I bet Einstein turned himself all sorts of colors before he invented the light bulb.Homer

The Simpsons — Season Ten

Who could have predicted that at this point we were not even halfway through The Simpsons' life-span? It must be celebrated that a show can remain consistently funny for so long - or so they tell us. Season Ten (1998-1999) and subsequent years have divided fans - some liked the new style, some were appalled at Homer's new 'jerkass' qualities and the crazy plotlines. In fact, this Season could be the most Homer-centric to date - it seems that Homer is always the centre of attention in any scene where he appears. I tend to sit on the fence here in regards to episode quality: there are a few clunkers that spring to mind (Homer running from a kidney transplant operation and a Superbowl-themed episode that just didn't go anywhere), but most of this Season's episodes are actually just as funny as Seasons that preceded it. Bart taking care of birds eggs, which hatch into lizards; Homer becoming Mayor Quimby's bodyguard; and Lisa joining Mensa are just a few of the highlights. A final note: production codes in this Season changed from their old format (1F, 2F, etc) to a new one - AABF - as part of a standardization of codes for Fox shows. The first letter in this case denotes the Season - and so this format technically allows for another 26 Seasons, up to Season 35... who knows if it'll happen? (!)

Lard of the Dance

PCODE
5F20

INDEX
10×01

AIRED
Aug 23, 1998

Homer and Bart enter the grease recycling business, however, there is some serious competition. Meanwhile, Lisa is chosen to show a new student around the school, who is much more mature than Lisa.

Lard of the Dance

The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace

PCODE
5F21

INDEX
10×02

AIRED
Sep 20, 1998

After hearing that the average life expectancy is now 76.2, Homer decides that at 38.1 years of age, it is time to do something worthwhile. So he becomes an inventor, modeling himself after Thomas Edison.

The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace

Bart, the Mother

PCODE
5F22

INDEX
10×03

AIRED
Sep 27, 1998

When Bart accidentally kills a bird with Nelson Muntz's BB gun, he tries to save its eggs. However, when they hatch they turn out to be a pair of destructive lizards.

Bart, the Mother

Treehouse of Horror IX

PCODE
AABF01

INDEX
10×04

AIRED
Oct 25, 1998

Hell Toupee: Homer gets hair transplant which turns him against Bart. The Terror of Tiny Toon: Bart and Lisa are transported into an Itchy & Scratchy cartoon. Starship Poopers: Kang the alien is revealed to be Maggie's real father.

Treehouse of Horror IX

When You Dish Upon A Star

PCODE
5F19

INDEX
10×05

AIRED
Nov 08, 1998

Homer finds it difficult to keep a secret after stumbling upon Alec Baldwin & Kim Basinger's private hideout in Springfield.

When You Dish Upon A Star

D'oh-in' in the Wind

PCODE
AABF02

INDEX
10×06

AIRED
Nov 15, 1998

Homer sets out to determine what his middle initial stands for, but gets sidetracked as he decides to become a hippie, inspired by his mother.

D'oh-in' in the Wind

Lisa Gets an "A"

PCODE
AABF03

INDEX
10×07

AIRED
Nov 22, 1998

Lisa cheats on a test, and her high score raises the school's state average and qualifies it for financial aid, but Lisa feels guilty. Meanwhile, Homer raises a baby lobster.

Lisa Gets an

Homer Simpson in: "Kidney Trouble"

PCODE
AABF04

INDEX
10×08

AIRED
Dec 06, 1998

Grampa Simpson needs a kidney and Homer offers to donate one - until he realizes the operation will put his own life in jeopardy.

Homer Simpson in:

Mayored to the Mob

PCODE
AABF05

INDEX
10×09

AIRED
Dec 20, 1998

The mayor's life is at risk when his new bodyguard, Homer Simpson, convinces him to take on the mafia for selling rat's milk to Springfield Elementary.

Mayored to the Mob

Viva Ned Flanders

PCODE
AABF06

INDEX
10×10

AIRED
Jan 10, 1999

When Ned Flanders reveals that he is in fact sixty years old, he realizes that he has never had any fun, so asks for Homer's help in having a good time.

Viva Ned Flanders

Wild Barts Can't Be Broken

PCODE
AABF07

INDEX
10×11

AIRED
Jan 17, 1999

After Homer and the barflies get drunk and trash Springfield Elementary, Chief Wiggum immediately jumps to the conclusion that it was the work of kids, and so enforces a curfew for children.

Wild Barts Can't Be Broken

Sunday, Cruddy Sunday

PCODE
AABF08

INDEX
10×12

AIRED
Jan 31, 1999

Homer meets a travel agent who offers him a free trip to the Super Bowl, but the tickets turn out to be counterfeit.

Sunday, Cruddy Sunday

Homer to the Max

PCODE
AABF09

INDEX
10×13

AIRED
Feb 07, 1999

Homer changes his name to Max Power after a dim-witted television character called Homer Simpson becomes an overnight sensation.

Homer to the Max

I'm With Cupid

PCODE
AABF11

INDEX
10×14

AIRED
Feb 14, 1999

When Apu showers his wife with expensive Valentine's Day gifts, he makes the rest of the men in Springfield look bad.

I'm With Cupid

Marge Simpson in: "Screaming Yellow Honkers"

PCODE
AABF10

INDEX
10×15

AIRED
Feb 21, 1999

After Homer mistakenly purchases the female model of the Canyonero he gives it to Marge, who soon gets arrested for road rage.

Marge Simpson in:

Make Room for Lisa

PCODE
AABF12

INDEX
10×16

AIRED
Feb 28, 1999

Lisa is forced to temporarily share a room with Bart, while Marge eavesdrops on mobile phone calls picked up by the baby monitor.

Make Room for Lisa

Maximum Homerdrive

PCODE
AABF13

INDEX
10×17

AIRED
Mar 28, 1999

Homer and Bart try to deliver a dead trucker's cargo on schedule, while Marge & Lisa have an adventure of their own - and purchase a new doorbell.

Maximum Homerdrive

Simpsons Bible Stories

PCODE
AABF14

INDEX
10×18

AIRED
Apr 04, 1999

During a boring sermon at church, Homer, Bart and Lisa fall asleep and envisage themselves as characters from the Bible: Homer & Marge are Adam and Eve, Milhouse is Moses in Lisa's dream, and Bart & Nelson are David and Goliath.

Simpsons Bible Stories

Mom and Pop Art

PCODE
AABF15

INDEX
10×19

AIRED
Apr 11, 1999

Homer becomes a modern artist after his misshapen barbeque pit attracts the attention of a professional art dealer.

Mom and Pop Art

The Old Man and The "C" Student

PCODE
AABF16

INDEX
10×20

AIRED
Apr 25, 1999

After causing Springfield to lose the right to host the Olympic Games, Bart is forced to do community service at Springfield Retirement Home.

The Old Man and The

Monty Can't Buy Me Love

PCODE
AABF17

INDEX
10×21

AIRED
May 02, 1999

Mr. Burns tries to become popular after seeing a fellow billionaire winning the public's admiration, so travels to Scotland to find the Loch Ness Monster.

Monty Can't Buy Me Love

They Saved Lisa's Brain

PCODE
AABF18

INDEX
10×22

AIRED
May 09, 1999

Lisa is invited to join MENSA, and the society takes over running Springfield after Mayor Quimby flees town.

They Saved Lisa's Brain

Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo

PCODE
AABF20

INDEX
10×23

AIRED
May 16, 1999

The Simpsons buy a mega-savings trip to Japan, however, after losing their money, they take part in a dangerous TV game show in exchange for air fare back home.

Thirty Minutes Over Tokyo