The Simpsons: Season 8 (1996-1997)
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Season Info
The eighth season opens with another trilogy of horror-themed tales (the best of which focuses on alien invaders taking over a U.S. presidential election) and a classic episode in which Homer lands an impressive job at a planned community but fails to notice that his friendly new boss is actually a James Bond supervillain named Hank Scorpio. As the season progresses, the writers take the unusual step of letting the residents of Springfield grow and change in small ways: Milhouse's parents get
Network: FOX
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Episodes
Treehouse of Horror VII
In this annual terror-themed trilogy, Bart and Lisa discover an evil creature living in the attic, Lisa inadvertently creates a miniature civilization, and aliens Kang and Kodos run for President of the United States.
You Only Move Twice
In an idyllic planned community, Homer works for a new boss who has trouble with the government. Meanwhile, the rest of the family has difficulty dealing with the bucolic burg.
The Homer They Fall
Moe turns Homer into a prizefighter, who meets the champ in a bout called by ring announcer Michael Buffer. Other voices: Paul Winfield, Hank Azaria, Dan Castellaneta, Pamela Hayden, Julie Kavner, Harry Shearer.
Burns, Baby Burns
Rodney Dangerfield is the voice of Mr. Burns' illegitimate son, who irritates Burns with his lack of social graces. Other voices: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Nancy Cartwright.
Bart After Dark
While Marge and Lisa are away, Bart becomes the right-hand man for the owner of a burlesque house. Voices: Tress MacNeille, Nancy Cartwright, Julie Kavner, Dan Castellaneta, Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria.
A Milhouse Divided
Milhouse's parents decide to divorce, prompting Homer to take action to prevent a similar fate for himself and Marge. Voices: Maggie Roswell, Hank Azaria, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright.
Lisa's Date with Density
Lisa develops a crush on Nelson, and then she tries to change him. Meanwhile, Homer solicits money over the phone using an automatic telephone dialer. Voices: Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith.
Hurricane Neddy
Citizens rebuild the Flanders' hurricane-damaged house. But Ned's guilt about criticizing their work sends him to a mental hospital. Voices: Harry Shearer, Dan Castellaneta, Hank Azaria, Pamela Hayden, Julie Kavner.
The Mysterious Voyage of Homer
Chief Wiggum's chili peppers send Homer on a hallucinatory, spiritual journey that makes him question whether Marge is his soulmate. Voices: Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Julie Kavner.
The Springfield Files
Homer's claim of an alien sighting brings FBI agents Scully and Mulder to investigate. Guest voices: Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Leonard Nimoy. Dan Castellaneta, Harry Shearer.
The Twisted World of Marge Simpson
A smooth talker sells Marge on the pretzel business. But when sales go soft, Homer asks crime boss Fat Tony for help. Joe Mantegna, Julie Kavner, Dan Castellaneta, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Maggie Roswell.
Mountain of Madness
On a company mountain retreat, an avalanche traps hiking partners Homer and Mr. Burns in a cabin. Voices: Harry Shearer, Dan Castellaneta, Hank Azaria, Julie Kavner, Yeardley Smith, Nancy Cartwright.
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When Marge suffers stress-related hair loss, the Simpsons hire nanny Shary Bobbins, who speaks in song and inspires others to do so. But the Simpsons may prove too much for her. Voices: Maggie Roswell, Hank Azaria, Julie Kavner.
The Itchy and Scratchy and Poochie Show
Itchy and Scratchy creator Roger Myers picks Homer to be the voice of a new canine character---who is roundly rejected by the public. Voices: Alex Rocco, Dan Castellaneta, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria.
Homer's Phobia
Homer begins to suspect that Bart is gay. When a visit to a steel mill to boost Bart's manliness backfires, Homer takes his son on a camping trip to "straighten him out."
The Brother From Another Series
Murderous convict Sideshow Bob (Kelsey Grammer) is released to work for his brother Cecil (David Hyde Pierce), whom Bob bested at the Krusty-sidekick audition. Other voices: Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith.
My Sister, My Sitter
Lisa's reputation as a first-rate baby sitter is jeopardized when she's put in charge of Bart, who's determined to make things tough. Voices: Yeardley Smith, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria, Dan Castellaneta.
Homer vs. the 18th Amendment
A St. Patrick's Day riot leads Springfield to reinstate Prohibition. Homer becomes a notorious bootlegger known as the Beer Baron.
Grade School Confidential
After witnessing a kiss between Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel, Bart becomes their confidante. But rumors of their passion lead to their being fired---until Skinner reveals a secret. Voices: Marcia Wallace, Harry Shearer, Nancy Cartwright.
The Canine Mutiny
Bart replaces Santa's Little Helper with a "limited edition" dog he bought with a fraudulent credit card. Voices: Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Yeardley Smith, Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria.
The Old Man and the Lisa
Penniless from bad investments, Burns asks for help from Lisa, who turns him into a profitable recycler. But then Burns takes things a nasty step further to increase his dividends. Pro wrestler Bret "The Hit Man" Hart has a voice cameo.
In Marge We Trust
Reverend Lovejoy puts Marge in charge of counseling parishioners; Homer finds his likeness is popular in Japan as the symbol for a cleaning product. Voices: Julie Kavner, Harry Shearer, Sab Shimono, Gedde Watanabe.
Homer's Enemy
A new plant employee who's had it tough resents Homer's lack of professionalism and his cushy life. Meanwhile, Bart buys an abandoned factory at an auction for a dollar. Voices: Hank Azaria, Dan Castellaneta, Harry Shearer.
The Simpsons Spin-off Showcase
Three mock spin-offs: "Chief Wiggum, P.I."; "The Love-Matic Grandpa"; and "The Simpson Family Smile-Time Variety Hour," with guest star Tim Conway and a teen stand-in for Lisa. Other voices: Harry Shearer, Hank Azaria.
The Secret War of Lisa Simpson
Lisa joins the all-male military school where Bart is sent for discipline. Then comes the hazing. Voices: Willem Dafoe, Yeardley Smith, Nancy Cartwright, Tress MacNeille, Hank Azaria.
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