S9:E12
Jan 11, 1998

When the carnival comes to town, Homer and Bart wind up working the ring toss. A father-son team of grifters shows them the downside of the “carny code,” but the Simpsons beat them at their own game.

TheLazyReviewer Jan 10, 2022

Some of the best jokes, that 20 years on still make me laugh, are in this episode.

8.3/10 (2995 votes)

The Joy of Sect

S9:E13
Feb 8, 1998

A cult lures in most of Springfield to toil for “The Leader.” After Marge escapes and has the family deprogrammed, Homer exposes the man behind the spaceship.

mahyarErshad Feb 8, 2019

That's what all religions are about

8.2/10 (2930 votes)

Das Bus

S9:E14
Feb 15, 1998

When Otto drives the school bus off a bridge, the kids wind up on a deserted island, fending for themselves in a “Lord of the Flies” parody. Back in Springfield, Homer takes on Bill Gates.

AndrewBloom Apr 3, 2021

[7.4/10] It’s not hard to believe that this episode is a collaboration between then-*Simpsons* showr...

7.4/10 (2509 votes)

The Last Temptation of Krust

S9:E15
Feb 22, 1998

Krusty bombs at a charity comedy event and feels like a tired old hack. With the Simpsons’ support, Krusty takes his act in a fresh new direction… but in the end, his true nature asserts itself.

Kingmob6 Feb 7, 2025

“But Krusty, why NOW? Why not 20 years ago?”

7.6/10 (2550 votes)

Dumbbell Indemnity

S9:E16
Mar 1, 1998

Moe goes broke trying to wine and dine a new girlfriend. Desperate for money, he cooks up an insurance scam with Homer.

giyex74541 Jun 11, 2024

Poor Hans Moleman getting smashed in the head with a heavy textbook lmaoo.

8.0/10 (2832 votes)

Lisa the Simpson

S9:E17
Mar 8, 1998

Lisa struggles with solving a simple puzzle and fears that the "Simpson gene” is suddenly wiping out her intelligence. Homer stages a family reunion in hopes of introducing Lisa to some Simpsons she can respect.

rasslingrob Feb 3, 2020

9x17 in normal order, 9x03 on Disney+?

7.8/10 (2628 votes)

This Little Wiggy

S9:E18
Mar 22, 1998

At Marge’s insistence, Bart has a “play date” with Ralph. Bart suddenly sees the upside of this friendship when he discovers Chief Wiggum’s “master key” and goes to explore Springfield’s abandoned prison.

AndrewBloom Jun 1, 2019

[8.0/10] This episode does a really nice job of making Ralph the object of fun while still having to...

8.1/10 (3153 votes)

Simpson Tide

S9:E19
Mar 29, 1998

When Homer joins the Naval Reserve, a captain takes a liking to him and leaves him in charge of a nuclear submarine.

Tim H. Feb 3, 2016

Homer: "Nucular, it's pronounced nu-cu-lar."

7.8/10 (2960 votes)

The Trouble with Trillions

S9:E20
Apr 5, 1998

Facing an IRS audit, Homer agrees to help the feds bust Mr. Burns for a missing trillion-dollar bill. When Burns makes an anti-government stand, Homer flees with him to Cuba.

AndrewBloom Jan 3, 2017

7.1/10 on a ????? *Simpsons* scale. Season 9 is such a weird period for the show. It's not quite the...

7.8/10 (2570 votes)

Girly Edition

S9:E21
Apr 19, 1998

Lisa becomes the anchor of a kids’ news program but is upstaged by Bart’s treacly human interest stories. At home, Homer corrupts a helper monkey.

TheLazyReviewer Jan 11, 2022

It's episodes like this that make Lisa detestable.

8.4/10 (3414 votes)

Trash of the Titans

S9:E22
Apr 26, 1998

Homer feuds with the Springfield garbage men and decides to run for Sanitation Commissioner. After winning the election with a sleazy campaign, Homer can’t keep the extravagant promises he made to the town.

pipeinformatico Dec 3, 2020

**Excellent!** 200th episode. This episode one of the best Simpsons episodes I've ever seen. Afte...

8.2/10 (3058 votes)

King of the Hill

S9:E23
May 3, 1998

After Rainier Wolfcastle helps Homer get in shape, Homer accepts a challenge to climb the Murderhorn, the tallest mountain in Springfield.

AndrewBloom Aug 14, 2017

[7.3/10] Solid outing for the show. There’s a nice structure to this one, with Homer’s status of bei...

7.7/10 (2500 votes)

Lost Our Lisa

S9:E24
May 10, 1998

Bart’s latest stunt thwarts Lisa’s plan to attend a museum exhibit. When she tries to go alone and takes the wrong bus, Homer sets out to find her.

Caleb P. May 20, 2022

I didn't think it was possible for Lisa to not be a condescending douche in an episode focusing on h...

8.0/10 (2667 votes)

Natural Born Kissers

S9:E25
May 17, 1998

Homer and Marge try to spice up their love life and are caught baring it all in public. Bart and Lisa discover an alternate ending to Casablanca.

TheLazyReviewer Jan 12, 2022

Another pretty good episode, and one of those ones that as a kid, that stood out as special, as the ...

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