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PremieredThe Simpsons Season 5 released on September 30, 1993.
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Homer's Barbershop Quartet
Through flashbacks, Homer recalls the dizzying rise and fall of his Beatles-esque barbershop quartet. The Be Sharps reunite for one last concert on the roof of Moe's Tavern.
Cape Feare
When Bart receives death threats from newly paroled Sideshow Bob, the family goes into the Witness Relocation Program and starts a new life on a houseboat on Terror Lake.
Homer Goes to College
Burns discovers that Homer is grossly unqualified to be a nuclear safety inspector, so Homer enrolls at Springfield University to study nuclear physics. While there, Homer befriends three nerds and instigates a prank that gets them expelled.
Rosebud
Mr. Burns pines away for Bobo, his beloved childhood teddy bear and symbol of lost innocence. When the bear turns up in Maggie's possession, the resulting tug of war affects the whole town.
Treehouse of Horror IV
In "The Devil and Homer Simpson," Homer sells his soul for a doughnut. In "Terror at 5 1/2 Feet," everyone doubts Bart's sanity when he's the only one to see a gremlin sabotaging the school bus. In "Bart Simpson's Dracula," the family turns into vampires, and Lisa sends Homer to the Burns mansion in an attempt to kill the head vampire.
Marge on the Lam
When Marge has a girls' night out with a new neighbor, they wind up roaring toward a cliff in a Thelma-and-Louise-style car chase.
Bart's Inner Child
Bart heckles the guru at a self-help seminar, and the man presents him to the audience as a role model for their "inner child." But when the whole town tries to "be like Bart," things start to fall apart.
Boy-Scoutz 'N the Hood
After joining the Junior Campers while on a sugar high, Bart reluctantly invites Homer to accompany him on the annual father-son rafting trip, which goes awry.
The Last Temptation of Homer
Homer struggles with his attraction to new coworker Mindy, a beautiful engineer whose love for doughnuts is equal to his own.
$pringfield (or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)
When gambling is legalized in Springfield, Mr. Burns opens an extravagant casino on the waterfront, where Marge becomes addicted to the slot machines.
Homer the Vigilante
When a cat burglar prowls Springfield, Homer forms a vigilante group that winds up breaking more laws than they protect.
Bart Gets Famous
Working as Krusty the Clown's assistant, Bart accidentally steals the limelight by blurting an instant catchphrase: "I didn't do it." But when he tries to capitalize on his fifteen minutes of fame, the fans are fickle.
Homer and Apu
Fired for selling tainted meat to Homer, Apu tries to make amends to the Simpsons, and Homer joins him in a pilgrimage to Kwik-E-Mart headquarters in India.
Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy
Lisa is shocked to find that her new Malibu Stacy doll reinforces negative stereotypes of women. With Smithers' help, Lisa tracks down the original creator of Malibu Stacy and convinces her to market a new doll that's a better role model for girls.
Deep Space Homer
Dejected by a lack of recognition at work, Homer makes a crank call to NASA and winds up being chosen to ride into space with astronauts.
Homer Loves Flanders
Homer and Flanders bond over a football game. As the two friends become inseparable, Flanders struggles with a growing dislike of Homer that finally blows up in front of the entire church congregation.
Bart Gets an Elephant
Bart wins a wacky radio contest and forgoes the cash to claim the gag prize instead: an elephant.
Burns' Heir
The childless Mr. Burns selects Bart as his heir and begins grooming him for his new role. As a test of loyalty, Mr. Burns orders Bart to fire Homer.
Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song
When Bart gets Principal Skinner fired, Ned Flanders is brought in to act as principal. Skinner befriends his former nemesis and the pair look for a way to get Skinner reinstated.
The Boy Who Knew Too Much
Bart witnesses the alleged assault of a waiter by Mayor Quimby's nephew, but coming forward will mean admitting to skipping class and facing the consequences.
Lady Bouvier's Lover
Grampa falls in love with Marge's mother, but must compete with Mr. Burns for her heart.
Secrets of a Successful Marriage
Homer teaches an adult education class on successful marriage, but his students show little interest until he starts telling them juicy details of his marriage to Marge. Furious, Marge kicks Homer out.
