• Original Air Date: 20 Sep 98
• Production Code: 5F21
• Written by: John Swartwelder
• Directed by: Mark Kirkland
• Guest Stars (Voices):
  • William Daniels [ Voice of KITT (Knight Industries Two Thousand) ]

Homer discovers that he has reached middle age. For his mid-life crisis, he decides to become an inventor, like Thomas Edison. Frustrated when he discovers an idea he had was already created by Edison, but never marketed. Homer and Bart go to the Edison museum, where Homer hopes he can destroy the only copy of Edison's work.

Note: The broadcast of this episode and the rerun from the provious week, both featured a clip of The Simpsons production staff receiving their Emmy for their work in the 9th season. Does anyone know who the individual was that was making the speech and the dediciation to the late Phil Hartman? Mike Scully or Sam Simon perhaps?

206 "Bart the Mother"

• Original Air Date: 27 Sep 98
• Production Code: 5F22
• Written by: David S. Cohen
• Directed by: Steven Dean Moore
• Guest Stars (Voices):
  • ____________

Bart shoots Nelson's BB gun and kills a bird, feeling guilty he takes the bird's nest with plan's to hatch its eggs. When the eggs hatch, lizards appear instead of birds. Principal Skinner says that the lizards are bird-killing parasites that must be killed, it's the law. Feeling maternal, Bart tries to save the lizards.

Note: This was advertised as the last appearance of Phil Hartman's voice, subsequently the episode was dedicated as follows:

"In loving Memory of our friend, Phil Hartman."

207 "Tree House of Horrors IX"

• Original Air Date: 25 Oct 98
• Production Code: AABF01
• Written by: Donick Cary (I Still Know What I Did Last Summer), Josh Weinstein, David S. Coffin
• Directed by: Steven Moore
• Guest Stars (Voices):
  • Robert Englund (Voice of Freddie Krueger)
  • Kathie Lee Gifford (Herself)
  • Ed McMahon (Voice of Himself)
  • Regis Philbin (Voice of Himself)
  • Jerry Springer (Voice of Himself)

a)."Hell Toupée"

It's his third strike, Snake is sent to the electric chair. He vows revenge on all on those who were there when he was caught, Apu, Moe & Bart. Snake is electrocuted and his organs are saved for transplant. The beneficiary of his hair is one Homer J. Simpson. The hair begins exacting the revenge promised by its former owner.

b)."The Terror of Tiny Toon"

Marge takes the batteries from the TV remote control. Bart substitues plutonium with strange results as he and Lisa become cartoon characters in an episode of Itchy & Scratchy, where the violence is real.

c)."Starship Poopers"

When Maggie gets her first tooth, a fang, and loses her legs, which are replaced by tentacles. Marge confesses that Homer is not the father, but rather Kang is. To settle the dispute on what would be better for Maggie's future, Bart suggests they go on The Jerry Springer Show and of course a fight or two breaks out.