The Simpsons: Season 2

1990 · 22 episodes · ★ 7.5

What Season 2 of The Simpsons

The second season follows a middle-class family in Springfield. Bart has to pass a history exam or he'll repeat the grade, and Homer, a safety inspector at the nuclear plant, scams the insurance company to buy a miracle hair-growth cream. With his new mane, he manages to get promoted at work. Conflicts grow with Bart's mischief, Lisa's critical eye and Marge's efforts to keep order at home. Mr. Burns, the plant owner, launches a campaign to become governor. The Simpsons also face a lawsuit against Burns after he runs over Bart.

22episodes

Oct 11, 1990aired

Jul 11, 1991latest episode

8.7 hrtotal runtime

Season 2 Episodes

2x01 Bart Gets an 'F'
Oct 11, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 7.6
Bart fails four consecutive history exams and the school psychiatrist recommends that Bart repeat the fourth grade.
Directed by David Silverman · Written by David M. Stern · Starring: Marcia Wallace, Jo Ann Harris, Pamela Hayden, Russi Taylor
2x02 Simpson and Delilah
Oct 18, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 7.6
Homer uses his medical insurance to buy Dimoxinil, a miracle hair-growth formula. After growing luxurious locks, he's given a promotion which allows him to hire a secretary named Karl and makes grand promises to his family at home.
Directed by Rich Moore · Written by Jon Vitti · Starring Harvey Fierstein, Pamela Hayden
2x03 Treehouse of Horror
Oct 25, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 7.7
The Simpson kids hide in the family treehouse and tell each other spooky stories. The first regards haunted houses, the second introduces Kang and Kodos for the first time in an alien abduction, and the third is a Simpson-adapted retelling of The Raven.
Directed by David Silverman · Written by Jon Vitti, Sam Simon, Wallace Wolodarsky · Starring: James Earl Jones
2x04 Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish
Nov 1, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 7.6
Bart catches a three-eyed fish in a river downstream of the Nuclear Power Plant. This causes the plant to become inspected, and in order to prevent it from being shut down, Mr. Burns decides to run for governor. After a hard campaign which sees Burns rise from being universally despised to running neck and neck with popular incumbent Mary Bailey, it is decided that Burns will have dinner with a random employee the night before the election. Homer is chosen, much to Marge's chagrin.
Directed by Wes Archer · Written by Sam Simon, John Swartzwelder · Starring Maggie Roswell
2x05 Dancin' Homer
Nov 8, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 6.9
Homer fires up the crowd at a Springfield Isotopes baseball game and is chosen to be the team's new mascot. He immediately becomes a popular attraction and the Isotopes start a winning streak. As a result, Homer is promoted to a team in Capital City, the Capital City Capitals.
Directed by Mark Kirkland · Written by David Isaacs, Ken Levine · Starring: Tom Poston, Tony Bennett, Daryl Coley, Ken Levine
2x06 Dead Putting Society
Nov 15, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 7.2
Bart and Todd Flanders decide to enter a miniature golf tournament. Homer becomes confident that Bart will win and makes a bet with Ned that the father of the boy that does not win will have to mow their neighbors lawn in their wife's Sunday dress.
Directed by Rich Moore · Written by Jeff Martin · Starring Maggie Roswell
2x07 Bart vs. Thanksgiving
Nov 22, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 7.1
Lisa makes a table centerpiece for the Thanksgiving dinner, which Bart accidentally destroys. After he is sent to his room by his parents, Bart angrily runs away from home and experiences a very different kind of Thanksgiving holiday.
Directed by David Silverman · Written by George Meyer, John Swartzwelder · Starring Greg Berg, Maggie Roswell
2x08 Bart the Daredevil
Dec 6, 1990 · 23 min · ★ 8.0
The Simpsons go to a Monster truck rally that features famous daredevil Lance Murdock. Bart immediately becomes enamored and decides that he wants to become a daredevil as well. His first stunt ends in injury, but to gain the respect of his friends, he promises a far more impressive feat to them: to jump the Springfield Gorge.
Directed by Wes Archer · Written by Wallace Wolodarsky, Jay Kogen · Starring Pamela Hayden, Maggie Roswell
2x09 Itchy & Scratchy & Marge Mid-Season Finale
Dec 20, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 7.7
