The best episodes of The Simpsons Season 2
Season 2 only — ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish
Homer takes to sushi like a fish to water, but an apprentice chef may have given Homer some bad blowfish---and 24 hours to live.
- 02
Danny DeVito is the voice of Homer's wealthy long-lost half brother, who makes the mistake of giving Homer an important job.
- 03
Lisa finds that Homer pales in comparison with her substitute teacher, as does Bart with his opponent for class president.
- 04
Bart's dog is sent to obedience school after he destroys Homer's expensive new sneaks.
- 05
Grandpa Simpson loses his love, leaving him with a heavy heart---and a heavy wallet when his sweetie leaves him money in her will.
- 06
Bart earns less than he expected doing chores for a neighbor, so he goes partners with Milhouse and Martin on a rare comic book.
- 07
Homer vs. Lisa and the Eighth Commandment
After learning eternal hell is the price for stealing, Lisa decides she'd rather go to heaven than watch pirated cable.
- 08
After Bart's blood saves Burns, Homer sends his boss a nasty letter for falling short of the material gratitude that Homer expected.
- 09
Lisa gives Bart some tips on handling the pressure in a miniature-golf grudge match with a neighbor's son.
- 10
Marge and Homer reveal how they met as they tell a tale of love at first sight (but only for one) and the high-school prom they attended (but not together).
- 11
After seeing a daredevil at a truck rally, Bart discovers his reason for living---a career in death defiance.
- 12
A lawyer suggests there may be profit in the pain after Bart suffers minor injuries in a collision with Burns' car.
- 13
Ringo Starr has a cartoon cameo as Marge gets to paint a portrait of Mr. Burns.
- 14
Homer and Marge attend a marriage retreat, where Homer catches a legendary fish---and maybe more.
- 15
In exchange for study tips, Bart gives the class brain anti-geek lessons, but regrets it when the brain becomes too Bart-like. Blackboard: 'I will not encourage others to fly'.
- 16
Halloween tales include a family in a haunted house; a misunderstanding with aliens; and a rendition of "The Raven."
- 17
Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish
Homer's boss, Burns, wants to be governor to lower nuclear-safety standards to keep his plant on line. Blackboard 'I will not Xerox my Butt'.
- 18
Marge's protests over cartoon violence lead to a cultural renaissance in Springfield.
- 19
Bart benefits when Principal Skinner falls for his Aunt Patty, who has Skinner but doesn't want him, while Aunt Selma has naught but want.
- 20
On Thanksgiving, Bart runs away after accidentally wrecking Lisa's centerpiece.
- 21
Homer lies on a medical insurance form in order to obtain a miracle hair restoring drug. Blackboard: 'Tar is not a plaything.'
- 22
Homer's success as the mascot of Springfield's minor-league ball club earns him a shot at the majors, in Capital City.
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