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{{#invoke:Episode list|sublist|The Simpsons (season 2)
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|EpisodeNumber=14
|EpisodeNumber=14
|EpisodeNumber2=1
|EpisodeNumber2=1
|Title=[[Bart Gets an 'F'|Bart Gets an 'F{{'-}}]]
|Title=[[Bart Gets an 'F'|Bart Gets an 'F{{'-}}]]
|DirectedBy=[[David Silverman (animator)|David Silverman]]
|DirectedBy = [[David Silverman (animator)|David Silverman]]
|WrittenBy=[[David M. Stern]]
|WrittenBy = [[David M. Stern]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|10|11}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|10|11}}
|ProdCode=7F03
|ProdCode=7F03
|ShortSummary=[[Bart Simpson|Bart]] fails a test and is told he has one more chance to pass it or else he will be held back a year. Bart tries to get the class genius [[List of recurring The Simpsons characters#Martin Prince|Martin Prince]] to help him, but after that fails, Bart prays for help. That night, [[Springfield (The Simpsons)|Springfield]] is hit with a massive blizzard and the school is closed, giving Bart one more day to study. Despite his desperate attempts, Bart fails the test again. While crying, he mentions an obscure historical event and [[Edna Krabappel|Mrs. Krabappel]], noting that he applied practical knowledge, passes him.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=34}}
|ShortSummary=[[Bart Simpson|Bart]] fails a test and is told he has one more chance to pass it or else he will be held back a year. Bart tries to get the class genius [[List of recurring The Simpsons characters#Martin Prince|Martin Prince]] to help him, but after that fails, Bart prays for help. That night, [[Springfield (The Simpsons)|Springfield]] is hit with a massive blizzard and the school is closed, giving Bart one more day to study. Despite his desperate attempts, Bart fails the test again. While crying, he mentions an obscure historical event and [[Edna Krabappel|Mrs. Krabappel]], noting that he applied practical knowledge, passes him.
|Viewers=33.6<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; For CBS, baseball's a grounder |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Eugene Sloan |page=03.D |date=October 17, 1990}}</ref>
|Viewers=33.6<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; For CBS, baseball's a grounder |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Eugene Sloan |page=03.D |date=October 17, 1990}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=2
|EpisodeNumber2=2
|Title=[[Simpson and Delilah]]
|Title=[[Simpson and Delilah]]
|DirectedBy=[[Rich Moore]]
|DirectedBy = [[Rich Moore]]
|WrittenBy=[[Jon Vitti]]
|WrittenBy = [[Jon Vitti]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|10|18}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|10|18}}
|ProdCode=7F02
|ProdCode=7F02
|ShortSummary=[[Homer Simpson|Homer]] discovers a new miracle hair growth formula called Dimoxinil and cheats on some insurance forms so he can buy some. Homer grows hair overnight and is soon given a promotion at the [[Springfield (The Simpsons)#Springfield Nuclear Power Plant|Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]]. He gets a new secretary named Karl, who helps him become successful. However, [[Mr. Burns]]' assistant [[Waylon Smithers]] becomes jealous of all the attention Burns is giving Homer and discovers that Homer had cheated on the insurance forms. Smithers tries to fire Homer, but Karl claims he cheated on the forms and is fired in Homer's stead. Bart spills Homer's remaining Dimoxinil and Homer loses all his hair. As a result, Homer is demoted back to his old position.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=35}}
|ShortSummary=[[Homer Simpson|Homer]] discovers a new miracle hair growth formula called Dimoxinil and cheats on some insurance forms so he can buy some. Homer grows hair overnight and is soon given a promotion at the [[Springfield (The Simpsons)#Springfield Nuclear Power Plant|Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]]. He gets a new secretary named Karl, who helps him become successful. However, [[Mr. Burns]]' assistant [[Waylon Smithers]] becomes jealous of all the attention Burns is giving Homer and discovers that Homer had cheated on the insurance forms. Smithers tries to fire Homer, but Karl claims he cheated on the forms and is fired in Homer's stead. Bart spills Homer's remaining Dimoxinil and Homer loses all his hair. As a result, Homer is demoted back to his old position.
|Viewers=29.9<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; CBS slides easily into first place |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=October 24, 1990}}</ref>
|Viewers=29.9<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; CBS slides easily into first place |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=October 24, 1990}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=3
|EpisodeNumber2=3
|Title=[[Treehouse of Horror (The Simpsons episode)|Treehouse of Horror]]
|Title=[[Treehouse of Horror (The Simpsons episode)|Treehouse of Horror]]
|DirectedBy=[[Wes Archer]]<hr />Rich Moore<hr />David Silverman
|DirectedBy = [[Wes Archer]]<hr/>Rich Moore<hr/>David Silverman
|WrittenBy=[[John Swartzwelder]]<hr />[[Jay Kogen]] & [[Wallace Wolodarsky]]<hr />[[Edgar Allan Poe]] & [[Sam Simon]]
|WrittenBy = [[John Swartzwelder]]<hr/>[[Jay Kogen]] &<br/>[[Wallace Wolodarsky]]<hr/>[[Edgar Allan Poe]] &<br/>[[Sam Simon]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|10|25}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|10|25}}
|ProdCode=7F04
|ProdCode=7F04
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* '''"Hungry are the Damned"''': In this parody of the 89th episode of ''[[The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series)|The Twilight Zone]]'', "[[To Serve Man (The Twilight Zone)|To Serve Man]]", the Simpsons are abducted by aliens, who plan to take them back to their home planet, but [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]] becomes suspicious of their intentions.
* '''"Hungry are the Damned"''': In this parody of the 89th episode of ''[[The Twilight Zone (1959 TV series)|The Twilight Zone]]'', "[[To Serve Man (The Twilight Zone)|To Serve Man]]", the Simpsons are abducted by aliens, who plan to take them back to their home planet, but [[Lisa Simpson|Lisa]] becomes suspicious of their intentions.


