Season three of The Simpsons is often considered to the peak of one of the greatest TV shows of all time. This is the prime time for everything the show has to offer, with the comedy timing of the Gods to some of the greatest storylines an animated show has ever delivered.
We’ve used IMDb to rank every episode the season has to offer. Considering there isn’t a single episode that dips below a 7.7 average, you know you’re in for some truly brilliant viewing.
Like Father, Like Clown (7.7)
One of the few episodes to focus on Krusty The Clown (and his father) also happens to be the worst-rated episode of season three.
Dog Of Death (7.8)
The title is a little on the nose, but it gets the job done.
This episode sees Santa’s Little Helper in need of surgery, before he ends up being trained to become one of Mr. Burns’ many ‘hounds’.
Mr. Lisa Goes To Washington (7.8)
One of the many references made by The Simpsons to Mr. Smith Goes To Washington, this episodes sees Lisa make her way to Washington. D.C. for a political contest.
The Otto Show (7.8)
Otto comes to live with The Simpsons after losing his job. This episode also provides one of the greatest cameos in the show’s history, with the cast of Spinal Tap appearing.
Bart’s Friend Falls In Love (7.8)
Bart’s friend Milhouse finally gives up on his infatuation with Lisa and gets a girlfriend of his own. Ever striving to be ‘better’ than Milhouse, Bart ends up becoming disastrously jealous.
Lisa’s Pony (7.9)
After asking for a pony consistently for the two seasons The Simpsons had been on by this point, it was strange to see Homer giving into his daughter’s request so soon.
Saturdays Of Thunder (7.9)
In one of their many relationship-strengthening father-son activities, Homer and Bart build a (rather terrible) Soap Box Racer to enter into a competition.
Colonel Homer (8.0)
Despite Homer’s... questionable... appearance, he ends up with quite a lot of attention from women.
One of the women in question is Lurleen Lumpkin, a talented country singer to whom Homer becomes an incredibly skilled manager.
Lisa the Greek (8.0)
Even if betting is a past-time built on luck and guessing, Lisa’s high intellect means she’s weirdly good at it. Homer enlists her help to bet on football games.
Homer Alone (8.1)
It might seem like a distant memory, but Home Alone had only very recently aired in cinemas. This episode sees Homer stuck at home, caring for Maggie by himself.