When he realizes that his friends don't appreciate his cooking, Bender runs away and encounters a chef who agrees to teach him how to prepare great meals.
Hank and Bobby hit the road in an 18-wheeler, oblivious of the fact Boomhauer, Dale and Bill are stowaways; Peggy and Luane try to write a Christmas Carol.
Peggy's sculpture draws the interest of an art dealer from Dallas when the piece that she created for Strickland Propane is rejected by the city board.
Peter Parker discovers a mysterious briefcase that leads to the lab of his father's old partner, and he attains superhuman abilities in the fight for good.
Peter Parker puts aside fame as Spider-Man to focus on deadly new foes like he's never faced who put those he loves most in danger, along with New York.
An android son replaces Bart; Homer and friends are the quarry in Mr. Burns' hunting tournament; a witch turns townsfolk into their Halloween costumes.
Marge joins a female community called the Red Hats after Homer embarrasses her, but she soon discovers that they are a sect of thieves planning a heist.
While traveling in Italy, the Simpsons come across a reformed Sideshow Bob living happily in a small village, but are unable to forget his past misdeeds.
Linda hopes to spread cheer around the neighborhood by having a party at the restaurant, but she starts interrogating the guests when the ornaments are stolen.
Gene disapproves of the school's new social hierarchy, which was created by a new playground game; Linda serves as the storyteller at the local library.
Peter receives slavery reparations from Lois's father after discovering an African-American ancestor while teaching Chris about the Griffin's Irish heritage.
Joe becomes a media darling, after Peter spikes his sports drink with steroids during track and field event for the disabled; the kids bicker over $26.
Brian is sentenced to community service following a drunk driving episode; Peter cares for three endangered nestlings living in his freshly-grown beard.
When Brian shows interest in theatre, Lois convinces him to try out for School of Performing Arts, but during the audition, Brian is dismissed by the judges.
Hank imparts sage wisdom about living off the fat of the land to a gaggle of hippies whose peace-loving ways threaten to ruin his fishing trip with Bobby.