Hi everybody, and thanks for checking us out! Here at Eye on Simpsons we share our love of all things Simpsonian by going through the series, episode by episode. If this odd yellow family has a special place in your heart, or if you just like Simpsons trivia, nostalgia, and mining TV shows for cultural and political significance - no matter how speculative - you've come to the right place. Eye on the Simpsons - over-analyzing a cartoon so you don't have to!
Homer Simpson becomes president of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant's trade union and leads the workers of the plant in a strike in order to restore their dental plan so that he does not have to buy braces for Lisa. Resident Organized Crime Connections Expert: Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
After getting arrested for drunk driving, Homer tries to remain sober, at Marge's request. Lisa attempts to prove that Bart is less intelligent than a hamster after he ruins her first science fair project. Resident Science Fair Expert: Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Lisa gives Ralph Wiggum a Valentine's Day card when she sees that he has not received any. Ralph misinterprets Lisa's gesture and, much to Lisa's dismay, relentlessly pursues her with affection. Cho Cho Chosen Special Guest & Resident Mediocre President Expert: Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
After Homer is late to pick Bart up from soccer practice, Bart turns to the program the Bigger Brothers, while Lisa becomes addicted to the Corey hotline. Resident Glee Club Peanut Brittle Expert: Erik Resident Phone Sex Line Operator: Scott Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Inspired by her late aunt's wish that she would not spend her life alone, Selma decides she wants a baby. She experiences what life with children is like by taking Bart and Lisa to Duff Gardens. Special Guest: Rachel https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/# Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
The whole town of Springfield decides to purchase a faulty monorail from a conman, Homer becomes the Monorail Conductor, and Marge attempts to stop the train from destroying the town. Resident Waste Disposal Expert: Scott Resident Monorail Expert: Erik Monorail Song Instrumental Music: MKtheinstrumentalist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eDU4YuFPJI https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/# Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons
Homer has a heart attack and after Dr. Hibbert tells Homer that he needs a triple bypass the Simpsons resort to Dr. Nick Riviera after learning how expensive the operation would be in a regular hospital. Special Guest: Rachel https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/# Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons
The Simpsons gathers around Maggie and try to encourage her to say her first word, Marge reminisces and tells the story of Lisa's first word. Special Guest: Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Homer buys a snow plow and starts a business plowing driveways. It is a huge success. Barney Gumble starts a rival company and quickly puts Homer out of business. Special Guest: Rachel Late Guest: Poochie Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
After meeting his new neighbor, Laura, Bart develops a crush on her, only to later discover that she has a boyfriend, while Homer sues the Sea Captain Horatio McCallister after being kicked out of his all-you-can-eat restaurant while still hungry. Special Guest: Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Marge gets a job at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant to pay for foundation repair at the Simpson house. Mr. Burns develops a crush on Marge after seeing her at work and attempts to woo her. Bart attempts to get out of taking a test by faking a stomach ache. Special Guest: Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Bart continually gets into trouble, and Homer is unable follow through on any punishment. Marge gets Homer to agree to make a punishment stick, and he forbids Bart to see the new Itchy & Scratchy movie for not watching Maggie. Special Guest: Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
In the third Treehouse of Horror episode, Homer buys Bart an evil talking Krusty doll, King Homer is captured by Mr. Burns, and Bart and Lisa inadvertently cause zombies to attack Springfield. Special Guest: Erik Resident Yacht Expert: Scott Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Homer enters Lisa into a beauty pageant to boost her confidence. Lisa is runner-up, but gains the title of Little Miss Springfield after the original winner is injured. Special Guest: Rachel Resident Illegal Eyelash Expert: Ben Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Homer decides to forgo going to church and has an excellent time staying home. His behavior quickly attracts the wrath of God, who visits him in a dream. Special Guest: Ben Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Marge wins the role of Blanche DuBois in a community theatre musical version of Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire. Homer offers little support for his wife's acting pursuits while Maggie attempts to retrieve her pacifier from a strict daycare owner. **Apologies for mic issues, the sound guy has been dealt with** Special Guest: Ben Resident Theatre Expert: Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
During summer vacation, Bart and Lisa attend Kamp Krusty, a summer camp named after Krusty the Clown. The camp is extremely unpleasant, Bart leads the camp in revolt and takes over the camp. Special Guest: Erik Member of an Order: Scott Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Homer receives $2,000 in compensation after radiation causes him to become infertile. Homer's half-brother, Herb, asks for the $2,000 so that he can develop a new product that will translate baby babbling into speech. Special Guest: Aaron Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Milhouse falls in love with the new girl in school, Samantha Stanky. Milhouse and Samantha spend all their free time together, leaving Bart feeling jealous and excluded. Special Guest: Rachel Resident French Brutalism Expert (June-July 1884): Gavin Resident Third Wheel Expert: Shoshana Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Bart decides that he wants to become a rock star after attending a Spinal Tap concert, so Homer and Marge buy him a guitar. He shows the guitar to Otto, who plays it and consequently makes the children late for school. Racing to Springfield Elementary, Otto crashes the school bus and is suspended until he can get his license back. Special Guest: Rachel Sixth Member of Spinal Tap: Poochie Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Sideshow Bob marries Aunt Selma while Bart realizes that Bob is planning to kill Selma after the wedding and attempts to save Selma's life. Special Guest: Rachel Fireplace Murderer Crime Scene Expert : Erik Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Homer embarrasses his wife Marge at a movie theater. Homer, angry at Marge, visits a redneck bar in the middle of the night where he meets a waitress named Lurleen Lumpkin, a talented singer. Homer becomes Lurleen's manager and tries to make her famous. Special Guest: Rachel Smelly Signs on the Street Expert: Aaron Country Music / $.25 CD Creator Expert: Grace Late to the Podcast Guest: Newest Cast Member Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Santa's Little Helper falls ill and the Simpson family must make budget cuts to pay for his operation. The family begins to feel the strain of their sacrifices and starts treating him badly, causing him to run away. Santa's Little Helper ends up in the possession of Mr. Burns, who trains him to become a vicious attack dog. Special Guest: Rachel Special Special Guest: Newest Cast Member Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
After taking career aptitude tests, scored by a malfunctioning computer, Lisa discovers that the occupation she is best suited for is homemaker, while Bart's test shows that he should be a policeman. Lisa is heartbroken over the result and is determined to prove the test wrong. Special Guest: Rachel Amateur Hall Monitor: Ben Special Special Guest: Newest Cast Member Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
In the episode, the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant softball team, led by Homer and his Wonder Bat, are having a winning season and make it to the championship game. Mr. Burns makes a large bet that the team will win and brings in nine ringers from the "big leagues" to ensure his success. Special Guest: Rachel Resident Brain Tonic Expert: Aaron Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
After Bart is given a month's detention for breaking the class fish tank with his yo-yo he decides to get revenge by responding to a personal ad placed by Mrs. Krabappel. Meanwhile, Ned Flanders asks Homer to cut down on his swearing, so Homer starts using a swear jar. Special Guest: Larry Resident Tinder Expert: Aaron Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Marge has a mental breakdown and goes on a vacation at a spa called Rancho Relaxo. Bart and Lisa are put into the care of Patty and Selma leaving Maggie at home with Homer. Special Guest: Rachel Two Star Spa Enthusiast: Aaron Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Homer begins to bond with Lisa after learning about her ability to pick winning football teams and secretly uses her ability to help him gamble. Special Guest: Jeff Gambling Enthusiast: Jeff Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Bart receives a microphone for his birthday. As a prank, Bart lowers a radio down a well and uses the microphone to trick the town into thinking that a little boy is trapped in the well. When he goes to retrieve the radio Bart becomes trapped in the well for real. Special Guest: Rachel Overall Well Enthusiast: Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Marge worries that she may yet again be pregnant. While anxiously waiting, Homer begins to tell Bart, Lisa, and Maggie the story of how he and Marge got married and how Bart was born. Special Guest: Rachel Marrying Marge Expert: Rachel....Again. Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Mr. Burns wishes to pursue other interests and therefore decides to sell his power plant to two German investors for $100 million. Safety inspector Homer is immediately fired by the Germans because of his incompetence. Special Guest: Erik Resident German Language Expert: Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Homer tells Moe of a secret cocktail that he calls "Flaming Homer". Moe steals the recipe, renames the drink the "Flaming Moe" and begins selling it at his tavern. The drink is a success and Homer becomes angry at Moe for his betrayal, and seeks revenge. Special Guest: Jeff Resident Lighting Liquor on Fire Expert: Also Jeff Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Homer takes a fatherhood quiz from the National Fatherhood Institute and realizes that he knows nothing about Bart. Striving to be a better father, Homer and Bart make a racer together and enter it into a Soapbox Derby. Special Guest: Rachel Resident National Fatherhood Institute Expert: Ben Resident Soapbox Derby Expert: Evelyn Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Desperate to win back Lisa's love, Homer buys Lisa a pony. Homer struggles with two jobs to cover the cost of sheltering and feeding the pony. Lisa, upon seeing what Homer must go through to pay for the pony, decides to give it away. Special Guest: Rachel Resident Pony Expert: Andrew Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Treehouse of Horror II consists of three nightmares as told in the dreams of Lisa, Bart, and Homer. In Lisa's Dream, Homer buys a Monkey's Paw that has the power to grant wishes, although all of the wishes backfire. In Bart's Dream, Bart is omnipotent, and turns Homer into a jack-in-the-box, resulting in the two spending more time together. In Homer's Dream, Mr. Burns attempts to use Homer's brain to power a giant robotic laborer. Special Guest: Jeff Resident Monkey Paw Expert: Aaron Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Krusty the Clown reveals to the Simpson family that he is of Jewish heritage, and that his father, Rabbi Hyman Krustofski, disowned him for pursuing a career in comedy. Krusty is emotionally upset and Bart and Lisa decide to try to reunite Krusty with his long-estranged father. Special Guests: Rachel Resident Hebrew Expert: Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Homer accidentally saves the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant from meltdown by arbitrarily choosing the emergency override button via a counting rhyme. Meanwhile, Bart is downhearted after Milhouse is forbidden from spending time with Bart anymore. Special Guests: Rachel Resident Eeny, Meeny, Miny, Moe Expert: Aaron Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Bart is hired by Fat Tony at the Mafia bar, Legitimate Businessman's Social Club, after having a terrible day at school. When Principal Skinner goes missing after punishing Bart in school, Bart is soon accused of having him murdered and is put on trial. Special Guests: Rachel Resident Mobster Expert: Jeff Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Homer makes a wish for Ned Flanders's new left-handed store to go out of business. The wish comes true and gets the Flanders family into financial troubles. Meanwhile, Bart takes karate lessons but quits after discovering that it is not as interesting as he had expected it to be. Special Guests: Rachel Resident Left Handed Expert: Erik Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Lisa enters in an essay contest to write an essay about America's greatness. When she wins it, she and the family travel to Washington, D.C. where Lisa is dismayed after witnessing a bribery scandal in the House. Special Guests: Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Homer Simpson is mistaken for a "free-thinking anarchist" and sent to a mental institution, where he shares a room with a large white man who pretends to be American pop star Michael Jackson. Meanwhile, Bart promises Lisa that he will get her the best present ever. Resident Michael Jackson Expert: Andrew Resident Michael Jackson Impersonator Expert: Jorgen Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Mr. Burns falls ill and desperately needs a blood transfusion. Homer discovers Bart has Burns' rare blood type and urges his son to donate some, promising that they will be handsomely rewarded. Co-Host: Rachel Hall Wanderer: Ben Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Bart catches a glimpse of the original issue of Radioactive Man for sale at a comic book convention, so he, Martin, and Milhouse combine their money to buy the valuable comic book. Co-Host: Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Homer gets drunk at a party and embarrasses Marge, so she decides to sign them up for a marriage counseling retreat. Hot Seat: Khan Resident Marriage Counselor Expert: Jeff Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Lisa's teacher Miss Hoover takes medical leave due to what she thinks is Lyme disease, so substitute teacher Mr. Bergstrom takes over the class. Co-Host: Rachel Resident Substitute Teacher Expert: Jeff Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Marge revives her high school-era interest in painting by enrolling in an art class after getting encouraged by Lisa. When she wins first prize in a local art competition for a portrait of Homer on the couch in his underwear, Mr. Burns commissions her to paint a portrait of him. Co-Host: Rachel Resident Artistic Expert: Jeff Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Grampa's wealthy girlfriend at the Retirement Castle passes away and leaves him with $106,000. He heads for a casino to spend the money, but is stopped by Homer, so he decides to spend the inheritance money on renovating the retirement home instead. Co-Host & Elderly Love Expert: Laura Buddy Cop Duo: Jorgen & Andrew Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Bart is forced to train Santa's Little Helper at an obedience school so that the family will not have to give him away. Co-Host: Rachel Resident Dog Whisperer (also whispers cats): Laura Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Grampa confesses that Homer has a half-brother, whom Homer immediately tries to track down. Hot Seat: Rachel Resident Automotive Design Expert: Jeff Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Marge's sister Selma is looking for a husband, so Marge orders Homer to help her find one. Things go wrong, however, when Homer invites Principal Skinner over for dinner and Skinner instead falls for Selma's twin sister Patty. Co-Host: Rachel Resident Love Matchmaking & Tinder Expert: Aaron Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons
Homer gets an illegal cable hook-up. Despite the family's enjoyment of the new channels, Lisa becomes suspicious that they are stealing cable. Co-Host: Rachel Resident 10 Commandments Expert: Also Rachel Twitter: @eyeonsimpsons Patreon: www.patreon.com/eyeonsimpsons