The Simpsons: Season 8

1996
25 episodes

Season 8 of The Simpsons premiered on October 27, 1996 and has 25 episodes, from "Treehouse of Horror VII" to "The Secret War of Lisa Simpson". The last episode aired on May 18, 1997.

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Episodes

Episode 1Treehouse of Horror VIIAired October 27, 1996
A Halloween trilogy. This time, Bart meets his "pure evil" Siamese twin; Lisa's science project attacks Bart; aliens Kang and Kodos invade as Clinton and Dole's replicas just before the 1996 Presidential election.
- 23m
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson
- Written by Ken Keeler, David X. Cohen and Dan Greaney
Guest stars
- Paul Anka Paul Anka (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 2You Only Move TwiceAired November 3, 1996
In an idyllic planned community, Homer works for a new boss who has trouble with the government. Meanwhile, the rest of the family has difficulty dealing with the bucolic burg.
- 23m
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Albert Brooks Hank Scorpio (voice)
Episode 3The Homer They FallAired November 10, 1996
When Moe sees that Homer can absorb massive blows to the head, he turns him into a prizefighter and sets up a match with heavyweight champion Drederick Tatum.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by Jonathan Collier
Guest stars
- Paul Winfield Lucius Sweet (voice)
- Michael Buffer Michael Buffer (voice)
Episode 4Burns, Baby BurnsAired November 17, 1996
Mr. Burns' boorish long-lost son Larry gets the brush-off from Burns, but Homer hatches a plan to reconcile them.
- 23m
- Directed by Jim Reardon
- Written by Ian Maxtone-Graham
Guest stars
- Rodney Dangerfield Larry Burns (voice)
Episode 5Bart After DarkAired November 24, 1996
After trespassing and damaging property at a mysterious old house, Bart is required to work there as a punishment... but it turns out to be a burlesque house.
- 23m
- Directed by Dominic Polcino
- Written by Richard Appel
Episode 6A Milhouse DividedAired December 1, 1996
Kirk and Luann Van Houten are getting a divorce. Homer is confident that it will never happen to him, but Kirk tells him how quickly things can change.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Steve Tompkins
Episode 7Lisa's Date with DensityAired December 15, 1996
Lisa develops a crush on Nelson and tries to change him into a better person. Meanwhile, Homer finds an autodialer and starts a telemarketing scam.
- 23m
- Directed by Susie Dietter
- Written by Mike Scully
Guest stars
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince / Sherri / Terri (voice)
Episode 8Hurricane NeddyAired December 29, 1996
A hurricane destroys the Flanders' home and they have to move into the church basement. The people of Springfield gather to rebuild their house, but when Ned sees the poor workmanship, he has a complete breakdown.
- 23m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by Steve Young
Guest stars
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders (voice)
Episode 9El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)Aired January 5, 1997
After eating a dish laced with potent peppers during the chili cookoff, Homer has hallucinations where a mystical coyote urges him to find his soulmate.
- 23m
- Directed by Jim Reardon
- Written by Ken Keeler
Guest stars
- Johnny Cash Space Coyote (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders (voice)
Episode 10The Springfield FilesAired January 12, 1997
Homer witnesses something out of this world in Springfield woods, but no one believes him -- not even FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who come to investigate the incident.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Reid Harrison
Guest stars
- Gillian Anderson Dana Scully (voice)
- David Duchovny Fox Mulder (voice)
- Leonard Nimoy Leonard Nimoy (voice)
Episode 11The Twisted World of Marge SimpsonAired January 19, 1997
Marge's new pretzel franchise is failing until Homer strikes a deal with Fat Tony, Springfield's local mobster.
- 23m
- Directed by Chuck Sheetz
- Written by Jennifer Crittenden
Guest stars
- Jack Lemmon Frank Ormand (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Joe Mantegna Fat Tony (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse (voice)
Episode 12Mountain of MadnessAired February 2, 1997
To promote teamwork amongst the power plant's employees, Mr. Burns makes them go on a corporate retreat up in the mountains.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Episode 13Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) ciousAired February 7, 1997
