In order to revitalize its economy, Springfield decides to legalize gambling. As a consequence, Marge becomes addicted to using slot machines, while Mr. Burns develops a Howard Hughes complex.

Homer's marriage is in trouble when he develops an attraction to a new co-worker, Mindy.

After joining the Junior Campers while on a sugar high, Bart reluctantly invites Homer to accompany him on the group's annual father-son rafting trip, which soon goes awry.

Brad Goodman, a self-help guru, comes to Springfield and identifies Bart as a role model for personal happiness because he is in touch with his inner child. Soon, the entire town begins to behave like him.

A girls' night out turns into a high speed chase when Marge learns her friend is driving a stolen car. Meanwhile Lionhel Hutz babysits Bart and Lisa.

A freak blizzard traps the students of Springfield Elementary inside their school. Their lives at stake, they are at the mercy of the rescue efforts of a woozy Homer and Ned.

Homer sells his soul to the Devil for a donut, Bart contends with a gremlin on the side of the school bus which only he can see, and the family discovers that Mr. Burns is a vampire.

Mr. Burns longs to be reunited with his childhood toy, a teddy bear named Bobo, which has somehow made its way to Maggie. When Homer won't give up the doll, Mr. Burns is outraged and promises vengeance on Homer unless he gets his bear back.

When a surprise inspection of the nuclear power plant reveals that Homer is not qualified to do his job, he is forced to go to college.

After being released from prison on parole, Sideshow Bob plots to murder Bart. The Simpsons join the witness protection program and move to Cape Feare.