Episode guide
The Simpsons: Season 3
24 episodes · premiered Sep 19, 1991
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- Episode 1: Stark Raving Dad Sep 19, 1991 · 23m · TMDB 8.0 A deviation from his norm lands Homer in a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who thinks he's Michael Jackson.
- Episode 2: Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington Sep 26, 1991 · 23m · TMDB 7.3 Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.
- Episode 3: When Flanders Failed Oct 3, 1991 · 23m · TMDB 7.4 Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.
- Episode 4: Bart the Murderer Oct 10, 1991 · 23m · TMDB 8.0 While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.
- Episode 5: Homer Defined Oct 17, 1991 · 23m · TMDB 7.7 Homer's averting of a nuclear meltdown earns him employee-of-the-month honors--and a call from Magic Johnson; Milhouse's parents prohibit him from playing with Bart.
- Episode 6: Like Father, Like Clown Oct 24, 1991 · 23m · TMDB 7.3 Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.
- Episode 7: Treehouse of Horror II Oct 31, 1991 · 23m · TMDB 7.6 Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.
- Episode 8: Lisa's Pony Nov 7, 1991 · 23m · TMDB 7.3 After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job--at Apu's Kwik-E-Mart.
- Episode 9: Saturdays of Thunder Nov 14, 1991 · 23m · TMDB 7.3 When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.
- Episode 10: Flaming Moe's Nov 21, 1991 · 23m · TMDB 8.1 Moe steals the drink recipe Homer invented, and the rechristened “Flaming Moe” turns his tavern into a hotspot. When a national franchise wants to buy the recipe, Homer wants revenge.
- Episode 11: Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk Dec 5, 1991 · 23m · TMDB 7.4 Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.
- Episode 12: I Married Marge Dec 26, 1991 · 23m · TMDB 7.9 A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.
- Episode 13: Radio Bart Jan 9, 1992 · 23m · TMDB 7.9 Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well.
- Episode 14: Lisa the Greek Jan 23, 1992 · 23m · TMDB 7.5 Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.
- Episode 15: Homer Alone Feb 6, 1992 · 23m · TMDB 7.6 A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer--until she leaves in search of Marge.
- Episode 16: Bart the Lover Feb 13, 1992 · 23m · TMDB 7.9 Bart's answer to detention from Mrs. Krabappel is to answer her personal ad with letters from a Mr. Wonderful, but his last laugh is more of a guilty whimper.
- Episode 17: Homer at the Bat Feb 20, 1992 · 23m · TMDB 7.5 Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.
- Episode 18: Separate Vocations Feb 27, 1992 · 23m · TMDB 7.7 The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.
- Episode 19: Dog of Death Mar 12, 1992 · 23m · TMDB 7.0 Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.
- Episode 20: Colonel Homer Mar 26, 1992 · 23m · TMDB 7.6 Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.
- Episode 21: Black Widower Apr 9, 1992 · 23m · TMDB 7.7 Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged to Sideshow Bob.
- Episode 22: The Otto Show Apr 23, 1992 · 23m · TMDB 6.9 Spinal Tap hits Springfield, and Otto the bus driver hits the skids after being fired, taking refuge in the Simpsons' garage.
- Episode 23: Bart's Friend Falls in Love May 7, 1992 · 23m · TMDB 6.8 Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.
- Episode 24: Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes? Aug 27, 1992 · 23m · TMDB 7.6 Homer's half-brother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash.