The Simpsons: Season 12

2000
21 episodes

Season 12 of The Simpsons premiered on November 1, 2000 and has 21 episodes, from "Treehouse of Horror XI" to "Simpsons Tall Tales". The last episode aired on May 20, 2001.

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Episodes

Episode 1Treehouse of Horror XIAired November 1, 2000
This year's Halloween story sees The Simpsons as "The Munsters" (with everyone except Lisa getting killed), Homer as a wandering spirit on the hunt for a good deed in "G-G-Ghost D-D-Dad," Bart and Lisa as peasants in a fairy tale forest in "Scary Tales Can Come True," and Lisa inadvertently dooming mankind by rescuing a dolphin in "Night of the Dolphin."
- 23m
- Directed by Matthew Nastuk
- Written by Rob LaZebnik, Don Payne, Carolyn Omine and John Frink
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 2A Tale of Two SpringfieldsAired November 5, 2000
While calling Animal Control over a badger taking residence in Santa's Little Helper's doghouse, Homer discovers that Springfield has two different area codes–and ends up leading a revolt that splits the town in two.
- 22m
- Directed by Shaun Cashman
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Gary Coleman Gary Coleman (voice)
- Roger Daltrey Roger Daltrey (voice)
- Pete Townshend Pete Townshend (voice)
- John Entwistle John Entwistle (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 3Insane Clown PoppyAired November 12, 2000
Krusty takes parenting lessons from Homer when, during an outdoor book fair, a girl tells Krusty that she is his long-lost daughter from a one-night stand with a female soldier who fought during the first Gulf War.
- 23m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by Don Payne and John Frink
Guest stars
- John Updike John Updike (voice)
- Stephen King Stephen King (voice)
- Amy Tan Amy Tan (voice)
- Jay Mohr Christopher Walken (voice)
- Joe Mantegna Fat Tony (voice)
- Drew Barrymore Sophie (voice)
Episode 4Lisa the Tree HuggerAired November 19, 2000
Lisa falls for the teenaged leader of a militant environmentalist group and tries to impress him by living in Springfield's oldest tree in order to keep it from being cut down.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Matt Selman
Guest stars
- Joshua Jackson Jesse Grass (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Tress MacNeille GameStation 252 / Female Activists (voice)
- Karl Wiedergott Caleb (voice)
Episode 5Homer vs. DignityAired November 26, 2000
When the Simpsons once again have financial problems, Mr. Burns pays Homer to play pranks on others and humiliate himself in public. Meanwhile, Smithers creates a Malibu Stacy-themed musical.
- 22m
- Directed by Neil Affleck
- Written by Rob LaZebnik
Guest stars
- Leeza Gibbons Leeza Gibbons (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 6The Computer Wore Menace ShoesAired December 3, 2000
Homer decides to buy a computer after turning up to the Plant to find it closed by e-mail. He then creates his own website and it eventually gains attention when he posts gossip. Homer dubs himself as "Mr. X" to conceal his identity. When he reveals that he is Mr. X, he becomes drugged into a mysterious island where people who know too much are imprisoned after Homer starts writing conspiracy theories such as flu shots.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Patrick McGoohan Number 6 (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 7The Great Money CaperAired December 10, 2000
Homer and Bart become father–son con artists (after Bart is given money out of pity when Homer decided to not take him home), but soon find that they are the ones being had.
- 23m
- Directed by Michael Polcino
- Written by Carolyn Omine
Guest stars
- Edward Norton Devon Bradley (voice)
Episode 8Skinner's Sense of SnowAired December 17, 2000
A snowstorm traps the students of Springfield Elementary inside, with them overthrowing Principal Skinner when he uses his Army skills to control them. Meanwhile, Homer tries to rescue the children–using Flanders' car.
- 24m
- Directed by Lance Kramer
- Written by Tim Long
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince / Sherri / Terri / Uter (voice)
- Karl Wiedergott Wolf 1 (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Little Bo Peep (voice)
Episode 9HOMЯAired January 7, 2001
While working as a human guinea pig (to pay off the family's lost savings after making a bad investment), Homer discovers the root cause of his subnormal intelligence: a crayon that was lodged in his brain ever since he was a boy. He decides to have it removed to increase his IQ, but discovers that being smart does not necessarily equal being happy.
- 23m
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson
- Written by Al Jean
Episode 10Pokey MomAired January 14, 2001
Marge tries to rehabilitate a convict with remarkable artistic talent. Meanwhile, Homer uses a trash can to fix people's spines.
- 23m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by Tom Martin
Guest stars
- Michael Keaton Jack Crowley (voice)
- Bruce Vilanch Bruce Vilanch (voice)
- Charles Napier Warden (voice)
- Robert Schimmel Prisoner (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 11Worst Episode EverAired February 4, 2001
Bart and Milhouse are banned from The Android Dungeon after stopping Comic Book Guy from buying a box of priceless Star Wars memorabilia for $5, but are hired as his replacements when Comic Book Guy has a heart attack and is advised to leave his job in order to make friends.
- 23m
- Directed by Matthew Nastuk
