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The Simpsons: Specials

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82 episodes · premiered Apr 19, 1987

Special installments of the series.

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  1. Episode 1: Good Night Apr 19, 1987 · 2m Good Night was the first ever Simpsons short to air on The Tracey Ullman Show. The five main family members - Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie - were first introduced in this short…
  2. Episode 2: Watching TV May 3, 1987 · 2m Bart and Lisa quarrel during commercial breaks over what channel they'll watch. Repeatedly Maggie comes up to the television and changes the channel. Later Homer is saying some speech…
  3. Episode 3: Jumping Bart May 10, 1987 · 2m Homer makes several attempts to have Bart jump into his arms. Each time Bart jumps Homer is distracted and fails to catch him. Towards the end of the episode boxing gloves are delivered…
  4. Episode 4: Babysitting Maggie May 31, 1987 · 2m Marge puts Bart and Lisa in charge of babysitting Maggie. They watch TV while Maggie gets electrocuted, falls down the stairs, and falls off the roof. Maggie sticks a fork in an electrical…
  5. Episode 5: The Pacifier Jun 21, 1987 · 2m Lisa and Bart try to get Maggie to stop sucking on her pacifier, but Maggie, who has an entire drawer full of them, refuses to kick the habit.
  6. Episode 6: Burping Contest Jun 28, 1987 · 2m Despite Marge's objections, Bart, Lisa and even Maggie compete in a contest to see who can make the most disgusting burp.
  7. Episode 7: Dinner Time Jul 12, 1987 · 2m Marge serves the family purple goop for dinner, insisting that they say grace first.
  8. Episode 8: Making Faces Sep 22, 1987 · 2m Despite Marge's warnings, the kids make faces. Maggie unclearly speaks in this episode.
  9. Episode 9: The Funeral Oct 4, 1987 · 2m Bart is determined to see his uncle's corpse...but not for long. This is the only appearance of Uncle Hubert.
  10. Episode 10: Maggie's Brain Oct 11, 1987 · 2m Bart and Lisa wonder what's inside Maggie's mind.
  11. Episode 11: Football Oct 18, 1987 · 2m Homer teaches Bart about the importance of Football.
  12. Episode 12: House of Cards Oct 25, 1987 · 2m Bart tries to make a house of cards, but Lisa Maggie make noises that have the "house" fall every time.
  13. Episode 13: Bart and Homer's Dinner Nov 1, 1987 · 2m Bart can't stomach it when he and Homer are forced to fend for themselves.
  14. Episode 14: Space Patrol Nov 8, 1987 · 2m Bart, Lisa and Maggie play a game of "Space Patrol" while Homer and Marge are out. Lisa plays a superhero with Maggie as her sidekick, while Bart puts a jug on his head with the pretense…
  15. Episode 15: Bart's Haircut Nov 15, 1987 · 2m Bart has his hair cut too short by a barber. This is the first time we hear a character from The Simpsons series say a curse word.
  16. Episode 16: World War III Nov 22, 1987 · 2m Homer wakes up the family to practice for a nuclear drill... in the middle of the night.
  17. Episode 17: The Perfect Crime Dec 13, 1987 · 2m Marge bakes a batch of delicious cookies. Bart attempts to steal them, but burns his fingers trying to pick them up. Everyone except Bart and Maggie leave the kitchen to let them cool…
  18. Episode 18: Scary Stories Dec 20, 1987 · 2m Bart tells Lisa & Maggie a series of scary stories (in the middle of the dark) only to believe they're coming true.
  19. Episode 19: Grampa and the Kids Jan 10, 1988 · 2m Grampa spends time with the kids. This is Grampa's first appearance.
  20. Episode 20: Gone Fishin' (Sort of) Jan 24, 1988 · 2m Bart and Homer go on a fishing trip. Homer asks Bart for a bologna sandwich, but Bart forgot the bologna. He puts the bait on the sandwich instead. Later on they hit rapids and Homer is…
  21. Episode 21: Skateboarding Feb 7, 1988 · 2m Bart teaches his sisters how to skateboard...or is it the other way around.
  22. Episode 22: The Pagans Feb 14, 1988 · 2m The kids discuss paganism. This is the first time Bart calls his dad "Homer".
  23. Episode 23: Closeted Feb 21, 1988 · 2m Bart locks himself in the closet, and when he busts out, he finds out that the family has gone out without him.
  24. Episode 24: The Aquarium Feb 28, 1988 · 2m At an aquarium Bart swims with the sharks...literally. This is the first time we see a naked Simpsons character. This also marks Lisa Simpson saying the word hell in this short.
  25. Episode 25: Family Portrait Mar 6, 1988 · 2m Homer has trouble taking a normal family portrait.
  26. Episode 26: Bart's Hiccups Mar 13, 1988 · 2m Lisa and Maggie try to cure Bart's hiccups...the hard way.
  27. Episode 27: The Money Jar Mar 20, 1988 · 2m The kids try to steal money from Marge's money jar..
  28. Episode 28: The Art Museum May 1, 1988 · 2m The Simpsons go to the art museum. This is the first time we hear Bart say "Whoooa, Mama!".
