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Season 3 – 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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Nathan Rabin AV Club 11/15/2017
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The emotional dynamic for "Stark Raving Dad," echoes that of "Simpsons Roasting On An Open Fire," the episode that started it all. Go to Full Review Robert Canning IGN Movies 06/14/2018
Opening the year with a guest appearance from the King of Pop was a great way to kick off the series' third season... Big guest star, great story and the season just got better from there. Go to Full Review Bryce Wilson CinemaBlend 11/15/2017
4.5/5
In its third year "The Simpsons" finally solidified its politically satirical voice... Go to Full Review Andy Patrizio IGN Movies 10/31/2017
10/10
I don't need to tell you how great this season was... Go to Full Review Josh Kurp Uproxx 10/26/2017
It's heartfelt, but not saccharine and always funny, which goes for the entirety of the season, too. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jan 3 24 funny episodes, including "Stark Raving Dad." See more TheMovieSearch R @TheMovieSearch Dec 8 The Simpsons’ third season marks a pivotal point in the show’s evolution, combining sharper humor, richer character development, and more intricate storytelling. This season elevates Marge from the traditional "mother" role to a fully realized, pivotal character whose ambitions, choices, and agency shape the family’s narrative. Whether she’s managing domestic life, taking on new challenges, or asserting herself in the broader community, Marge’s growth adds depth to the series and balances Homer’s often chaotic antics. The season also strengthens secondary characters, tightens comedic timing, and experiments with narrative structure, keeping viewers engaged and invested. With a blend of adult-oriented satire, clever social commentary, and relatable family dynamics, Season Three solidifies The Simpsons’ reputation as a cultural and comedic landmark. Even at this early stage, the show demonstrates why it would endure as an iconic, legendary fixture in television history. See more Fajer A Jul 19 Best show ever must see See more Abdulmohsen A Jul 14 Best show ever must see See more David C @David617 08/23/2024 Los Simpson si tienen gracias todos los capítulos tienen su chiste See more axel p 07/06/2024 Es el peor serie animada sin gracia no tiene cosas buenas 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 Sep 19, 1991 Stark Raving Dad Homer is committed to a rest home and rooms with a man who believes himself to be Michael Jackson. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 26, 1991 Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington Lisa's patriotic essay wins the Simpson family a trip to Washington, D.C. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 3, 1991 When Flanders Failed After wishing him bad luck, Homer feels responsible when Ned Flanders' business fails. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 10, 1991 Bart the Murderer Principal Skinner disappears shortly after Bart takes a part-time job working for a local mobster. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 17, 1991 Homer Defined Homer becomes a hero when he single-handedly prevents a meltdown at the nuclear plant. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 24, 1991 Like Father, Like Clown Lisa and Bart try to reunite Krusty with his estranged father. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 31, 1991 Treehouse of Horror II An excess of Halloween candy gives Bart, Lisa and Homer nightmares. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 7, 1991 Lisa's Pony Homer's guilt prompts him to fulfill Lisa's dream of owning a pony. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 14, 1991 Saturdays of Thunder Homer decides building a soapbox racer with Bart will bring them closer. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 21, 1991 Flaming Moe's A local bartender becomes rich and famous using Homer's recipe for a flaming drink. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 5, 1991 Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk Homer is laid off when Mr. Burns sells the nuclear plant to a German corporation. Details Episode 12 Aired Dec 26, 1991 I Married Marge Marge thinks she is pregnant, prompting Homer to relive their early years. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 9, 1992 Radio Bart After Bart fools everyone into believing a child has fallen down a well, Sting performs to help raise money to save him. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 23, 1992 Lisa the Greek Homer cashes in on Lisa's uncanny knack for picking football game winners. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 6, 1992 Homer Alone When Marge goes to a health spa, Homer is left alone with baby Maggie. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 13, 1992 Bart the Lover Bart pretends to be an available millionaire when he answers his teacher's personal ad. Details Episode 17 Aired Feb 20, 1992 Homer at the Bat Mr. Burns recruits major leaguers for a company softball game. Details Episode 18 Aired Feb 27, 1992 Separate Vocations Aptitude tests reveal Lisa should be a homemaker and Bart should be a police officer. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 12, 1992 Dog of Death The Simpsons are so caught up in the approaching lottery they fail to notice their dog is ill. Details Episode 20 Aired Mar 26, 1992 Colonel Homer Homer meets a would-be country singer (voice of Beverly D'Angelo) and decides he should manage her career. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 9, 1992 Black Widower Bart becomes suspicious when former con "Sideshow Bob" is released from prison and proposes marriage to Marge's sister Selma. Details Episode 22 Aired Apr 23, 1992 The Otto Show Bart attends to Spinal Tap concert; Bart invites Otto to live with the Simpsons after Skinner fires him for not having a driver's license. Details Episode 23 Aired May 7, 1992 Bart's Friend Falls in Love Bart feels left out when his friend Milhouse falls for the new girl in school. Details Episode 24 Aired Aug 27, 1992 Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes? When it's discovered he's been exposed to radiation, the nuclear power plant awards Homer $2,000. Details

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The Simpsons — Season 3

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Season Info

Director
David Silverman, Rich Moore
Creator
Matt Groening
Executive Producer
James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, David Mirkin
Screenwriter
John Swartzwelder
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 19, 1991