The Simpsons Season 16

S16E01 Nov 7, 2004 30 MIN ★ 8.9

Treehouse of Horror XV

Hands out its annual Halloween treats on the "Treehouse of Horror XV" special featuring three deliciously frightful mini-episodes. In "The Ned Zone," Ned Flanders gains the power…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Karl Wiedergott

DIRECTED BY David Silverman

S16E02 Nov 14, 2004 30 MIN ★ 8.2

All's Fair in Oven War

When Bart fishes Homer's vintage "Playdude" magazines out of the trash, he decides to adopt the ring-a-ding-ding lifestyle of the 1970s, as interpreted by a 10-year-old. Looking…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Marcia Wallace

DIRECTED BY Mark Kirkland

S16E03 Nov 21, 2004 30 MIN ★ 8.7

Sleeping with the Enemy

Feeling unappreciated by her own children, Marge takes in neglected son and Springfield Elementary School bully Nelson Muntz. Horrified his tormentor is now living under the same…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Marcia Wallace

DIRECTED BY Lauren MacMullan

S16E04 Dec 5, 2004 30 MIN ★ 7.6

She Used to Be My Girl

Marge runs into her former high school pal Chloe Talbot, who is now a famous newscaster. Chloe is cultured, sharp-dressed and has a successful career on television. While Lisa has…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Karl Wiedergott, Kim Cattrall

DIRECTED BY Matthew Nastuk

S16E05 Dec 12, 2004 30 MIN ★ 8.4

Fat Man and Little Boy

When Bart writes slogans on t-shirts, he catches the attention of Goose Gladwell, a gag gift entrepreneur, and soon becomes a t-shirt mogul. With Bart now the breadwinner, Homer…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Russi Taylor

DIRECTED BY Mike B. Anderson

S16E06 Jan 16, 2005 30 MIN ★ 8.7

Midnight Rx

When Mr. Burns terminates the employee prescription drug program, the citizens of Springfield are no longer able to afford their very expensive but much-needed prescription drugs.…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Karl Wiedergott

DIRECTED BY Nancy Kruse

S16E07 Jan 30, 2005 30 MIN ★ 8.5

Mommie Beerest

When Moe's Tavern is shut down by the health department, Homer refinances the house to save the bar. Infuriated by this, Marge decides to protect her investment and takes an…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Karl Wiedergott

DIRECTED BY Mark Kirkland

S16E08 Feb 6, 2005 30 MIN ★ 8.5

Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass

In THE SIMPSONS post-Super Bowl XXXIX episode, "Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass," after Homer inadvertently performs a wild crowd-pleasing dance at a local carnival, he is hired by…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Karl Wiedergott

DIRECTED BY Steven Dean Moore

S16E09 Feb 13, 2005 30 MIN ★ 8.3

Pranksta Rap

After sneaking out of the house to attend a 50 Cent concert and getting nabbed by Marge and Homer, Bart fakes his own kidnapping, hiding out in Kirk Van Houten's bachelor pad, to…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Dana Gould

DIRECTED BY Mike B. Anderson

S16E10 Feb 20, 2005 30 MIN ★ 7.8

There's Something About Marrying

One of Springfield's own comes out of the closet. To boost tourism, the town of Springfield decides to legalize same-sex marriage. Homer discovers the monetary value of gay union,…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Marcia Wallace

DIRECTED BY Nancy Kruse

S16E11 Mar 6, 2005 30 MIN ★ 7.8

On a Clear Day I Can't See My Sister

Fed up with Bart's endless taunting and torture, Lisa enlists the help of Chief Wiggum and files a restraining order against him. After watching a restraining order video hosted…

GUESTS Jane Kaczmarek, Tress MacNeille, Gary Busey

DIRECTED BY Bob Anderson

S16E12 Mar 13, 2005 30 MIN ★ 8.6

Goo Goo Gai Pan

After watching a video on menopause, hosted by guest voice Robert Wagner, Selma realizes that she missed her chance to have a baby and decides to adopt a baby girl from China.…

GUESTS David Silverman, Tress MacNeille, Lucy Liu

DIRECTED BY Lance Kramer

S16E13 Mar 20, 2005 30 MIN ★ 8.6

Mobile Homer

After Homer suffers a garage-door-to-the-throat incident, Marge is pressured into buying life insurance for the entire family. Much to her surprise, she finds out that Homer is…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Karl Wiedergott

DIRECTED BY Raymond S. Persi

S16E14 Apr 3, 2005 30 MIN ★ 8.9

The Seven-Beer Snitch

To prove to Shelbyville that Springfield is not a hick town, Marge convinces the Springfield townspeople to fund a Frank Gehry- designed concert hall. Opening night turns…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Joe Mantegna, Pamela Hayden

DIRECTED BY Matthew Nastuk

S16E15 Apr 17, 2005 30 MIN ★ 9.0

Future-Drama

When Professor Frink uses an astrology machine to ease the constant bickering between Bart and Lisa, they are given a sneak-peek into their final days of high school. In this…

GUESTS Amy Poehler, Tress MacNeille, John DiMaggio

DIRECTED BY Mike B. Anderson

S16E16 May 1, 2005 30 MIN ★ 8.8

Don't Fear the Roofer

In the milestone 350th episode, Homer befriends beer-loving barfly and roofer Ray Magini, guest-voiced by Ray Romano. After discovering a shared passion for sandwiches and the…

GUESTS Ray Romano, Tress MacNeille, Karl Wiedergott

DIRECTED BY Mark Kirkland

S16E17 May 1, 2005 30 MIN ★ 8.6

The Heartbroke Kid

Bart becomes addicted to junk food when a new vending machine is installed at Springfield Elementary. His steady diet of processed foods leads to a massive weight gain and health…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Marcia Wallace

DIRECTED BY Steven Dean Moore

S16E18 May 8, 2005 30 MIN ★ 8.2

A Star is Torn

When Lisa agrees to participate in a Krusty-sponsored "Li'l Starmaker" competition, she panics when another contestant performs a better rendition of "Mockingbird." Thankfully,…

GUESTS Pamela Hayden, Karl Wiedergott, Fantasia Barrino

DIRECTED BY Nancy Kruse

S16E19 May 8, 2005 30 MIN ★ 8.2

Thank God It's Doomsday

An apocalyptic movie followed by three real-life omens cause a fearful Homer to research the rapture. Believing that he has deduced when the event will happen, he begins warning…

GUESTS Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Karl Wiedergott

DIRECTED BY Michael Marcantel

S16E20 May 15, 2005 30 MIN ★ 8.7

Home Away from Homer

Financial trouble inspires Ned to rent his rumpus room to a pair of college-aged women, who end up running a soft-core webcam from the Flanders' home without their knowledge. When…

GUESTS Jason Bateman, Tress MacNeille

DIRECTED BY Bob Anderson

S16E21 May 15, 2005 30 MIN ★ 8.7

Father, Son and Holy Guest-Star

Bart is expelled from school after being accused of pulling a prank and sent to parochial school.

GUESTS Liam Neeson, Marcia Wallace

DIRECTED BY Michael Polcino