The Simpsons

1989•12 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 5The Cartridge Family

Homer purchases a handgun to protect his family. (S9, ep 5)

Episode 6Bart Star

Homer becomes coach of the Springfield Pee Wee Football team - and appoints Bart as quarterback. Featuring the guest voice of Joe Namath as himself. (S9, ep 6)

Episode 19Simpson Tide

Homer becomes the captain of a Navy submarine and Bart has his ear pierced. Featuring the guest voices of Bob Denver as himself and Rod Steiger as Captain Tenille. (S9, ep 19)

Episode 20The Trouble With Trillions

When a tax audit lands him in hot water, Homer goes undercover for the government - and attempts to retrieve a trillion dollar note from Mr Burns. (S9, ep 20)

Episode 21Girly Edition

Bart attempts to upstage Lisa when the pair co-host a children's news programme. Meanwhile Homer acquires a monkey as a helper. (S9, ep 21)

Episode 22Trash of the Titans

Homer runs for Sanitation Commissioner. But when he wins, he is forced to face the challenges of the position. With U2 and Steve Martin. (S9, ep 22)

Episode 23King of the Hill

When Homer improves his physique, Bart volunteers him to participate in a company's publicity stunt - climbing Springfield's most treacherous mountain. (S9, ep 23)

Episode 24Lost Our Lisa

Lisa tricks Homer into letting her ride the bus alone to go to a museum. By the time Homer realises what has happened, Lisa has taken the wrong bus and is lost. (S9, ep 24)

Episode 25Natural Born Kissers

As they celebrate their 11th anniversary, Marge and Homer find an imaginative way to rekindle the romance in their relationship. (S9, ep 25)

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