Air date: 4/29/01

In this multilayered episode that cuts back and forth in time, Homer cuts off his thumb and must get it reattached, Lisa builds a grammar robot, and Bart and Milhouse get involved with illegal fireworks.

I’m Goin’ to Praiseland

Air date: 5/6/01

Marge and Homer attempt to get widower Ned Flanders past the death of Maude. After setting up an amusement park inspired by visions of his late wife, Ned realizes he is not yet rady to date, but does befriend a Christian country singer.

Children of a Lesser Clod

Air date: 5/13/01

After inuring his leg playing YMCA basketball, Homer sets up a day care center. He earns the love of the town – but not his own son and daughter.

Simpsons Tall Tales

Air date: 5/20/01

In this three-part episode based on legends of Americana, Homer becomes Paul Bunyan, Lisa tries to save the world as Connie Appleseed, and Bart and Nelson become Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn – the rumor of whose death is not greatly exaggerated.