The Simpsons: Tracey Ullman Shorts

Season 2

Before they starred in the longest-running animated show in US history. Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie were the subjects of these shorts.

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22 Episodes

Making Faces
E1
Making FacesMarge warns the kids that if they make scary faces, their faces will freeze in place forever. Bart, Lisa, and Maggie ignore her--until Marge gives them a scare with a mirror.
The Funeral
E2
The FuneralThe family attends the funeral of Uncle Hubert. Bart proves to be disruptive and Homer swears to never take the kids to another funeral, much to their dismay.
Maggie's Brain
E3
Maggie's BrainBart and Lisa wonder what is inside Maggie's mind when looking at her in her crib. The audience sees her imagination: she is a giant, and she is tickling baby-sized versions of Bart and Lisa.
Football
E4
FootballHomer promises the kids chocolate milkshakes if Bart can catch one of his long football passes. Unfortunately, there are many obstacles to overcome, like falling down a cliff, but Bart manages to catch the football - with his mouth.
House of Cards
E5
House of CardsBart tries to make a house of cards, but Lisa and Maggie make noises that cause the house to fall every time.
Bart and Dad Eat Dinner
E6
Bart and Dad Eat DinnerMarge takes the girls out to watch a ballet, leaving Homer in charge of dinner. Bart cannot stomach it when he is forced to eat a mix of fish nuggets and pork-a-roni.
Space Patrol
E7
Space PatrolBart, Lisa and Maggie play a game of "Space Patrol". Bart puts a jug on his head with the pretense of it being the helmet of an alien warlord. However, his head gets stuck in the jug and Lisa "frees" Bart using a croquet mallet.
Bart's Haircut
E8
Bart's HaircutWhen Bart's hair grows too long, Homer and Marge order him to get it cut. The barber ends up shaving Bart's entire head, and he attempts to disguise his scalp using glue, his old hair, and eventually a paper bag.
World War III
E9
World War IIIHomer wakes up the family in the middle of the night claiming that World War III has started to test their readiness for a nuclear war.
The Perfect Crime
E10
The Perfect CrimeWhen Marge makes a batch of chocolate chip cookies, Bart becomes obsessed with pulling off "the perfect crime" and stealing them all.
Scary Stories
E11
Scary StoriesBart tells Lisa and Maggie a series of scary stories in the dark, only to believe they're coming true.
Grampa and the Kids
E12
Grampa and the KidsGrampa tells the kids stories from the good old days. When the kids stop listening to him, he feigns his own death to recapture their attention.
Gone Fishin'
E13
Gone Fishin'Bart and Homer go on a fishing trip. Homer asks Bart for a baloney sandwich, but Bart forgot the baloney. He puts the bait on the sandwich instead. When they get the boat in the water, they hit rapids and later fall off of a waterfall.
Skateboarding
E14
SkateboardingBart teaches his sisters how to skateboard, but is outdone every time he tries to show off.
The Pagans
E15
The PagansWhen the family is on their way to church, the kids declare themselves pagans. After the car breaks down, the kids start acting like pagans, much to Homer's dismay.
The Closet
E16
The ClosetWhen Bart hears Homer calling him, he fears that his father will make him do chores. He hides in a closet, only to accidentally lock himself in.
The Aquarium
E17
The AquariumHomer takes Bart, Lisa and Maggie to the aquarium. Bart finds a way to get into the shark tank and swims with a shark.
Family Portrait
E18
Family PortraitHomer has trouble taking a normal family portrait. Every time they are close to a good picture, the family sabotages the shot.
Bart's Hiccups
E19
Bart's HiccupsLisa and Maggie try to cure Bart's hiccups using some rather unorthodox methods.
The Money Jar
E20
The Money JarMarge warns the kids that they shouldn't steal from the money jar. Lisa and Maggie's consciences appear to prevent them from taking the jar's contents, but Bart's conscience encourages him to help himself to the cash.
The Art Museum
E21
The Art MuseumThe Simpsons go to an art museum. Bart stares at a nude painting and Lisa plays with an ancient vase. Marge realizes that the kids are too young to appreciate fine arts.
Zoo Story
E22
Zoo StoryHomer takes Marge and the kids on an outing to the zoo. While there, he points out how stupid a family of chimpanzees look - and fails to realize that the chimps look identical to his own brood.