The Best Episodes Written By John Swartzwelder

In an idyllic planned community, Homer works for a new boss who has trouble with the government. Meanwhile, the rest of the family has difficulty dealing with the bucolic burg.

Director: Mike B. Anderson

Writer: John Swartzwelder

When Prohibition is revived in Springfield, Homer and Bart supply the town with alcohol.

Director: Bob Anderson

Writer: John Swartzwelder

Homer joins the secret society of the Stonecutters and is suddenly exalted when the brethren discover his birthmark. The ancient order is shaken to the core by the ineptitude of its new Chosen One.

Director: Jim Reardon

Writer: John Swartzwelder

Bart is punished by being barred from the Itchy and Scratchy movie.

Director: Rich Moore

Writer: John Swartzwelder

Burns longs for a childhood toy that winds up in the grip of Maggie.

Director: Wes Archer

Writer: John Swartzwelder

Forced to take a vacation, Smithers needs to find a temporary replacement who won't outshine him. Homer seems the perfect choice until a sudden outburst forces Mr. Burns to assert his independence.

Director: Steven Dean Moore

Writer: John Swartzwelder

To promote teamwork amongst the power plant's employees, Mr. Burns makes them go on a corporate retreat up in the mountains.

Director: Mark Kirkland

Writer: John Swartzwelder

A hardworking new employee at the power plant is consumed with resentment at Homer's undeserved success.

Director: Jim Reardon

Writer: John Swartzwelder

When Bart is forced to assist Principal Skinner in early-morning astronomy observations, he discovers a giant comet heading towards Springfield. Facing impending doom, the entire town shows up at the Flanders family bomb shelter.

Director: Bob Anderson

Writer: John Swartzwelder

The family's trip to Itchy & Scratchy Land takes an unexpected turn when high-tech robots malfunction and become violent.

Director: Wes Archer

Writer: John Swartzwelder

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

Director: Rich Moore

Writer: John Swartzwelder

In "Attack of the 50 Foot Eyesores," strange atmospheric conditions bring giant advertising statues to life. In "Nightmare on Evergreen Terrace," Groundskeeper Willie is killed in a freak accident and seeks revenge in the childrens' dreams. In the final segment, Homer steps through a secret portal and becomes three-dimensional.

Director: Bob Anderson

Writer: John Swartzwelder

After Rainier Wolfcastle helps Homer get in shape, Homer accepts a challenge to climb the Murderhorn, the tallest mountain in Springfield.

Director: Steven Dean Moore

Writer: John Swartzwelder

Maggie attacks Homer with a mallet after seeing it on Itchy & Scratchy. Marge begins a protest outside the production offices, demanding the show be retooled to prevent further violence.

Director: Jim Reardon

Writer: John Swartzwelder

After Mr. Burns hits Bart with his car, ambulance-chasing attorney Lionel Hutz persuades Homer and Marge to sue for a million dollars.

Director: Mark Kirkland

Writer: John Swartzwelder

A midlife crisis prompts Homer to quit his job and become an inventor.

Director: Mark Kirkland

Writer: John Swartzwelder

Krusty the Clown's reckless spending forces him to open a clown college to keep afloat. New graduate Homer discovers the perks and perils of being Krusty.

Director: David Silverman

Writer: John Swartzwelder

The Simpson kids hide in the family treehouse and tell each other spooky stories. The first regards haunted houses, the second introduces Kang and Kodos for the first time in an alien abduction, and the third is a Simpson-adapted retelling of The Raven.

Director: David Silverman

Writer: John Swartzwelder

Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.

Director: Jim Reardon

Writer: John Swartzwelder

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

Director: Rich Moore

Writer: John Swartzwelder

Lisa takes a stand against Springfield's annual snake-bashing festival.

Director: Jeffrey Lynch

Writer: John Swartzwelder

Homer leads a vigilante group to catch the Springfield Cat Burglar, who then robs the museum.

Director: Jim Reardon

Writer: John Swartzwelder

Bart catches a three-eyed fish in a river downstream of the Nuclear Power Plant. This causes the plant to become inspected, and in order to prevent it from being shut down, Mr. Burns decides to run for governor. After a hard campaign which sees Burns rise from being universally despised to running neck and neck with popular incumbent Mary Bailey, it is decided that Burns will have dinner with a random employee the night before the election. Homer is chosen, much to Marge's chagrin.

Director: Wes Archer

Writer: John Swartzwelder

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

Director: Jim Reardon

Writer: John Swartzwelder

Krusty's Hollywood pals help when his show is canceled after a new star causes his ratings to plummet.

Director: David Silverman

Writer: John Swartzwelder