"Bart Gets an 'F'" is the first episode of the second season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It aired originally on the Fox network in the United States on October 11,1990. In this episode,Bart Simpson fails four consecutive history exams,and the district psychiatrist recommends he repeat the fourth grade.
"Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish" is the fourth episode of the second season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It is actually the first episode of that season in the production order. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on November 1,1990. In the episode,Bart catches a three-eyed fish in a river downstream of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. After an inspection of the plant reveals numerous safety violations,Mr. Burns runs for governor to prevent the plant from being closed. The night before the election,Burns has a televised dinner with the Simpsons to show his appeal to the common voter. Marge sabotages Burns' political stunt and dooms his campaign by serving him the head of Blinky,the three-eyed fish.
"Bart vs. Thanksgiving" is the seventh episode of the second season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on November 22,1990. In the episode,Bart runs away from home after destroying a centerpiece that Lisa makes for the Thanksgiving dinner table.
"Itchy &Scratchy &Marge" is the ninth episode of the second season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on December 20,1990. In the episode,which is a satire of censorship issues,Maggie bullies Homer by attacking him with a mallet and Marge blames The Itchy &Scratchy Show for Maggie's actions. It was written by John Swartzwelder and was the first episode to be directed by Jim Reardon. Alex Rocco makes his first of three guest appearances as Roger Meyers,Jr.
"Bart Gets Hit by a Car" is the tenth episode of the second season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 10,1991. In the episode,Bart is hit by Mr. Burns' car. Prompted by ambulance-chasing lawyer Lionel Hutz and quack doctor Nick Riviera,the Simpsons sue Burns,seeking extensive damages for Bart's injuries. Hutz and Dr. Nick exaggerate Bart's injuries to earn the jury's sympathy at the trial. Marge wants Homer to accept Burns' proposed settlement instead of asking Bart to lie on the witness stand.
"Homer Defined" is the fifth episode of the third season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on October 17,1991. In the episode,Homer accidentally saves the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant from meltdown by arbitrarily choosing the emergency override button using a counting rhyme. Homer is honored as a hero and idolized by his daughter Lisa,but feels unworthy of the praise,knowing his apparent heroism was blind luck. Meanwhile,Bart is downhearted after learning that Milhouse's mother forbids the boys to play together anymore because she thinks he is a bad influence on her son.
"This Little Wiggy" is the eighteenth episode of the ninth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on March 22,1998. It was written by Dan Greaney and directed by Neil Affleck. The episode sees Ralph Wiggum becoming friends with Bart. Phil Hartman guest stars as recurring character Troy McClure.
"Blood Feud" is the twenty-second and final episode of the second season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on July 11,1991. In the episode,Mr. Burns falls ill and desperately needs a blood transfusion. Homer discovers Bart has Burns' rare blood type and urges him to donate,thinking the Simpsons will be handsomely rewarded. After receiving the blood transfusion,Burns sends them a card with no money. Marge convinces Homer not to send an insulting reply to his boss,but when Bart mails the letter anyway,Burns is livid. He later forgives Homer and sends the Simpsons a giant Olmec carving to show his gratitude.
"Three Men and a Comic Book" is the twenty-first and penultimate episode of the second season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on May 9,1991. In the episode,Bart finds the rare first issue of Radioactive Man for sale at a comic book convention. Unable to afford it,he convinces Martin and Milhouse to pool their money to buy the valuable comic,only to see it destroyed by their selfishness and inability to share. This episode contains the first appearance of the Android's Dungeon and its owner,Comic Book Guy,voiced by Hank Azaria.
"Bart's Dog Gets an 'F'" is the sixteenth episode of the second season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on March 7,1991. In the episode,the Simpson family's dog,Santa's Little Helper,infuriates Homer and Marge by destroying a family heirloom and an expensive pair of shoes. When Marge and Homer want to get rid of the dog,Bart enrolls him at an obedience school to curb his bad behavior.
"Bart Star" is the sixth episode of the ninth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on November 9,1997. Written by Donick Cary and directed by Dominic Polcino,the episode guest starred Joe Namath,Roy Firestone,and Mike Judge. In the episode,Homer becomes the coach of a pee-wee football team and makes Bart the quarterback,to the displeasure of the rest of the team.
The first season of the American animated television series The Simpsons originally aired on the Fox network between December 17,1989,and May 13,1990,beginning with the Christmas special "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire". The executive producers for the first production season were Matt Groening,James L. Brooks,and Sam Simon.
The fourth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons originally aired on the Fox network between September 24,1992,and May 13,1993,beginning with "Kamp Krusty". The showrunners for the fourth production season were Al Jean and Mike Reiss,with the season being produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television. The aired season contained two episodes which were hold-over episodes from season three,which Jean and Reiss also ran. Following the end of the production of the season,Jean,Reiss and most of the original writing staff left the show. The season was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards and Dan Castellaneta would win one for his performance as Homer in "Mr. Plow". The fourth season was released on DVD in Region 1 on June 15,2004,Region 2 on August 2,2004,and in Region 4 on August 25,2004.
The third season of the American animated television series The Simpsons originally aired on the Fox network between September 19,1991,and August 27,1992. The showrunners for the third production season were Al Jean and Mike Reiss who executive produced 22 episodes for the season,while two other episodes were produced by James L. Brooks,Matt Groening,and Sam Simon,with it being produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television. An additional episode,"Brother,Can You Spare Two Dimes?",aired on August 27,1992,after the official end of the third season and is included on the Season 3 DVD set. Season three won six Primetime Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Voice-Over Performance" and also received a nomination for "Outstanding Animated Program" for the episode "Radio Bart". The complete season was released on DVD in Region 1 on August 26,2003,Region 2 on October 6,2003,and in Region 4 on October 22,2003.
