The Simpsons

Season 8

25 episodes 37 seasons

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The Simpsons Season 8 released on October 27, 1996.

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S08E01 Aired October 27, 1996

Treehouse of Horror VII

In "The Thing and I," Bart discovers his evil Siamese twin in the attic. In "The Genesis Tub," Lisa's science experiment becomes a quickly-developing micro-universe, where she is thought of as God and Bart is the devil. In "Citizen Kang," aliens replace Clinton and Dole just in time for the election.

S08E02 Aired November 03, 1996

You Only Move Twice

When Homer accepts a job offer, the Simpsons move to Cypress Creek, where everything seems too good to be true. Finally happy at his job, Homer fails to notice that his new boss is an evil megalomaniac bent on world domination.

S08E03 Aired November 10, 1996

The Homer They Fall

When Moe sees that Homer can absorb massive blows to the head, he turns him into a prizefighter and sets up a match with heavyweight champion Drederick Tatum.

S08E04 Aired November 17, 1996

Burns Baby Burns

Mr. Burns' boorish long-lost son Larry gets the brush-off from Burns, but Homer hatches a plan to reconcile them.

S08E05 Aired November 24, 1996

Bart After Dark

After trespassing and damaging property at a mysterious old house, Bart is required to work there as a punishment... but it turns out to be a burlesque house.

S08E06 Aired December 01, 1996

A Milhouse Divided

Kirk and Luann Van Houten are getting a divorce. Homer is confident that it will never happen to him, but Kirk tells him how quickly things can change.

S08E07 Aired December 15, 1996

Lisa's Date With Density

Lisa develops a crush on Nelson and tries to change him into a better person. Meanwhile, Homer finds an autodialer and starts a telemarketing scam.

S08E08 Aired December 29, 1996

Hurricane Neddy

A hurricane destroys the Flanders' home and they have to move into the church basement. The people of Springfield gather to rebuild their house, but when Ned sees the poor workmanship, he has a complete breakdown.

S08E09 Aired January 05, 1997

El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Our Homer)

After eating a dish laced with potent peppers during the chili cookoff, Homer has hallucinations where a mystical coyote urges him to find his soulmate.

S08E10 Aired January 12, 1997

The Springfield Files

Homer witnesses something out of this world in Springfield woods, but no one believes him -- not even FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who come to investigate the incident.

S08E11 Aired January 19, 1997

The Twisted World of Marge Simpson

Marge's new pretzel franchise is failing until Homer strikes a deal with Fat Tony, Springfield's local mobster.

S08E12 Aired February 02, 1997

Mountain of Madness

To promote teamwork amongst the power plant's employees, Mr. Burns makes them go on a corporate retreat up in the mountains.

S08E13 Aired February 07, 1997

Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) cious

Marge is stressed by the demands of motherhood and the Simpsons get a magical British nanny, who floats down from the sky holding an umbrella.

S08E14 Aired February 09, 1997

The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show

In an attempt to boost ratings, the Itchy and Scratchy Show adds a new "in-your-face" character voiced by Homer.

S08E15 Aired February 16, 1997

Homer's Phobia

The Simpsons befriend a shop owner, but when Homer discovers the man is gay, he worries about his influence on Bart.

S08E16 Aired February 23, 1997

Brother From Another Series

When Sideshow Bob is released from prison, his brother Cecil puts him in charge of building Springfield's new hydroelectric dam.

S08E17 Aired March 02, 1997

My Sister, My Sitter

Lisa has a stellar reputation as a babysitter, but when Homer and Marge leave her in charge of Bart and Maggie, everything starts going wrong.

S08E18 Aired March 16, 1997

Homer vs. the 18th Amendment

When Prohibition is revived in Springfield, Homer and Bart supply the town with alcohol.

S08E19 Aired April 06, 1997

Grade School Confidential

Bart discovers Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel kissing, and it's not long before the whole town knows of their secret affair.

S08E20 Aired April 13, 1997

The Canine Mutiny

When Bart can't pay the credit card bill for his expensive new purebred dog, the repo men unwittingly take Santa's Little Helper.

S08E21 Aired April 20, 1997

The Old Man and the Lisa

Financially ruined, Mr. Burns turns to Lisa for help in building a recycling business. Lisa believes he's changed, but his new business venture takes a shocking new direction.

S08E22 Aired April 27, 1997

In Marge We Trust

Disturbed that Reverend Lovejoy has lost interest in counseling parishioners, Marge volunteers as the "Listen Lady." Meanwhile, Homer sees his likeness on a box of Japanese detergent.

S08E23 Aired May 04, 1997

Homer's Enemy

A hardworking new employee at the power plant is consumed with resentment at Homer's undeserved success.

S08E24 Aired May 11, 1997

The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase

Troy McClure presents three Simpsons spinoff spoofs: In "Chief Wiggum, P.I.," Chief Wiggum becomes a New Orleans detective. Next, Grampa Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's Love tester machine in "The Love-Matic Grampa." Finally, the Simpson family hosts a '70s-style variety show.

S08E25 Aired May 18, 1997

The Secret War of Lisa Simpson

When Bart is sent to military school after playing a prank on the town, Lisa decides to join him... as the school's only girl cadet.