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Season 5
Release Date
PremieredThe Simpsons Season 5 released on September 30, 1993.
Your Progress
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Sign In to Track ProgressHomer's Barbershop Quartet
Through flashbacks, Homer recalls the dizzying rise and fall of his Beatles-esque barbershop quartet. The Be Sharps reunite for one last concert on the roof of Moe's Tavern.
Cape Feare
When Bart receives death threats from newly paroled Sideshow Bob, the family goes into the Witness Relocation Program and starts a new life on a houseboat on Terror Lake.
Homer Goes to College
Burns discovers that Homer is grossly unqualified to be a nuclear safety inspector, so Homer enrolls at Springfield University to study nuclear physics. While there, Homer befriends three nerds and instigates a prank that gets them expelled.
Rosebud
Mr. Burns pines away for Bobo, his beloved childhood teddy bear and symbol of lost innocence. When the bear turns up in Maggie's possession, the resulting tug of war affects the whole town.
Treehouse of Horror IV
In "The Devil and Homer Simpson," Homer sells his soul for a doughnut. In "Terror at 5 1/2 Feet," everyone doubts Bart's sanity when he's the only one to see a gremlin sabotaging the school bus. In "Bart Simpson's Dracula," the family turns into vampires, and Lisa sends Homer to the Burns mansion in an attempt to kill the head vampire.
Marge on the Lam
When Marge has a girls' night out with a new neighbor, they wind up roaring toward a cliff in a Thelma-and-Louise-style car chase.
Bart's Inner Child
Bart heckles the guru at a self-help seminar, and the man presents him to the audience as a role model for their "inner child." But when the whole town tries to "be like Bart," things start to fall apart.
Boy-Scoutz 'N the Hood
After joining the Junior Campers while on a sugar high, Bart reluctantly invites Homer to accompany him on the annual father-son rafting trip, which goes awry.
The Last Temptation of Homer
Homer struggles with his attraction to new coworker Mindy, a beautiful engineer whose love for doughnuts is equal to his own.
$pringfield (or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)
When gambling is legalized in Springfield, Mr. Burns opens an extravagant casino on the waterfront, where Marge becomes addicted to the slot machines.
Homer the Vigilante
When a cat burglar prowls Springfield, Homer forms a vigilante group that winds up breaking more laws than they protect.
Bart Gets Famous
Working as Krusty the Clown's assistant, Bart accidentally steals the limelight by blurting an instant catchphrase: "I didn't do it." But when he tries to capitalize on his fifteen minutes of fame, the fans are fickle.
Homer and Apu
Fired for selling tainted meat to Homer, Apu tries to make amends to the Simpsons, and Homer joins him in a pilgrimage to Kwik-E-Mart headquarters in India.
Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy
Lisa is shocked to find that her new Malibu Stacy doll reinforces negative stereotypes of women. With Smithers' help, Lisa tracks down the original creator of Malibu Stacy and convinces her to market a new doll that's a better role model for girls.
Deep Space Homer
Dejected by a lack of recognition at work, Homer makes a crank call to NASA and winds up being chosen to ride into space with astronauts.
Homer Loves Flanders
Homer and Flanders bond over a football game. As the two friends become inseparable, Flanders struggles with a growing dislike of Homer that finally blows up in front of the entire church congregation.
Bart Gets an Elephant
Bart wins a wacky radio contest and forgoes the cash to claim the gag prize instead: an elephant.
Burns' Heir
The childless Mr. Burns selects Bart as his heir and begins grooming him for his new role. As a test of loyalty, Mr. Burns orders Bart to fire Homer.
Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song
When Bart gets Principal Skinner fired, Ned Flanders is brought in to act as principal. Skinner befriends his former nemesis and the pair look for a way to get Skinner reinstated.
The Boy Who Knew Too Much
Bart witnesses the alleged assault of a waiter by Mayor Quimby's nephew, but coming forward will mean admitting to skipping class and facing the consequences.
Lady Bouvier's Lover
Grampa falls in love with Marge's mother, but must compete with Mr. Burns for her heart.
Secrets of a Successful Marriage
Homer teaches an adult education class on successful marriage, but his students show little interest until he starts telling them juicy details of his marriage to Marge. Furious, Marge kicks Homer out.