The Simpsons (1989)

EP 1 ★ 8.0 ⏱ 23 min

Stark Raving Dad

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.

Season 3

S3 • E1

EP 2 ★ 7.3 ⏱ 23 min

Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington

Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.

Season 3

S3 • E2

EP 3 ★ 7.4 ⏱ 23 min

When Flanders Failed

Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.

Season 3

S3 • E3

EP 4 ★ 8.0 ⏱ 23 min

Bart the Murderer

While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.

Season 3

S3 • E4

EP 5 ★ 7.7 ⏱ 23 min

Homer Defined

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.

Season 3

S3 • E5

EP 6 ★ 7.3 ⏱ 23 min

Like Father, Like Clown

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.

Season 3

S3 • E6

EP 7 ★ 7.6 ⏱ 23 min

Treehouse of Horror II

Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.

Season 3

S3 • E7

EP 8 ★ 7.2 ⏱ 23 min

Lisa's Pony

After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job--at Apu's Kwik-E-Mart.

Season 3

S3 • E8

EP 9 ★ 7.3 ⏱ 23 min

Saturdays of Thunder

When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.

Season 3

S3 • E9

EP 10 ★ 8.1 ⏱ 23 min

Flaming Moe's

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.

Season 3

S3 • E10

EP 11 ★ 7.3 ⏱ 23 min

Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk

Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.

Season 3

S3 • E11

EP 12 ★ 7.9 ⏱ 23 min

I Married Marge

A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.

Season 3

S3 • E12

EP 13 ★ 7.9 ⏱ 23 min

Radio Bart

Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well.

Season 3

S3 • E13

EP 14 ★ 7.5 ⏱ 23 min

Lisa the Greek

Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.

Season 3

S3 • E14

EP 15 ★ 7.6 ⏱ 23 min

Homer Alone

A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer--until she leaves in search of Marge.

Season 3

S3 • E15

EP 16 ★ 7.9 ⏱ 23 min

Bart the Lover

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.

Season 3

S3 • E16

EP 17 ★ 7.5 ⏱ 23 min

Homer at the Bat

Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.

Season 3

S3 • E17

EP 18 ★ 7.7 ⏱ 23 min

Separate Vocations

The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.

Season 3

S3 • E18

EP 19 ★ 7.0 ⏱ 23 min

Dog of Death

Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.

Season 3

S3 • E19

EP 20 ★ 7.7 ⏱ 23 min

Colonel Homer

Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.

Season 3

S3 • E20

EP 21 ★ 7.7 ⏱ 23 min

Black Widower

Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged to Sideshow Bob.

Season 3

S3 • E21

EP 22 ★ 6.9 ⏱ 23 min

The Otto Show

Spinal Tap hits Springfield, and Otto the bus driver hits the skids after being fired, taking refuge in the Simpsons' garage.

Season 3

S3 • E22

EP 23 ★ 6.9 ⏱ 23 min

Bart's Friend Falls in Love

Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.

Season 3

S3 • E23

EP 24 ★ 7.6 ⏱ 23 min

Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?

Homer's half-brother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash.

Season 3

S3 • E24