The Simpsons (1989)

Season 6

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

Released Dec. 17, 1989 Episode 23 min 12+

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family

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Production Companies: Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox Television, 20th Television Animation, 20th Television

Network: FOX

Country: United States
Languages: English

IMDb 100

8.6

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Matt Groening
Director

Hank Azaria
Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy…

Yeardley Smith
Lisa Simpson (voice)

Julie Kavner
Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (vo…

Nancy Cartwright
Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Dan Castellaneta
Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Kru…

Harry Shearer
Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Skinner / L…

Marcia Wallace
Crowd (voice), Edna Krabappel (voice), Edna Kraba…

Tress MacNeille
'Padz' Announcer / Girl / Kenny / Sheriff / Brand…

7.8

S6E1 - Bart of Darkness

Stuck in his room with a broken leg, Bart hears a high-pitched scream. When he looks through his telescope, he sees a guilty Ned Flanders burying the evidence.

Sept. 4, 1994, midnight

7.1

S6E2 - Lisa's Rival

Lisa feels threatened when a new girl moves to Springfield: Allison is smart, pretty, a great saxophone player and a crack diorama builder. Lisa tries to befriend her new rival, but she's consumed with envy and competitiveness.

Sept. 11, 1994, midnight

6.7

S6E3 - Another Simpsons Clip Show

After reading the weepy best-seller The Bridges of Madison County, Marge sits down with the family and recalls romantic moments, along with temptations from her bowling instructor Jacques and Homer's coworker Mindy.

Sept. 25, 1994, midnight

8.1

S6E4 - Itchy & Scratchy Land

The family's trip to Itchy & Scratchy Land takes an unexpected turn when high-tech robots malfunction and become violent.

Oct. 2, 1994, midnight

7.5

S6E5 - Sideshow Bob Roberts

Mayor Quimby pardons attempted murderer Sideshow Bob, who then runs against Quimby for mayor.

Oct. 9, 1994, midnight

8.1

S6E6 - Treehouse of Horror V

Lack of beer and cable TV make Homer a crazed killer; the present is altered by a time-traveling Homer; and Principal Skinner turns detention students into food.

Oct. 30, 1994, midnight

7.3

S6E7 - Bart's Girlfriend

Bart learns that the good Reverend Lovejoy's daughter is really bad.

Nov. 6, 1994, midnight

7.8

S6E8 - Lisa on Ice

Lisa's surprising ability at hockey spawns jealousy in Bart and a showdown when their teams meet.

Nov. 13, 1994, midnight

8.2

S6E9 - Homer Badman

When Homer gropes for a gummy candy stuck to the babysitter's pants, she mistakes his intentions and turns the town against him.

Nov. 27, 1994, midnight

7.6

S6E10 - Grampa vs. Sexual Inadequacy

Grandpa's homemade tonic puts life back in the Simpson bedroom, so he and Homer hit the road to sell the stuff.

Dec. 4, 1994, midnight

7.6

S6E11 - Fear of Flying

When they try to go on vacation, the family discovers Marge's debilitating fear of flying. Marge consults a psychoanalyst to find the source of her baffling fear.

Dec. 18, 1994, midnight

8.4

S6E12 - Homer the Great

Homer joins the secret society of the Stonecutters and is suddenly exalted when the brethren discover his birthmark. The ancient order is shaken to the core by the ineptitude of its new Chosen One.

Jan. 8, 1995, midnight

8.1

S6E13 - And Maggie Makes Three

The story of Maggie's birth is told in flashbacks: after Homer quits the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant to pursue his dream of working at a bowling alley, Marge reveals that she is pregnant.

Jan. 22, 1995, midnight

8.0

S6E14 - Bart's Comet

When Bart is forced to assist Principal Skinner in early-morning astronomy observations, he discovers a giant comet heading towards Springfield. Facing impending doom, the entire town shows up at the Flanders family bomb shelter.

Feb. 5, 1995, midnight

7.8

S6E15 - Homie the Clown

Krusty the Clown's reckless spending forces him to open a clown college to keep afloat. New graduate Homer discovers the perks and perils of being Krusty.

Feb. 12, 1995, midnight

7.7

S6E16 - Bart vs. Australia

After tricking an Australian boy into accepting a collect call, Bart flies Down Under to apologize.

Feb. 19, 1995, midnight

7.4

S6E17 - Homer vs. Patty and Selma

A loan from Patty and Selma makes Homer their slave; Bart is forced to take ballet.

Feb. 26, 1995, midnight

8.2

S6E18 - A Star Is Burns

Film critic Jay Sherman is among the judges at the Springfield Film Festival, which Mr. Burns conspires to win by bribing some judges.

March 5, 1995, midnight

7.7

S6E19 - Lisa's Wedding

A fortuneteller predicts Lisa's engagement and wedding to a fellow student from an upper-crust British family.

March 19, 1995, midnight

7.5

S6E20 - Two Dozen and One Greyhounds

The Simpson household's overrun with puppies--the offspring of Santa's Little Helper and his new girlfriend from which Mr. Burns would love to make a greyhound-skin tuxedo.

April 9, 1995, midnight