The Simpsons: Season 17 (2005-2006)
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Season 17 contains a whopping three episodes that feature the Simpsons in a trilogy of fantastic tales. There's "Treehouse of Horror XVI," the annual Halloween spooktacular; "Simpsons Christmas Stories," which presents holiday narratives based on "The Nutcracker," the Nativity and Santa Claus; and "The Wettest Stories Ever Told," a collection of nautical-themed adventures inspired by the family's trip to a seafood restaurant. Elsewhere, Homer runs for mayor, Maggie gets the chicken pox, Lisa
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Episodes
Bonfire of the Manatees
In the 17th-season opener, Alec Baldwin voices a marine biologist who counsels Marge after she leaves Homer for permitting illicit activity---what she describes as "snuggle films"---in the house to pay off a gambling debt. Joe Mantegna, Hank Azaria, Tress MacNeille.
The Girl Who Slept Too Little
Lisa has the best---i.e., worst---view when the cemetery is relocated behind the Simpson home. Yeardley Smith, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright.
Milhouse of Sand and Fog
Maggie's chicken pox lead to a reunion of Kirk and Luann Van Houten, but the result is not the family dynamic Milhouse had hoped for. Maggie Roswell, Hank Azaria, Pamela Hayden.
Treehouse of Horror XVI
In "B.I.--Bartificial Intelligence", the Simpsons think Bart is lost to them and replace him with an sweet, well-behaved android--and when the real Bart comes back, they prefer the robot. In "Survival of the Fattest" Mr. Burns hunts the deadliest, laziest game of all--the citizens of Springfield. And in "I've Grown a Costume on Your Face", a disgruntled witch causes the Springfield residents' Halloween costumes become all too real. All this, plus a halloween message from basketball great Dennis Rodman!
Marge's Son Poisoning
Tandem bicycling and afternoon tea make pals of Bart and Marge until bullies call Bart a mama's boy. Meanwhile, Homer gains strength, in one arm only. Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta.
See Homer Run
On Father's Day, Homer responds much more enthusiastiacally to a new tool than he does to Lisa's heartfelt present. Lisa becomes very angry with her father, and so to win back her respect, he becomes the Safety Salamander, a well-loved figure at Springfield Elementary. As the Safety Salamander, Homer becomes so popular, he becomes the leading candidate to replace Mayor Quimby in a recall election. But when the Salamander suit shrinks and falls off during a debate, the voters of Springfield realize they do not like their hero nearly as much out of costume.
The Last of the Red Hat Mamas
Lily Tomlin voices one of Marge's new friends, who engage her in exciting activities; Lisa gets a surprising tutor to teach her Italian for a summer in Rome.
The Italian Bob
In Italy, the Simpsons run into Sideshow Bob, who swears a vendetta against them after they let slip his criminal past to his new family. Kelsey Grammer.
Simpsons Christmas Stories
The Simpsons appear in three Christmas tales: the story of the birth of Jesus; a World War II tale featuring Grampa, Mr. Burns, and Santa; and a musical featuring "The Nutcracker Suite."
Homer's Paternity Coot
A long-lost letter suggests a treasure hunter (Michael York) may be Homer's father. William H. Macy and Joe Frazier have cameos.
We're on the Road to D'ohwhere
Bart's latest prank lands him a trip to behavioral-modification camp, but he runs away en route; Marge boosts her garage sale with expired pills.
My Fair Laddy
Lisa tries to turn Groundskeeper Willie into a proper gentleman for a science-fair project. Elsewhere, Coach Krupt takes over as gym teacher and begins a reign of terror. Coach Krupt: Hank Azaria.
The Seemingly Never-Ending Story
In this story within a story within a story within a story, a cave-exploring expedition, an angry sheep and a lovestruck Moe become inextricably entwined. And for good measure, a bag of gold leads a young Jailbird to his life of crime.
Bart Has Two Mommies
While Marge babysits Flanders' sons, Rod and Todd, Homer takes Bart and Lisa to a retirement home for animal actors, and a chimp with a strong maternal instinct snatches Bart. Susan Sarandon and baseball's Randy Johnson have voice cameos as themselves.
Homer Simpson, This Is Your Wife
Homer signs the family up for a spouse-trading reality show. He has to take in a controlling wife while Marge moves in with a beaten-down husband (voice of Ricky Gervais), who quickly develops a crush on her.
Million Dollar Abie
Grandpa derails Homer's plan to bring a pro football team to Springfield when he mistakes the football commissioner for a burglar.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bangalore
The nuclear-power plant is being shut down and outsourced to India, and Homer is sent to train the new employees. Meanwhile, Selma and Patty kidnap Richard Dean Anderson, who voices himself. When Anderson discovers how exciting real-life drama is, he refuses to leave.
The Wettest Stories Ever Told
When dinner at the Frying Dutchman turns ugly, the Simpsons try to salvage the evening by taking turns telling tales of tragedies at sea.
Girls Just Want to Have Sums
After making a sexist comment, Principal Skinner is replaced by Melanie Upfoot (Frances McDormand), who divides the school into two schools: one for boys, one for girls. Lisa gets frustrated when she's not allowed to take math at the boys school, so she dresses like a boy to get around the rule.
Regarding Margie
Marge has retrograde amnesia after inhaling too many fumes in a spring-cleaning frenzy. So Homer takes her around town to reacquaint her with the surroundings, but Marge doesn't know who Homer is and puts herself back on the singles market.
The Monkey Suit
Springfield is embroiled in a public debate about the theories of evolution and creationism. Melanie Griffith has a cameo as herself, and Larry Hagman is the voice of lawyer Wallace Brady.
Marge and Homer Turn a Couple Play
A passionate kiss between Marge and Homer airs on the big screen at a baseball game, prompting second baseman Buck Mitchell to turn to the pair for advice about his marriage to singer Fiona (Mandy Moore). Stacy Keach is the voice of H.K. Duff.
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