* '''"The Raven"''': A retelling of [[Edgar Allan Poe]]'s poem "[[The Raven]]".{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |pp=36-37}}
* '''"The Raven"''': A retelling of [[Edgar Allan Poe]]'s poem "[[The Raven]]".
|Viewers=27.4<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; CBS, no longer the long shot |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=October 31, 1990}}</ref>
|Viewers=27.4<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; CBS, no longer the long shot |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=October 31, 1990}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=4
|EpisodeNumber2=4
|Title=[[Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish]]
|Title=[[Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish]]
|DirectedBy=Wes Archer
|DirectedBy = Wes Archer
|WrittenBy=Sam Simon & John Swartzwelder
|WrittenBy = Sam Simon &<br/>John Swartzwelder
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|11|1}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|11|1}}
|ProdCode=7F01
|ProdCode=7F01
|ShortSummary=After Bart catches a three-eyed fish in a river downstream of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, the Plant is inspected and found to have 342 violations, which would cost $56 million to rectify. In order to prevent his Plant 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 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. Marge serves the three-eyed fish to Burns for dinner, who cannot eat it and, as a result, loses the election.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=38}}
|ShortSummary=After Bart catches a three-eyed fish in a river downstream of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, the Plant is inspected and found to have 342 violations, which would cost $56 million to rectify. In order to prevent his Plant 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 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. Marge serves the three-eyed fish to Burns for dinner, who cannot eat it and, as a result, loses the election.
|Viewers=26.1<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; NBC wins with fewer viewers |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=November 7, 1990}}</ref>
|Viewers=26.1<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; NBC wins with fewer viewers |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=November 7, 1990}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=5
|EpisodeNumber2=5
|Title=[[Dancin' Homer]]
|Title=[[Dancin' Homer]]
|DirectedBy=[[Mark Kirkland]]
|DirectedBy = [[Mark Kirkland]]
|WrittenBy=[[Ken Levine (TV personality)|Ken Levine]] & [[David Isaacs (writer)|David Isaacs]]
|WrittenBy = [[Ken Levine (TV personality)|Ken Levine]] &<br/>[[David Isaacs (writer)|David Isaacs]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|11|8}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|11|8}}
|ProdCode=7F05
|ProdCode=7F05
|ShortSummary=Homer fires up the crowd at a Springfield Isotopes 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 the team in [[Springfield (The Simpsons)#Capital City|Capital City]]. The Simpsons move to Capital City, but Homer fails to enthrall the crowd, and returns home.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=39}}
|ShortSummary=Homer fires up the crowd at a Springfield Isotopes 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 the team in [[Springfield (The Simpsons)#Capital City|Capital City]]. The Simpsons move to Capital City, but Homer fails to enthrall the crowd, and returns home.
|Viewers=26.1<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; 'Cheers' sweeps up for NBC |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=November 14, 1990}}</ref>
|Viewers=26.1<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; 'Cheers' sweeps up for NBC |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=November 14, 1990}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=6
|EpisodeNumber2=6
|Title=[[Dead Putting Society]]
|Title=[[Dead Putting Society]]
|DirectedBy=Rich Moore
|DirectedBy = Rich Moore
|WrittenBy=[[Jeff Martin (writer)|Jeff Martin]]
|WrittenBy = [[Jeff Martin (writer)|Jeff Martin]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|11|15}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|11|15}}
|ProdCode=7F08
|ProdCode=7F08
|ShortSummary= [[Ned Flanders]] invites Homer to his house for a beer. Homer, seeing how nice Ned's house is, becomes jealous, causing Flanders to angrily ask him to leave. Flanders immediately regrets his outburst and tries to make up with Homer, who remains defiant. One day while mini golfing, Bart and Flanders' son [[List of recurring The Simpsons characters#Todd Flanders|Todd]] decide to enter a tournament. Homer becomes confident that Bart will win and makes a bet with Ned that the father of the boy who does not win will have to mow their neighbor's lawn in their wife's Sunday dress. On the day of the tournament, Bart and Todd make the finals but decide to call it a draw, forcing both Homer and Ned to fulfill the requirements of their bet.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=40}}
|ShortSummary= [[Ned Flanders]] invites Homer to his house for a beer. Homer, seeing how nice Ned's house is, becomes jealous, causing Flanders to angrily ask him to leave. Flanders immediately regrets his outburst and tries to make up with Homer, who remains defiant. One day while mini golfing, Bart and Flanders' son [[List of recurring The Simpsons characters#Todd Flanders|Todd]] decide to enter a tournament. Homer becomes confident that Bart will win and makes a bet with Ned that the father of the boy who does not win will have to mow their neighbor's lawn in their wife's Sunday dress. On the day of the tournament, Bart and Todd make the finals but decide to call it a draw, forcing both Homer and Ned to fulfill the requirements of their bet.
|Viewers=25.4<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; ABC pulls past CBS in sweeps |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=November 21, 1990}}</ref>
|Viewers=25.4<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; ABC pulls past CBS in sweeps |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=November 21, 1990}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=7
|EpisodeNumber2=7
|Title=[[Bart vs. Thanksgiving]]
|Title=[[Bart vs. Thanksgiving]]
|DirectedBy=David Silverman
|DirectedBy = David Silverman
|WrittenBy=[[George Meyer]]
|WrittenBy = [[George Meyer]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|11|22}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|11|22}}
|ProdCode=7F07
|ProdCode=7F07
|ShortSummary= When he is blamed for ruining [[Thanksgiving]], Bart runs away and finds a [[soup kitchen]] and some homeless men. Eventually, Bart returns home, intending to apologize but has last minute thoughts and climbs to the roof of [[The Simpsons house]] where he hears Lisa sobbing. He apologizes to her, and the family happily enjoys a meal of leftovers.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=41}}
|ShortSummary= When he is blamed for ruining [[Thanksgiving]], Bart runs away and finds a [[soup kitchen]] and some homeless men. Eventually, Bart returns home, intending to apologize but has last minute thoughts and climbs to the roof of [[The Simpsons house]] where he hears Lisa sobbing. He apologizes to her, and the family happily enjoys a meal of leftovers.
