Simpsons episodes I've seen (with opinions)
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1.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Treehouse of Horror V
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
The family's job at Mr. Burns' country estate goes awry when Homer goes mad; Homer's attempt to repair a toaster results in inadvertent time travel; The school staff turn cannibalistic.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,241
10 out of 10 (Masterpiece)
A sick,comically twisted episode that remains as one of the show's most beloved.
2.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
New Kid on the Block
(1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart develops a crush on his new neighbor, only to discover that she's dating Jimbo Jones; Homer sues an all-you-can-eat restaurant after he's kicked out.
Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,598
9.5 out of 10 (Superb)
A heartfelt episode with some jokes to spare.
3.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Hurricane Neddy
(1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After a hurricane destroys Ned Flanders' house, he suffers a nervous breakdown and is forced to confront repressed problems from his childhood.
Director: Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,879
9.5 out of 10 (Superb)
Ned Flanders snaps.Enough said.
4.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Treehouse of Horror IV
(1993)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer sells his soul to the Devil for a donut, Bart contends with a gremlin on the side of the school bus which only he can see, and the family discovers that Mr. Burns is a vampire.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,295
9.5 out of 10 (Superb)
One of the strongest Treehouse Of Horror episodes,with 3 consistently fun segments and even high amounts of humor in between segments.
5.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Moe Baby Blues
(2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After saving Maggie's life, Moe develops a special bond with her, much to Homer's dismay.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Lauren MacMullan | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,294
9.5 out of 10 (Superb)
"It's beautiful to see Moe and Maggie connect through some kind of odd relationship that is simply charming,enjoyable,and never the less,fun.
6.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
$pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)
(1993)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Mr. Burns builds a casino when Springfield decides to legalize gambling, with Marge becoming addicted to the slot machines.
Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,737
9 out of 10 (Awesome)
The moral of the story:Don't let Gamblor consume you.Also,Burns as Howard Hughes is very fitting.
7.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
A Fish Called Selma
(1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Washed-up movie star Troy McClure starts dating Selma in an attempt to silence bizarre rumors about his personal life and resuscitate his career.
Director: Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,336
9 out of 10 (Awesome)
It is a great combination of humor and witty storytelling,by exploring then uncharted territory with a somewhat unique plot that highlights on Selma's character.
8.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Bart of Darkness
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Confined to his room with a broken leg, Bart suspects Ned Flanders of murdering Maude; the family's new swimming pool earns Lisa popularity among the neighborhood kids.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,909
9 out of 10 (Awesome)
It is a very true story that tells a sad truth about children that to this day is still real.And yes,even children like Bart deserve someone to stand by them at the worst of times.
9.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Life on the Fast Lane
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Marge contemplates an affair with a handsome bowling instructor.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,690
9 out of 10 (Awesome)
One of the first strokes of brilliance in part from The Simpsons.
10.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homer at the Bat
(1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer and his co-workers qualify for the plant softball team's league final, but Mr. Burns hires nine professional MLB players in order to win a $1 million bet.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,722
9 out of 10 (Awesome)
Pure comedic gold,all the way from the start to the end.
11.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Way We Was
(1991)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer and Marge tell the story of how they met and fell in love in high school.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,166
9 out of 10 (Awesome)
One of the first Simpsons flashback episodes,this one is a particularly charming tale about how Homer and Marge first met.
12.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Holidays of Future Passed
(2011)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Thirty years in the future the Simpsons get together for Christmas. Bart and Lisa are struggling as parents to connect with their children.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Rob Oliver | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,331
9 out of 10 (Awesome)
It's been awhile since there was a Simpsons episode this funny,interesting,creative,charming and just plain awesome.
13.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
24 Minutes
(2007)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart and Lisa join forces to stop the school bullies from setting off a stink bomb at the school bake sale.
Directors: Mark Kirkland, Raymond S. Persi | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,563
8.5 out of 10 (Great)
The Simpsons clearly devoted themselves to making an episode exactly like a 24 episode and still deliver with good old Simpsons charm.
14.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
When Flanders Failed
(1991)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After wishing for Flanders to lose his business, Homer discovers that his neighbor is actually about to go bankrupt and decides to help him out.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,982
8.5 out of 10 (Great)
We all know how Homer hates Flanders with a burning passion,right?
Try saying that after watching this episode.