  29. Episode 29: Zoo Story May 8, 1988 · 2m Homer unwisely teases a monkey at the zoo and gets a faceful of poo for his trouble. This is the shortest Simpsons Short.
  30. Episode 30: Shut Up, Simpsons Nov 6, 1988 · 2m Maggie squeaks her toy, causing a chain reaction of anger in the family.
  31. Episode 31: Shell Game Nov 13, 1988 · 2m Bart tries to hide the cookies he stole from the jar from his parents.
  32. Episode 32: The Bart Simpson Show Nov 20, 1988 · 2m Bart puts on his own show after Homer tells him to stop watching cartoons. First appearance of Itchy and Scratchy. This is the first time we hear Lisa call her dad "Homer".
  33. Episode 33: Punching Bag Nov 27, 1988 · 2m Bart, Lisa and eventually Marge take out their frustrations on a punching bag with Homer's picture on it.
  34. Episode 34: Simpsons Christmas Dec 18, 1988 · 2m Bart's version of Christmas.
  35. Episode 35: The Krusty the Clown Show Jan 15, 1989 · 2m The kids get to see Krusty's show live for the first time. First appearance of Krusty the Clown.
  36. Episode 36: Bart the Hero Jan 29, 1989 · 2m Sent out to exercise, Bart foils a robbery attempt.
  37. Episode 37: Bart's Little Fantasy Feb 5, 1989 · 2m Bart tells a story about large kids who throw their small parents into a small room.
  38. Episode 38: Scary Movie Feb 12, 1989 · 2m Bart, Lisa and Maggie go to the movie to see "The Happy Little Elves Return" (much to Bart's dismay), but Bart convinces the girls to see "Space Mutants" instead. Guess who's the…
  39. Episode 39: Home Hypnotism Feb 19, 1989 · 2m Homer tries hypnosis to calm down his crazy kids.
  40. Episode 40: Shoplifting Feb 26, 1989 · 2m Bart's attempt to swipe some chocolate is foiled.
  41. Episode 41: Echo Canyon Mar 12, 1989 · 2m The family drives to Echo Canyon, takes turns making echoes, and Bart almost makes a boulder crunch the family car.
  42. Episode 42: Bathtime Mar 19, 1989 · 2m Homer makes Bart take his "Sunday Night Bath", only to flood the bathroom. this is the last Simpsons short in which we see a naked Simpsons character.
  43. Episode 43: Bart's Nightmare Mar 26, 1989 · 2m In this sequel to "Shell Game", Bart has a nightmare after eating every single cookie from the cookie jar.
  44. Episode 44: Bart of the Jungle Apr 16, 1989 · 2m The kids swing from the trees off Homer's ties.
  45. Episode 45: Family Therapy Apr 23, 1989 · 2m Homer takes the family to a psychologist. This is last Tracey Ullman Short we hear a character from The Simpsons series say a curse word.
  46. Episode 46: Maggie in Peril (1) Apr 30, 1989 · 2m Bart kicks Maggie's ball out of sight and she takes off to retrieve it back.
  47. Episode 47: Maggie in Peril (The Thrilling Conclusion) (2) May 7, 1989 · 2m Maggie floats in the air hanging on to balloons and lands safely back in her playpen.
  48. Episode 48: TV Simpsons May 14, 1989 · 2m Homer attempts to fix the television antenna on the roof.
  49. Episode 49: Homer and Bart Visit the NFL on FOX Sep 3, 1995 · 22m A short in which Homer and Bart visit the NFL studio. The short was broadcast on NFL on FOX on September 3, 1995.
  50. Episode 50: Springfield's Most Wanted Sep 17, 1995 · 22m This special was aired before the premier of the 7th season opener; hosted by John Walsh (from the FOX series "Americas Most Wanted"), it offered up all sorts of theories and insights into…
  51. Episode 51: A Culture Show Special Jul 25, 2007 · 22m Despite Marge's warnings, the kids make faces. Maggie unclearly speaks in this episode.
  52. Episode 52: The Simpsons' Christmas Message Dec 25, 2008 · 22m Marge comments on David and Victoria Beckham's marriage in a negative comparison with hers and Homer's, and compared the special relationship between the UK and the US to that of Mini Me…
  53. Episode 53: The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special in 3-D on Ice Jan 10, 2010 · 42m A documentary special that examined the "cultural phenomenon" of the American animated television series. The special is hosted and directed by Morgan Spurlock.
