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The SimpsonsSeason 12

Season 12

Air Date:October 31, 2000
Episodes:21

Episodes

The Simpsons S12E1 - Treehouse of Horror XI
Episode 1October 31, 2000

Treehouse of Horror XI

23m

This year's Halloween story sees The Simpsons as "The Munsters" (with everyone except Lisa getting killed), Homer as a wandering spirit on the hunt for a good deed in "G-G-Ghost D-D-Dad," Bart and Lisa as peasants in a fairy tale forest in "Scary Tales Can Come True," and Lisa inadvertently dooming mankind by rescuing a dolphin in "Night of the Dolphin."

The Simpsons S12E2 - A Tale of Two Springfields
Episode 2November 4, 2000

A Tale of Two Springfields

22m

While calling Animal Control over a badger taking residence in Santa's Little Helper's doghouse, Homer discovers that Springfield has two different area codes–and ends up leading a revolt that splits the town in two.

The Simpsons S12E3 - Insane Clown Poppy
Episode 3November 11, 2000

Insane Clown Poppy

23m

Krusty takes parenting lessons from Homer when, during an outdoor book fair, a girl tells Krusty that she is his long-lost daughter from a one-night stand with a female soldier who fought during the first Gulf War.

The Simpsons S12E4 - Lisa the Tree Hugger
Episode 4November 18, 2000

Lisa the Tree Hugger

23m

Lisa falls for the teenaged leader of a militant environmentalist group and tries to impress him by living in Springfield's oldest tree in order to keep it from being cut down.

The Simpsons S12E5 - Homer vs. Dignity
Episode 5November 25, 2000

Homer vs. Dignity

22m

When the Simpsons once again have financial problems, Mr. Burns pays Homer to play pranks on others and humiliate himself in public. Meanwhile, Smithers creates a Malibu Stacy-themed musical.

The Simpsons S12E6 - The Computer Wore Menace Shoes
Episode 6December 2, 2000

The Computer Wore Menace Shoes

23m

Homer decides to buy a computer after turning up to the Plant to find it closed by e-mail. He then creates his own website and it eventually gains attention when he posts gossip. Homer dubs himself as "Mr. X" to conceal his identity. When he reveals that he is Mr. X, he becomes drugged into a mysterious island where people who know too much are imprisoned after Homer starts writing conspiracy theories such as flu shots.

The Simpsons S12E7 - The Great Money Caper
Episode 7December 9, 2000

The Great Money Caper

23m

Homer and Bart become father–son con artists (after Bart is given money out of pity when Homer decided to not take him home), but soon find that they are the ones being had.

The Simpsons S12E8 - Skinner's Sense of Snow
Episode 8December 16, 2000

Skinner's Sense of Snow

24m

A snowstorm traps the students of Springfield Elementary inside, with them overthrowing Principal Skinner when he uses his Army skills to control them. Meanwhile, Homer tries to rescue the children–using Flanders' car.

The Simpsons S12E9 - HOMЯ
Episode 9January 6, 2001

HOMЯ

23m

While working as a human guinea pig (to pay off the family's lost savings after making a bad investment), Homer discovers the root cause of his subnormal intelligence: a crayon that was lodged in his brain ever since he was a boy. He decides to have it removed to increase his IQ, but discovers that being smart does not necessarily equal being happy.

The Simpsons S12E10 - Pokey Mom
Episode 10January 13, 2001

Pokey Mom

23m

Marge tries to rehabilitate a convict with remarkable artistic talent. Meanwhile, Homer uses a trash can to fix people's spines.

The Simpsons S12E11 - Worst Episode Ever
Episode 11February 3, 2001

Worst Episode Ever

23m

Bart and Milhouse are banned from The Android Dungeon after stopping Comic Book Guy from buying a box of priceless Star Wars memorabilia for $5, but are hired as his replacements when Comic Book Guy has a heart attack and is advised to leave his job in order to make friends.

The Simpsons S12E12 - Tennis the Menace
Episode 12February 10, 2001

Tennis the Menace

23m

While making funeral arrangements for Grampa's future, the funeral planner pitches the idea of a mausoleum that uses the same amount of cement as a full-sized tennis court. This prompts Homer to instead build a tennis court in his backyard, initially mistaking the sport for "Foxy Boxing". The tennis court makes Marge and Homer popular in town, but it turns out that this is only because Homer's inferior tennis ability makes them an easy target. Bart on the other hand, shines as a natural.

The Simpsons S12E13 - Day of the Jackanapes
Episode 13February 17, 2001

Day of the Jackanapes

23m

Krusty announces his retirement due to interference from network executives and the growing popularity of the big-money game show "Me Wantee", but when Krusty reveals to Sideshow Bob that all of the episodes featuring him have been erased, Sideshow Bob uses Krusty's biggest fan (Bart) to murder him during Krusty's farewell show.

The Simpsons S12E14 - New Kids on the Blecch
Episode 14February 24, 2001

New Kids on the Blecch

23m

A music producer selects Bart, Nelson, Milhouse and Ralph to be members of the next hit boy band, who record subliminal songs about joining the Navy.

The Simpsons S12E15 - Hungry Hungry Homer
Episode 15March 3, 2001

Hungry Hungry Homer

23m

Homer becomes a Good Samaritan after discovering the simple joys of helping people in need–which is put to the test when he goes on a hunger strike after the owner of the Springfield Isotopes attempts to discredit him when Homer stumbles on his plot to discreetly move the team to Albuquerque, New Mexico.

The Simpsons S12E16 - Bye Bye Nerdy
Episode 16March 10, 2001

Bye Bye Nerdy

23m

When Lisa becomes the target of a female bully, Lisa discovers a scientific reason as to why bullies pick on nerds. Meanwhile, Homer goes into the baby-proofing business, which is threatening the businesses of pediatricians and greeting card salesmen.

The Simpsons S12E17 - Simpson Safari
Episode 17March 31, 2001

Simpson Safari

23m

When the Simpsons run out of food thanks to a bag boy strike (caused by Homer), the family finds an old box of animal crackers with a sweepstakes that sends The Simpsons to Africa.

The Simpsons S12E18 - Trilogy of Error
Episode 18April 28, 2001

Trilogy of Error

23m

Homer's rush to the hospital to reattach his thumb, Lisa's rush to school to win the science fair, and Bart's run-in with an illegal fireworks scheme are interconnected in a parody of Go and Run Lola Run.

The Simpsons S12E19 - I'm Goin' to Praiseland
Episode 19May 5, 2001

I'm Goin' to Praiseland

23m

After finding a sketchbook belonging to his late wife Maude, Ned Flanders opens a Bible-themed amusement park to honor her memory.

The Simpsons S12E20 - Children of a Lesser Clod
Episode 20May 12, 2001

Children of a Lesser Clod

23m

After spraining his knee during a basketball game, Homer begins taking care of the neighborhood kids to cure his boredom, prompting jealousy from Bart and Lisa, who feel that Homer is giving the kids the attention they never had.

The Simpsons S12E21 - Simpsons Tall Tales
Episode 21May 19, 2001

Simpsons Tall Tales

23m

When Homer refuses to pay a five dollar airport tax to fly to Delaware, the family is forced to ride in a livestock car of a train instead. There they meet a singing hobo who tells three tall tales: Homer as Paul Bunyan. Lisa as Connie Appleseed, a parody of Johnny Appleseed. Bart as Tom Sawyer with Nelson as Huckleberry Finn.