Air date: 10/31/91

In the second annual terror-themed trilogy, a monkey's paw that grants wishes leads humanity to fall prey to sadistic space aliens. Also, Bart assumes incredible powers for mischief, turning Homer into a giant Jack-in the Box; and Mr. Burns puts Homer's brain into a robot's body – only to discover the robot is now as lazy as Homer was.

Lisa's Pony

Air date: 11/7/91

Homer fails to buy Lisa a new saxophone reed and she is humiliated at a school concert. To make it up to her, Homer buys her a pony, which lives in the Simpson house. To afford the pony, Homer must get a second job at the Kwik-E-Mart, and he can no longer sleep. Finally, Lisa relents and gives up the pony but keeps her father's love.

Saturdays of Thunder

Air date: 11/14/91

Homer fails a quiz designed to test how well he knows his son. A trip to the Fatherhood Institute convinces him to help Bart build a soapbox derby racer, but Homer's assistance only makes things worse. Riding a sleep racer designed by Martin Prince, Bart is thrilled to see his father come out to root him on.

Flaming Moe's

Air date: 11/21/91

Homer gives Moe the idea for a new cocktail whose secret ingredient is cough syrup. Moe takes the recipe without crediting Homer, and his bar flourishes, attracting the cool crowd and Aerosmith. But before Moe can franchise his operation, a bitter Homer reveals the secret of Moe's success.

Burns Verkaufen Der Kraftwerk

Air date: 12/5/91

A weary Burns decides to sell the plant to a group of German investors. When the Germans assume control, they discover the plant is not the bargain it seems, and in particular that Homer is a buffoon who dreams of the land of chocolate. Finally, Burns returns and retakes the plant, leaving the irate Germans vowing revenge.

I Married Marge

Air date: 12/26/91

In this flashback view of Homer and Marge's early wedded life, we see their marriage in a casino wedding chapel, Homer's successful attempt to land a job at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant – where we learn Smithers' first name is Waylon – and the birth of Bart.