15.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Bart Gets an F
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Mrs. Krabappel, fed up with Bart's lackadaisical approach to his studies, gives him an ultimatum: shape up or repeat the fourth grade.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,088
8.5 out of 10 (Great)
The Simpsons are pretty good at making me feel sorry for their characters,and this episode is no exception.Seriously,Bart pleads to God to give him time to study.
16.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart accidentally gets Principal Skinner fired on inspection day, with Ned Flanders taking over as his replacement.
Director: Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,614
8.5 out of 10 (Great)
Skinner and Bart bond.And it manages to be comedic,interesting and a bit emotional.
17.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Seemingly Never-Ending Story
(2006)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
In this story within a story within a story within a story, a cave-exploring expedition, an angry sheep and a lovestruck Moe become inextricably entwined.
Directors: David Silverman, Raymond S. Persi | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,778
8.5 out of 10 (Great)
An odd story that somehow comes off as very fun.About as fun as a golden age episode.
18.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Call of the Simpsons
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer takes the family camping, but it soon becomes a misadventure when they lose their equipment and Homer is mistaken for Bigfoot.
Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,908
8.5 out of 10 (Great)
The Simpsons established some trends when it was new on the block.Comedic episodes in which a family takes a camping trip is one of them,and they themselves are one of the best who did this.
19.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Brick Like Me
(2014)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The Lego version of Homer begins to suspect that his entire Lego world is not real when a toy triggers a flashback to an alternate reality.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Matthew Nastuk | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,896
8.5 out of 10 (Great)
What's this?Clever writing?Somewhat emotional moments?The featuring of the license of a popular product where the writers don't spend half the episode brownnosing the creators of said product?
20.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Lisa Gets an 'A'
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When Lisa cheats on a test, she has a moral crisis when her perfect score qualifies the school for grant money; Homer adopts a lobster as a pet.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,480
8.5 out of 10 (Great)
Lisa storyline is good enough,but Homer's side of the episode definitely steals the show.
21.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
A Milhouse Divided
(1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer questions the state of his marriage after Luann Van Houten demands a divorce from Kirk.
Director: Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,900
8.5 out of 10 (Great)
It tackles the concept of divorce and focuses a lot on Homer's willingness to keep his marriage afloat in a way only shows like this does best.Also,the twist at the end is genius.
22.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Hardly Kirk-ing
(2013)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart poses Millhouse as his father so that they can do adult activities, and Homer becomes skilled at finding lost objects thanks to Highlights magazine.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Matthew Nastuk | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,179
8.5 out of 10 (Great)
A really fun episode with quite a few quirky moments.
23.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Saturdays of Thunder
(1991)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After Homer fails a fathering test, he decides to help Bart build his Soap Box Derby racer.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,587
8 out of 10 (Very Good)
This episode is another trend starter,this time going with father son competitions where the son starts ignoring his father during the episode,or something like that,so it's probably predictable by now.Even still,there's a lot of great jokes here to keep you watching.
24.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Colonel Homer
(1992)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer becomes the manager of a beautiful young country singer and finds himself almost attracted to her, sparking Marge's jealousy.
Director: Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,603
8 out of 10 (Very Good)
A heartfelt episode,somewhat reminiscent of "Life In The Fast Lane".
25.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish
(1990)
TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
After the power plant experiences bad publicity and is threatened with closure, Mr. Burns decides to run for Governor in order to have power over the law.
Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,389
8 out of 10 (Very Good)
A nice satire on politics with one of Mr. Burns' greatest quotes.
26.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Secret War of Lisa Simpson
(1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart is sent to a military school to be disciplined; Lisa, seeking a challenge, enrolls with him, but faces discrimination as the school's only girl cadet.
Director: Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,677
8 out of 10 (Very Good)
Oddly enough,this episode decides not to rely on much humor and instead is plot centric and serious,a creative spin on the average Simpsons episode.
27.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
A Totally Fun Thing Bart Will Never Do Again
(2012)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart gets the family to take the cruise vacation of his dreams, and then launches a fiendish plot to ensure that it goes on forever.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Chris Clements | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,613
8 out of 10 (Very Good)
A very enjoyable episode that remained consistently fun.
28.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Bob Next Door
(2010)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart is convinced that the Simpsons' new friendly, unassuming neighbor is actually Sideshow Bob in disguise.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Nancy Kruse | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,452
8 out of 10 (Very Good)
Sideshow Bob is back to kill Bart by disguising himself with a new face.And it is one of the first times in years that where we get Sideshow Bob just trying to kill Bart with a maniacal plan,plain and simple.
