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Season 8 – The Simpsons

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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 neighbor, Ned Flanders, family physician Dr. Hibbert, Moe the bartender and police chief Clancy Wiggum.
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Les Chappell AV Club 11/15/2017
As it enters its eighth year, The Simpsons proves it remains a force for comedic innovations, committed to moving forward, not backward; upward, not forward; and always twirling, twirling, twirling towards freedom. Go to Full Review Ken Tucker Entertainment Weekly 11/10/2017
B-
There is a constant sense of surprise - a wily exuberance - about THE SIMPSONS... that still hasn't abated after eight seasons... Go to Full Review William Thomas Empire Magazine 10/18/2017
5/5
We are at the pinnacle of Mount Simpson. Go to Full Review Robert Canning IGN Movies 06/14/2018
As the first episode proper of Season 8, "You Only Move Twice" opened up what many have called The Simpsons greatest year. Go to Full Review Jesse Hassenger PopMatters 11/09/2017
The writers take... opportunities to deal with the serious issues -- repression in "Neddy," crises of faith in "Trust," and fractured families in "Divided" -- that most sitcoms either ignore or confine to "special" quasi-dramatic episodes. Go to Full Review Todd Gilchrist IGN Movies 10/31/2017
9/10
... a powerful reminder how great The Simpsons can possibly be. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Khaztiel Delbod D @khaztielddenver_ Jan 16 Las dos anteriores temporadas tuvieron historias con respecto a la casita de horror que me gustaron pero con respecto a esta temporada siento que las historias solo estuvieron de fondo y no llamaron mi atención. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Jan 3 25 funny episodes, including the boxing episode. See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 8 Season Eight of The Simpsons continues to solidify the show’s status as a cultural and comedic powerhouse. This season expertly balances humor, heart, and inventive storytelling while deepening the dynamics between familiar characters. One of the highlights is the development of Homer’s nemesis, which injects fresh tension and comedy, keeping viewers fully engaged and invested. The episodes explore relationships, rivalries, and Springfield’s quirky universe, making the town feel alive and multidimensional. What sets this season apart is its ability to make audiences feel connected to the characters—not just as animated figures, but almost as part of the family. The show also introduces new characters while giving depth to returning ones, creating an expansive, immersive world. Season Eight exemplifies how The Simpsons blends clever writing, character growth, and social satire, maintaining its relevance and appeal. It’s a pivotal season that strengthens the franchise See more Jorge R @jlrtechno Oct 25 10/10 Season! I love “Homers Enemy”!! See more Abdulmohsen A Jul 14 Best show ever must see See more David C 10/11/2024 La casita del horror 7 me encanta es muy chistoso See more Read all reviews
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Matt Groening

Creator

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Jay Simpson

Julie Kavner

Marjorie Bouvier Simpson

Nancy Cartwright

Bartholomew Jo-Jo "Bart" Simpson

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Marie Simpson

Harry Shearer

Charles Montgomery Burns

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 27, 1996 Treehouse of Horror VII In a bid for world domination, space aliens invade the bodies of President Clinton and Republican presidential candidate Bob Dole. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 3, 1996 You Only Move Twice Homer accepts a new job and moves the family to Cypress Creek, where the perfect setting soon turns sour. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 10, 1996 The Homer They Fall Homer turns to a career in pro boxing when he discovers he has a genetic condition that protects his brain from injury. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 17, 1996 Burns, Baby Burns When Mr. Burns' long-lost illegitimate son, Larry, turns up, Mr. Burns rejects him because he thinks he's an idiot; Larry concocts a money-making scam with Homer. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 24, 1996 Bart After Dark To pay for damaging their property, Bart agrees to do chores at a neighbor's house. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 1, 1996 A Milhouse Divided Homer contemplates a divorce when Milhouse's parents split up. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 15, 1996 Lisa's Date With Density School bully Nelson Muntz becomes the object of Lisa's first crush; Homer discovers electronic panhandling. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 29, 1996 Hurricane Neddy A hurricane hitting Springfield spares the Simpsons but destroys Ned's home. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 5, 1997 The Mysterious Voyage of Our Homer Exotic hot peppers from Springfield's annual chili cook-off cause Homer to envision a hallucinatory coyote. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 12, 1997 The Springfield Files FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully visit Springfield to investigate Homer's alien encounter. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 19, 1997 The Twisted World of Marge Simpson Marge needs help promoting her pretzel franchise, so Homer turns to the mob. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 2, 1997 Mountain of Madness Avalanches trap Homer and Mr. Burns in a cabin at a teamwork retreat. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 7, 1997 Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious Stressed out Marge hires a nanny in an episode spoofing "Mary Poppins." Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 9, 1997 The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show Homer gets a job on "The Itchy & Scratchy Show," providing the voice of wisecracking hip-hop surfer dog Poochie, a new character brought in by the network to shore up falling ratings. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 16, 1997 Homer's Phobia Bart is befriended by a gay antiques dealer, causing Homer to find ways to intensify his own masculinity. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 23, 1997 Brother From Another Series Sideshow Bob is once again released from prison, into the care of his respectable brother Cecil; Bob takes a job on Cecil's dam project, but Bart and Lisa suspect he's up to no good. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 2, 1997 My Sister, My Sitter Bart tries everything he can to destroy Lisa's image as a dependable baby sitter when she is left in charge. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 16, 1997 Homer vs. the 18th Amendment Homer and friends reintroduce a speak-easy to Springfield when an old Prohibition law is enforced; Homer reinvents himself as the Beer Baron. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 6, 1997 Grade-School Confidential Bart exposes an affair between Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel after a failed attempt at blackmail. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 13, 1997 The Canine Mutiny Bart goes on a shopping spree with a newly acquired credit card and buys a purebred dog. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 20, 1997 The Old Man and the Lisa Bret "Hit Man" Hart attempts to buy bankrupt Mr. Burns' house until Lisa helps rebuild his fortune. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 27, 1997 In Marge We Trust Marge volunteers at church and becomes an inspirational leader for Springfield. Voices of Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith. Details Episode 23 Aired May 4, 1997 Homer's Enemy Homer clashes with an industrious new co-worker; Bart buys an empty factory. Details Episode 24 Aired May 11, 1997 The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase Three possible spinoffs: "Chief Wiggum, P.I.," "Love-Matic Grampa" and "Simpson Family Smile-Time Variety Hour.". Details Episode 25 Aired May 18, 1997 The Secret War of Lisa Simpson Lisa enrolls in an all-male military school and is subject to hazing and silent treatments by the cadets. Details

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The Simpsons — Season 8

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Season Info

Director
Steven Dean Moore, Mark Kirkland, Chuck Sheetz, Pete Michels, Dominic Polcino, Mike Anderson
Creator
Matt Groening
Executive Producer
James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, David Mirkin, Sam Simon
Screenwriter
Ken Keeler, Steve Tompkins, Jennifer Crittenden, John Swartzwelder, Dan Greaney, Ron Hauge, David X. Cohen
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 27, 1996