Separate Vocations
The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.
Episodes
1
Stark Raving Dad 23
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.
2
Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington 23
Lisa’s essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.
3
When Flanders Failed 23
Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.
4
Bart the Murderer 23
While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner–perhaps permanently.
5
Homer Defined 23
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.
6
Like Father, Like Clown 23
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.
7
Treehouse of Horror II 23
Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns’ science project.
8
Lisa’s Pony 23
After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job–at Apu’s Kwik-E-Mart.
9
Saturdays of Thunder 23
When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.
10
Flaming Moe’s 23
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.
11
Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk 23
Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn’t care for Homer’s approach to his work.
12
I Married Marge 23
A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.
13
Radio Bart 23
Bart fools the town into thinking there’s a little boy trapped in a well.
14
Lisa the Greek 23
Lisa’s ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.
15
Homer Alone 23
A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer–until she leaves in search of Marge.
16
Bart the Lover 23
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.
17
Homer at the Bat 23
Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.
18
Separate Vocations 23
The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.
19
Dog of Death 23
Santa’s Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.
20
Colonel Homer 23
Marge fears a cheatin’ heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.