Marge is stressed by the demands of motherhood and the Simpsons get a magical British nanny, who floats down from the sky holding an umbrella.
- 23m
- Directed by Chuck Sheetz
- Written by Mike Reiss and Al Jean
Episode 14The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie ShowAired February 9, 1997
In an attempt to boost ratings, the Itchy and Scratchy Show adds a new "in-your-face" character voiced by Homer.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by David X. Cohen
Guest stars
- Alex Rocco Roger Meyers Jr. (voice)
Episode 15Homer's PhobiaAired February 16, 1997
The Simpsons befriend a shop owner, but when Homer discovers the man is gay, he worries about his influence on Bart.
- 23m
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson
- Written by Ron Hauge
Guest stars
- John Waters John (voice)
Episode 16Brother from Another SeriesAired February 23, 1997
When Sideshow Bob is released from prison, his brother Cecil puts him in charge of building Springfield's new hydroelectric dam.
- 23m
- Directed by Pete Michels
- Written by Ken Keeler
Guest stars
- David Hyde Pierce Cecil Terwilliger (voice)
- Kelsey Grammer Sideshow Bob (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
Episode 17My Sister, My SitterAired March 2, 1997
Lisa has a stellar reputation as a babysitter, but when Homer and Marge leave her in charge of Bart and Maggie, everything starts going wrong.
- 23m
- Directed by Jim Reardon
- Written by Dan Greaney
Episode 18Homer vs. the Eighteenth AmendmentAired March 16, 1997
When Prohibition is revived in Springfield, Homer and Bart supply the town with alcohol.
- 23m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Dave Thomas Bob Hope (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders (voice)
- Joe Mantegna Fat Tony (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse / Rod Flanders (voice)
Episode 19Grade School ConfidentialAired April 6, 1997
Bart discovers Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel kissing, and it's not long before the whole town knows of their secret affair.
- 23m
- Directed by Susie Dietter
- Written by Bill Oakley and Rachel Pulido
Guest stars
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince / Sherri / Terri (voice)
Episode 20The Canine MutinyAired April 13, 1997
When Bart can't pay the credit card bill for his expensive new purebred dog, the repo men unwittingly take Santa's Little Helper.
- 23m
- Directed by Dominic Polcino
- Written by Ron Hauge
Episode 21The Old Man and the LisaAired April 20, 1997
Financially ruined, Mr. Burns turns to Lisa for help in building a recycling business. Lisa believes he's changed, but his new business venture takes a shocking new direction.
- 23m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Bret Hart Bret 'The Hitman' Hart (voice)
Episode 22In Marge We TrustAired April 27, 1997
Disturbed that Reverend Lovejoy has lost interest in counseling parishioners, Marge volunteers as the "Listen Lady." Meanwhile, Homer sees his likeness on a box of Japanese detergent.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Donick Cary
Guest stars
- Sab Shimono Master Sushi Chef (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders / Helen Lovejoy (voice)
- Gedde Watanabe Factory Foreman (voice)
- Karen Maruyama Dancing Woman #1 (voice)
- Denice Kumagai Dancing Woman #2 (voice)
- Frank Welker Baboons (voice)
Episode 23Homer's EnemyAired May 4, 1997
A hardworking new employee at the power plant is consumed with resentment at Homer's undeserved success.
- 23m
- Directed by Jim Reardon
- Written by John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Frank Welker Executive Vice-President (voice)
Episode 24The Simpsons Spin-Off ShowcaseAired May 11, 1997
Troy McClure presents three Simpsons spinoff spoofs: In "Chief Wiggum, P.I.," Chief Wiggum becomes a New Orleans detective. Next, Grampa Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's Love tester machine in "The Love-Matic Grampa." Finally, the Simpson family hosts a '70s-style variety show.
- 23m
- Directed by Neil Affleck
- Written by Ken Keeler, David X. Cohen, Steve Tompkins and Dan Greaney
Guest stars
- Tim Conway Tim Conway (voice)
- Gailard Sartain Big Daddy (voice)
- Phil Hartman Troy McClure (voice)
Episode 25The Secret War of Lisa SimpsonAired May 18, 1997
Lisa joins the all-male military school where Bart is sent for discipline. Then comes the hazing.
- 23m
- Directed by Mike B. Anderson
- Written by Richard Appel
Guest stars
- Willem Dafoe Commandant (voice)
- Marcia Wallace Edna Krabappel (voice)