Air date: 12/3/92

In this flashback episode, we see the birth of Lisa and young Bart's jealousy towards her. But he softens when he hears her first word: “Bart”. Then we hear (but no one else does) Maggie's first word.

Homer's Triple Bypass

Air date: 12/17/92

Homer has a heart attack, leaving him near death. He must get a bypass operation, but is only able to afford the cut-rate doctor, Nick Riviera. But, guided by Lisa, Dr. Nick performs the surgery and saves Homer's life.

Marge Vs. the Monorail

Air date: 1/14/93

A fast-talking con man, Lyle Lanley, sells the people of Springfield a monorail, and Homer is thrilled to be the conductor. Marge warns that the monorail is a mistake, and is proven correct when it speeds out of control, with a VIP passenger aboard.

Selma's Choice

Air date: 1/21/93

A death in Marge's family sends the Simpsons to a funeral, and makes Selma wonder if she should have a child before it's too late. But after she takes Bart and Lisa to the Duff Gardens theme park – where Lisa drinks water on a ride and goes berserk - Selma scratches her maternal itch with a pet iguana.

Brother from the Same Planet

Air date: 2/4/93

When Homer is late picking up Bart from soccer, Bart decides to get a “Big Brother” who'll take care of him. Out of jealousy, Homer gets a “Little Brother” and then gets in a knock-down, drag-out fight with Bart's Big Brother. Meanwhile, Lisa runs up a huge phone bill calling a 900 like run by a teen film star.

I Love Lisa

Air date: 2/11/93

Feeling sorry for luckless classmate Ralph Wiggum, Lisa gives him a valentine. He develops a huge crush on her, which ends unhappily when she tells him that she doesn't reciprocate on a Krusty the Clown anniversary special. Ralph's dad, Police Chief Wiggum, takes vengeance on Homer, but in the end the kids agree to be friends.

Duffless

Air date: 2/18/93

After skipping work for a Diff Brewery tour, Homer is arrested for driving while intoxicated. He is at first miserable, but uses the opportunity to find out what life is like without beer. Meanwhile, Lisa makes Bart the subject of a Clockwork Orange-style science fair project.