Air date: 4/14/96

In a series of short, interconnected stories featuring various Springfielders, we see, among other things, Principal Skinner invite Superintendent Chalmers over for dinner, Maggie get locked in a newspaper box, and Nelson the bully get a taste of his own medicine.

Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in “The Curse of the Flying Hellfish”

Air date: 4/28/96

Grampa reveals that he stands to inherit a small fortune as the last survivor of his old army unit – assuming Mr. Burns dies before he does. Burns and Grampa tussle over the treasure, until the U.S. government arrives on the scene to return it to its true owner.

Much Apu about Nothing

Air date: 5/5/96

Springfield passes an ordinance outlawing illegal immigrants. Apu is worried that he will be deported and tries desperately to pass a citizenship test.

Homerpalooza

Air date: 5/19/96

Homer accompanies popular rock bands around the country, entertaining audiences by catching cannonballs in his stomach. When the show gets to Springfield, however, Homer decides to quit for the sake of his family.

Summer of 4 ft. 2

Air date: 5/19/96

The Simpsons rent a summer cottage. Hanging around with a new set of kids, Lisa becomes popular, while Bart is uncool and nerdy. Bart tries to sabotage his sister’s newfound acceptance, but fails.