The Simpsons

1989•14 series•Entertainment / Animation

Available on E4 HD

This long-running animated comedy focuses on the eponymous family in the town of Springfield in an unnamed U.S. state. The head of the Simpson family, Homer, is not a typical family man. A nuclear-plant employee, he does his best to lead his family but often finds that they are leading him. The family includes loving, blue-haired matriarch Marge, troublemaking son Bart, overachieving daughter Lisa and baby Maggie. Other Springfield residents include the family's religious neighbour, Ned Flanders, family physician Dr Hibbert, Moe the bartender and police chief Clancy Wiggum.

Episode 10Moms I'd Like to Forget

While Bart sets out to uncover the origins of a sword-shaped scar on his hand, Marge reconnects with three friends she fell out with years ago. (S22, ep 10)

Episode 11Flaming Moe

Moe tries to keep his 'straightness' secret when he opens a gay bar, and Skinner falls for a new teacher. Guest starring Kristen Wiig and Alyson Hannigan. (S22, ep 11)

Episode 12Homer the Father

While Homer picks up parenting tips from a sitcom, Bart becomes involved in trading nuclear secrets. Writers James Lipton and David Mamet guest star. (S22, ep 12)

Episode 13The Blue and the Gray

After finding her first grey hair, Marge decides to embrace middle age. Homie spices up Moe's love life too by becoming his official 'wing man'. (S22, ep 13)

Episode 15The Scorpion's Tale

When Lisa discovers wild flowers with special, happy powers, Bart hatches a money-making scheme. Iconoclastic director Werner Herzog guests. (S22, ep 15)

Episode 17Love Is a Many Strangled Thing

Homer decides to enrol in a fathering enrichment class. Hollywood's Paul Rudd and former basketball champ Kareem Abdul Jabbar guest. (S22, ep 17)

Episode 18The Great Simpsina

Lisa becomes an apprentice to the Great Raymondo. Guest starring Martin Landau, Jack McBrayer and a trio of magicians, including David Copperfield. (S22, ep 18)

Episode 19The Real Housewives of Fat Tony

Marge has her reservations when Fat Tony and sister Selma embark on a whirlwind romance. Will a trip to the Jersey Shore calm her fears? (S22, ep 19)

Episode 20Homer Scissorhands

Homer adds an unlikely string to his bow, and somehow becomes the hottest hairdresser in town. Plus, Lisa is suspicious of Milhouse's new girlfriend. (S22, ep 20)

Episode 21500 Keys

After getting her hands on a collection of keys to every door in Springfield, Lisa uncovers an old mystery connected to a hidden classroom beneath the school. (S22, ep 21)

Episode 22The Ned-liest Catch

Mrs Krabappel and Flanders begin a whirlwind romance in this 22nd season finale. Things start to unravel, however, when Ned finds out Edna's 'number'. (S22, ep 22)

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