The Simpsons — Season 3
All 24 episodes in airing order, with first-run dates and viewer ratings.
- 01
A deviation from his norm lands Homer in a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who thinks he's Michael Jackson.
- 02
Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.
- 03
Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.
- 04
While working for Fat Tony (Joe Mantegna), Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner---perhaps permanently.
- 05
Homer's averting of a nuclear meltdown earns him employee-of-the-month honors---and a call from Magic Johnson; Milhouse's parents prohibit him from playing with Bart.
- 06
Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.
- 07
Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.
- 08
After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job---at Apu's Quik-e-Mart.
- 09
When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship. Meanwhile, Patty and Selma get a hair makeover.
- 10
Homer's new drink makes Moe's hot enough to draw Aerosmith, who perform "Walk This Way." Meanwhile, Lisa has invited her friends over for a slumber party which causes problems for Bart.
- 11
Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.
- 12
A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.
- 13
Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well. Sting performs "We're Sending Our Love down the Well."
- 14
From 1992: Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer---which might end with the upcoming Super Bowl.
- 15
A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer---until she leaves in search of Marge.
- 16
Bart's answer to detention from Mrs. Krabappel is to answer her personal ad with letters from a Mr. Wonderful, but his last laugh is more of a guilty whimper. Meanwhile, Homer makes a bet with Flanders that if he tries to stop swearing, Flanders will shave off his mustache.
- 17
Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.
- 18
The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.
- 19
Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.
- 20
Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.
- 21
Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged to Sideshow Bob.
- 22
Spinal Tap hits Springfield, and Otto the bus driver hits the skids after being fired, taking refuge in the Simpsons' garage.
- 23
Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.
- 24
Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?
Homer's stepbrother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash, presented by Smokin' Joe Frazier.
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