The Simpsons

1989•13 series•Entertainment / Animation

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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 2You Only Move Twice

Homer is offered a new job by mysterious businessman Hank Scorpio. But will Marge, Bart and Lisa be happy in their idyllic new home town? (S8 Ep2/25)

Episode 3The Homer They Fall

Homer becomes a boxer, thanks to his abnormally hard head. But is his skull strong enough for a fight against heavyweight champion Drederick Tatum? (S8 Ep3/25)

Episode 4Burns, Baby Burns

Homer concocts a scam with Mr Burns' long-lost illegitimate son Larry (guest star Rodney Dangerfield). (S8 Ep4/25)

Episode 5Bart After Dark

Bart gets a job at a burlesque theatre. Several residents are keen customers, but others aren't happy to have the showgirls peddling their wares in Springfield. (S8 Ep5/25)

Episode 6A Milhouse Divided

When Milhouse's parents split up, his mum gets together with an American Gladiator called Pyro, his dad self-produces an album and Milhouse goes a bit crazy. (S8 Ep6/25)

Episode 7Lisa's Date With Density

Lisa has a crush on Nelson. But can she get him to change his ways? (S8 Ep7/25)

Episode 8Hurricane Neddy

The Flanders' home is blown down by a hurricane and the Leftorium is looted. Homer leads the rebuilding project, but will Ned be happy with his new house? (S8 Ep8/25)

Episode 9El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)

El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Our Homer): Homer eats a dangerous chilli, has a hallucinogenic trip and meets a talking coyote (Johnny Cash). (S8 Ep9/25)

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