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SEASON 8 · 1996

The Simpsons: Season 8

25EPISODES
1996YEAR
38SEASONS

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The Simpsons season 8 streaming guide

The Simpsons season 8 (1996) has 25 episodes. In the US, it’s available on Disney Plus, Hulu, Amazon Video, and Apple TV Store. The season premiered on October 27, 1996. The last episode aired on May 18, 1997.

Season 8 Episodes

1
Treehouse of Horror VII
Season 8, Episode 1· October 27, 1996· 23 min

A Halloween trilogy. This time, Bart meets his "pure evil" Siamese twin; Lisa's science project attacks Bart; aliens Kang and Kodos invade as Clinton and Dole's replicas just before the 1996 Presidential election.

2
You Only Move Twice
Season 8, Episode 2· November 3, 1996· 23 min

In an idyllic planned community, Homer works for a new boss who has trouble with the government. Meanwhile, the rest of the family has difficulty dealing with the bucolic burg.

3
The Homer They Fall
Season 8, Episode 3· November 10, 1996· 23 min

When Moe sees that Homer can absorb massive blows to the head, he turns him into a prizefighter and sets up a match with heavyweight champion Drederick Tatum.

4
Burns, Baby Burns
Season 8, Episode 4· November 17, 1996· 23 min

Mr. Burns' boorish long-lost son Larry gets the brush-off from Burns, but Homer hatches a plan to reconcile them.

5
Bart After Dark
Season 8, Episode 5· November 24, 1996· 23 min

After trespassing and damaging property at a mysterious old house, Bart is required to work there as a punishment... but it turns out to be a burlesque house.

6
A Milhouse Divided
Season 8, Episode 6· December 1, 1996· 23 min

Kirk and Luann Van Houten are getting a divorce. Homer is confident that it will never happen to him, but Kirk tells him how quickly things can change.

7
Lisa's Date with Density
Season 8, Episode 7· December 15, 1996· 23 min

Lisa develops a crush on Nelson and tries to change him into a better person. Meanwhile, Homer finds an autodialer and starts a telemarketing scam.

8
Hurricane Neddy
Season 8, Episode 8· December 29, 1996· 23 min

A hurricane destroys the Flanders' home and they have to move into the church basement. The people of Springfield gather to rebuild their house, but when Ned sees the poor workmanship, he has a complete breakdown.

9
El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)
Season 8, Episode 9· January 5, 1997· 23 min

After eating a dish laced with potent peppers during the chili cookoff, Homer has hallucinations where a mystical coyote urges him to find his soulmate.

10
The Springfield Files
Season 8, Episode 10· January 12, 1997· 23 min

Homer witnesses something out of this world in Springfield woods, but no one believes him -- not even FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who come to investigate the incident.

11
The Twisted World of Marge Simpson
Season 8, Episode 11· January 19, 1997· 23 min

Marge's new pretzel franchise is failing until Homer strikes a deal with Fat Tony, Springfield's local mobster.

12
Mountain of Madness
Season 8, Episode 12· February 2, 1997· 23 min

To promote teamwork amongst the power plant's employees, Mr. Burns makes them go on a corporate retreat up in the mountains.

13
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Season 8, Episode 13· February 7, 1997· 23 min

Marge is stressed by the demands of motherhood and the Simpsons get a magical British nanny, who floats down from the sky holding an umbrella.

14
The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show
Season 8, Episode 14· February 9, 1997· 23 min

In an attempt to boost ratings, the Itchy and Scratchy Show adds a new "in-your-face" character voiced by Homer.

15
Homer's Phobia
Season 8, Episode 15· February 16, 1997· 23 min

The Simpsons befriend a shop owner, but when Homer discovers the man is gay, he worries about his influence on Bart.

16
Brother from Another Series
Season 8, Episode 16· February 23, 1997· 23 min

When Sideshow Bob is released from prison, his brother Cecil puts him in charge of building Springfield's new hydroelectric dam.

17
My Sister, My Sitter
Season 8, Episode 17· March 2, 1997· 23 min

Lisa has a stellar reputation as a babysitter, but when Homer and Marge leave her in charge of Bart and Maggie, everything starts going wrong.

18
Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment
Season 8, Episode 18· March 16, 1997· 23 min

When Prohibition is revived in Springfield, Homer and Bart supply the town with alcohol.

19
Grade School Confidential
Season 8, Episode 19· April 6, 1997· 23 min

Bart discovers Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel kissing, and it's not long before the whole town knows of their secret affair.

20
The Canine Mutiny
Season 8, Episode 20· April 13, 1997· 23 min

When Bart can't pay the credit card bill for his expensive new purebred dog, the repo men unwittingly take Santa's Little Helper.

21
The Old Man and the Lisa
Season 8, Episode 21· April 20, 1997· 23 min

Financially ruined, Mr. Burns turns to Lisa for help in building a recycling business. Lisa believes he's changed, but his new business venture takes a shocking new direction.

22
In Marge We Trust
Season 8, Episode 22· April 27, 1997· 23 min

Disturbed that Reverend Lovejoy has lost interest in counseling parishioners, Marge volunteers as the "Listen Lady." Meanwhile, Homer sees his likeness on a box of Japanese detergent.

23
Homer's Enemy
Season 8, Episode 23· May 4, 1997· 23 min

A hardworking new employee at the power plant is consumed with resentment at Homer's undeserved success.

24
The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase
Season 8, Episode 24· May 11, 1997· 23 min

Troy McClure presents three Simpsons spinoff spoofs: In "Chief Wiggum, P.I.," Chief Wiggum becomes a New Orleans detective. Next, Grampa Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's Love tester machine in "The Love-Matic Grampa." Finally, the Simpson family hosts a '70s-style variety show.

25
The Secret War of Lisa Simpson
Season 8, Episode 25· May 18, 1997· 23 min

Lisa joins the all-male military school where Bart is sent for discipline. Then comes the hazing.

In the US, The Simpsons season 8 is available on Disney Plus, Hulu, and Amazon Video. This episode list is updated as new episodes air.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Simpsons season 8?

The Simpsons season 8 is available in the US on Disney Plus, Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, fuboTV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, YouTube TV, FXNow, and FOX One Amazon Channel. The episode list and Watch links are on this page.

How many episodes does The Simpsons season 8 have?

The Simpsons season 8 has 25 episodes; the first episode aired on October 27, 1996.

Where can I watch The Simpsons season 8 episode 1?

The Simpsons season 8 episode 1 (“Treehouse of Horror VII”) is available in the US on Disney Plus, Hulu, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, fuboTV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, YouTube TV, FXNow, and FOX One Amazon Channel, along with the rest of the season.

When did The Simpsons season 8 come out?

The Simpsons season 8 premiered on October 27, 1996.

What audio and subtitle options does The Simpsons season 8 have?

Audio and subtitle options for The Simpsons season 8 depend on the platform; US streaming services usually offer English closed captions (CC).

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