|Viewers=25.9<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; ABC's 'It' confirms competitors' fears |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=November 28, 1990}}</ref>
|Viewers=25.9<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; ABC's 'It' confirms competitors' fears |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=November 28, 1990}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=8
|EpisodeNumber2=8
|Title=[[Bart the Daredevil]]
|Title=[[Bart the Daredevil]]
|DirectedBy=Wes Archer
|DirectedBy = Wes Archer
|WrittenBy=Jay Kogen & Wallace Wolodarsky
|WrittenBy = Jay Kogen &<br/>Wallace Wolodarsky
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|12|6}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|12|6}}
|ProdCode=7F06
|ProdCode=7F06
|ShortSummary=The Simpsons go to a [[monster truck]] rally that features famous daredevil Lance Murdock. Bart immediately becomes enamored and decides he wants to become a daredevil too. Bart's first stunt ends in injury and despite the family and [[Dr. Hibbert]]'s best efforts, he continues to attempt stunts. Bart decides to jump the Springfield gorge, but Homer gets wind of his plan and makes Bart promise not to jump it. Bart immediately breaks his promise and goes to jump the gorge anyway, but Homer stops him just in time and finally gets Bart to swear he will stop being a daredevil. Homer accidentally ends up having to jump the gorge himself, failing in the attempt.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=42}}
|ShortSummary=The Simpsons go to a [[monster truck]] rally that features famous daredevil Lance Murdock. Bart immediately becomes enamored and decides he wants to become a daredevil too. Bart's first stunt ends in injury and despite the family and [[Dr. Hibbert]]'s best efforts, he continues to attempt stunts. Bart decides to jump the Springfield gorge, but Homer gets wind of his plan and makes Bart promise not to jump it. Bart immediately breaks his promise and goes to jump the gorge anyway, but Homer stops him just in time and finally gets Bart to swear he will stop being a daredevil. Homer accidentally ends up having to jump the gorge himself, failing in the attempt.
|Viewers=26.2<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; ABC wins a sub-par week |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=December 12, 1990}}</ref>
|Viewers=26.2<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; ABC wins a sub-par week |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=December 12, 1990}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=9
|EpisodeNumber2=9
|Title=[[Itchy & Scratchy & Marge]]
|Title=[[Itchy & Scratchy & Marge]]
|DirectedBy=[[Jim Reardon]]
|DirectedBy = [[Jim Reardon]]
|WrittenBy=John Swartzwelder
|WrittenBy = John Swartzwelder
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|12|20}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1990|12|20}}
|ProdCode=7F09
|ProdCode=7F09
|ShortSummary=[[Maggie Simpson|Maggie]] attacks Homer with a mallet, and Marge immediately blames ''[[The Itchy & Scratchy Show]]'' for turning her violent. Marge forms S.N.U.H. (Springfieldians for Nonviolence, Understanding, and Helping) and campaigns against the show. Eventually she successfully gets the writers to change their ways and make the show less violent. Meanwhile, [[Michelangelo]]'s [[David (Michelangelo)|David]] goes on a coast-to-coast tour of the U.S., and the members of S.N.U.H. mobilize to protest it. Marge, however, says she likes the statue and, realizing it is wrong to censor one art form but not another, gives up her protest.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=43}}
|ShortSummary=[[Maggie Simpson|Maggie]] attacks Homer with a mallet, and Marge immediately blames ''[[The Itchy & Scratchy Show]]'' for turning her violent. Marge forms S.N.U.H. (Springfieldians for Nonviolence, Understanding, and Helping) and campaigns against the show. Eventually she successfully gets the writers to change their ways and make the show less violent. Meanwhile, [[Michelangelo]]'s [[David (Michelangelo)|David]] goes on a coast-to-coast tour of the U.S., and the members of S.N.U.H. mobilize to protest it. Marge, however, says she likes the statue and, realizing it is wrong to censor one art form but not another, gives up her protest.
|Viewers=22.2<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; Special help in ABC win |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=December 28, 1990}}</ref>
|Viewers=22.2<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; Special help in ABC win |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=December 28, 1990}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=10
|EpisodeNumber2=10
|Title=[[Bart Gets Hit by a Car]]
|Title=[[Bart Gets Hit by a Car]]
|DirectedBy=Mark Kirkland
|DirectedBy = Mark Kirkland
|WrittenBy=John Swartzwelder
|WrittenBy = John Swartzwelder
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|1|10}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|1|10}}
|ProdCode=7F10
|ProdCode=7F10
|ShortSummary=One day, Bart is skateboarding when he is suddenly hit by Mr. Burns's car. An attorney named [[Lionel Hutz]] suggests that the Simpsons sue Burns, promising a big cash settlement. Homer agrees, and he and Hutz spend time fabricating Bart's story, taking him to see [[Dr. Nick (The Simpsons)|Dr. Nick Riviera]], who has dubious credentials. Marge opposes suing Burns and would be happy with him paying Bart's medical bills and apologizing. Burns eventually finds out about the phony doctor and Marge is called to the witness stand during the trial. She refuses to lie, and her testimony leads to the trial being lost.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=44}}
|ShortSummary=One day, Bart is skateboarding when he is suddenly hit by Mr. Burns's car. An attorney named [[Lionel Hutz]] suggests that the Simpsons sue Burns, promising a big cash settlement. Homer agrees, and he and Hutz spend time fabricating Bart's story, taking him to see [[Dr. Nick (The Simpsons)|Dr. Nick Riviera]], who has dubious credentials. Marge opposes suing Burns and would be happy with him paying Bart's medical bills and apologizing. Burns eventually finds out about the phony doctor and Marge is called to the witness stand during the trial. She refuses to lie, and her testimony leads to the trial being lost.
|Viewers=24.8<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; NBC wins with season best |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=January 16, 1991}}</ref>
|Viewers=24.8<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; NBC wins with season best |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=January 16, 1991}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=11
|EpisodeNumber2=11
|Title=[[One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish]]
|Title=[[One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish]]
|DirectedBy=Wes Archer
|DirectedBy = Wes Archer
|WrittenBy=[[Nell Scovell]]
|WrittenBy = [[Nell Scovell]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|1|24}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|1|24}}
|ProdCode=7F11
|ProdCode=7F11
|ShortSummary=The Simpsons go to a new [[Sushi]] bar, where Homer takes a liking to the food and decides to try [[Fugu]], which is poisonous if not cut properly. Homer's fugu is not, and he is taken to the hospital where he is told he has 22 hours to live. Homer makes a list of things he wants to do, and spends his last day making amends with [[Grampa Simpson|Grampa]] and talking to his children. Homer accepts his fate, but it turns out he was not poisoned after all, and he vows to live life to its fullest.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=45}}
|ShortSummary=The Simpsons go to a new [[Sushi]] bar, where Homer takes a liking to the food and decides to try [[Fugu]], which is poisonous if not cut properly. Homer's fugu is not, and he is taken to the hospital where he is told he has 22 hours to live. Homer makes a list of things he wants to do, and spends his last day making amends with [[Grampa Simpson|Grampa]] and talking to his children. Homer accepts his fate, but it turns out he was not poisoned after all, and he vows to live life to its fullest.
|Viewers=24.2<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; ABC super-bowls over its rivals |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=January 30, 1991}}</ref>
|Viewers=24.2<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; ABC super-bowls over its rivals |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=January 30, 1991}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=12
|EpisodeNumber2=12
|Title=[[The Way We Was]]
|Title=[[The Way We Was]]
|DirectedBy=David Silverman
|DirectedBy = David Silverman
|WrittenBy=[[Al Jean]], [[Mike Reiss]] & Sam Simon
|WrittenBy = [[Al Jean]],<br/>[[Mike Reiss]] &<br/>Sam Simon
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|1|31}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|1|31}}
|ProdCode=7F12
|ProdCode=7F12
|ShortSummary=In the first ''Simpsons'' flashback episode, Marge tells the story of how she and Homer met in high school in 1974. Marge and Homer meet for the first time during detention and he immediately tries to get Marge to be his date for the [[prom]]. She initially agrees, but ends up attending with [[List of recurring The Simpsons characters#Artie Ziff|Artie Ziff]]. In the end, Marge regrets going with Artie, and reveals that she has fallen in love with Homer.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |pp=46-47}}
|ShortSummary=In the first ''Simpsons'' flashback episode, Marge tells the story of how she and Homer met in high school in 1974. Marge and Homer meet for the first time during detention and he immediately tries to get Marge to be his date for the [[prom]]. She initially agrees, but ends up attending with [[List of recurring The Simpsons characters#Artie Ziff|Artie Ziff]]. In the end, Marge regrets going with Artie, and reveals that she has fallen in love with Homer.
|Viewers=26.8<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; Where are the dominant series? |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=February 6, 1991}}</ref>
|Viewers=26.8<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; Where are the dominant series? |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=February 6, 1991}}</ref>
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|Title=[[Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment]]
|Title=[[Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|2|7}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|2|7}}
|DirectedBy=Rich Moore
|DirectedBy = Rich Moore
|WrittenBy=[[Steve Pepoon]]
|WrittenBy = [[Steve Pepoon]]
|ProdCode=7F13
|ProdCode=7F13
|ShortSummary=Homer gets an illegal cable hook up. Despite their enjoyment of the new channels, Lisa becomes suspicious that they are stealing cable. Her suspicions are confirmed by [[Reverend Lovejoy]] and Lisa protests by no longer watching television. Meanwhile, Homer invites his friends over to watch a boxing match, but Lisa's protest gets to him. He decides not to watch the fight and cuts the cable.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=48}}
|ShortSummary=Homer gets an illegal cable hook up. Despite their enjoyment of the new channels, Lisa becomes suspicious that they are stealing cable. Her suspicions are confirmed by [[Reverend Lovejoy]] and Lisa protests by no longer watching television. Meanwhile, Homer invites his friends over to watch a boxing match, but Lisa's protest gets to him. He decides not to watch the fight and cuts the cable.
|Viewers=26.2<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; A good Friday fuels ABC win |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=February 13, 1991}}</ref>
|Viewers=26.2<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; A good Friday fuels ABC win |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=February 13, 1991}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=14
|EpisodeNumber2=14
|Title=[[Principal Charming]]
|Title=[[Principal Charming]]
⚫
|DirectedBy = Mark Kirkland
⚫
|WrittenBy = David M. Stern
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|2|14}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|2|14}}
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|DirectedBy=Mark Kirkland
⚫
|WrittenBy=David M. Stern
|ProdCode=7F15
|ProdCode=7F15
|ShortSummary=[[Patty and Selma|Selma]] begs Marge to help her find a husband and she enlists Homer's help. Meanwhile, [[Bart Simpson|Bart]] gets in trouble at school and Homer is brought in to talk to [[Principal Skinner]], who he decides would be perfect for Selma. Homer invites Skinner to dinner, but he falls in love with Patty instead of Selma. Patty and Skinner start dating, much to Selma's unhappiness. Skinner proposes to Patty, but she rejects him because of her bond with Selma.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=49}}
|ShortSummary=[[Patty and Selma|Selma]] begs Marge to help her find a husband and she enlists Homer's help. Meanwhile, [[Bart Simpson|Bart]] gets in trouble at school and Homer is brought in to talk to [[Principal Skinner]], who he decides would be perfect for Selma. Homer invites Skinner to dinner, but he falls in love with Patty instead of Selma. Patty and Skinner start dating, much to Selma's unhappiness. Skinner proposes to Patty, but she rejects him because of her bond with Selma.
|Viewers=23.9<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; CBS mines past and hits gold |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=February 20, 1991}}</ref>
|Viewers=23.9<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; CBS mines past and hits gold |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=February 20, 1991}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=15
|EpisodeNumber2=15
|Title=[[Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?]]
|Title=[[Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?]]
|DirectedBy=Wes Archer
|DirectedBy = Wes Archer
|WrittenBy=Jeff Martin
|WrittenBy = Jeff Martin
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|2|21}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|2|21}}
|ProdCode=7F16
|ProdCode=7F16
|ShortSummary=Grampa confesses that Homer has a half-brother, who immediately tries to track him down. Homer eventually discovers that his half brother is [[Simpson family#Herbert Powell|Herbert Powell]], the head of a car manufacturer in [[Detroit]]. Herb immediately starts to bond with Bart and Lisa and he invites Homer to design his own car. Homer's car design is a disaster, causing Herb to become bankrupt.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=50}}
