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The Simpsons Season 12

21 Episodes First aired Nov 1, 2000 TMDB★7.0

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

Episodes

E1
1. Treehouse of Horror XI
Nov 1, 2000 · 23m

This year's Halloween story sees The Simpsons as "The Munsters" (with everyone except Lisa getting killed), Homer as a wandering spirit on the hunt for a good deed in "G-G-Ghost D-D-Dad," Bart and Lisa as peasants in a…

E2
2. A Tale of Two Springfields
Nov 5, 2000 · 22m

While calling Animal Control over a badger taking residence in Santa's Little Helper's doghouse, Homer discovers that Springfield has two different area codes–and ends up leading a revolt that splits the town in two.

E3
3. Insane Clown Poppy
Nov 12, 2000 · 23m

Krusty takes parenting lessons from Homer when, during an outdoor book fair, a girl tells Krusty that she is his long-lost daughter from a one-night stand with a female soldier who fought during the first Gulf War.

E4
4. Lisa the Tree Hugger
Nov 19, 2000 · 23m

Lisa falls for the teenaged leader of a militant environmentalist group and tries to impress him by living in Springfield's oldest tree in order to keep it from being cut down.

E5
5. Homer vs. Dignity
Nov 26, 2000 · 22m

When the Simpsons once again have financial problems, Mr. Burns pays Homer to play pranks on others and humiliate himself in public. Meanwhile, Smithers creates a Malibu Stacy-themed musical.

E6
6. The Computer Wore Menace Shoes
Dec 3, 2000 · 23m

Homer decides to buy a computer after turning up to the Plant to find it closed by e-mail. He then creates his own website and it eventually gains attention when he posts gossip. Homer dubs himself as "Mr. X" to conceal…

E7
7. The Great Money Caper
Dec 10, 2000 · 23m

Homer and Bart become father–son con artists (after Bart is given money out of pity when Homer decided to not take him home), but soon find that they are the ones being had.

E8
8. Skinner's Sense of SnowMid-Season Finale
Dec 17, 2000 · 24m

A snowstorm traps the students of Springfield Elementary inside, with them overthrowing Principal Skinner when he uses his Army skills to control them. Meanwhile, Homer tries to rescue the children–using Flanders' car.

E9
9. HOMЯ
Jan 7, 2001 · 23m

While working as a human guinea pig (to pay off the family's lost savings after making a bad investment), Homer discovers the root cause of his subnormal intelligence: a crayon that was lodged in his brain ever since he…

E10
10. Pokey Mom
Jan 14, 2001 · 23m

Marge tries to rehabilitate a convict with remarkable artistic talent. Meanwhile, Homer uses a trash can to fix people's spines.

E11
11. Worst Episode Ever
Feb 4, 2001 · 23m

Bart and Milhouse are banned from The Android Dungeon after stopping Comic Book Guy from buying a box of priceless Star Wars memorabilia for $5, but are hired as his replacements when Comic Book Guy has a heart attack…

E12
12. Tennis the Menace
Feb 11, 2001 · 23m

While making funeral arrangements for Grampa's future, the funeral planner pitches the idea of a mausoleum that uses the same amount of cement as a full-sized tennis court. This prompts Homer to instead build a tennis…

E13
13. Day of the Jackanapes
Feb 18, 2001 · 23m

Krusty announces his retirement due to interference from network executives and the growing popularity of the big-money game show "Me Wantee", but when Krusty reveals to Sideshow Bob that all of the episodes featuring…

E14
14. New Kids on the Blecch
Feb 25, 2001 · 23m

A music producer selects Bart, Nelson, Milhouse and Ralph to be members of the next hit boy band, who record subliminal songs about joining the Navy.

E15
15. Hungry, Hungry Homer
Mar 4, 2001 · 23m

Homer becomes a Good Samaritan after discovering the simple joys of helping people in need–which is put to the test when he goes on a hunger strike after the owner of the Springfield Isotopes attempts to discredit him…

E16
16. Bye Bye Nerdie
Mar 11, 2001 · 23m

When Lisa becomes the target of a female bully, Lisa discovers a scientific reason as to why bullies pick on nerds. Meanwhile, Homer goes into the baby-proofing business, which is threatening the businesses of…

E17
17. Simpson Safari
Apr 1, 2001 · 23m

When the Simpsons run out of food thanks to a bag boy strike (caused by Homer), the family finds an old box of animal crackers with a sweepstakes that sends The Simpsons to Africa.

E18
18. Trilogy of Error
Apr 29, 2001 · 23m

Homer's rush to the hospital to reattach his thumb, Lisa's rush to school to win the science fair, and Bart's run-in with an illegal fireworks scheme are interconnected in a parody of Go and Run Lola Run.

E19
19. I'm Goin' to Praiseland
May 6, 2001 · 23m

After finding a sketchbook belonging to his late wife Maude, Ned Flanders opens a Bible-themed amusement park to honor her memory.

E20
20. Children of a Lesser Clod
May 13, 2001 · 23m

After spraining his knee during a basketball game, Homer begins taking care of the neighborhood kids to cure his boredom, prompting jealousy from Bart and Lisa, who feel that Homer is giving the kids the attention they…

E21
21. Simpsons Tall TalesSeason Finale
May 20, 2001 · 23m

When Homer refuses to pay a five dollar airport tax to fly to Delaware, the family is forced to ride in a livestock car of a train instead. There they meet a singing hobo who tells three tall tales: Homer as Paul…