Maggie attacks Homer with a mallet after seeing it on Itchy & Scratchy. Marge begins a protest outside the production offices, demanding the show be retooled to prevent further violence.
Directed by Jim Reardon · Written by John Swartzwelder · Starring: Alex Rocco, Pamela Hayden, Maggie Roswell
2x10 Bart Gets Hit by a Car
Jan 10, 1991 · 24 min · ★ 7.7
After Mr. Burns hits Bart with his car, ambulance-chasing attorney Lionel Hutz persuades Homer and Marge to sue for a million dollars.
Directed by Mark Kirkland · Written by John Swartzwelder · Starring Phil Hartman, Doris Grau
2x11 One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish
Jan 24, 1991 · 24 min · ★ 8.2
After eating poisonous blowfish at a sushi restaurant, Homer decides to live life to the fullest in the 24 hours he has left to live.
Directed by Wes Archer · Written by Nell Scovell · Starring: Sab Shimono, Larry King, George Takei, Diana Tanaka
2x12 The Way We Was
Jan 31, 1991 · 24 min · ★ 7.8
When the TV breaks, Marge and Homer entertain the kids with the story of how they first met.
Directed by David Silverman · Written by Sam Simon, Mike Reiss, Al Jean · Starring Jon Lovitz, Tress MacNeille, Maggie Roswell
2x13 Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment
Feb 7, 1991 · 24 min · ★ 7.5
Homer becomes the most popular guy in town when he gets an illegal cable hook-up, but Lisa fears he will go to hell for violating the Eighth Commandment.
Directed by Rich Moore · Written by Steve Pepoon · Starring Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Phil Hartman
2x14 Principal Charming
Feb 14, 1991 · 24 min · ★ 7.1
When Marge begs Homer to find Selma a husband, he sets her up with Principal Skinner... who falls in love with Patty instead.
Directed by Mark Kirkland · Written by David M. Stern · Starring: Marcia Wallace, Pamela Hayden
2x15 Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
Feb 21, 1991 · 24 min · ★ 7.6
Homer's long-lost half-brother is the CEO of a car company that's wildly successful... until he hires Homer to help design a car for the average man.
Directed by Wes Archer · Written by Jeff Martin · Starring Danny DeVito, Pamela Hayden, Maggie Roswell
2x16 Bart's Dog Gets an 'F'
Mar 7, 1991 · 24 min · ★ 7.0
After a series of destructive acts, Homer decides that Santa's Little Helper must go unless he passes obedience school. As the dog's last hours with the family approach, Bart must find a way to get through to him.
Directed by Jim Reardon · Written by Jon Vitti · Starring: Pamela Hayden, Frank Welker, Tracey Ullman
2x17 Old Money
Mar 28, 1991 · 23 min · ★ 7.3
When Grandpa's new girlfriend at the Springfield Retirement Castle dies, he inherits her savings and must decide the best way to spend his windfall.
Directed by David Silverman · Written by Wallace Wolodarsky, Jay Kogen · Starring: Audrey Meadows, Phil Hartman, Maggie Roswell
2x18 Brush with Greatness
Apr 11, 1991 · 23 min · ★ 7.6
Marge rediscovers her interest in art and takes up painting. When Mr. Burns hires her to paint his official portrait, Marge tries but fails to find his "inner beauty."
Directed by Jim Reardon · Written by Brian K. Roberts · Starring: Ringo Starr, Jon Lovitz, Maggie Roswell
2x19 Lisa's Substitute
Apr 25, 1991 · 23 min · ★ 7.8
With Miss Hoover out sick, a substitute teacher takes the class and becomes an inspiring role model for Lisa.
Directed by Rich Moore · Written by Jon Vitti · Starring Dustin Hoffman, Marcia Wallace, Pamela Hayden, Maggie Roswell
2x20 The War of the Simpsons
May 2, 1991 · 24 min · ★ 7.4
At a lakeside retreat for married couples, Marge is determined to fix her marriage with Homer, but Homer is more determined to catch General Sherman, the freakishly large catfish that lives in the lake.
Directed by Mark Kirkland · Written by John Swartzwelder · Starring: Maggie Roswell, Pamela Hayden
2x21 Three Men and a Comic Book
May 9, 1991 · 23 min · ★ 7.6
Bart, Milhouse, and Martin pool their money to buy the new first issue of Radioactive Man, but their investment and their friendship are threatened when they can't agree on who will keep it.
Directed by Wes Archer · Written by Jeff Martin · Starring: Cloris Leachman, Daniel Stern, Russi Taylor, Pamela Hayden
2x22 Blood Feud Season Finale
Jul 11, 1991 · 24 min · ★ 7.6
When Mr. Burns is saved by a transfusion of Bart's blood, Homer expects a handsome reward but is outraged to receive only a simple thank-you note.
Directed by David Silverman · Written by George Meyer · Starring Maggie Roswell