The Simpsons — Season 3
Just a product of society that's lost its good manners.
About this season
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
Episodes (24)
1. Stark Raving Dad
8.0Aired 19 September 1991 • 23 min
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.
2. Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington
7.3Aired 26 September 1991 • 23 min
Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.
3. When Flanders Failed
7.4Aired 3 October 1991 • 23 min
Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.
4. Bart the Murderer
8.0Aired 10 October 1991 • 23 min
While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.
5. Homer Defined
7.8Aired 17 October 1991 • 23 min
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.
6. Like Father, Like Clown
7.3Aired 24 October 1991 • 23 min
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.
7. Treehouse of Horror II
7.6Aired 31 October 1991 • 23 min
Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.
8. Lisa's Pony
7.2Aired 7 November 1991 • 23 min
After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job--at Apu's Kwik-E-Mart.
9. Saturdays of Thunder
7.3Aired 14 November 1991 • 23 min
When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.
10. Flaming Moe's
8.1Aired 21 November 1991 • 23 min
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.
11. Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk
7.4Aired 5 December 1991 • 23 min
Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.
12. I Married Marge
7.9Aired 26 December 1991 • 23 min
A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.
13. Radio Bart
8.0Aired 9 January 1992 • 23 min
Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well.
14. Lisa the Greek
7.5Aired 23 January 1992 • 23 min
Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.
15. Homer Alone
7.6Aired 6 February 1992 • 23 min
A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer--until she leaves in search of Marge.
16. Bart the Lover
7.9Aired 13 February 1992 • 23 min
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.
17. Homer at the Bat
7.6Aired 20 February 1992 • 23 min
Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.
18. Separate Vocations
7.8Aired 27 February 1992 • 23 min
The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.
19. Dog of Death
7.0Aired 12 March 1992 • 23 min
Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.
20. Colonel Homer
7.7Aired 26 March 1992 • 23 min
Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.
21. Black Widower
7.7Aired 9 April 1992 • 23 min
Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged to Sideshow Bob.
22. The Otto Show
6.9Aired 23 April 1992 • 23 min
Spinal Tap hits Springfield, and Otto the bus driver hits the skids after being fired, taking refuge in the Simpsons' garage.
23. Bart's Friend Falls in Love
6.9Aired 7 May 1992 • 23 min
Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.
24. Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?
7.6Aired 27 August 1992 • 23 min
Homer's half-brother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash.