The Simpsons: Season 6

The Simpsons: Season 6

20th Century Fox (1994)
Animation, Comedy
USA / English / Color / 575 min
8.8
Cast
Dan Castellanata Homer Simpson/Krusty the Clown
Julie Kavner Marge Simpson/Patty/Selma/Mother Bouvier
Nancy Cartwright Bart Simpson
Yeardley Smith Lisa Simpson
Harry Shearer C. Montgomery Burns/Waylon Smithers
Crew
Director Mark Kirkland
Writer Matt Groening
Producer James L. Brooks, Al Jean
Musician Danny Elfman
Trailer
Plot
Originally created by cartoonist Matt Groening, "Our Favorite Family," has graced the small screen in one form or another for over 20 years. The Simpson family first appeared on television as the subjects of interstitial "shorts" on The Tracey Ullman Show in April of 1987. The Simpsons remained a staple on The Tracey Ullman Show for three seasons until they premiered in their own half-hour series, on December 17, 1989. With the help of Jim Brooks and Sam Simon, Matt Groening's cartoon family turned into an instant success.

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.

Currently in its 21st season, The Simpsons has piled up over 440 episodes, over 20 Emmy Awards, a handful of music albums, countless endorsements and merchandise, and even made the jump to the silver screen in the summer of 2007 with The Simpsons Movie. And according to Matt Groening, "There is no end in sight."
Episodes
1
Bart of Darkness
30 min 1994-09-04
Stuck in his room with a broken leg, Bart hears a high-pitched scream. When he looks through his telescope, he sees a guilty Ned Flanders burying the evidence.
Director: Jim Reardon
Writer: Dan McGrath
2
Lisa's Rival
30 min 1994-09-11
Lisa feels threatened when a new girl moves to Springfield: Allison is smart, pretty, a great saxophone player and a crack diorama builder. Lisa tries to befriend her new rival, but she's consumed with envy and competitiveness.
Director: Mark Kirkland
Writer: Mike Scully
Guest starring: Winona Ryder
3
Another Simpsons Clip Show
30 min 1994-09-25
After reading the weepy best-seller The Bridges of Madison County, Marge sits down with the family and recalls romantic moments, along with temptations from her bowling instructor Jacques and Homer's coworker Mindy.
Director: David Silverman
Writer: Penny Wise
Guest starring: Sara Gilbert, Michelle Pfeiffer
4
Itchy & Scratchy Land
30 min 1994-10-02
The family's trip to Itchy & Scratchy Land takes an unexpected turn when high-tech robots malfunction and become violent.
Director: Wesley Archer
Writer: John Swartzwelder
5
Sideshow Bob Roberts
30 min 1994-10-09
Backed by a cabal of Republicans and the talk radio blowhard Birch Barlow, Sideshow Bob runs for mayor of Springfield. When new mayor Bob decides to build a freeway right through the Simpson's' home, Bart and Lisa set out to prove the election was rigged.
Director: Mark Kirkland
Writer: Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein
Guest starring: Dr. Demento, Larry King, Henry Corden, Kelsey Grammer
6
Treehouse of Horror V
30 min 1994-10-30
In "The Shinning," Homer becomes groundskeeper of Mr. Burns' isolated mountain mansion. Next, in "Time and Punishment," Homer tries to fix the toaster and winds up traveling through time. In "Nightmare Cafeteria," Principal Skinner finds an ingenious way to reduce overcrowding in the detention room and deal with cafeteria budget cuts.
Director: Jim Reardon
Writer: Bob Kushell, David X. Cohen, Dan McGrath, Greg Danula
Guest starring: James Earl Jones
7
Bart's Girlfriend
30 min 1994-11-06
Smitten with Reverend Lovejoy's daughter Jessica, Bart tries to reform to win her heart -- but what she really wants is a bad boy. When she steals the church collection plate, Bart finds he's in over his head.
Director: Susie Dietter
Writer: Jonathan Collier
Guest starring: Meryl Streep
8
Lisa on Ice
30 min 1994-11-13
When she nearly flunks gym class, Lisa is forced to take up a sport. She's a natural at hockey, but things get complicated when her team faces off against Bart's. In a tense moment on the ice, sibling rivalry melts into sibling loyalty.
Director: Bob Anderson
Writer: Mike Scully
9
Homer Badman
30 min 1994-11-27
When Homer gropes for a gummy candy stuck to the babysitter's pants, she mistakes his intentions and turns the town against him.
Director: Jeffrey Lynch
Writer: Greg Daniels
Guest starring: Dennis Franz
10
Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy
30 min 1994-12-04
Grandpa Simpson's miracle elixir reinvigorates Homer and Marge's sex life. When father and son embark on an old-fashioned medicine show to sell the love tonic, they rake in the money, but eventually old resentments bubble up between them.
Director: Wesley Archer
Writer: Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein
Guest starring: Phil Hartman
11
Fear of Flying
30 min 1994-12-18
When they try to go on vacation, the family discovers Marge's debilitating fear of flying. Marge consults a psychoanalyst to find the source of her baffling fear.
Director: Mark Kirkland
Writer: David Sacks
