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I think from Season 4 to Season8 was the best five year stretch of ANY show in the history of television. It was the equivalent of Prince from '82 to '87. Nothing can touch that run for the Simpsons. That being said. Here are some of my favorite episodes. In no particular order.
A Streetcar Named Marge (#8F18) 1 Oct 1992
Marge takes a part in the musical version of “A Streetcar Named Desire”, a musical which has a strange resemblance to the Simpsons' own home life.
Marge vs. the Monorail (#9F10) 14 Jan 1993
After getting $3 million from a fine due to Mr. Burn's illegal disposal of nuclear waste, the town decides to spend money on a needless monorail ....built from shoddy materials. Leonard Nimoy guest voices as himself.
Cape Feare (#9F22) 7 Oct 1993
Sideshow Bob is paroled from prison, and he has only one thing in mind for Bart: revenge.
Rosebud (#1F01) 21 Oct 1993
When Mr. Burns was very young, he gave up his teddy bear, Bobo, for a life of riches. Now growing old, he desires for his teddy bear, which Maggie loves dearly.
$pringfield (or, How I learned to stop worrying and love legalized gambling) (#1F08) 16 Dec 1993
When the local economy stalls, everyone, including Marge, votes to legalize gambling on Springfield. Mr. Burns even opens up his own casino, Homer gets to be a blackjack dealer, and Marge is addicted to the slot machines. Robert Goulet and Gerry Cooney guest star.
Deep Space Homer (#1F13) 24 Feb 1994
After seeing their ratings decline, NASA decides to send Joe Average to space. In this case, Joe Average is Homer Simpson. James Taylor, and Buzz Aldrin guest star.
The Boy Who Knew Too Much (#1F19) 5 May 1994
Bart skips class and witnesses a waiter brutally beaten. The Mayor's nephew is blamed, but Bart can clear him -- however it would mean coming clean about skipping class.
Itchy & Scratchy Land (#2F01) 2 Oct 1994
The family's trip to Itchy & Scratchy Land, the violentest place on earth, proves heavenly until the Itchy & Scratchy robots want to put the family there for real.
Homie the Clown (#2F12) 12 Feb 1995
Homer's new job as a Krusty The Klown knock-off lands him in deep waters when mobsters want to give him a pair of cement clown shoes, thinking he's the real thing. Dick Cavett, Joe Mantegna and Johnny Unitas guest star.
Bart vs. Australia (#2F13) 19 Feb 1995
The government of Australia isn't impressed with Bart's prank phone call and demand that he apologies in person.
A Star is Burns (#2F31) 5 Mar 1995
In order to boost the towns' sagging popularly, the people of Springfield holds a Film Festival to attract more tourists. Marge invites Jay The Critic Sherman to guest judge. Jon Lovitz guest stars.
Two Dozen and One Greyhounds (#2F18) 9 Apr 1995
Santa's Little Helper's frisky nature nets the Simpsons a new dog and 25 spanking new puppies. When Burns steals the young greyhounds, Bart and Lisa set out to discover why he wants them.
The PTA Disbands (#2F19) 16 Apr 1995
A few weeks away from school is what Dr. Bart has ordered when he successfully schemes to have the teachers go on strike. But much to Bart's surprise the school reopens and Marge is his new teacher. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to cope with the situation.
Who Shot Mr. Burns? - Part One (#2F16) 21 May 1995
It's bad enough that Mr. Burns steals the newly discovered oil under Springfield Elementary, but it's going too far when he steals the town's sunshine. He is shot and everyone wonders who did the dirty deed. Tito Puente guest stars.
Radioactive Man (#2F17) 24 Sep 1995
Friendships could be torn when Bart and Milhouse are both up for the role of `Fallout Boy' in the new `Radioactive Man' movie. Meanwhile, the town of Springfield sees $$$ and milk the `Radioactive Man' film crew for all their cash. Mickey Rooney
Bart Sells His Soul (#3F02) 8 Oct 1995
Bart's faith is tested when he sells his soul for five dollars. Meanwhile, Moe turns the Tavern into Uncle Moe's Family Feedbag.
Lisa the Vegetarian (#3F03) 15 Oct 1995
A trip to a local petting zoo leads to confrontations at the dinner table when Lisa decides to become a vegetarian. Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney guest star.
The Day the Violence Died (#3F16) 17 Mar 1996
With the help of Lionel Hutz, Bart unwittingly bankrupts the studio that produces Itchy & Scratchy when he and Hutz successfully prove the idea for Itchy was stolen some 70-80 years ago. Guest starring Alex Rocco, Jack Sheldon, Suzanne Somers and Kirk Douglas (as Chester J. Lampwick, the original Itchy creator).
A Fish Called Selma (#3F15) 24 Mar 1996
Troy McClure's sagging film career is given a boost when he is seen in public with a woman. And to stay in the public eye, Troy must do more than merely date this woman, who happens to be Selma. Jeff Goldblum guest stars.
22 Short Films About Springfield (#3F18) 14 Apr 1996
A dull, lazy afternoon, prompts Bart and Milhouse to wonder if anything interest ever happens in Springfield -- a cue for a series of clips about Springfield.
You Only Move Twice (#3F23) 3 Nov 1996
Homer moves the family to a new town after he receives a better job offer, at a better nuclear power plant, but Homer is oblivious to the fact that his new boss is a Super Villain who is out to rule the world.
The Homer They Fall (#4F03) 10 Nov 1996
Moe turns Homer into a successful boxer after discovering Homer can absorb massive blows to the head, but Marge is worried that won't save Homer in the upcoming match with Dreaderick Tatum, the heavyweight champion. Michael Buffer and Paul Winfield guest star.
Bart After Dark (#4F06) 24 Nov 1996
As punishment for destroying private property, Bart is force to work for the homeowner, but unbeknown to everyone in the family, including Bart, the homeowner runs a shady business where people leave with lighter wallets and smiles on their faces.
A Milhouse Divided (#4F04) 1 Dec 1996
Homer questions his own marriage bless when, at the latest Simpsons party, Kirk and Luann Van Houten (Milhouse's parents) announce their divorce.
The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson (#4F22 / SI-822) * 21 Sep 1997
Driven to the brink of sanity by his appointed status as designated driver, Barney Gumble drives to downtown Manhattan in Homer's car, leaving it there. But when the family journeys to the big apple to retrieve their property, Homer faces a one-on-one showdown with the dreaded boot.
The Cartridge Family (#5F01 / SI-901) 2 Nov 1997
After a wild soccer riot tears up Springfield, Homer purchases a handgun to protect his family. But when Marge's repeated requests to dispose of the weapon go without notice, she whisks herself and the kids away to a seedy motel.
Das Bus (#5F11 / SI-911) 15 Feb 1998
Bart, Lisa and their classmates fight for survival after becoming stranded on a deserted island. Meanwhile, Homer attracts the attention of Bill Gates when he attempts to crack the lucrative internet egg with a home-based consulting firm. Guest voices James Earl Jones as the narrator and Jack Ong as the chinese fisherman.
The Last Temptation of Krust (#5F10 / SI-910) 22 Feb 1998
After finally accepting that his comedic style is outdated, Krusty settles on more edgier material: what's wrong with today's crop of stand-up comedians. Guest starring Jay Leno, Steven Wright, Janeane Garofalo, Bobcat Goldthwait and Bruce Baum. Featuring Hank Williams Jr.
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