As of July 2026, The Simpsons Season 3 aired in 1991 with 24 episodes — streaming now on Disney Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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The Simpsons Season 3

1991 24 Episodes Family · Animation ⭐ 8/10

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Simpsons Season 3 is available on and right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Dan Castellaneta's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Simpsons Season 3 earns its spot. The Simpsons Season 3 gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Season 3 of The Simpsons includes 24 episodes. It aired from September 1991 to August 1992. This season stars Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner and Nancy Cartwright. Dan Castellaneta and Julie Kavner lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1991. What keeps The Simpsons Season 3 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

The Simpsons Season 3 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Dan Castellaneta sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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🎬 The Simpsons Season 3 — Episode Guide

E1
Stark Raving Dad
1991-09-19
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.
E2
Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington
1991-09-26
Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.
E3
When Flanders Failed
1991-10-03
Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.
E4
Bart the Murderer
1991-10-10
While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.
E5
Homer Defined
1991-10-17
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.
E6
Like Father, Like Clown
1991-10-24
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.
E7
Treehouse of Horror II
1991-10-31
Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.
E8
Lisa's Pony
1991-11-07
After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job--at Apu's Kwik-E-Mart.
E9
Saturdays of Thunder
1991-11-14
When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.
E10
Flaming Moe's
1991-11-21
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.
E11
Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk
1991-12-05
Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.
E12
I Married Marge
1991-12-26
A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.
E13
Radio Bart
1992-01-09
Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well.
E14
Lisa the Greek
1992-01-23
Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.
E15
Homer Alone
1992-02-06
A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer--until she leaves in search of Marge.
E16
Bart the Lover
1992-02-13
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.
E17
Homer at the Bat
1992-02-20
Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.
E18
Separate Vocations
1992-02-27
The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.
E19
Dog of Death
1992-03-12
Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.
E20
Colonel Homer
1992-03-26
Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.

🎭 Cast of The Simpsons Season 3

Dan Castellaneta
Dan Castellaneta
Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice)
Julie Kavner
Julie Kavner
Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
Nancy Cartwright
Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
Yeardley Smith
Yeardley Smith
Lisa Simpson (voice)
Hank Azaria
Hank Azaria
Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl (voice)
Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer
Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Skinner / Lenny (voice)

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