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The SimpsonsSeason 9

Season 9

Air Date:September 20, 1997
Episodes:25

Episodes

The Simpsons S9E1 - The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson
Episode 1September 20, 1997

The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E2 - The Principal and the Pauper
Episode 2September 27, 1997

The Principal and the Pauper

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E3 - Lisa's Sax
Episode 3October 18, 1997

Lisa's Sax

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E4 - Treehouse of Horror VIII
Episode 4October 25, 1997

Treehouse of Horror VIII

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E5 - The Cartridge Family
Episode 5November 1, 1997

The Cartridge Family

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E6 - Bart Star
Episode 6November 8, 1997

Bart Star

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E7 - The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons
Episode 7November 15, 1997

The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E8 - Lisa the Skeptic
Episode 8November 22, 1997

Lisa the Skeptic

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E9 - Realty Bites
Episode 9December 6, 1997

Realty Bites

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E10 - Miracle on Evergreen Terrace
Episode 10December 20, 1997

Miracle on Evergreen Terrace

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E11 - All Singing, All Dancing
Episode 11January 3, 1998

All Singing, All Dancing

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E12 - Bart Carny
Episode 12January 10, 1998

Bart Carny

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E13 - The Joy of Sect
Episode 13February 7, 1998

The Joy of Sect

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E14 - Das Bus
Episode 14February 14, 1998

Das Bus

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E15 - The Last Temptation of Krust
Episode 15February 21, 1998

The Last Temptation of Krust

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E16 - Dumbbell Indemnity
Episode 16February 28, 1998

Dumbbell Indemnity

23m

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

The Simpsons S9E17 - Lisa the Simpson
Episode 17March 7, 1998

Lisa the Simpson

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E18 - This Little Wiggy
Episode 18March 21, 1998

This Little Wiggy

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E19 - Simpson Tide
Episode 19March 28, 1998

Simpson Tide

23m

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

The Simpsons S9E20 - The Trouble with Trillions
Episode 20April 4, 1998

The Trouble with Trillions

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E21 - Girly Edition
Episode 21April 18, 1998

Girly Edition

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E22 - Trash of the Titans
Episode 22April 25, 1998

Trash of the Titans

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E23 - King of the Hill
Episode 23May 2, 1998

King of the Hill

23m

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

The Simpsons S9E24 - Lost Our Lisa
Episode 24May 9, 1998

Lost Our Lisa

23m

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.

The Simpsons S9E25 - Natural Born Kissers
Episode 25May 16, 1998

Natural Born Kissers

23m

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.