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The Simpsons Season 8

The Simpsons

Season 8

October 26, 1996 25 episodes

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Treehouse of Horror VII
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E1. Treehouse of Horror VII

23m 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.

You Only Move Twice
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E2. You Only Move Twice

23m 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.

The Homer They Fall
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E3. The Homer They Fall

23m 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.

Burns, Baby Burns
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E4. Burns, Baby Burns

23m Nov 17, 1996

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

Bart After Dark
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E5. Bart After Dark

23m 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.

A Milhouse Divided
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E6. A Milhouse Divided

23m 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.

Lisa's Date with Density
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E7. Lisa's Date with Density

23m 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.

Hurricane Neddy
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E8. Hurricane Neddy

23m 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.

El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)
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E9. El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)

23m 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.

The Springfield Files
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E10. The Springfield Files

23m 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.

The Twisted World of Marge Simpson
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E11. The Twisted World of Marge Simpson

23m Jan 19, 1997

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

Mountain of Madness
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E12. Mountain of Madness

23m 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.

Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) cious
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E13. Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) cious

23m 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.

The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show
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E14. The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show

23m Feb 9, 1997

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

Homer's Phobia
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E15. Homer's Phobia

23m Feb 16, 1997

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

Brother from Another Series
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E16. Brother from Another Series

23m Feb 23, 1997

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

My Sister, My Sitter
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E17. My Sister, My Sitter

23m 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.

Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment
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E18. Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment

23m Mar 16, 1997

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

Grade School Confidential
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E19. Grade School Confidential

23m 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.

The Canine Mutiny
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E20. The Canine Mutiny

23m 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.

The Old Man and the Lisa
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E21. The Old Man and the Lisa

23m 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.

In Marge We Trust
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E22. In Marge We Trust

23m 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.

Homer's Enemy
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E23. Homer's Enemy

23m May 4, 1997

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

The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase
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E24. The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase

23m 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.

The Secret War of Lisa Simpson
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E25. The Secret War of Lisa Simpson

23m May 18, 1997

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

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