- Written by Larry Doyle
Guest stars
- Tom Savini Tom Savini (voice)
Episode 12Tennis the MenaceAired February 11, 2001
While making funeral arrangements for Grampa's future, the funeral planner pitches the idea of a mausoleum that uses the same amount of cement as a full-sized tennis court. This prompts Homer to instead build a tennis court in his backyard, initially mistaking the sport for "Foxy Boxing". The tennis court makes Marge and Homer popular in town, but it turns out that this is only because Homer's inferior tennis ability makes them an easy target. Bart on the other hand, shines as a natural.
- 23m
- Directed by Jen Kamerman
- Written by Ian Maxtone-Graham
Guest stars
- Serena Williams Serena Williams (voice)
- Andre Agassi Andre Agassi (voice)
- Venus Williams Venus Williams (voice)
- Pete Sampras Pete Sampras (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Marcia Mitzman Gaven Helen Lovejoy (voice)
Episode 13Day of the JackanapesAired February 18, 2001
Krusty announces his retirement due to interference from network executives and the growing popularity of the big-money game show "Me Wantee", but when Krusty reveals to Sideshow Bob that all of the episodes featuring him have been erased, Sideshow Bob uses Krusty's biggest fan (Bart) to murder him during Krusty's farewell show.
- 23m
- Directed by Michael Marcantel
- Written by Al Jean
Guest stars
- Gary Coleman Gary Coleman (voice)
- Kelsey Grammer Sideshow Bob (voice)
Episode 14New Kids on the BlecchAired February 25, 2001
A music producer selects Bart, Nelson, Milhouse and Ralph to be members of the next hit boy band, who record subliminal songs about joining the Navy.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Tim Long
Guest stars
- JC Chasez JC Chasez (voice)
- Justin Timberlake Justin Timberlake (voice)
- Lance Bass Lance Bass (voice)
- Joey Fatone Joey Fatone (voice)
- Chris Kirkpatrick Chris Kirkpatrick (voice)
Episode 15Hungry, Hungry HomerAired March 4, 2001
Homer becomes a Good Samaritan after discovering the simple joys of helping people in need–which is put to the test when he goes on a hunger strike after the owner of the Springfield Isotopes attempts to discredit him when Homer stumbles on his plot to discreetly move the team to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- 23m
- Directed by Nancy Kruse
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Stacy Keach Howard Duff (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Russi Taylor Sherri (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Boy in Blockoland Commercial / Aide (voice)
Episode 16Bye Bye NerdieAired March 11, 2001
When Lisa becomes the target of a female bully, Lisa discovers a scientific reason as to why bullies pick on nerds. Meanwhile, Homer goes into the baby-proofing business, which is threatening the businesses of pediatricians and greeting card salesmen.
- 23m
- Directed by Lauren MacMullan
- Written by Don Payne and John Frink
Guest stars
- Jan Hooks Manjula Nahasapeemapetilon (voice)
- Kathy Griffin Francine (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Dolph (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince / Wendell / Sherri / Terri (voice)
- Karl Wiedergott I'm afraid (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones / Janey Powell (voice)
Episode 17Simpson SafariAired April 1, 2001
When the Simpsons run out of food thanks to a bag boy strike (caused by Homer), the family finds an old box of animal crackers with a sweepstakes that sends The Simpsons to Africa.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Episode 18Trilogy of ErrorAired April 29, 2001
Homer's rush to the hospital to reattach his thumb, Lisa's rush to school to win the science fair, and Bart's run-in with an illegal fireworks scheme are interconnected in a parody of Go and Run Lola Run.
- 23m
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson
- Written by Matt Selman
Guest stars
- Frankie Muniz Thelonious (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince (voice)
- Joe Mantegna Fat Tony (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Agnes Skinner (voice)
- Marcia Mitzman Gaven Miss Hoover (voice)
- Karl Wiedergott Spooked Soldier / Legs (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Rod Flanders (voice)
Episode 19I'm Goin' to PraiselandAired May 6, 2001
After finding a sketchbook belonging to his late wife Maude, Ned Flanders opens a Bible-themed amusement park to honor her memory.
- 23m
- Directed by Chuck Sheetz
- Written by Julie Thacker
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Shawn Colvin Rachel Jordan (voice)
- Marcia Mitzman Gaven Helen Lovejoy (voice)
Episode 20Children of a Lesser ClodAired May 13, 2001
After spraining his knee during a basketball game, Homer begins taking care of the neighborhood kids to cure his boredom, prompting jealousy from Bart and Lisa, who feel that Homer is giving the kids the attention they never had.
- 23m
- Directed by Michael Polcino
- Written by Al Jean
Episode 21Simpsons Tall TalesAired May 20, 2001
When Homer refuses to pay a five dollar airport tax to fly to Delaware, the family is forced to ride in a livestock car of a train instead. There they meet a singing hobo who tells three tall tales: Homer as Paul Bunyan. Lisa as Connie Appleseed, a parody of Johnny Appleseed. Bart as Tom Sawyer with Nelson as Huckleberry Finn.
- 23m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by Bob Bendetson, Matt Selman, Don Payne and John Frink
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)