|ShortSummary=Grampa confesses that Homer has a half-brother, who immediately tries to track him down. Homer eventually discovers that his half brother is [[Simpson family#Herbert Powell|Herbert Powell]], the head of a car manufacturer in [[Detroit]]. Herb immediately starts to bond with Bart and Lisa and he invites Homer to design his own car. Homer's car design is a disaster, causing Herb to become bankrupt.
|Viewers=26.8<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; NBC has a week of ratings ups and downs |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=February 27, 1991}}</ref>
|Viewers=26.8<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; NBC has a week of ratings ups and downs |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=February 27, 1991}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=16
|EpisodeNumber2=16
|Title=[[Bart's Dog Gets an "F"|Bart's Dog Gets an 'F{{'-}}]]
|Title=[[Bart's Dog Gets an "F"|Bart's Dog Gets an 'F{{'-}}]]
|DirectedBy=Jim Reardon
|DirectedBy = Jim Reardon
|WrittenBy=Jon Vitti
|WrittenBy = Jon Vitti
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|3|7}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|3|7}}
|ProdCode=7F14
|ProdCode=7F14
|ShortSummary=Homer becomes fed up with [[Santa's Little Helper]], who continually destroys things. He says he will get rid of him unless he goes to an obedience school. Bart, Lisa and Maggie have grown to love the dog and promise to train him. Santa's Little Helper does poorly there, as Bart is unwilling to use a choke chain. The night before the final exam, Bart and Santa's Little Helper play on Lisa's suggestion, thinking it will be their last few hours together. This bonding breaks down the communication barrier, meaning Santa's Little Helper can now understand Bart's commands, thus passing obedience school much to the family's (except Homer's) happiness. Meanwhile, Lisa has the mumps.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=51}}
|ShortSummary=Homer becomes fed up with [[Santa's Little Helper]], who continually destroys things. He says he will get rid of him unless he goes to an obedience school. Bart, Lisa and Maggie have grown to love the dog and promise to train him. Santa's Little Helper does poorly there, as Bart is unwilling to use a choke chain. The night before the final exam, Bart and Santa's Little Helper play on Lisa's suggestion, thinking it will be their last few hours together. This bonding breaks down the communication barrier, meaning Santa's Little Helper can now understand Bart's commands, thus passing obedience school much to the family's (except Homer's) happiness. Meanwhile, Lisa has the mumps.
|Viewers=23.9<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; 'Baby Talk' helps ABC toddle past CBS to 2nd |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=March 13, 1991}}</ref>
|Viewers=23.9<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; 'Baby Talk' helps ABC toddle past CBS to 2nd |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=March 13, 1991}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=17
|EpisodeNumber2=17
|Title=[[Old Money (The Simpsons)|Old Money]]
|Title=[[Old Money (The Simpsons)|Old Money]]
|DirectedBy=David Silverman
|DirectedBy = David Silverman
|WrittenBy=Jay Kogen & Wallace Wolodarsky
|WrittenBy = Jay Kogen &<br/>Wallace Wolodarsky
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|3|28}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|3|28}}
|ProdCode=7F17
|ProdCode=7F17
|ShortSummary=Grampa falls in love with a wealthy woman named Beatrice Simmons. On Bea's birthday, Grampa tries to celebrate it, but he is dragged away by Homer. Bea dies that night and Grampa blames Homer for causing him to have missed her last moments. After the funeral, Grampa receives her fortune of $106,000. Bea's ghost appears and she tells him to forgive Homer and spend his money on a worthy cause.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=52}}
|ShortSummary=Grampa falls in love with a wealthy woman named Beatrice Simmons. On Bea's birthday, Grampa tries to celebrate it, but he is dragged away by Homer. Bea dies that night and Grampa blames Homer for causing him to have missed her last moments. After the funeral, Grampa receives her fortune of $106,000. Bea's ghost appears and she tells him to forgive Homer and spend his money on a worthy cause.
|Viewers=21.2<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; Oscar wins big for ABC |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=April 3, 1991}}</ref>
|Viewers=21.2<ref>{{cite news |title=NIELSENS; Oscar wins big for ABC |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=April 3, 1991}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=18
|EpisodeNumber2=18
|Title=[[Brush with Greatness]]
|Title=[[Brush with Greatness]]
|DirectedBy=Jim Reardon
|DirectedBy = Jim Reardon
|WrittenBy=[[Brian K. Roberts]]
|WrittenBy = [[Brian K. Roberts]]
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|4|11}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|4|11}}
|ProdCode=7F18
|ProdCode=7F18
|ShortSummary=After discovering some old paintings she did of [[Ringo Starr]], Marge decides to take an art class at Springfield Community College. There, she becomes the top student and wins the college art show. Meanwhile, Mr. Burns needs a painting for the Burns Wing of the Springfield Art Museum, and asks Marge to paint him. At first, she has trouble painting such an evil man, but then decides to paint him naked and frail. Everyone, even Burns, praises Marge's painting. Meanwhile, Homer decides to go on a diet after being stuck on a water slide from a family outing.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=53}}
|ShortSummary=After discovering some old paintings she did of [[Ringo Starr]], Marge decides to take an art class at Springfield Community College. There, she becomes the top student and wins the college art show. Meanwhile, Mr. Burns needs a painting for the Burns Wing of the Springfield Art Museum, and asks Marge to paint him. At first, she has trouble painting such an evil man, but then decides to paint him naked and frail. Everyone, even Burns, praises Marge's painting. Meanwhile, Homer decides to go on a diet after being stuck on a water slide from a family outing.
|Viewers=20.6<ref>{{cite news |title=CBS ends the year with a win |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=April 17, 1991}}</ref>
|Viewers=20.6<ref>{{cite news |title=CBS ends the year with a win |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=April 17, 1991}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=19
|EpisodeNumber2=19
|Title=[[Lisa's Substitute]]
|Title=[[Lisa's Substitute]]
|DirectedBy=Rich Moore
|DirectedBy = Rich Moore
|WrittenBy=Jon Vitti
|WrittenBy = Jon Vitti
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|4|25}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|4|25}}
|ProdCode=7F19
|ProdCode=7F19
