Dancin' Homer

"Dancin' Homer" is the fifth episode of The Simpsons' second season. The episode aired on November 8, 1990.

Synopsis

One night at Moe's Tavern, Homer tells everyone "the story of how he became a loser."

It's Nuclear Plant Employee, Spouses and No More than Three Children Night at the Springfield Isotopes baseball game at Springfield Stadium.

Mr. Burns throws the first ball, Bleeding Gums Murphy sings a 26 minute version of "The Star Spangled Banner", and Bart (with Marge's help) gets a baseball signed by Flash Baylor. At the game, Mr. Burns sits with Homer, taunting the Isotopes, which are expected to lose their 27th consecutive game, reportedly the longest in professional baseball. But when Homer fires up the crowd to the tune of "Baby Elephant Walk", the Isotopes win a game thanks to a home run by Bill McCloskey.

Because of this, Homer is made the Springfield Isotopes mascot, "Dancin' Homer". Thanks to his spirit, the Isotopes win more games until one night, when after the Isotopes lose, Homer is promoted by Antoine "Tex" O'Hara to the team in Capitol City. The Simpsons drive to Capitol City, to the tune of Tony Bennett singing a song about Capitol City, and Homer becomes a new mascot for the team, joining the Capitol City Goofball. But when "Dancin' Homer" does his act in Capitol City, he is booed and fired from the team, ending Homer's story. The people at the bar suggest that Homer tell it again.