Lisa protests the building of a shopping mall on sacred ground. Her protest gets the school the ability to conduct an archaeological dig. Lisa's digging reveals a human skeleton that has wings. All Springfield is convinced it is an angel and Homer cashes in; however, Lisa is skeptical. The skeleton disappears and when it reappears it carries a foreboding message about the end of the world. As sundown approaches, the townspeople grow concerned and frightened, but nothing catastrophic happens. The skeleton floats down below the valley to a new discount shopping mall ("the end is near ... for high prices!"). Lisa figures out the whole "end is near" saga was a publicity stunt staged by the developers, not so much to not tip off would-be competitors but, as she angrily states, a way to prey on the beliefs and fears of the guillible. She calls for a boycott of the mall, but the bargain-hunting public immediately go shopping instead.

Episode Viewers and Ratings

Season 9 Episode 8 of The Simpsons resulted in a 0.00 rating in the 18-49 demographic.

The Simpsons Season 9 Episodes...

• s09e01 - The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson
• s09e02 - The Principal and The Pauper
• s09e03 - Lisa's Sax
• s09e04 - Treehouse of Horror VIII
• s09e05 - The Cartridge Family
• s09e06 - Bart Star
• s09e07 - The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons
• s09e08 - Lisa the Skeptic
• s09e09 - Realty Bites
• s09e10 - Miracle on Evergreen Terrace
• s09e11 - All Singing, All Dancing
• s09e12 - Bart Carny
• s09e13 - The Joy of Sect
• s09e14 - Das Bus
• s09e15 - The Last Temptation of Krust
• s09e16 - Dumbbell Indemnity
• s09e17 - Lisa the Simpson
• s09e18 - This Little Wiggy
• s09e19 - Simpson Tide
• s09e20 - The Trouble with Trillions
• s09e21 - Girly Edition
• s09e22 - Trash of the Titans
• s09e23 - King of the Hill
• s09e24 - Lost Our Lisa
• s09e25 - Natural Born Kissers

The Simpsons Show Summary

The Simpsons focuses on a family of five. There is the father, Homer, a dull-witted, alcoholic, lazy, but lovable man. He often gets his family into crazy situations but always manages to fix things. The mother, Marge, is a stay at home mom who keeps the family together. She is the ideal wife and mother though she can be a little naive at times. She always does what she thinks is best for her family.

Next is Bart, the 10 year old boy who lives on playing pranks. He gets into a lot of trouble but is generally a good kid. Then there is the neglected middle child, Lisa. Lisa is the brain of the family and sometimes feels left out because of that. She is an outcast at school because of her talent. Finally there is Maggie the baby. Though she doesn't say much she is well known especially for her red pacifier.