The Simpsons

198910 seriesEntertainment / Animation
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E4

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.

One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish: Episode Image
Episode 11One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish

Believing he only has one day left to live, Homer tries to cram as much into his remaining hours as possible. Featuring the guest voices of Larry King and George Takei. (S2, ep 11)

The Way We Was: Episode Image
Episode 12The Way We Was

Marge tells the kids how she and Homer met and fell in love. Featuring the guest voice of John Lovitz. (S2, ep 12)

Homer vs Lisa and the 8th Commandment: Episode Image
Episode 13Homer vs Lisa and the 8th Commandment

When Homer illegally connects to cable, Lisa worries that her father has broken the eighth commandment. Watch out for the amusing 'So You've Decided To Steal Cable' pamphlet. (S2, ep 13)

Principal Charming: Episode Image
Episode 14Principal Charming

Homer arranges a date between Principal Skinner and Marge's sister Selma. (S2, ep 15)

Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?: Episode Image
Episode 15Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?

Homer goes in search of his long-lost brother. Featuring the voice of Danny DeVito. (S2, ep 16)

Bart's Dog Gets an F: Episode Image
Episode 16Bart's Dog Gets an F

Homer tells Bart that either Santa's Little Helper goes to obedience school and learns to listen or they will have to get rid of him. Special guest voice Tracy Ullman. (S2, ep 14)

Old Money: Episode Image
Episode 17Old Money

Grampa Simpson feels there is little left to live for, until he falls in love with Beatrice, a beautiful woman at the rest home. (S2, ep 17)

Brush With Greatness: Episode Image
Episode 18Brush With Greatness

Homer's boss, Mr Burns, commissions Marge to paint a portrait of him. Featuring the voice of Ringo Starr. (S2, ep 18)

Lisa's Substitute: Episode Image
Episode 19Lisa's Substitute

Lisa is crushed when her favourite substitute teacher leaves. Homer explains to Bart that class president means extra work and no money when Martin is elected over him. (S2, ep 19)

The War of the Simpsons: Episode Image
Episode 20The War of the Simpsons

Marge and Homer's marriage hits a rocky patch when Homer gets drunk at a party and leers at Maude Flanders! (S2, ep 20)

Three Men and a Comic Book: Episode Image
Episode 21Three Men and a Comic Book

While attending a comic book convention Bart finds the very first issue of 'Radio-Active Man' on sale for $100 and talks Milhouse and Martin into sharing in the cost. (S2, ep 21)

Blood Feud: Episode Image
Episode 22Blood Feud

Homer expects a generous gift in return when he donates some of Bart's blood to an ailing Mr Burns. (S2, ep 22)

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