TV/The Simpsons/Season 3
Season 3

The Simpsons

Season 3

September 18, 199124 episodes

Episodes

Stark Raving Dad

E01

23m8

Stark Raving Dad

September 19, 1991

A deviation from his norm lands Homer in a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who thinks he's Michael Jackson.

Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington

E02

23m7.3

Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington

September 26, 1991

Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.

When Flanders Failed

E03

23m7.4

When Flanders Failed

October 3, 1991

Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.

Bart the Murderer

E04

23m8

Bart the Murderer

October 10, 1991

While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.

Homer Defined

E05

23m7.8

Homer Defined

October 17, 1991

Homer's averting of a nuclear meltdown earns him employee-of-the-month honors--and a call from Magic Johnson; Milhouse's parents prohibit him from playing with Bart.

Like Father, Like Clown

E06

23m7.3

Like Father, Like Clown

October 24, 1991

Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.

Treehouse of Horror II

E07

23m7.6

Treehouse of Horror II

October 31, 1991

Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.

Lisa's Pony

E08

23m7.2

Lisa's Pony

November 7, 1991

After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job--at Apu's Kwik-E-Mart.

Saturdays of Thunder

E09

23m7.3

Saturdays of Thunder

November 14, 1991

When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.

Flaming Moe's

E10

23m8.1

Flaming Moe's

November 21, 1991

Moe steals the drink recipe Homer invented, and the rechristened “Flaming Moe” turns his tavern into a hotspot. When a national franchise wants to buy the recipe, Homer wants revenge.

Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk

E11

23m7.4

Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk

December 5, 1991

Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.

I Married Marge

E12

23m7.9

I Married Marge

December 26, 1991

A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.

Radio Bart

E13

23m8

Radio Bart

January 9, 1992

Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well.

Lisa the Greek

E14

23m7.5

Lisa the Greek

January 23, 1992

Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.

Homer Alone

E15

23m7.6

Homer Alone

February 6, 1992

A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer--until she leaves in search of Marge.

Bart the Lover

E16

23m7.9

Bart the Lover

February 13, 1992

Bart's answer to detention from Mrs. Krabappel is to answer her personal ad with letters from a Mr. Wonderful, but his last laugh is more of a guilty whimper.

Homer at the Bat

E17

23m7.6

Homer at the Bat

February 20, 1992

Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.

Separate Vocations

E18

23m7.8

Separate Vocations

February 27, 1992

The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.

Dog of Death

E19

23m7

Dog of Death

March 12, 1992

Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.

Colonel Homer

E20

23m7.7

Colonel Homer

March 26, 1992

Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.

Black Widower

E21

23m7.7

Black Widower

April 9, 1992

Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged to Sideshow Bob.

The Otto Show

E22

23m6.9

The Otto Show

April 23, 1992

Spinal Tap hits Springfield, and Otto the bus driver hits the skids after being fired, taking refuge in the Simpsons' garage.

Bart's Friend Falls in Love

E23

23m6.9

Bart's Friend Falls in Love

May 7, 1992

Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.

Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?

E24

23m7.6

Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?

August 27, 1992

Homer's half-brother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash.