Production season 3F

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Production season 3F

Season Information No. of episodes: 25 Showrunner(s): Bill Oakley Josh Weinstein David Mirkin Previous season: Next season: 2F 3G

3F is the seventh production season of The Simpsons. Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein served as the showrunners for most of the season, while David Mirkin served as the showrunner for 3F03 and 3F10. The episodes mostly aired in broadcast season 7 on Fox, with two rollover episodes from the production season airing in broadcast season 8. The episodes aired from October 1, 1995 with "Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily", to January 5, 1997 with "El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer".

Episodes

Picture Prod. code Title Original airdate Directed by Written by # 3F01 "Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily" October 1, 1995 Susie Dietter Jon Vitti S7 E3 Due to a series of misunderstandings, the Simpson children are removed from the home by the county child welfare board. While Marge and Homer take "Family Skills" classes to get the kids back, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie are placed in foster care with the Flanders family. Guest starring: Joan Kenley as the telephone operator. 3F02 "Bart Sells His Soul" October 8, 1995 Wes Archer Greg Daniels S7 E4 After perpetrating a prank on the First Church of Springfield, Bart sells his soul to Milhouse for five dollars. Bart comes to regret his decision and goes on a desperate quest to regain his soul. 3F03 "Lisa the Vegetarian" October 15, 1995 Mark Kirkland David S. Cohen S7 E5 After a trip to a petting zoo, Lisa finds herself unable to eat lamb, exposing her to ridicule and resentment from her father and friends. But with help from Apu and Paul and Linda McCartney, she makes an effort to stick to her new vegetarian view. Guest starring: Phil Hartman as Troy McClure, Linda McCartney as herself, and Paul McCartney as himself. 3F04 "Treehouse of Horror VI" October 29, 1995 Bob Anderson John Swartzwelder, Steve Tompkins, and David S. Cohen S7 E6 In "Attack of the 50-Foot Eyesores", a freak storm brings Springfield's oversized advertisements and billboards to life and they begin attacking the town. In "Nightmare on Evergreen Terrace", Groundskeeper Willie attacks schoolchildren in their sleep. And finally, in "Homer³", Homer finds himself trapped in a three-dimensional world. Guest starring: Paul Anka as himself. 3F05 "King-Size Homer" November 5, 1995 Jim Reardon Dan Greaney S7 E7 Homer tries everything to get out of the plant's new exercise program and discovers that being on disability would do just that. With Bart's help, Homer works toward becoming morbidly obese. Guest starring: Joan Kenley as the telephone operator. 3F06 "Mother Simpson" November 19, 1995 David Silverman Richard Appel S7 E8 To get out of community service, Homer fakes his own death. When this results in the family's utilities being cut off, Marge puts pressure on him to reveal that he is alive. However, the spurious news of his "death" brings his long-lost mother, Mona, back to Springfield. Guest starring: Glenn Close as Mona Simpson and Harry Morgan as Bill Gannon. 3F07 "Marge Be Not Proud" December 17, 1995 Steven Dean Moore Mike Scully S7 E11 Bart is caught attempting to shoplift a video game. He tries to keep his failed "four-finger discount" trip a secret from Homer and Marge, and initially succeeds. Unfortunately, Marge finds out when the family returns to the same store to have the family Christmas photo taken. Guest starring: Lawrence Tierney as Don Brodka. 3F08 "Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming" November 26, 1995 Dominic Polcino Spike Feresten S7 E9 Sideshow Bob slips away from his prison detail, steals an atomic bomb, and threatens to detonate it unless the town of Springfield gives up television. Guest starring: R. Lee Ermey as Colonel Hapablap and Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob. 3F09 "Two Bad Neighbors" January 14, 1996 Wes Archer Ken Keeler S7 E13 Homer's jealousy at all the attention his new neighbors, George and Barbara Bush, receive turns to rage when the former President gives Bart a spanking. 3F10 "Team Homer" January 7, 1996 Mark Kirkland Mike Scully S7 E12 Homer convinces a light-headed Mr. Burns to give him $500 to register his bowling team in a league, but when Mr. Burns finds out what he has done, he demands a spot on the team. Meanwhile, Bart influences a riot at school, and as a result, everyone is forced to wear uniforms. 3F11 "Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield" February 4, 1996 Susie Dietter Jennifer Crittenden S7 E14 Marge gets an expensive "new" dress at the outlet mall. While wearing it, she meets a former schoolmate who invites her and the family to the country club, and Marge becomes obsessed with trying to fit in. Meanwhile, Homer takes up golf and catches Mr. Burns cheating at the sport. Guest starring: Tom Kite as himself. 3F12 "Bart the Fink" February 11, 1996 Jim Reardon Bob Kushell and John Swartzwelder S7 E15 When Bart accidentally snitches on Krusty to the IRS, he decides to go for that last plane ride, after which he is declared dead. Guest starring: Phil Hartman as Troy McClure and Bob Newhart as himself. 3F13 "Lisa the Iconoclast" February 18, 1996 Mike B. Anderson Jonathan Collier S7 E16 As Springfield's bicentennial celebration approaches, Lisa discovers the real truth behind town founder Jebediah Springfield and finds herself at odds with a protective museum curator who wants to keep Jebediah's unattractive past a secret. Meanwhile, Homer becomes obsessed with being the official town crier. Guest starring: Donald Sutherland as Hollis Hurlbut. 3F14 "Homer the Smithers" February 25, 1996 Steven Dean Moore John Swartzwelder S7 E17 Smithers takes a much-needed vacation, and to ensure Mr. Burns doesn't replace him permanently, he hires the most pathetic employee they have as his temporary replacement, Homer Simpson. 3F15 "A Fish Called Selma" March 24, 1996 Mark Kirkland Jack Barth S7 E19 To give Troy McClure's sagging film career a boost, he's told that he must be seen in public with a woman. And to stay in the public eye, Troy must do more than merely date this woman, who happens to be Selma. Guest starring: Jeff Goldblum as MacArthur Parker and Phil Hartman as Troy McClure and Fat Tony. 3F16 "The Day the Violence Died" March 17, 1996 Wes Archer John Swartzwelder S7 E18 With the help of Lionel Hutz, Bart unwittingly bankrupts the studio that produces Itchy & Scratchy when they successfully prove that the idea for Itchy was stolen some 70–80 years ago. Guest starring: Kirk Douglas as Chester J. Lampwick, Phil Hartman as Lionel Hutz, Alex Rocco as Roger Meyers, Jr., Jack Sheldon as the Amendment To Be, and Suzanne Somers as herself. 3F17 "Bart on the Road" March 31, 1996 Swinton O. Scott III Richard Appel S7 E20 After getting a fake driver's license, Bart, Nelson, Martin and Milhouse go on a road trip to Knoxville, Tennessee. Meanwhile, Lisa spends some quality time with Homer at the power plant. 3F18 "22 Short Films About Springfield" April 14, 1996 Jim Reardon Richard Appel, David X. Cohen, Jennifer Crittenden, Jonathan Collier, Greg Daniels, Brent Forrester, Rachel Pulido, Steve Tompkins, Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein, and Matt Groening S7 E21 Bart and Milhouse wonder if anything interesting ever happens in Springfield. Thus commence interconnecting vignettes depicting various moments in the lives of the town's residents, which include Apu's partying activities, Smithers' allergic reaction to a bee sting, and Dr. Nick's appearance before a medical review board. Also, Principal Skinner makes lunch for Superintendent Chalmers. While Lisa gets gum in her hair, Snake and Wiggum are held hostage. Guest starring: Phil Hartman as Lionel Hutz and the hospital board chairman. 3F19 "Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in "The Curse of the Flying Hellfish"" April 28, 1996 Jeffrey Lynch Jonathan Collier S7 E22 After Grampa and Mr. Burns find out they're the last of the Flying Hellfish, the two former World War II soldiers are determined to make sure they're the one who collects the hidden Hellfish Bonanza. 3F20 "Much Apu About Nothing" May 5, 1996 Susie Dietter David S. Cohen S7 E23 Mayor Quimby raises taxes to fund a new bear patrol. He then blames the rise on illegal immigrants and calls for the deportation of all illegal immigrants from Springfield. With the risk of deportation looming, Apu prepares to take the test to become a US citizen. Guest starring: Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony. 3F21 "Homerpalooza" May 19, 1996 Wes Archer Brent Forrester S7 E24 Homer takes Bart and Lisa to the music festival Hullabalooza, where he accidentally discovers he has a talent for taking a cannonball to the gut. Soon, Homer finds himself traveling with the festival and putting his health in danger as he continues performing his amazing feat for cheering crowds. Guest starring: Cypress Hill as themselves, Peter Frampton as himself, The Smashing Pumpkins as themselves, and Sonic Youth as themselves. 3F22 "Summer of 4 Ft. 2" May 19, 1996 Mark Kirkland Dan Greaney S7 E25 In the hopes of making friends on the latest family vacation trip to the beach town of Little Pwagmattasquarmsettport, Lisa packs an empty suitcase, determined to leave her "nerdy" self behind. Guest starring: Christina Ricci as Erin. 3F23 "You Only Move Twice" November 3, 1996 Mike B. Anderson John Swartzwelder S8 E2 Homer moves the family to a new town after he receives a better job offer at the Globex Corporation, but he is oblivious to the fact that his new boss is a supervillain who is out to rule the world. Meanwhile, Marge, Bart, and Lisa have a horrible time in the new town. Guest starring: Albert Brooks as Hank Scorpio. 3F24 "El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer" January 5, 1997 Jim Reardon Ken Keeler S8 E9 After Homer downs several ultra-spicy "insanity peppers" at the annual Chili Cook-Off, his consciousness goes on a mystical journey, complete with a talking coyote spirit guide, to discover his soul mate. Guest starring: Johnny Cash as the Space Coyote. 3F31 "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular" December 3, 1995 David Silverman Jon Vitti S7 E10 Troy McClure hosts "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular", where we take a look at the show's history answer viewer questions, and take a look at some never before seen deleted scenes. Guest starring: Buzz Aldrin as himself, Glenn Close as Mona Simpson, and Phil Hartman as Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz.

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