|ShortSummary=When Ms. Hoover falls ill with a suspected case of [[Lyme disease]], she is replaced by substitute teacher Mr. Bergstrom. Because of his unorthodox teaching methods, Lisa quickly takes a liking to him. Just as Lisa is about to ask Mr. Bergstrom over to her parents' house for dinner, Ms. Hoover returns. Meanwhile, [[Bart Simpson|Bart]] runs for class president against [[List of recurring The Simpsons characters#Martin Prince|Martin Prince]], but loses due to the fact that nobody in the class voted, with the exception of Martin and one of his supporters.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=54}}
|ShortSummary=When Ms. Hoover falls ill with a suspected case of [[Lyme disease]], she is replaced by substitute teacher Mr. Bergstrom. Because of his unorthodox teaching methods, Lisa quickly takes a liking to him. Just as Lisa is about to ask Mr. Bergstrom over to her parents' house for dinner, Ms. Hoover returns. Meanwhile, [[Bart Simpson|Bart]] runs for class president against [[List of recurring The Simpsons characters#Martin Prince|Martin Prince]], but loses due to the fact that nobody in the class voted, with the exception of Martin and one of his supporters.
|Viewers=17.7<ref>{{cite news |title='Switched' sweeps the week |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=May 1, 1991}}</ref>
|Viewers=17.7<ref>{{cite news |title='Switched' sweeps the week |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=May 1, 1991}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=20
|EpisodeNumber2=20
|Title=[[The War of the Simpsons]]
|Title=[[The War of the Simpsons]]
|DirectedBy=Mark Kirkland
|DirectedBy = Mark Kirkland
|WrittenBy=John Swartzwelder
|WrittenBy = John Swartzwelder
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|5|2}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|5|2}}
|ProdCode=7F20
|ProdCode=7F20
|ShortSummary=After Homer gets drunk at a party, Marge decides to sign them up for a marriage counseling retreat. Homer finds out the retreat will be held at [[Catfish]] Lake and packs his fishing equipment, despite Marge's telling him that all they will be doing is resolving their differences. At the lake the next morning, Homer tries to sneak away to go fishing, but Marge catches him and he takes a walk instead. On the dock, Homer finds an abandoned fishing pole. The pole, with the legendary Catfish named General Sherman on the line, yanks him off the pier into a small rowboat, and onto the lake. Homer catches his fish and when he sees Marge upset, immediately lets it go to prove his love for her.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |p=55}}
|ShortSummary=After Homer gets drunk at a party, Marge decides to sign them up for a marriage counseling retreat. Homer finds out the retreat will be held at [[Catfish]] Lake and packs his fishing equipment, despite Marge's telling him that all they will be doing is resolving their differences. At the lake the next morning, Homer tries to sneak away to go fishing, but Marge catches him and he takes a walk instead. On the dock, Homer finds an abandoned fishing pole. The pole, with the legendary Catfish named General Sherman on the line, yanks him off the pier into a small rowboat, and onto the lake. Homer catches his fish and when he sees Marge upset, immediately lets it go to prove his love for her.
|Viewers=19.7<ref>{{cite news |title=Sweeps lure straying viewers |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=May 8, 1991}}</ref>
|Viewers=19.7<ref>{{cite news |title=Sweeps lure straying viewers |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=May 8, 1991}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=21
|EpisodeNumber2=21
|Title=[[Three Men and a Comic Book]]
|Title=[[Three Men and a Comic Book]]
|DirectedBy=Wes Archer
|DirectedBy = Wes Archer
|WrittenBy=Jeff Martin
|WrittenBy = Jeff Martin
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|5|9}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|5|9}}
|ProdCode=7F21
|ProdCode=7F21
|ShortSummary=Bart, [[Milhouse Van Houten|Milhouse]] and Martin Prince pool their money together to buy the first ''[[List of recurring The Simpsons characters#Radioactive Man|Radioactive Man]]'' comic from [[Comic Book Guy]]. They discover that they are unable to share the comic and due to their mistrust of each other, end up destroying it.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |pp=56-57}}
|ShortSummary=Bart, [[Milhouse Van Houten|Milhouse]] and Martin Prince pool their money together to buy the first ''[[List of recurring The Simpsons characters#Radioactive Man|Radioactive Man]]'' comic from [[Comic Book Guy]]. They discover that they are unable to share the comic and due to their mistrust of each other, end up destroying it.
|Viewers=21<ref>{{cite news |title=Movies are NBC's ace |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=May 15, 1991}}</ref>
|Viewers=21<ref>{{cite news |title=Movies are NBC's ace |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=May 15, 1991}}</ref>
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|EpisodeNumber2=22
|EpisodeNumber2=22
|Title=[[Blood Feud (The Simpsons)|Blood Feud]]
|Title=[[Blood Feud (The Simpsons)|Blood Feud]]
|DirectedBy=David Silverman
|DirectedBy = David Silverman
|WrittenBy=George Meyer
|WrittenBy = George Meyer
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|7|11}}
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|1991|7|11}}
|ProdCode=7F22
|ProdCode=7F22
|ShortSummary=After Mr. Burns falls ill and desperately needs a [[blood transfusion]], Homer discovers Bart has Burns's rare [[blood type]]. Homer urges his son to donate, promising that they will be handsomely rewarded. However having received the blood, all Burns does is send the family a [[Greeting card|card]]. Enraged, Homer writes an insulting reply, but Marge convinces him at the last minute not to send it, but Bart unknowingly mails it anyway. Mr. Burns becomes furious and demands that Homer be beaten. Smithers calls off the beating, however, on the grounds that this action is no way to thank the man who saved Mr. Burns's life. He convinces Burns to instead buy the family a present.{{sfn|Richmond & Coffman|1997 |pp=58-59}}
|ShortSummary=After Mr. Burns falls ill and desperately needs a [[blood transfusion]], Homer discovers Bart has Burns's rare [[blood type]]. Homer urges his son to donate, promising that they will be handsomely rewarded. However having received the blood, all Burns does is send the family a [[Greeting card|card]]. Enraged, Homer writes an insulting reply, but Marge convinces him at the last minute not to send it, but Bart unknowingly mails it anyway. Mr. Burns becomes furious and demands that Homer be beaten. Smithers calls off the beating, however, on the grounds that this action is no way to thank the man who saved Mr. Burns's life. He convinces Burns to instead buy the family a present.
|Viewers=17.3<ref>{{cite news |title=CBS has all-star rating |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=July 17, 1991}}</ref>
|Viewers=17.3<ref>{{cite news |title=CBS has all-star rating |work=[[USA Today]] |author=Brian Donlon |page=03.D |date=July 17, 1991}}</ref>
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The Simpsons
Season 2
DVD cover featuring the Simpsons family with swapped heads sitting on their couch watching television inside a TV
No. of episodes22
Release
Original networkFox
Original releaseOctober 11, 1990 (1990-10-11) –
July 11, 1991 (1991-07-11)
Season chronology
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List of episodes

