The Simpsons: Season 2

1990
22 episodes

Season 2 of The Simpsons premiered on October 11, 1990 and has 22 episodes, from "Bart Gets an 'F'" to "Blood Feud". The last episode aired on July 11, 1991.

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Episodes

Episode 1Bart Gets an 'F'Aired October 11, 1990
Bart fails four consecutive history exams and the school psychiatrist recommends that Bart repeat the fourth grade.
- 24m
- Directed by David Silverman
- Written by David M. Stern
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Jo Ann Harris Nurse (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Announcer (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince / Sherri / Terri / Mother (voice)
Episode 2Simpson and DelilahAired October 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.
- 24m
- Directed by Rich Moore
- Written by Jon Vitti
Guest stars
- Harvey Fierstein Karl (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Applicant / Woman in Audience (voice)
Episode 3Treehouse of HorrorAired October 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.
- 24m
- Directed by David Silverman, Rich Moore and Wes Archer
- Written by Jon Vitti, Sam Simon, Wallace Wolodarsky and Jay Kogen
Guest stars
- James Earl Jones Moving Man / Serak the Preparer / Narrator (voice)
Episode 4Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every FishAired November 1, 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.
- 24m
- Directed by Wes Archer
- Written by Sam Simon and John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Maggie Roswell Gov. Mary Bailey (voice)
Episode 5Dancin' HomerAired November 8, 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.
- 24m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by David Isaacs and Ken Levine
Guest stars
- Tom Poston Capital City Goofball (voice)
- Tony Bennett Tony Bennett (voice)
- Daryl Coley Bleeding Gums Murphy (voice)
- Ken Levine Dan Horde (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Janey Powell / Ex-Wife (voice)
Episode 6Dead Putting SocietyAired November 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.
- 24m
- Directed by Rich Moore
- Written by Jeff Martin
Guest stars
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders / Helen Lovejoy / Mrs. Norton (voice)
Episode 7Bart vs. ThanksgivingAired November 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.
- 24m
- Directed by David Silverman
- Written by George Meyer and John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Greg Berg Rory (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Mrs. Spencer / Nurse (voice)
Episode 8Bart the DaredevilAired December 6, 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.
- 23m
- Directed by Wes Archer
- Written by Wallace Wolodarsky and Jay Kogen
Guest stars
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Rod Flanders / Lewis (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Richard / Janey Powell (voice)
Episode 9Itchy & Scratchy & MargeAired December 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.
- 24m
- Directed by Jim Reardon
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Alex Rocco Roger Meyers Jr. (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Helen Lovejoy / Maude Flanders / Animator #3 (voice)
Episode 10Bart Gets Hit by a CarAired January 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.
- 24m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Phil Hartman Lionel Hutz (voice)
- Doris Grau Della (voice)
Episode 11One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue FishAired January 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.
- 24m
- Directed by Wes Archer
- Written by Nell Scovell
Guest stars
- Sab Shimono Master Sushi Chef (voice)
- Larry King Larry King (voice)
- George Takei Akira Kurosawa (voice)
- Diana Tanaka Hostess (voice)
- Joey Miyashima Toshiro (voice)
Episode 12The Way We WasAired January 31, 1991
When the TV breaks, Marge and Homer entertain the kids with the story of how they first met.
- 24m
- Directed by David Silverman
- Written by Sam Simon, Mike Reiss and Al Jean
Guest stars
- Jon Lovitz Artie Ziff / Mr. Seckofsky (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Kim / Mrs. Bloominstein (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Estelle / Additional Voices (voice)
Episode 13Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th CommandmentAired February 7, 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.
- 24m
- Directed by Rich Moore
- Written by Steve Pepoon
Guest stars
- Tress MacNeille Additional Voices (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Martin Prince / Additional Voices (voice)
- Phil Hartman Troy McClure / Additional Voices (voice)
Episode 14Principal CharmingAired February 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.
- 24m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by David M. Stern
Guest stars
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Lewis / Australian Actress (voice)
Episode 15Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?Aired February 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.
- 24m
- Directed by Wes Archer
- Written by Jeff Martin
Guest stars
- Danny DeVito Herbert Powell (voice)
- Pamela Hayden McBain Girl / Engineer #3 (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Mona Simpson / Board Member #1 (voice)
Episode 16Bart's Dog Gets an 'F'Aired March 7, 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.
- 24m
- Directed by Jim Reardon
- Written by Jon Vitti
Guest stars
- Pamela Hayden Jack's Girlfriend (voice)
- Frank Welker Santa's Little Helper / Snowball II (voice)
- Tracey Ullman Emily Winthrop / Mrs. Winfield (voice)
Episode 17Old MoneyAired March 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.
- 23m
- Directed by David Silverman
- Written by Wallace Wolodarsky and Jay Kogen
Guest stars
- Audrey Meadows Beatrice Simmons (voice)
- Phil Hartman Lionel Hutz (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Nurse / Receptionist (voice)
Episode 18Brush with GreatnessAired April 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."
- 23m
- Directed by Jim Reardon
- Written by Brian K. Roberts
Guest stars
- Ringo Starr Ringo Starr (voice)
- Jon Lovitz Professor Lombardo / Donut Delivery Man (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Newsreader / Miss Hoover (voice)
Episode 19Lisa's SubstituteAired April 25, 1991
With Miss Hoover out sick, a substitute teacher takes the class and becomes an inspiring role model for Lisa.
- 23m
- Directed by Rich Moore
- Written by Jon Vitti
Guest stars
- Dustin Hoffman Mr. Bergstrom (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Janey Powell (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Miss Hoover / Donations Lady (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince / Wendell / Sherri / Terri / Adrian (voice)
Episode 20The War of the SimpsonsAired May 2, 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.
- 24m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders / Helen Lovejoy (voice)
- Pamela Hayden (voice)
Episode 21Three Men and a Comic BookAired May 9, 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.
- 23m
- Directed by Wes Archer
- Written by Jeff Martin
Guest stars
- Cloris Leachman Mrs. Glick (voice)
- Daniel Stern Narrator (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones (voice)
Episode 22Blood FeudAired July 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.
- 24m
- Directed by David Silverman
- Written by George Meyer
Guest stars
- Maggie Roswell Mail Lady (voice)