Air date: 11/5/95

Homer gains weight in order to claim a disability and work at home. But then he finds that he cannot fit into his clothes and his life is falling apart – the only thing he is goof for is sealing leaks at the nuclear power plant with his gigantic butt.

Mother Simpson

Air date: 11/19/95

Homer’s mother, who abandoned him when he was young, returns to the Simpsons. The family learns that she was a radical in the 1960s who fled town after destroying Mr. Burns’ germ warfare lab. Then Homer is dismayed to lose his mother, just after being united with her again.

Sideshow Bob’s Last Gleaming

Air date: 11/26/95

The Simpsons’ nemesis, Sideshow Bob, returns to threaten Springfield with a nuclear bomb. Then Bob tries to destroy Krusty with the Wright Brothers’ plane, but fails yet again.

The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular

Air date: 12/3/95

Troy McClure hosts this retrospective featuring never-before-seen clips and outtakes from “The Simpsons”. Troy also answers viewer mail and reveals alternate endings for the “Who Shot Mr. Burns?” cliff-hanger.

Marge Be Not Proud

Air date: 12/17/95

The Simpsons go to the local mall to get a family photo taken, but Bart is arrested for shoplifting. His mother’s disappointment in him is extreme, and a dismayed Bart desperately tries to win back her respect.

Team Homer

Air date: 1/7/96

Homer organizes a bowling team, but is forced to include Mr. Burns in order to raise the money for the entry fee. Meanwhile, Bart wears a sassy T-shirt to school, leading Principal Skinner to institute a dress code.

Two Bad Neighbors

Air date: 1/14/96

Former President George H. W. Bush buys a home across the street from the Simpsons. Bush takes a disliking to Bart and spanks him, leading to a fistfight between Homer and the 41st president.