2.01 - Homer and Troy's Excellent Adventure
Washed-up actor Troy McClure teams up with Homer to take revenge on Lionel Hutz. Hutz has run off with both Troy and Homer's money and is headed towards Mexico. Homer and Troy decide to take the first flight there and catch up with Hutz. However, trouble arises when they realise they have booked the wrong flight and end up on a 24-hour flight heading for Australia. Meanwhile, Marge realises the new apartment isn't all bad, but desperately needs the stolen money back. She manages to coax Hutz into returning to America and he reluctantly returns the money. As thanks, Marge agrees not to press charges.
2.02 - The Explosion on the Golf Course (1)
Barney gets a job working alongside Homer at the golf course and they begin to rekindle their previously lost friendship. However, when they realise that there is a possible promotion coming their way, they soon fight over their chances and perform niceties for Mr. Roland. Marge, who has had enough with the constant bickering, decides to put an end to the argument. She is horrified to discover that Mr. Roland has asked her to become an employee - promising a promotion! Marge is now stuck between Homer's principles or the large income involved. Just before a confrontation a huge explosion rips through the golf course.
2.03 - The Explosion on the Golf Course (2)
Homer and Marge struggle through the burning golf course. Luckily, there are only minor injuries and none declared dead. Finally the fire is extinguished and a major investigation unfolds. Homer realises that Barney wasn't on the scene before the explosion and begins to believe that his friend is responsible for the disaster. Barney pleads innocence. Marge, meanwhile, does some investigations of her own and comes to believe that Barney isn't responsible - but Mr. Roland, a close friend, is. Roland is arrested for insurance fraud and sent to prison until a trial takes place. Homer apologises to Barney for mistrust, and all is forgiven.
2.04 - Homer Makes an Assistant Out of Himself
With Mr. Roland's absence, the golf course is shut down until further notice. Homer and Barney then become caught up in getting into an upper-class golf course for rich folk only. They even resort to posing as entrepreneurs, but Marge accidentally blows their cover. Homer, stuck for ideas, visits Mr. Roland in prison and becomes determined to be promoted to assistant manager. Roland reluctantly accepts and Homer opens the golf course to much applause. However, he soon realises that his new job is a lot tougher than it originally seemed - especially with gruelling chore of dealing with the recent explosion.
2.05 - Who Shot Mr. Roland?
As employees of the golf course Homer and Barney are called into the police station when they hear that Mr. Roland has been shot and wounded. The police see this as a failed attempt to collect the golf course's insurance - and their blame instantly leads to Homer and Barney! After investigation Barney's old gun is found in his coat pocket and Barney is instantly arrested. Now, with Marge's help, Homer must prove Barney's innocence or else deal with his best friend's second jail sentence. Marge, however, is pre-occupied when she is distraught that Homer has forgotten their one-year wedding anniversary.
2.06 - Creeping With the Enemy
Marge is nerved that she hasn't slept with Homer for over a week and comes to believe that he is having an affair with either Patty or Selma. Marge interrogates both Patty and Selma without trying to arouse any suspicion. Eventually she realises she will have to confront Homer about her discovery. Homer denies ever sleeping with either of who he calls "the gruesome twosome". Marge still isn't convinced and investigates further. A furious Homer calls an advice line and is horrified to discover that Patty is the ringleader of the company and has broadcasted the news all over town, embarrassing Marge to the extreme.
2.07 - Stepping Behind the Wheelchair
Marge is the victim of a car crash and is confined to a wheelchair. Homer soon finds himself running around for her every need and gets sick of the work and ultimately collapses after a long day. Rushed to the hospital, Homer is declared to be over-stressed and has suffered from a minor heart attack. Marge is feeling guilty for the constant over-working and becomes determined to make it up to Homer. However, she realises she will have to walk first and spends two solid weeks in physiotherapy. But soon Marge realises she might have to accept the fact that she may never walk again.
2.08 - Tripping the Ziff
Marge, still confined to a wheelchair, is shocked to find that Artie Ziff is back in town and is looking for her. He arrives at the apartment and Marge is horrified to discover that he is a crack addict. Marge becomes determined to get Artie to lay off the crack and guides him through re-hab. Homer, meanwhile, worries that with Artie's comings, Marge will have an affair, and attempts to get Artie back out of town. Back in the apartment, Marge realises Artie's crack addiction was a ploy to get them closer together. Marge's reaction is brutal - a punch in the face. It is then she notices she is standing and thanks Artie for driving her to do it.
2.09 - The Unbearable Birthday of Barney
Homer is making preparations for Barney's 19th birthday party and is horrified to discover that there is only one thing missing - Barney! He is nowhere to be seen and Homer worries that something bad may have happened. As it turns out, Barney is grieving over the loss of a close relative and has been coaxed into staying home with his family. Homer tries to convince the Gumbles that their relative's life will be celebrated at the party, but they aren't too sure. Finally, Barney arrives at the birthday party but soon depresses the guests with his intense grieving. Marge is baffled that Homer doesn't recognise emotion.
2.10 - Faulty Flowers
Homer befriends a male florist named James on his way home from work. Barney must come to terms with the fact that not only is he losing his best friend - but Homer could very well be gay. Barney accidentally lets this slip to Marge and she conducts a thorough investigation and even believes it herself. Homer, meanwhile, worries that his and James' friendship may be in question because of this and he becomes determined to prove that he isn't gay. However, Homer soon can't help feeling a little nerved by James' homosexuality and begins to fear he has become a homophobe. Trials and tribulations ensue.
2.11 - There's Something About Tommy
Homer must deal with a group of drunken rowdies who have arrived late at night on the golf course for a game. Enlisting the help of Barney, Homer becomes determined to do a good job before the morning arrives, but manages to make the situation worse when the mysterious head rowdy takes over the golf course. Homer must now overthrow the leader and get back legal ownership of the golf course. Trouble arises when Homer realises this leader is his old friend, Tommy Sharpton, from Springfield High. Homer must now make a choice between old friendships or the good of the golf course.
2.12 - Marge in Charge
Homer introduces Marge to the golf course employees and the men are instantly wooing her. Homer is furious by this and confines Marge to the offices, aggravating and infuriating her. Marge finally decides to leave the offices and return to the golf course. Homer notices this and immediately confronts her, but is horrified when the employees exclaim they'd rather Marge run the golf course. Homer, hurt by this, drives into town and resides himself at Moe's. Marge, whilst she enjoys the extra attention, is ridden with guilt due to Homer's sorrow, and wants nothing more than for him to be happy again.
2.13 - Law and Disorder
The second season draws to a close when Homer and Barney return to court for Mr. Roland's trial. Homer is shocked when Roland asks him to help his defence. Homer has trouble dealing with the pressure and ultimately has a nervous breakdown. Barney takes Homer's place and soon the trial is underway. After a full four hours in the courtroom the jury is sent to deliberate the verdict. Lenny and Carl just so happen to be on the jury and they both fight for Roland's innocence. Unable to agree on a verdict, the jury spend two hours looking over the evidence. Finally, an agreement is made as Roland awaits the verdict...