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

The Simpsons — Season Eight

Described as the "last of the Golden Era" by some fans, Season Eight (1996-1997) is again full of memorable and quotable episodes. The show's success thus far brought with it more big-name guest stars: Albert Brooks plays an evil super-villain who happens to be Homer's new boss; Rodney Dangerfield voices Mr. Burns' oafish son; Jonny Cash is a spirit guide (in the form of a coyote) for Homer after he eats Guatemalan insanity peppers; David Duchovony and Gillian Anderson reprise their roles as Mulder and Scully in a great X-Files crossover episode; and Kelsey Grammer and David Hyde Pierce, brothers in the sitcom Frasier, play Bob and Cecil Terwilliger in the sixth outing - and imprisonment - for the great Sideshow Bob.

Treehouse of Horror VII

PCODE
4F02

INDEX
8×01

AIRED
Oct 27, 1996

The Thing and I: Bart discovers he has an evil twin brother locked in the attic. The Genesis Tub: Lisa's science experiment generates a race of microscopic people. Citizen Kang: As the election draws near, the aliens Kang and Kudos kidnap and assume the roles of Bob Dole and Bill Clinton.

Treehouse of Horror VII

You Only Move Twice

PCODE
3F23

INDEX
8×02

AIRED
Nov 03, 1996

The Simpsons move to Cypress Creek when Homer receives a better job offer, however, unbeknown to him, his new boss is an evil supervillain.

You Only Move Twice

The Homer They Fall

PCODE
4F03

INDEX
8×03

AIRED
Nov 10, 1996

Homer becomes a boxer after discovering that he can survive massive blows to the head. However it could all end with the big title fight against Drederick Tatum.

The Homer They Fall

Burns, Baby Burns

PCODE
4F05

INDEX
8×04

AIRED
Nov 17, 1996

Burns discovers he has a son, Larry. But when he turns out to be a lazy slob, Burns disowns him, so Homer helps him stage a phony kidnapping.

Burns, Baby Burns

Bart After Dark

PCODE
4F06

INDEX
8×05

AIRED
Nov 24, 1996

After Bart destroys private property, Homer forces Bart to work for the homeowner, unaware that his son is paying off his debt at a burlesque house.

Bart After Dark

A Milhouse Divided

PCODE
4F04

INDEX
8×06

AIRED
Dec 01, 1996

Homer questions his own marriage when Milhouse's parents, Kirk & Luann Van Houten announce their divorce at the latest Simpsons party.

A Milhouse Divided

Lisa's Date with Density

PCODE
4F01

INDEX
8×07

AIRED
Dec 15, 1996

Lisa develops a crush on Nelson Muntz, but fears she cannot change him. Meanwhile, Homer turns to telemarketing fraud.

Lisa's Date with Density

Hurricane Neddy

PCODE
4F07

INDEX
8×08

AIRED
Dec 29, 1996

Ned Flanders suffers a nervous breakdown when his house is destroyed in a hurricane, and checks himself into a mental hospital.

Hurricane Neddy

El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)

PCODE
3F24

INDEX
8×09

AIRED
Jan 05, 1997

Homer has visions after eating too many hot peppers, and is told he must find his soul mate.

El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)

The Springfield Files

PCODE
3G01

INDEX
8×10

AIRED
Jan 12, 1997

Late one Friday night, Homer sees an alien in Springfield Forest, but no-one believes him. So he and Bart return to find proof.

The Springfield Files

The Twisted World of Marge Simpson

PCODE
4F08

INDEX
8×11

AIRED
Jan 19, 1997

Marge starts a pretzel franchise, however it is not successful until Homer persuades the mafia to eliminate the competition.

The Twisted World of Marge Simpson

Mountain of Madness

PCODE
4F10

INDEX
8×12

AIRED
Feb 02, 1997

In order to promote teamwork amongst his workers, Mr. Burns holds a corporate retreat in the mountains; however, he and Homer get buried under an avalanche.

Mountain of Madness

Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) cious

PCODE
3G03

INDEX
8×13

AIRED
Feb 07, 1997

The Simpson family get a Mary Poppins-like nanny after Marge starts losing her hair due to stress.

Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) cious

The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show

PCODE
4F12

INDEX
8×14

AIRED
Feb 09, 1997

The Itchy & Scratchy Show gets a new character to boost ratings - Poochie the dog, voiced by Homer Simpson.

The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show

Homer's Phobia

PCODE
4F11

INDEX
8×15

AIRED
Feb 16, 1997

A shop owner befriends the Simpson family, but after Homer discovers he is a homosexual he fears Bart will turns out gay as well.

Homer's Phobia

Brother from Another Series

PCODE
4F14

INDEX
8×16

AIRED
Feb 23, 1997

Sideshow Bob is paroled once again, but Bart suspects a sinister motive when Bob's brother Cecil puts him in charge of Springfield's Hydroelectric Dam.

Brother from Another Series

My Sister, My Sitter

PCODE
4F13

INDEX
8×17

AIRED
Mar 02, 1997

Lisa becomes a babysitter, however she has her work cut out when she is left to babysit Bart for the evening.

My Sister, My Sitter

Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment

PCODE
4F15

INDEX
8×18

AIRED
Mar 16, 1997

When the town of Springfield brings back the ancient law of Prohibition, and Homer & Bart smuggle alcohol into Springfield.

Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment

Grade School Confidential

PCODE
4F09

INDEX
8×19

AIRED
Apr 06, 1997

After Bart sees Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel kissing, they strike a deal with him to keep it a secret, however it does not last for long.

Grade School Confidential

The Canine Mutiny

PCODE
4F16

INDEX
8×20

AIRED
Apr 13, 1997

Bart goes on a spending spree after obtaining a phony credit card, and buys a well-trained collie named Laddie. However, when his goods are repossessed, Bart gives the repo men Santa's Little Helper instead.

The Canine Mutiny

The Old Man and the Lisa

PCODE
4F17

INDEX
8×21

AIRED
Apr 20, 1997

Mr. Burns loses his vast fortune and asks Lisa to help him get it back by recycling.

The Old Man and the Lisa

In Marge We Trust

PCODE
4F18

INDEX
8×22

AIRED
Apr 27, 1997

After Reverend Lovejoy loses interest in helping people, the townspeople turn to Marge to answer their problems. Meanwhile, Homer sets out to discover why his face is on a Japanese box of soap.

In Marge We Trust

Homer's Enemy

PCODE
4F19

INDEX
8×23

AIRED
May 04, 1997

A new employee at the power plant, Frank Grimes, takes a dislike to Homer's laziness and ineptitude, which turns to hate when he sees that Homer is more of a success than he is.

Homer's Enemy

The Simpsons Spin-off Showcase

PCODE
4F20

INDEX
8×24

AIRED
May 11, 1997

Troy McClure present three Simpsons spin-off spoofs: Chief Wiggum, P.I.: Chief Wiggum moves to New Orleans as a detective, and Principal Skinner is his assistant. The Love-Matic Grampa: Abe Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's Love Tester machine. The Simpson Family Smile-Time Variety Hour: The Simpson family (except Lisa) host a variety show.

The Simpsons Spin-off Showcase

The Secret War of Lisa Simpson

PCODE
4F21

INDEX
8×25

AIRED
May 18, 1997

After Bart nearly destroys Springfield he is sent to military school, but Lisa wants to stay there too, and is determined to stick it out as the only girl.

The Secret War of Lisa Simpson