The second season of the animated television series The Simpsons originally aired on the Fox network between October 11, 1990, and July 11, 1991, and contained 22 episodes, beginning with "Bart Gets an "F". Another episode, "Blood Feud", aired during the summer after the official season finale. The executive producers for the second production season were Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon, who had also been EPs for the previous season, with it being produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television.[1] The DVD box set was released on August 6, 2002 in Region 1, July 8, 2002 in Region 2 and in September 2002 in Region 4. The episode "Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment" won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming Less Than One Hour), and was also nominated in the "Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special" category.[2]

Production

"Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish" was the first episode produced for the season, but Bart Gets an "F" aired first because Bart was popular at the time and the producers had wanted to premiere with a Bart themed episode.[3] The second season featured a new opening sequence, which was shortened from its original length of roughly 90 seconds. The opening sequence for the first season showed Bart stealing a "Bus Stop" sign; whilst the new sequence featured him skateboarding past several characters who had been introduced during the previous season. Starting with this season, there were three versions of the opening: a full roughly 75-second version, a 45-second version and a 25-second version. This gave the show's editors more leeway.[4]

Voice cast & characters

Main article: List of The Simpsons characters
James Earl Jones guest starred in the inaugural "Treehouse of Horror" episode

The season saw the introduction of several new recurring characters, including Mayor Quimby,[5] Kang and Kodos,[6] Maude Flanders,[7] Bill and Marty,[8] Dr. Hibbert,[9] Roger Meyers, Jr.,[10] Sideshow Mel,[10] Lionel Hutz,[11] Dr. Nick Riviera,[11] Blue Haired Lawyer,[11] Rainier Wolfcastle,[12] Troy McClure,[13] Groundskeeper Willie,[14] Hans Moleman,[15] Professor Frink,[16] Snake and Comic Book Guy.[17]

Main cast

Recurring

Guest stars

Main article: List of The Simpsons guest stars (seasons 1–20)

Reception

Ratings

Due to the show's success during its abbreviated first season, Fox decided to move The Simpsons from its Sunday night lineup on August 23, 1990. The move came as the still-fledgling network was adding two additional nights of programming to its lineup, one of which was Thursday.[18] Fox placed The Simpsons in the leadoff position of their lineup for their initial Thursday offerings, with the new sitcom Babes and a new Aaron Spelling-produced drama, Beverly Hills 90210, offering competition for the lineups fielded by the other networks including ratings champion NBC.

The Simpsons settled into the 8:00 PM position, which put it in direct competition with the five-time defending #1 show in all of television, The Cosby Show.[19] Many of the producers, including James L. Brooks, were against the move because The Simpsons had been in the top 10 while airing on Sunday and they felt the move would destroy its ratings.[20] All through the summer of 1990, several news outlets published stories about the supposed "Bill vs. Bart" rivalry.[20] At the time, NBC had 208 television stations, while Fox had only 133.[21]

Bart Gets an "F" was the first episode to air against The Cosby Show and averaged an 18.4 Nielsen rating and 29% of the audience. In the weeks ratings, it finished tied for eighth behind The Cosby Show which had an 18.5 rating. However, an estimated 33.6 million viewers watched the episode, making it the number one show in terms of actual viewers that week. At the time, it was the most watched episode in the history of Fox.[22] The next week, "Simpson and Delilah" had a 16.2 rating and 25% share while the Cosby Show managed to maintain its 18.5 rating. However, viewer-wise, The Simpsons won again with 29.9 million viewers.[23]

The next week, "Treehouse of Horror" fell in the ratings, finishing 24th.[24] Ratings wise, new episodes of The Cosby Show beat The Simpsons every time during the second season and The Simpsons eventually fell out of the top 10.[3]

"Three Men and a Comic Book" would boast the only victory over The Cosby Show, finishing 23rd in the weekly ratings while a rerun of Cosby finished 26th.[25] At the end of the season, Cosby averaged as the fifth highest rated show on television while The Simpsons was 38th.[18] It would not be until the seventeenth episode of the third season, "Homer at the Bat," that The Simpsons would beat The Cosby Show in the ratings.[26] The show remained in its Thursday timeslot until the sixth season.[19]

Reception

The second season of The Simpsons received critical acclaim. On Rotten Tomatoes, the season has a 100% approval rating based on 8 critical reviews.[27] On aggregate review website Metacritic, a site which uses a weighted mean score, the season scored a 92/100 based on seven critics, indicating "universal acclaim".[citation needed]

At the 7th annual Television Critics Association Awards, the second season of the show was nominated for 'Outstanding Achievement in Comedy' but lost to "Murphy Brown."

