The Simpsons

The Simpsons

Season 9

25 Episodes

The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson
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1. The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson

Sep 21, 1997 · 23 min · 8.1
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Designated driver Barney absconds to Manhattan in Homer's car and leaves it there. But when the family journeys to the Big Apple to retrieve their property, Homer discovers his car has been booted.

The Principal and the Pauper
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2. The Principal and the Pauper

Sep 28, 1997 · 23 min · 6.7
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Unmasked as an impostor, Principal Skinner flees to Capital City to reclaim his former life as a shiftless good-for-nothing. The people of Springfield gain a newfound appreciation for him and form a plan to bring him back.

Lisa's Sax
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3. Lisa's Sax

Oct 19, 1997 · 23 min · 7.3
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After Lisa’s saxophone is destroyed, the Simpsons reminisce about how she originally got the instrument. On the hottest day of the year, Homer must decide whether to buy an air conditioner or replace Lisa’s sax.

Treehouse of Horror VIII
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4. Treehouse of Horror VIII

Oct 26, 1997 · 23 min · 7.9
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In “The Homega Man,” Homer faces a post-apocalyptic Springfield. Next, Bart attempts to become Superfly in "Fly vs. Fly." In “Easy-Bake Coven,” amidst a witch hunt in 1649, Marge and her sisters invent trick-or-treating.

The Cartridge Family
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5. The Cartridge Family

Nov 2, 1997 · 23 min · 7.5
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Alarmed by a soccer riot, Homer buys a handgun. His reckless behavior drives Marge and the kids out of the house, and even his new gun club buddies desert him.

Bart Star
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6. Bart Star

Nov 9, 1997 · 23 min · 7.3
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When Homer becomes the coach of a peewee football team, he replaces star quarterback Nelson with the less talented Bart. Facing his teammates’ scorn, Bart looks for a way out but finds a better way to show his team spirit.

The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons
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7. The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons

Nov 16, 1997 · 23 min · 7.1
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Trying to escape his arranged marriage, Apu asks Marge to pose as his wife during his mother’s visit. When the ruse fails, Homer makes a last-ditch attempt to intervene, but Apu is smitten with his new bride Manjula.

Lisa the Skeptic
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8. Lisa the Skeptic

Nov 23, 1997 · 23 min · 7.6
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When a skeleton is unearthed at the site of a future shopping mall, all Springfield is convinced it is the skeleton of an angel – except Lisa.

Realty Bites
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9. Realty Bites

Dec 7, 1997 · 23 min · 7.3
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When Marge gets her real estate license, she learns to put a positive spin on the flaws of the houses she’s selling. But when the Flanders buy the Murder House, she realizes she has to tell the truth.

Miracle on Evergreen Terrace
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10. Miracle on Evergreen Terrace

Dec 21, 1997 · 23 min · 7.3
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After accidentally ruining the family’s Christmas tree and presents, Bart buries the evidence and claims a burglar stole everything. When Kent Brockman does a human interest story on the family’s tragic loss, the townspeople shower the family with generosity… until the truth comes out.

All Singing, All Dancing
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11. All Singing, All Dancing

Jan 4, 1998 · 23 min · 4.8
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Homer rents a Clint Eastwood movie and is dismayed to find it's a musical. Using clips from past episodes, the rest of the family reminds him about the many times he and other members of the family and town have broken into song and dance.

Bart Carny
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12. Bart Carny

Jan 11, 1998 · 23 min · 6.7
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When the carnival comes to town, Homer and Bart wind up working the ring toss. A father-son team of grifters shows them the downside of the “carny code,” but the Simpsons beat them at their own game.

The Joy of Sect
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13. The Joy of Sect

Feb 8, 1998 · 23 min · 7.9
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A cult lures in most of Springfield to toil for “The Leader.” After Marge escapes and has the family deprogrammed, Homer exposes the man behind the spaceship.

Das Bus
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14. Das Bus

Feb 15, 1998 · 23 min · 7.7
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When Otto drives the school bus off a bridge, the kids wind up on a deserted island, fending for themselves in a “Lord of the Flies” parody. Back in Springfield, Homer takes on Bill Gates.

The Last Temptation of Krust
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15. The Last Temptation of Krust

Feb 22, 1998 · 23 min · 7.2
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Krusty bombs at a charity comedy event and feels like a tired old hack. With the Simpsons’ support, Krusty takes his act in a fresh new direction… but in the end, his true nature asserts itself.

Dumbbell Indemnity
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16. Dumbbell Indemnity

Mar 1, 1998 · 23 min · 7.1
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Moe goes broke trying to wine and dine a new girlfriend. Desperate for money, he cooks up an insurance scam with Homer.

Lisa the Simpson
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17. Lisa the Simpson

Mar 8, 1998 · 23 min · 7.3
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Lisa struggles with solving a simple puzzle and fears that the "Simpson gene” is suddenly wiping out her intelligence. Homer stages a family reunion in hopes of introducing Lisa to some Simpsons she can respect.

This Little Wiggy
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18. This Little Wiggy

Mar 22, 1998 · 23 min · 7.5
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At Marge’s insistence, Bart has a “play date” with Ralph. Bart suddenly sees the upside of this friendship when he discovers Chief Wiggum’s “master key” and goes to explore Springfield’s abandoned prison.

Simpson Tide
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19. Simpson Tide

Mar 29, 1998 · 23 min · 7.8
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When Homer joins the Naval Reserve, a captain takes a liking to him and leaves him in charge of a nuclear submarine.

The Trouble with Trillions
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20. The Trouble with Trillions

Apr 5, 1998 · 23 min · 7.5
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Facing an IRS audit, Homer agrees to help the feds bust Mr. Burns for a missing trillion-dollar bill. When Burns makes an anti-government stand, Homer flees with him to Cuba.

Girly Edition
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21. Girly Edition

Apr 19, 1998 · 23 min · 7.2
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Lisa becomes the anchor of a kids’ news program but is upstaged by Bart’s treacly human interest stories. At home, Homer corrupts a helper monkey.

Trash of the Titans
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22. Trash of the Titans

Apr 26, 1998 · 23 min · 7.9
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Homer feuds with the Springfield garbage men and decides to run for Sanitation Commissioner. After winning the election with a sleazy campaign, Homer can’t keep the extravagant promises he made to the town.

King of the Hill
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23. King of the Hill

May 3, 1998 · 23 min · 7.9
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After Rainier Wolfcastle helps Homer get in shape, Homer accepts a challenge to climb the Murderhorn, the tallest mountain in Springfield.

Lost Our Lisa
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24. Lost Our Lisa

May 10, 1998 · 23 min · 7.6
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Bart’s latest stunt thwarts Lisa’s plan to attend a museum exhibit. When she tries to go alone and takes the wrong bus, Homer sets out to find her.

Natural Born Kissers
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25. Natural Born Kissers

May 17, 1998 · 23 min · 7.3
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Homer and Marge try to spice up their love life and are caught baring it all in public. Bart and Lisa discover an alternate ending to Casablanca.