The Simpsons - Season 3

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Stark Raving Dad

1 - Stark Raving Dad

Air Date: September 19, 1991

A deviation from his norm lands Homer in a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who thinks he's Michael Jackson.

Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington

2 - Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington

Air Date: September 26, 1991

Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.

When Flanders Failed

3 - When Flanders Failed

Air Date: October 3, 1991

Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.

Bart the Murderer

4 - Bart the Murderer

Air Date: October 10, 1991

While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.

Homer Defined

5 - Homer Defined

Air Date: October 17, 1991

Homer's averting of a nuclear meltdown earns him employee-of-the-month honors--and a call from Magic Johnson; Milhouse's parents prohibit him from playing with Bart.

Like Father, Like Clown

6 - Like Father, Like Clown

Air Date: October 24, 1991

Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.

Treehouse of Horror II

7 - Treehouse of Horror II

Air Date: October 31, 1991

Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.

Lisa's Pony

8 - Lisa's Pony

Air Date: November 7, 1991

After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job--at Apu's Kwik-E-Mart.

Saturdays of Thunder

9 - Saturdays of Thunder

Air Date: November 14, 1991

When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.

Flaming Moe's

10 - Flaming Moe's

Air Date: November 21, 1991

Moe steals the drink recipe Homer invented, and the rechristened “Flaming Moe” turns his tavern into a hotspot. When a national franchise wants to buy the recipe, Homer wants revenge.

Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk

11 - Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk

Air Date: December 5, 1991

Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.

I Married Marge

12 - I Married Marge

Air Date: December 26, 1991

A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.

Radio Bart

13 - Radio Bart

Air Date: January 9, 1992

Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well.

Lisa the Greek

14 - Lisa the Greek

Air Date: January 23, 1992

Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.

Homer Alone

15 - Homer Alone

Air Date: February 6, 1992

A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer--until she leaves in search of Marge.

Bart the Lover

16 - Bart the Lover

Air Date: February 13, 1992

Bart's answer to detention from Mrs. Krabappel is to answer her personal ad with letters from a Mr. Wonderful, but his last laugh is more of a guilty whimper.

Homer at the Bat

17 - Homer at the Bat

Air Date: February 20, 1992

Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.

Separate Vocations

18 - Separate Vocations

Air Date: February 27, 1992

The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.

Dog of Death

19 - Dog of Death

Air Date: March 12, 1992

Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.

Colonel Homer

20 - Colonel Homer

Air Date: March 26, 1992

Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.

Black Widower

21 - Black Widower

Air Date: April 9, 1992

Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged to Sideshow Bob.

The Otto Show

22 - The Otto Show

Air Date: April 23, 1992

Spinal Tap hits Springfield, and Otto the bus driver hits the skids after being fired, taking refuge in the Simpsons' garage.

Bart's Friend Falls in Love

23 - Bart's Friend Falls in Love

Air Date: May 7, 1992

Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.

Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?

24 - Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?

Air Date: August 27, 1992

Homer's half-brother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash.