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The Simpsons Season 2

The Simpsons Season 2

(1990)
synopsis

The narrative of The Simpsons goes on. Bart's academic performance continues to deteriorate, and because of his homework, his teachers have threatened to have him retake the fourth grade. Mr. Burns only sends Bart a card of thanks after Bart donates his blood to save him. Homer is furious. This weekend, Homer and Marge attend a couples camp. They struggle to put their differences aside, especially after Marge discovers Homer snuck off to go fishing.

air date

October. 11,1990

production companies

Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox Television, 20th Television

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The Simpsons Season 2 Episode Guide

Bart Gets an 'F'

S2 E1 Bart Gets an 'F'

Oct. 11,1990

Bart fails four consecutive history exams and the school psychiatrist recommends that Bart repeat the fourth grade.

Simpson and Delilah

S2 E2 Simpson and Delilah

Oct. 18,1990

Homer uses his medical insurance to buy Dimoxinil, a miracle hair-growth formula. After growing luxurious locks, he's given a promotion which allows him to hire a secretary named Karl and makes grand promises to his family at home.

Treehouse of Horror

S2 E3 Treehouse of Horror

Oct. 25,1990

The Simpson kids hide in the family treehouse and tell each other spooky stories. The first regards haunted houses, the second introduces Kang and Kodos for the first time in an alien abduction, and the third is a Simpson-adapted retelling of The Raven.

Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish

S2 E4 Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish

Nov. 01,1990

Bart catches a three-eyed fish in a river downstream of the Nuclear Power Plant. This causes the plant to become inspected, and in order to prevent it from being shut down, Mr. Burns decides to run for governor. After a hard campaign which sees Burns rise from being universally despised to running neck and neck with popular incumbent Mary Bailey, it is decided that Burns will have dinner with a random employee the night before the election. Homer is chosen, much to Marge's chagrin.

Dancin' Homer

S2 E5 Dancin' Homer

Nov. 08,1990

Homer fires up the crowd at a Springfield Isotopes baseball game and is chosen to be the team's new mascot. He immediately becomes a popular attraction and the Isotopes start a winning streak. As a result, Homer is promoted to a team in Capital City, the Capital City Capitals.

Dead Putting Society

S2 E6 Dead Putting Society

Nov. 15,1990

Bart and Todd Flanders decide to enter a miniature golf tournament. Homer becomes confident that Bart will win and makes a bet with Ned that the father of the boy that does not win will have to mow their neighbors lawn in their wife's Sunday dress.

Bart vs. Thanksgiving

S2 E7 Bart vs. Thanksgiving

Nov. 22,1990

Lisa makes a table centerpiece for the Thanksgiving dinner, which Bart accidentally destroys. After he is sent to his room by his parents, Bart angrily runs away from home and experiences a very different kind of Thanksgiving holiday.

Bart the Daredevil

S2 E8 Bart the Daredevil

Dec. 06,1990

The Simpsons go to a Monster truck rally that features famous daredevil Lance Murdock. Bart immediately becomes enamored and decides that he wants to become a daredevil as well. His first stunt ends in injury, but to gain the respect of his friends, he promises a far more impressive feat to them: to jump the Springfield Gorge.

Itchy & Scratchy & Marge

S2 E9 Itchy & Scratchy & Marge

Dec. 20,1990

Maggie attacks Homer with a mallet after seeing it on Itchy & Scratchy. Marge begins a protest outside the production offices, demanding the show be retooled to prevent further violence.

Bart Gets Hit by a Car

S2 E10 Bart Gets Hit by a Car

Jan. 10,1991

After Mr. Burns hits Bart with his car, ambulance-chasing attorney Lionel Hutz persuades Homer and Marge to sue for a million dollars.

One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish

S2 E11 One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish

Jan. 24,1991

After eating poisonous blowfish at a sushi restaurant, Homer decides to live life to the fullest in the 24 hours he has left to live.

The Way We Was

S2 E12 The Way We Was

Jan. 31,1991

When the TV breaks, Marge and Homer entertain the kids with the story of how they first met.

Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment

S2 E13 Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment

Feb. 07,1991

Homer becomes the most popular guy in town when he gets an illegal cable hook-up, but Lisa fears he will go to hell for violating the Eighth Commandment.

Principal Charming

S2 E14 Principal Charming

Feb. 14,1991

When Marge begs Homer to find Selma a husband, he sets her up with Principal Skinner... who falls in love with Patty instead.

Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?

S2 E15 Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?

Feb. 21,1991

Homer's long-lost half-brother is the CEO of a car company that's wildly successful... until he hires Homer to help design a car for the average man.

Bart's Dog Gets an 'F'

S2 E16 Bart's Dog Gets an 'F'

Mar. 07,1991

After a series of destructive acts, Homer decides that Santa's Little Helper must go unless he passes obedience school. As the dog's last hours with the family approach, Bart must find a way to get through to him.

Old Money

S2 E17 Old Money

Mar. 28,1991

When Grandpa's new girlfriend at the Springfield Retirement Castle dies, he inherits her savings and must decide the best way to spend his windfall.

Brush with Greatness

S2 E18 Brush with Greatness

Apr. 11,1991

Marge rediscovers her interest in art and takes up painting. When Mr. Burns hires her to paint his official portrait, Marge tries but fails to find his "inner beauty."

Lisa's Substitute

S2 E19 Lisa's Substitute

Apr. 25,1991

With Miss Hoover out sick, a substitute teacher takes the class and becomes an inspiring role model for Lisa.

The War of the Simpsons

S2 E20 The War of the Simpsons

May. 02,1991

At a lakeside retreat for married couples, Marge is determined to fix her marriage with Homer, but Homer is more determined to catch General Sherman, the freakishly large catfish that lives in the lake.

Three Men and a Comic Book

S2 E21 Three Men and a Comic Book

May. 09,1991

Bart, Milhouse, and Martin pool their money to buy the new first issue of Radioactive Man, but their investment and their friendship are threatened when they can't agree on who will keep it.

Blood Feud

S2 E22 Blood Feud

Jul. 11,1991

When Mr. Burns is saved by a transfusion of Bart's blood, Homer expects a handsome reward but is outraged to receive only a simple thank-you note.

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Cast of The Simpsons Season 2

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice)

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl (voice)

Harry Shearer

Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Skinner / Lenny (voice)