Episodes

See also: List of The Simpsons episodes
No.
overall		No. in
season		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateProd.
code		U.S. viewers
(millions)
141"Bart Gets an 'F'"David SilvermanDavid M. SternOctober 11, 1990 (1990-10-11)7F0333.6[28]
152"Simpson and Delilah"Rich MooreJon VittiOctober 18, 1990 (1990-10-18)7F0229.9[29]
163"Treehouse of Horror"Wes Archer
Rich Moore
David Silverman		John Swartzwelder
Jay Kogen &
Wallace Wolodarsky
Edgar Allan Poe &
Sam Simon		October 25, 1990 (1990-10-25)7F0427.4[30]
174"Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish"Wes ArcherSam Simon &
John Swartzwelder		November 1, 1990 (1990-11-01)7F0126.1[31]
185"Dancin' Homer"Mark KirklandKen Levine &
David Isaacs		November 8, 1990 (1990-11-08)7F0526.1[32]
196"Dead Putting Society"Rich MooreJeff MartinNovember 15, 1990 (1990-11-15)7F0825.4[33]
207"Bart vs. Thanksgiving"David SilvermanGeorge MeyerNovember 22, 1990 (1990-11-22)7F0725.9[34]
218"Bart the Daredevil"Wes ArcherJay Kogen &
Wallace Wolodarsky		December 6, 1990 (1990-12-06)7F0626.2[35]
229"Itchy & Scratchy & Marge"Jim ReardonJohn SwartzwelderDecember 20, 1990 (1990-12-20)7F0922.2[36]
2310"Bart Gets Hit by a Car"Mark KirklandJohn SwartzwelderJanuary 10, 1991 (1991-01-10)7F1024.8[37]
2411"One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish"Wes ArcherNell ScovellJanuary 24, 1991 (1991-01-24)7F1124.2[38]
2512"The Way We Was"David SilvermanAl Jean,
Mike Reiss &
Sam Simon		January 31, 1991 (1991-01-31)7F1226.8[39]
2613"Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment"Rich MooreSteve PepoonFebruary 7, 1991 (1991-02-07)7F1326.2[40]
2714"Principal Charming"Mark KirklandDavid M. SternFebruary 14, 1991 (1991-02-14)7F1523.9[41]
2815"Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?"Wes ArcherJeff MartinFebruary 21, 1991 (1991-02-21)7F1626.8[42]
2916"Bart's Dog Gets an 'F'"Jim ReardonJon VittiMarch 7, 1991 (1991-03-07)7F1423.9[43]
3017"Old Money"David SilvermanJay Kogen &
Wallace Wolodarsky		March 28, 1991 (1991-03-28)7F1721.2[44]
3118"Brush with Greatness"Jim ReardonBrian K. RobertsApril 11, 1991 (1991-04-11)7F1820.6[45]
3219"Lisa's Substitute"Rich MooreJon VittiApril 25, 1991 (1991-04-25)7F1917.7[46]
3320"The War of the Simpsons"Mark KirklandJohn SwartzwelderMay 2, 1991 (1991-05-02)7F2019.7[47]
3421"Three Men and a Comic Book"Wes ArcherJeff MartinMay 9, 1991 (1991-05-09)7F2121[48]
3522"Blood Feud"David SilvermanGeorge MeyerJuly 11, 1991 (1991-07-11)7F2217.3[49]

DVD release

The DVD boxset for season two was released by 20th Century Fox in the United States and Canada on August 6, 2002, eleven years after it had completed broadcast on television. As well as every episode from the season, the DVD release features bonus material including commentaries for every episode. The commentaries were recorded in late 2001.[50]

The Complete Second Season
Set Details[51][52] Special Features[51][52][53]
  • 22 episodes
  • 4-disc set
  • 1.33:1 aspect ratio
  • AUDIO
    • English 5.1 Dolby Digital
    • English 2.0 Dolby Surround
    • French 2.0 Dolby Surround
  • SUBTITLES
    • English SDH
    • Spanish

[51]

  • Optional commentaries for all 22 episodes
  • An early interview with James L. Brooks and Matt Groening
  • Bart at the American Music Awards (with commentary)
  • The Simpsons presenting at the Emmy Awards
  • "Do the Bartman" music video (director's cut with commentary)
  • "Deep, Deep Trouble" music video (with commentary)
  • Featurette: "Creation of an Episode"
  • Foreign Language Clips
    • Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish
      • French 2.0 Dolby Surround
      • German 2.0 Dolby Surround
      • Hungarian 2.0 Dolby Surround
      • Portuguese 2.0 Dolby Surround
      • Spanish 2.0 Dolby Surround
  • 3 Butterfinger commercials
  • Gallery (Barbara Bush letters, animation, magazine covers)
  • Early sketches
Release Dates
Region 1 Region 2 Region 4
August 6, 2002[53] July 8, 2002 July 24, 2002[54]

References

  1. ^ Richmond & Coffman 1997, p. 34.
  2. ^ Emmy Awards official site Archived February 15, 2009, at the Wayback Machine "The Simpsons" "1991–1991" emmys.org. Retrieved on August 31, 2007
  3. ^ a b Jean, Al (2002). The Simpson season 2 DVD commentary for the episode Bart Gets an "F" (DVD). 20th Century Fox.
  4. ^ Silverman, David (2002). The Simpsons season 2 DVD commentary for the episode Bart Gets an "F" (DVD). 20th Century Fox.
  5. ^ Martyn, Warren; Wood, Adrian (2000). "Bart Gets an F". BBC. Retrieved 2007-08-30.
  6. ^ Martyn, Warren; Wood, Adrian (2000). "The Simpsons Hallowe'en Special". BBC. Retrieved 2007-08-30.
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  8. ^ Martyn, Warren; Wood, Adrian (2000). "Bart vs. Thanksgiving". BBC. Retrieved 2007-08-30.
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