1987

S2.E1 ∙ Making Faces

Mon, Sep 21, 1987

Marge warns the kids that if they make scary faces, their faces will freeze in place forever. Bart, Lisa, and Maggie ignore her--until Marge gives them a scare with a mirror.

7 /10

S2.E2 ∙ The Funeral

Sat, Oct 03, 1987

The family attends the funeral of Uncle Hubert. Bart proves to be disruptive and Homer swears to never take the kids to another funeral, much to their dismay.

6.5 /10

S2.E3 ∙ Maggie's Brain

Sat, Oct 10, 1987

Bart and Lisa wonder what is inside Maggie's mind when looking at her in her crib. The audience sees her imagination: she is a giant, and she is tickling baby-sized versions of Bart and Lisa.

6.7 /10

Homer promises the kids chocolate milkshakes if Bart can catch one of his long football passes. Unfortunately, there are many obstacles to overcome, like falling down a cliff, but Bart manages to catch the football - with his mouth.

7.1 /10

S2.E5 ∙ House of Cards

Sat, Oct 24, 1987

Bart tries to make a house of cards, but Lisa and Maggie make noises that cause the house to fall every time.

6.6 /10

S2.E6 ∙ Bart and Dad Eat Dinner

Sat, Oct 31, 1987

Marge takes the girls out to watch a ballet, leaving Homer in charge of dinner. Bart cannot stomach it when he is forced to eat a mix of fish nuggets and pork-a-roni.

6.7 /10

S2.E7 ∙ Space Patrol

Sat, Nov 07, 1987

Bart, Lisa and Maggie play a game of "Space Patrol". Bart puts a jug on his head with the pretense of it being the helmet of an alien warlord. However, his head gets stuck in the jug and Lisa "frees" Bart using a croquet mallet.

6.9 /10

S2.E8 ∙ Bart's Haircut

Sat, Nov 14, 1987

When Bart's hair grows too long, Homer and Marge order him to get it cut. The barber ends up shaving Bart's entire head, and he attempts to disguise his scalp using glue, his old hair, and eventually a paper bag.

6.7 /10

S2.E9 ∙ World War III

Sat, Nov 21, 1987

Homer wakes up the family in the middle of the night claiming that World War III has started to test their readiness for a nuclear war.

7.8 /10

S2.E10 ∙ The Perfect Crime

Sat, Dec 12, 1987

When Marge makes a batch of chocolate chip cookies, Bart becomes obsessed with pulling off "the perfect crime" and stealing them all.

7.2 /10

S2.E11 ∙ Scary Stories

Sat, Dec 19, 1987

Bart tells Lisa and Maggie a series of scary stories in the dark, only to believe they're coming true.

7.2 /10

S2.E12 ∙ Grampa and the Kids

Sat, Jan 09, 1988

Grampa tells the kids stories from the good old days. When the kids stop listening to him, he feigns his own death to recapture their attention.

7.3 /10

S2.E13 ∙ Gone Fishin'

Sat, Jan 23, 1988

Bart and Homer go on a fishing trip. Homer asks Bart for a baloney sandwich, but Bart forgot the baloney. He puts the bait on the sandwich instead. When they get the boat in the water, they hit rapids and later fall off of a waterfall.

6.5 /10

S2.E14 ∙ Skateboarding

Sat, Feb 06, 1988

Bart teaches his sisters how to skateboard, but is outdone every time he tries to show off.

6.7 /10

S2.E15 ∙ The Pagans

Sat, Feb 13, 1988

When the family is on their way to church, the kids declare themselves pagans. After the car breaks down, the kids start acting like pagans, much to Homer's dismay.

7.1 /10

S2.E16 ∙ The Closet

Sat, Feb 20, 1988

When Bart hears Homer calling him, he fears that his father will make him do chores. He hides in a closet, only to accidentally lock himself in.

7.2 /10

S2.E17 ∙ The Aquarium

Sat, Feb 27, 1988

Homer takes Bart, Lisa and Maggie to the aquarium. Bart finds a way to get into the shark tank and swims with a shark.

7.2 /10

S2.E18 ∙ Family Portrait

Sat, Mar 05, 1988

Homer has trouble taking a normal family portrait. Every time they are close to a good picture, the family sabotages the shot.

7.5 /10

S2.E19 ∙ Bart's Hiccups

Sat, Mar 12, 1988

Lisa and Maggie try to cure Bart's hiccups using some rather unorthodox methods.

6.7 /10

S2.E20 ∙ The Money Jar

Sat, Mar 19, 1988

Marge warns the kids that they shouldn't steal from the money jar. Lisa and Maggie's consciences appear to prevent them from taking the jar's contents, but Bart's conscience encourages him to help himself to the cash.

6.6 /10

S2.E21 ∙ The Art Museum

Sat, Apr 30, 1988

The Simpsons go to an art museum. Bart stares at a nude painting and Lisa plays with an ancient vase. Marge realizes that the kids are too young to appreciate fine arts.

7.4 /10

S2.E22 ∙ Zoo Story

Sat, May 07, 1988

Homer takes Marge and the kids on an outing to the zoo. While there, he points out how stupid a family of chimpanzees look - and fails to realize that the chimps look identical to his own brood.

7.6 /10