The Simpsons
The Simpsons
S3 • E6

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Stark Raving Dad
EP 1
23m

Stark Raving Dad

A deviation from his norm lands Homer in a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who thinks he's Michael Jackson.

Aired: 1991-09-19
Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington
EP 2
23m

Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington

Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.

Aired: 1991-09-26
When Flanders Failed
EP 3
23m

When Flanders Failed

Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.

Aired: 1991-10-03
Bart the Murderer
EP 4
23m

Bart the Murderer

While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.

Aired: 1991-10-10
Homer Defined
EP 5
23m

Homer Defined

Homer's averting of a nuclear meltdown earns him employee-of-the-month honors--and a call from Magic Johnson; Milhouse's parents prohibit him from playing with Bart.

Aired: 1991-10-17
Like Father, Like Clown
EP 6
23m

Like Father, Like Clown

Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.

Aired: 1991-10-24
Treehouse of Horror II
EP 7
23m

Treehouse of Horror II

Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.

Aired: 1991-10-31
Lisa's Pony
EP 8
23m

Lisa's Pony

After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job--at Apu's Kwik-E-Mart.

Aired: 1991-11-07
Saturdays of Thunder
EP 9
23m

Saturdays of Thunder

When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.

Aired: 1991-11-14
Flaming Moe's
EP 10
23m

Flaming Moe's

Moe steals the drink recipe Homer invented, and the rechristened “Flaming Moe” turns his tavern into a hotspot. When a national franchise wants to buy the recipe, Homer wants revenge.

Aired: 1991-11-21
Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk
EP 11
23m

Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk

Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.

Aired: 1991-12-05
I Married Marge
EP 12
23m

I Married Marge

A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.

Aired: 1991-12-26
Radio Bart
EP 13
23m

Radio Bart

Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well.

Aired: 1992-01-09
Lisa the Greek
EP 14
23m

Lisa the Greek

Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.

Aired: 1992-01-23
Homer Alone
EP 15
23m

Homer Alone

A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer--until she leaves in search of Marge.

Aired: 1992-02-06
Bart the Lover
EP 16
23m

Bart the Lover

Bart's answer to detention from Mrs. Krabappel is to answer her personal ad with letters from a Mr. Wonderful, but his last laugh is more of a guilty whimper.

Aired: 1992-02-13
Homer at the Bat
EP 17
23m

Homer at the Bat

Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.

Aired: 1992-02-20
Separate Vocations
EP 18
23m

Separate Vocations

The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.

Aired: 1992-02-27
Dog of Death
EP 19
23m

Dog of Death

Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.

Aired: 1992-03-12
Colonel Homer
EP 20
23m

Colonel Homer

Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.

Aired: 1992-03-26
Black Widower
EP 21
23m

Black Widower

Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged to Sideshow Bob.

Aired: 1992-04-09
The Otto Show
EP 22
23m

The Otto Show

Spinal Tap hits Springfield, and Otto the bus driver hits the skids after being fired, taking refuge in the Simpsons' garage.

Aired: 1992-04-23
Bart's Friend Falls in Love
EP 23
23m

Bart's Friend Falls in Love

Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.

Aired: 1992-05-07
Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?
EP 24
23m

Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?

Homer's half-brother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash.

Aired: 1992-08-27

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Season 3, Episode 6 "Like Father, Like Clown" • 4K Ultra HD Master Stream

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Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.

Official Storyline & Episodic Narrative Arc

Episode 6 Synopsis:

Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.

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.

Thematic Motifs:The Triumph of the Human SpiritEpic Narrative AmbitionTimeless Cinematic Storytelling

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Director / Showrunner

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Original Creative Screenplay

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Major Studio Executive Producers

Original Score

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United States of America

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Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for The Simpsons. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Dan Castellaneta's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in The Simpsons, Dan Castellaneta underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Julie Kavner. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

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The Director concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout The Simpsons, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

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Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of The Simpsons was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

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1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1986 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1987 - 1988 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1988 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

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4. Global Theatrical Premiere

December 17, 1989

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

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