29.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Treehouse of Horror VI
(1995)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
A lightning storm causes giant advertising mascots to come to life; The children are terrorized by Groundskeeper Willie in their dreams; Homer finds himself trapped in another dimension.
Directors: Bob Anderson, David Mirkin | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,766
8 out of 10 (Very Good)
The first two segments were decent enough,but it's the 3D animated third segment that really steals the show.
30.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homerpalooza
(1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer takes Bart and Lisa to a music festival in an attempt to prove his coolness, but ends up embarrassing them after being hired to participate in the festival's freak show.
Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,912
8 out of 10 (Very Good)
Much like Bart Of Darkness,a cruel yet justified episode that critiques common behavior of the era.Despite having less of a payoff,it still contains a very true message.
31.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Lisa's Date with Density
(1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Lisa develops a crush on Nelson, and tries to reform him; Homer gets an autodialer and decides to make easy money with a telemarketing scam.
Director: Susie Dietter | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,810
7.5 out of 10 (Good)
The idea of Lisa and Nelson bonding is an interesting one indeed,but the conclusion to it all felt rushed,and the episode wasn't as memorable as it could've been.
32.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Days of Future Future
(2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Thirty years into the future, Bart is having trouble dealing with his divorce, Lisa is struggling with her marriage to Milhouse, and Marge is finally fed up after burying yet another Homer clone.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,339
7.5 out of 10 (Good)
The Simpsons should really do these types of episodes more often.
33.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Spy Who Learned Me
(2012)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer uses his paid sick leave to improve his marriage, with the help of his imaginary friend, super-spy Stradivarius Cain. Meanwhile, Bart gets revenge on Nelson for stealing everyone's lunch money.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,132
7.5 out of 10 (Good)
Bryan Cranston rules.
34.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Krusty Gets Busted
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After Krusty is found guilty of robbing the Kwik-E-Mart following Homer's eyewitness testimony, Bart and Lisa set out to prove his innocence.
Director: Brad Bird | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,066
7.5 out of 10 (Good)
Once again,The Simpsons established another trend:A mystery with a clue you should've figured out from the beginning.It's an interesting episode,and one of the first where Bart is truly shown to idolize Krusty.
35.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Marge in Chains
(1993)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
A misunderstanding leads to Marge being imprisoned for shoplifting, with her absence soon descending the family, and eventually, the town into chaos.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,135
7.5 out of 10 (Good)
This was...an odd episode.You could say that's a benefit.Specifically when the town breaks into a riot because Marge couldn't make food for the bake sale.Also,everyone hates Jimmy Carter.
36.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Bonfire of the Manatees
(2005)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When Marge leaves Homer because he allowed an adult movie being shot in their house, she seeks self-fulfillment in protecting manatees.
Directors: David Silverman, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,636
7.5 out of 10 (Good)
A story that was an original draft of the movie,but instead,became an episode (a wise decision).Even still,a good episode not short on laughs.
37.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes
(2008)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer and Ned go into business together as bounty hunters, and Marge takes a job at an erotic bakery.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Lance Kramer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,800
7.5 out of 10 (Good)
A comedy centered episode about Homer and Ned bonding through bounty hunting.A fun enough episode for sure.
38.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Bart Star
(1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
A damning report on childhood obesity in Springfield leads to the formation of a pee-wee football team. After belittling Ned Flanders, Homer ends up coaching the team, but his favoring of Bart makes him unpopular.
Directors: Dominic Polcino, Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,496
7.5 out of 10 (Good)
It's not mind blowing,but it gets the job done with quirky humor and Homer...being Homer.
39.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Italian Bob
(2005)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
The Simpsons become lost in Italy, finding their way to a small town that Sideshow Bob has become the mayor of.
Directors: David Silverman, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,783
7.5 out of 10 (Good)
It essentially takes away the assets of most Sideshow Bob episodes and show's Bob at one of his least threatening performances until he finally hunts for The Simpsons.It has some great jokes,and the setup is very creative,but the plot the episode relies on just feels...odd...
40.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Telltale Head
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart gets more than he bargained for when he saws the head off a statue of the town's founder.
