Treehouse of Horror II is a terrific Simpsons episode with a very well written storyline and loads of very funny scenes. It's where the annual Treehouse of Horror episode kicks off, sure it began in season two, but this is when the correct tone and rhythm of these shows are set up properly, and thankfully it hasn't changed much since, it starts off with a fun story about the Simpsons being given a monkey's paw, it even pokes fun at how big the series was becoming, which has me in stitches every time. Sadly the episode ends on the weakest story, it had a lot more potential, it could have worked as a sort of Frankenstein's Monster parody, but the story simply felt rushed, although the interaction between Smithers and Burns is hilarious in it and it's even more pleasing to know they're voiced by the same person. My favourite story is certainly in the middle, I loved seeing the world bow down to Bart, it's quite creepy at times and I've certainly never been more afraid of Bart, it's no surprise it's based on a Twilight Zone episode, the dynamics between Bart and Homer are vastly entertaining as we see them struggling to improve their relationship. A fun, imaginative three stories, Treehouse of Horror II still stands as one of the greatest Halloween specials.
After eating too much Halloween candy, Homer, Bart and Lisa all have nightmares, such as finding a monkey's paw, Bart gaining magical powers and Homer gets transformed in to a robot.