Air date: 12/15/96

Against all her best instincts, Lisa has a puppy-love romance with bully Nelson Muntz. Meanwhile, Homer’s use of a telephone auto-dialer runs hi afoul of the law.

Hurricane Neddy

Air date: 12/29/96

A hurricane blows though Springfield, destroying Ned Flanders’ home, but leaving the Simpsons unscathed. The pious Ned is so outraged by the unfairness of this that he winds up in an asylum.

El Viage Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer

Air date: 1/5/97

Homer eats some ultra-hot chili, which immerses him in an out-of-body experience reminiscent of Carlos Castaneda. In Homer’s vision, a talking coyote urges Homer to find his soul mate, which, after several false starts, he finally does.

The Springfield Files

Air date: 1/12/97

Homer sees an extraterrestrial, but no one in town believes him. He camps out with Bart, and they discover the surprising truth.

The Twisted World of Marge Simpson

Air date: 1/19/97

Marge starts a pretzel franchise, but her attempts to make money are thwarted by a group of women known as the Springfield Investorettes. To help his wife, Homer recruits the assistance of mob boss Fat Tony.

Mountain of Madness

Air date: 2/2/97

Mr. Burns orders his employees to attend a survivalist company retreat. An avalanche traps Homer and Burns together in a small mountainside cabin.

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Air date: 2/7/97

Marge’s hair begins to fall out from the stress of raising her children. A singing nanny, Shary Bobbins, mysteriously arrives to help.