  54. Episode 54: Access All Areas Jan 11, 2010 · 22m In the first of Sky One's specials celebrating 20 years of "The Simpsons", Ricky Gervais takes you behind the scenes to see how the show is made, talking to those who put each episode…
  55. Episode 55: Mischief and Mayhem Jan 12, 2010 · 22m In the second of Sky One's specials celebrating 20 years of "The Simpsons", Ricky Gervais takes a look at the vast array of Simpsons merchandise the colourful characters have inspired and…
  56. Episode 56: Celebrity Friends Jan 13, 2010 · 22m In the third of Sky One's specials celebrating 20 years of "The Simpsons", Ricky Gervais speaks to a selection of the huge number of celebrities who have guest-starred on the show over the…
  57. Episode 57: Homer Votes 2012 Sep 20, 2012 · 22m Who will Homer Simpson vote for in the 2012 Elections? Barack Obama or Mitt Romney?
  58. Episode 58: Mr. Burns Endorses Romney Nov 1, 2012 · 22m An election eve appeal from Montgomery Burns. Mr. Burns puts Shamus the dog to the test of choosing between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.
  59. Episode 59: Fiscal Cliff Dec 4, 2012 · 22m Still reeling from the presidential election results, Mr. Burns takes a few minutes to explain the upcoming fiscal cliff.
  60. Episode 60: Maggie Sucks Jan 28, 2013 · 22m Maggie prepares for her Oscar acceptance speech.
  61. Episode 61: Oscar-Nominated Jan 31, 2013 · 22m Maggie is interviewed for the Oscar nomination of The Longest Daycare.
  62. Episode 62: Ice Bucket Challenge Aug 26, 2014 · 22m If you loved the Homer Shake...
  63. Episode 63: Willie's Views On Scottish Independence Sep 12, 2014 · 22m Groundskeeper Willie has a few things to say prior to the Sept 18 Scottish elections.
  64. Episode 64: Trumptastic Voyage Jul 7, 2015 · 2m A close encounter with Donald Trump's hairpiece sends Homer on an extraordinary journey.
  65. Episode 65: Marge Simpson's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Sep 8, 2015 · 22m Marge challenges Kim Jong-un to the Ice Bucket Challenge.
  66. Episode 66: Join The Simpsons at the Daytona 500 Feb 10, 2016 · 22m Take a look at ‘The Simpsons’ heading down to Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 500 on February 21st.
  67. Episode 67: The Debateful Eight Feb 20, 2016 · 2m Marge wakes up from a political nightmare.
  68. Episode 68: Pokémon Now? Jul 16, 2016 · 22m Pokémon Now? is a special short that was released on July 16, 2016. It's a remade scene from "A Tree Grows in Springfield".
  69. Episode 69: 3 a.m. Jul 30, 2016 · 22m Marge and Homer Simpson wrestle with the choice in this election.
  70. Episode 70: Homer from the Green Room at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Aug 16, 2016 · 22m Homer says hello from San Diego Comic-Con 2016!
  71. Episode 71: Homer Votes 2016 Oct 14, 2016 · 22m The citizens of Springfield head to their polling stations to vote and Homer discovers Russia's President Vladimir Putin in disguise.
  72. Episode 72: Happy Daytona Day! Feb 9, 2017 · 22m This year everyone is coming to Daytona! Don't miss the Daytona 500, FEB 26 on FOX!
  73. Episode 73: Donald Trump's First 100 Days In Office Apr 26, 2017 · 1m Donald Trump reviews his accomplishments from his first 100 days in office.
  74. Episode 74: 125 Days: Donald Trump Makes One Last Try to Patch Things Up with Comey May 26, 2017 · 22m Donald Trump makes one last try to patch things up with Comey.
  75. Episode 75: Moe Live Tweets! Jul 3, 2017 · 22m Moe has a presidential moment and lets the world know how he is feeling.
  76. Episode 76: A Public Announcement About the Eclipse Aug 27, 2017 · 22m Homer gives us a little advice about watching the eclipse.
  77. Episode 77: A Message from Moe About Puerto Rico Nov 3, 2017 · 22m Moe has a message for the mayor of Puerto Rico, Carmen Yulín Cruz, regarding her tweet in response to the appeal for Puerto Rico that aired at the end of The Serfsons.
  78. Episode 78: Mueller Meets Trump Dec 14, 2017 · 22m Robert Mueller pays the President a little visit.
  79. Episode 79: A Tale of Two Trumps Mar 23, 2018 · 22m Maybe it's time to take a good look in the mirror.
  80. Episode 80: West Wing Story Aug 20, 2019 · 22m Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her squad face off against President Donald Trump.
  81. Episode 81: The Past and the Furious Feb 12, 2025 · 24m Lisa travels back in time to 1923 and discovers that the Springfield Mini Moose, once key to the town’s ecosystem, were driven to extinction in 1925. Teaming up with young Monty Burns…
  82. Episode 82: Yellow Planet Apr 22, 2025 · 22m The Simpsons explore Earth in a Nat Geo-style mockumentary.