Homer clones himself with a magic hammock; Zombie cowboys come back from the dead after Springfield bans guns; The Simpsons family take a vacation on an island where Dr. Hibbert can turn people into animals.
When Homer is secretly videotaped complaining about his family in a taxi, they send him off to a rock and roll fantasy camp so he can try to live his dream.
After Skinner once again has let Mrs. Krabappel down, Bart nominates her for Teacher of the Year. When the nomination is accepted, Skinner tries to get back Krabappel by asking her to marry him.
Homer turns to religion to help him get what he wants and is soon awarded the church in an injury settlement. He then turns the church into his personal party pad and Reverend Lovejoy leaves Springfield to wallow in its hedonism.
Lisa participates in the Spellympics, but Homer is busy traveling cross-country as Krusty Burger test-markets a new sandwich. Lisa is confident that she will win, until she learns that the contest is rigged against her.
Because of Homer losing his driver's license, Marge has to drive everyone everywhere, which is so stressful for her that she accidentally runs over Homer leading to the two seeing a marriage counselor.
Bart and Milhouse are forced into community service after destroying Flanders' memorial and join separate community groups, pitting themselves against each other.