Guest starring: Anne Bancroft, Ted Danson, Woody Harrelson,, Rhea Perlman, John Ratzenberger, George Wendt
12
Homer the Great
30 min 1995-01-08
Homer joins the secret society of the Stonecutters and is suddenly exalted when the brethren discover his birthmark. The ancient order is shaken to the core by the ineptitude of its new Chosen One.
Director: Jim Reardon
Writer: John Swartzwelder
Guest starring: Patrick Stewart
13
And Maggie Makes Three
30 min 1995-01-22
The story of Maggie's birth is told in flashbacks: after Homer quits the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant to pursue his dream of working at a bowling alley, Marge reveals that she is pregnant.
Director: Swinton O. Scott III
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden
14
Bart's Comet
30 min 1995-02-05
When Bart is forced to assist Principal Skinner in early-morning astronomy observations, he discovers a giant comet heading towards Springfield. Facing impending doom, the entire town shows up at the Flanders family bomb shelter.
Director: Bob Anderson
Writer: John Swartzwelder
15
Homie the Clown
30 min 1995-02-12
Krusty the Clown's reckless spending forces him to open a clown college to keep afloat. New graduate Homer discovers the perks and perils of being Krusty.
Director: David Silverman
Writer: John Swartzwelder
Guest starring: Dick Cavett, Johnny Unitas, Joe Mantegna
16
Bart vs. Australia
30 min 1995-02-19
After Bart's prank phone call to Australia goes awry, the Simpsons must fly out to the land down under and apologize to the Australian people. When they discover Bart's penalty will be a kick in the pants, international relations deteriorate.
Director: Wesley Archer
Writer: Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein
Guest starring: Phil Hartman
17
Homer vs. Patty and Selma
30 min 1995-02-26
Homer must turn to his sisters-in-law for a loan. Relishing Homer's degradation, Patty and Selma make him their slave. But when the sisters are caught smoking on the job, Homer reluctantly covers for them, saving their jobs. Meanwhile, Bart is late to sign up for a gym class and must take the only class still open -- ballet.
Director: Mark Kirkland
Writer: Brent Forrester
Guest starring: Mel Brooks, Susan Sarandon
18
A Star Is Burns
30 min 1995-03-05
Springfield plays host to a film festival. Among the contenders for best film: Barney presents "Pukahontas," a haunting meditation on his alcoholism; Mr. Burns commissions the fawning biography "A Burns for All Seasons"; and Hans Moleman exploits misfortune with "Man Getting Hit by Football."
Director: Susie Dietter
Writer: Ken Keeler
Guest starring: Jon Lovitz, Phil Hartman, Maurice LaMarche
19
Lisa's Wedding
30 min 1995-03-19
A fortune teller foresees Lisa's future marriage to an upper-crust Harvard classmate. After a series of embarrassing incidents, Lisa comes to realize that even though her family may not be classy, she loves them the way they are.
Director: Jim Reardon
Writer: Greg Daniels
Guest starring: Mandy Patinkin, Phil Hartman
20
Two Dozen and One Greyhounds
30 min 1995-04-09
When Santa's Little Helper sires a litter of puppies, Mr. Burns adopts them, secretly scheming to use their pelts to make a fur tuxedo. When Bart and Lisa confront Mr. Burns, he relents and turns the puppies into racing dogs instead.
Director: Bob Anderson
Writer: Mike Scully
21
The PTA Disbands
30 min 1995-04-16
A teachers' strike forces the Board of Education to enlist PTA members as substitute teachers. Realizing he preferred the old regime, Bart locks Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel in a room together until they can agree on the contract.
Director: Swinton O. Scott III
Writer: Jennifer Crittenden
22
Round Springfield
30 min 1995-04-30
Lisa is reunited with her idol, Bleeding Gums Murphy, but their time together is short-lived. When the jazz legend passes away, a heartbroken Lisa wants to buy his rare album for $500 and play it on the local jazz station as a tribute.
Director: Steven Dean Moore
Writer: Joshua Sternin, Jeffrey Ventimilia
Guest starring: Ron Taylor, Steve Allen
23
The Springfield Connection
30 min 1995-05-07
After Marge helps catch a petty criminal, the adrenaline rush inspires her to join the Springfield Police Department. Marge experiences feelings of power and authority that she's never known before, but police corruption makes her question her newfound calling.
Director: Mark Kirkland
Writer: Jonathan Collier
24
Lemon of Troy
30 min 1995-05-14
The simmering rivalry between Springfield and a neighboring town heats up when Shelbyville kids steal Springfield's prized lemon tree.
Director: Jim Reardon
Writer: Brent Forrester
25
Who Shot Mr. Burns? (1)
30 min 1995-05-21
In Part I of this two-part suspense story, Mr. Burns' evil schemes go too far. When Burns winds up shot, everyone is a suspect.
Director: Jeffrey Lynch
Writer: Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein
Guest starring: Tito Puente
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