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

The Simpsons — Season Twelve

Season Twelve (2000-2001) was the fourth and final Season with Mike Scully as Executive Producer. Many fans see this as the worst Season to date, but that's up for debate. While the gap between good and bad episodes grew, the good far outweighs the bad. In this Season, Krusty discovers he has a daughter; Lisa becomes an eco-warrior; the children are trapped in the school and must spend the night under Skinner's authority; Homer goes on a hunger strike (the same episode in which the family visit Blockoland); Comic Book Guy has a heart attack in one of my all-time favourites; and a day in the life of the Simpsons is replayed from three different perspectives in what is regarded as a true modern classic. The Season Premiere marked the 250th episode, a record for a prime-time animated show. However, this and a few episodes fell way short of greatness. This was definitely the Season for bad endings; it's hard to find an episode here where the ending preserves some kind of humour or normality. The most notable example of this is the infamous "Surf's Up!" ending to The Great Money Caper, my least favourite episode ever (reading that sentence aloud in Comic Book Guy's voice really sells my point).

A Tale of Two Springfields

PCODE
BABF20

INDEX
12×01

AIRED
Nov 05, 2000

After an argument about area codes, Homer splits Springfield into two separate cities: New Springfield & Old Springfield. He then elects himself as mayor of New Springfield.

A Tale of Two Springfields

Treehouse of Horror XI

PCODE
BABF21

INDEX
12×02

AIRED
Nov 01, 2000

G-G-Ghost D-D-Dad: Homer dies from eating broccoli, and must perform one good deed to get into heaven. Scary Tales Can Come True: Bart & Lisa get lost in a fairy-tale forest. Night of the Dolphins: Dolphins take over Springfield.

Treehouse of Horror XI

Insane Clown Poppy

PCODE
BABF17

INDEX
12×03

AIRED
Nov 12, 2000

Krusty discovers he has a daughter called Sophie from a one-night stand. However, he loses Sophie's respect when he gambles her violin in a poker game.

Insane Clown Poppy

Lisa the Tree Hugger

PCODE
CABF01

INDEX
12×04

AIRED
Nov 19, 2000

After meeting a handsome young Animal Rights activist, Lisa volunteers to camp out in Springfield's oldest redwood tree to stop it being cut down, in an effort to win his respect. Meanwhile, Bart gets a job to pay for a games console.

Lisa the Tree Hugger

Homer vs. Dignity

PCODE
CABF04

INDEX
12×05

AIRED
Nov 26, 2000

In order to get some extra cash, Homer becomes Mr. Burns' new prank monkey, embarrassing himself for money.

Homer vs. Dignity

The Computer Wore Menace Shoes

PCODE
CABF02

INDEX
12×06

AIRED
Dec 03, 2000

Under the alias Mr. X, Homer creates a web site full of damaging gossip about the townspeople. However, he soon stumbles upon a terrible government secret.

The Computer Wore Menace Shoes

The Great Money Caper

PCODE
CABF03

INDEX
12×07

AIRED
Dec 10, 2000

Strapped for cash (again), Homer and Bart become scam artists. With Grampa's help, the Simpsons men extort all the money they can from the elderly.

The Great Money Caper

Skinner's Sense of Snow

PCODE
CABF06

INDEX
12×08

AIRED
Dec 17, 2000

The kids get snowed in at Springfield Elementary, and soon rebel against Principal Skinner's authority.

Skinner's Sense of Snow

HOMЯ

PCODE
BABF22

INDEX
12×09

AIRED
Jan 07, 2001

Homer becomes a guinea pig for scientific experiments, where researchers discover a crayon lodged in his brain. Upon removal, Homer becomes much smarter.

HOMЯ

Pokey Mom

PCODE
CABF05

INDEX
12×10

AIRED
Jan 14, 2001

An ex-con with artistic ability is paroled into Marge's care. Meanwhile, Homer discovers a great cure for a bad back - a trash can, a.k.a. the

Pokey Mom

Worst Episode Ever

PCODE
CABF08

INDEX
12×11

AIRED
Feb 04, 2001

After Comic Book Guy suffers a near-fatal heart attack, Bart and Milhouse take over running the Android's Dungeon, while Homer tries to help Comic Book Guy to be friendly & outgoing.

Worst Episode Ever

Tennis the Menace

PCODE
CABF07

INDEX
12×12

AIRED
Feb 11, 2001

The Simpson family tastes the high life when they build a tennis court in their back yard. However, when Marge chooses Bart as her partner over her husband, Homer becomes jealous.

Tennis the Menace

Day of the Jackanapes

PCODE
CABF10

INDEX
12×13

AIRED
Feb 18, 2001

When Krusty accidentally erases all the old tapes of his show, Sideshow Bob vows revenge on him for destroying his work, and so hypnotizes Bart.

Day of the Jackanapes

New Kids on the Blecch

PCODE
CABF12

INDEX
12×14

AIRED
Feb 25, 2001

Bart, Milhouse, Nelson and Ralph are chosen to become members of the next big boy band, Party Possé. But Lisa becomes suspicious after they release a song with the words,

New Kids on the Blecch

Hungry, Hungry Homer

PCODE
CABF09

INDEX
12×15

AIRED
Mar 04, 2001

After Homer learns that the Springfield Isotopes are planning to move to Albuquerque, he goes on a hunger strike in protest.

Hungry, Hungry Homer

Bye Bye Nerdie

PCODE
CABF11

INDEX
12×16

AIRED
Mar 11, 2001

Lisa has many problems with a new girl at school, and sets out to discover why bullies prey on the nerdy, with ground breaking results.

Bye Bye Nerdie

Simpson Safari

PCODE
CABF13

INDEX
12×17

AIRED
Apr 01, 2001

The Simpsons win trip to Africa, where they encounter strange animals, tribesmen and a sanctuary owner with a secret.

Simpson Safari

Trilogy of Error

PCODE
CABF14

INDEX
12×18

AIRED
Apr 29, 2001

A day in the life of The Simpsons is told from three different perspectives: Homer's Day: Marge accidentally cuts off Homer's thumb, and he must be rushed to the hospital. Lisa's Day: Lisa misses the bus and needs to get to school for the Science fair. Bart's Day: Bart & Milhouse find a cave full of fireworks, but are chased by the mafia.

Trilogy of Error

I'm Goin' to Praiseland

PCODE
CABF15

INDEX
12×19

AIRED
May 06, 2001

Ned builds a bible-themed amusement park in memory of his deceased wife, Maude.

I'm Goin' to Praiseland

Children of a Lesser Clod

PCODE
CABF16

INDEX
12×20

AIRED
May 13, 2001

After breaking his leg, Homer starts a daycare center at home. However, this leaves Bart and Lisa feeling neglected.

Children of a Lesser Clod

Simpsons Tall Tales

PCODE
CABF17

INDEX
12×21

AIRED
May 20, 2001

The Simpsons meet a hobo when boarding a train, who tells them three tales of early American lore: Paul Bunyan (Homer) and his giant Ox Connie Appleseed (Lisa) and her crusade for vegetarianism Tom Sawyer (Bart) and Huck Finn (Nelson)

Simpsons Tall Tales