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The SimpsonsSeason 2

Season 2

Air Date:October 10, 1990
Episodes:22

Episodes

The Simpsons S2E1 - Bart Gets an 'F'
Episode 1October 10, 1990

Bart Gets an 'F'

23m

Bart fails four consecutive history exams and the school psychiatrist recommends that Bart repeat the fourth grade.

The Simpsons S2E2 - Simpson and Delilah
Episode 2October 17, 1990

Simpson and Delilah

23m

Homer uses his medical insurance to buy Dimoxinil, a miracle hair-growth formula. After growing luxurious locks, he's given a promotion which allows him to hire a secretary named Karl and makes grand promises to his family at home.

The Simpsons S2E3 - Treehouse of Horror
Episode 3October 24, 1990

Treehouse of Horror

23m

The Simpson kids hide in the family treehouse and tell each other spooky stories. The first regards haunted houses, the second introduces Kang and Kodos for the first time in an alien abduction, and the third is a Simpson-adapted retelling of The Raven.

The Simpsons S2E4 - Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish
Episode 4October 31, 1990

Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish

23m

Bart catches a three-eyed fish in a river downstream of the Nuclear Power Plant. This causes the plant to become inspected, and in order to prevent it from being shut down, Mr. Burns decides to run for governor. After a hard campaign which sees Burns rise from being universally despised to running neck and neck with popular incumbent Mary Bailey, it is decided that Burns will have dinner with a random employee the night before the election. Homer is chosen, much to Marge's chagrin.

The Simpsons S2E5 - Dancin' Homer
Episode 5November 7, 1990

Dancin' Homer

23m

Homer fires up the crowd at a Springfield Isotopes baseball game and is chosen to be the team's new mascot. He immediately becomes a popular attraction and the Isotopes start a winning streak. As a result, Homer is promoted to a team in Capital City, the Capital City Capitals.

The Simpsons S2E6 - Dead Putting Society
Episode 6November 14, 1990

Dead Putting Society

23m

Bart and Todd Flanders decide to enter a miniature golf tournament. Homer becomes confident that Bart will win and makes a bet with Ned that the father of the boy that does not win will have to mow their neighbors lawn in their wife's Sunday dress.

The Simpsons S2E7 - Bart vs. Thanksgiving
Episode 7November 21, 1990

Bart vs. Thanksgiving

23m

Lisa makes a table centerpiece for the Thanksgiving dinner, which Bart accidentally destroys. After he is sent to his room by his parents, Bart angrily runs away from home and experiences a very different kind of Thanksgiving holiday.

The Simpsons S2E8 - Bart the Daredevil
Episode 8December 5, 1990

Bart the Daredevil

23m

The Simpsons go to a Monster truck rally that features famous daredevil Lance Murdock. Bart immediately becomes enamored and decides that he wants to become a daredevil as well. His first stunt ends in injury, but to gain the respect of his friends, he promises a far more impressive feat to them: to jump the Springfield Gorge.

The Simpsons S2E9 - Itchy & Scratchy & Marge
Episode 9December 19, 1990

Itchy & Scratchy & Marge

23m

Maggie attacks Homer with a mallet after seeing it on Itchy & Scratchy. Marge begins a protest outside the production offices, demanding the show be retooled to prevent further violence.

The Simpsons S2E10 - Bart Gets Hit by a Car
Episode 10January 9, 1991

Bart Gets Hit by a Car

23m

After Mr. Burns hits Bart with his car, ambulance-chasing attorney Lionel Hutz persuades Homer and Marge to sue for a million dollars.

The Simpsons S2E11 - One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish
Episode 11January 23, 1991

One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish

23m

After eating poisonous blowfish at a sushi restaurant, Homer decides to live life to the fullest in the 24 hours he has left to live.

The Simpsons S2E12 - The Way We Was
Episode 12January 30, 1991

The Way We Was

23m

When the TV breaks, Marge and Homer entertain the kids with the story of how they first met.

The Simpsons S2E13 - Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment
Episode 13February 6, 1991

Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment

23m

Homer becomes the most popular guy in town when he gets an illegal cable hook-up, but Lisa fears he will go to hell for violating the Eighth Commandment.

The Simpsons S2E14 - Principal Charming
Episode 14February 13, 1991

Principal Charming

23m

When Marge begs Homer to find Selma a husband, he sets her up with Principal Skinner... who falls in love with Patty instead.

The Simpsons S2E15 - Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
Episode 15February 20, 1991

Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?

23m

Homer's long-lost half-brother is the CEO of a car company that's wildly successful... until he hires Homer to help design a car for the average man.

The Simpsons S2E16 - Bart's Dog Gets an 'F'
Episode 16March 6, 1991

Bart's Dog Gets an 'F'

23m

After a series of destructive acts, Homer decides that Santa's Little Helper must go unless he passes obedience school. As the dog's last hours with the family approach, Bart must find a way to get through to him.

The Simpsons S2E17 - Old Money
Episode 17March 27, 1991

Old Money

23m

When Grandpa's new girlfriend at the Springfield Retirement Castle dies, he inherits her savings and must decide the best way to spend his windfall.

The Simpsons S2E18 - Brush with Greatness
Episode 18April 10, 1991

Brush with Greatness

23m

Marge rediscovers her interest in art and takes up painting. When Mr. Burns hires her to paint his official portrait, Marge tries but fails to find his "inner beauty."

The Simpsons S2E19 - Lisa's Substitute
Episode 19April 24, 1991

Lisa's Substitute

23m

With Miss Hoover out sick, a substitute teacher takes the class and becomes an inspiring role model for Lisa.

The Simpsons S2E20 - The War of the Simpsons
Episode 20May 1, 1991

The War of the Simpsons

23m

At a lakeside retreat for married couples, Marge is determined to fix her marriage with Homer, but Homer is more determined to catch General Sherman, the freakishly large catfish that lives in the lake.

The Simpsons S2E21 - Three Men and a Comic Book
Episode 21May 8, 1991

Three Men and a Comic Book

23m

Bart, Milhouse, and Martin pool their money to buy the new first issue of Radioactive Man, but their investment and their friendship are threatened when they can't agree on who will keep it.

The Simpsons S2E22 - Blood Feud
Episode 22July 10, 1991

Blood Feud

23m

When Mr. Burns is saved by a transfusion of Bart's blood, Homer expects a handsome reward but is outraged to receive only a simple thank-you note.