The Simpsons (1989)

Season 3

September 19, 1991 24 Episodes

Episodes

Stark Raving Dad
Episode 1
8.0

Stark Raving Dad

Sep 19, 1991

23 minutes

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
Episode 2
7.3

Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington

Sep 26, 1991

23 minutes

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
Episode 3
7.4

When Flanders Failed

Oct 3, 1991

23 minutes

Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.

Bart the Murderer
Episode 4
8.0

Bart the Murderer

Oct 10, 1991

23 minutes

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

Homer Defined
Episode 5
7.8

Homer Defined

Oct 17, 1991

23 minutes

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
Episode 6
7.3

Like Father, Like Clown

Oct 24, 1991

23 minutes

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
Episode 7
7.6

Treehouse of Horror II

Oct 31, 1991

23 minutes

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

Lisa's Pony
Episode 8
7.2

Lisa's Pony

Nov 7, 1991

23 minutes

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
Episode 9
7.3

Saturdays of Thunder

Nov 14, 1991

23 minutes

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

Flaming Moe's
Episode 10
8.1

Flaming Moe's

Nov 21, 1991

23 minutes

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
Episode 11
7.3

Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk

Dec 5, 1991

23 minutes

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

I Married Marge
Episode 12
7.9

I Married Marge

Dec 26, 1991

23 minutes

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
Episode 13
7.9

Radio Bart

Jan 9, 1992

23 minutes

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

Lisa the Greek
Episode 14
7.5

Lisa the Greek

Jan 23, 1992

23 minutes

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

Homer Alone
Episode 15
7.6

Homer Alone

Feb 6, 1992

23 minutes

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
Episode 16
7.9

Bart the Lover

Feb 13, 1992

23 minutes

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
Episode 17
7.5

Homer at the Bat

Feb 20, 1992

23 minutes

Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.

Separate Vocations
Episode 18
7.7

Separate Vocations

Feb 27, 1992

23 minutes

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

Dog of Death
Episode 19
7.0

Dog of Death

Mar 12, 1992

23 minutes

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

Colonel Homer
Episode 20
7.7

Colonel Homer

Mar 26, 1992

23 minutes

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

Black Widower
Episode 21
7.7

Black Widower

Apr 9, 1992

23 minutes

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

The Otto Show
Episode 22
6.9

The Otto Show

Apr 23, 1992

23 minutes

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
Episode 23
6.9

Bart's Friend Falls in Love

May 7, 1992

23 minutes

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?
Episode 24
7.6

Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?

Aug 27, 1992

23 minutes

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