Director: Rich Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 4,725
7.5 out of 10 (Good)
Back when The Simpsons was still crafting its style,episodes showed characters of the show being much more forgiving and kind than expected,as well as having a heavier focus on morality and drama.This is one of the more abounding episodes on both of those traits,despite still offering some decent jokes.
41.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Insane Clown Poppy
(2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After he learns he has a daughter, Krusty turns to Homer for parenting advice.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,971
7.5 out of 10 (Good)
Krusty takes on the role of being a father,and actually shows him being a decent one...Even still,I'll never get how he got lucky with a professional female soldier at first sight.
42.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Kids Are All Fight
(2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
The story of Bart and Lisa's rivalry is told when Homer finds an old film strip.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,017
7.5 out of 10 (Good)
"It's nice to see The Simpsons establish more character for the rival siblings we all know and love,while making it fun as well.Over 25 years later,and Simpsons can still do decent character building...at least once."
43.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Coming to Homerica
(2009)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
Townspeople build a wall around Springfield to keep "immigrants" from Ogdenville from relocating to their town.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,555
7 out of 10 (Decent)
An episode that criticizes border laws.Except that it doesn't criticize.It just shows what Americans have done so far with border laws and then goes against that in a very forced manner.Even still,at least it aims for a good message.
44.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Beware My Cheating Bart
(2012)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Jimbo's girlfriend cheats on Jimbo with Bart, and Homer uses his new treadmill to catch up on a TV series about plane crash victims stranded on an island.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,305
7 out of 10 (Decent)
"It hits with some decent humor and an interesting twist on Bart's romantic relationships by making this one particularly very close and somewhat explicit,but overall,it still leaves something to be desired."
45.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Good, the Sad and the Drugly
(2009)
TV-14 | 21 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart gets Milhouse to take the rap for a prank at school, and then blows him off when he falls for a cute 5th grade do-gooder, prompting Milhouse's wrath. Meanwhile, Lisa begins taking "happy pills" to improve her negative outlook.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Rob Oliver | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,519
7 out of 10 (Decent)
A standard modern Simpsons episode with several funny jokes in between.Nothing mind blowing,but nothing too bad.
46.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious
(1997)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Marge is stressed from motherhood and hires a British nanny to help out around the house, who struggles to teach Bart and Lisa how to behave.
Director: Chuck Sheetz | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,034
7 out of 10 (Decent)
A musical romp that isn't exactly very enticing,but not half bad either.
47.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
She Used to Be My Girl
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Marge becomes jealous when Lisa begins idolizing her old high school friend, Chloe Talbot, a famous reporter.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Matthew Nastuk | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,568
7 out of 10 (Decent)
An average jealousy plot with some fun jokes,and Homer strangling Bart for no reason.
48.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Little Big Mom
(2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Lisa finds out how rough Marge has it when her mom is in traction and she becomes the woman of the house. Homer and Bart's antics get her so worked up she conspires to teach them a lesson.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,955
7 out of 10 (Decent)
The usual role switch episode with some more creative ideas,but nothing much more special.
49.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Goo Goo Gai Pan
(2005)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Selma decides to adopt a child, so the whole family goes to China.
Directors: David Silverman, Lance Kramer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,600
7 out of 10 (Decent)
Another travel episode that's at least marginally more fun than that damn safari episode.
50.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Eeny Teeny Maya Moe
(2009)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Moe begins dating a little person he met on the Internet, while Maggie is being bullied at the playground next to Moe's where Homer is leaving her.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Nancy Kruse | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,498
7 out of 10 (Decent)
This episode might have been better if Moe's girlfriend hadn't been overly sensitive at the end,resulting in a forced break up.You know,because status quo is God.
51.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
How the Test Was Won
(2009)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart and his fellow underachievers are taken on a "field trip" to Capital City so that they can miss the standardized test, and Homer makes sure that nothing bad happens until their insurance goes back into effect.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Lance Kramer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,451
7 out of 10 (Decent)
It's a tense episode that delivers on most fronts.
52.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Lisa the Simpson
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Lisa fears she is losing her intelligence when she learns about the fabled Simpson gene. Meanwhile, Jasper freezes himself in the Kwik-E-Mart freezer.
Director: Susie Dietter | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,657
7 out of 10 (Decent)
It gives off very strong implications that all women are smart and all men are idiots,but the episode's drama in itself is pretty good.
53.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
To Cur with Love
(2012)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When Homer shows no remorse over almost losing Santa's Little Helper, Grandpa tells everyone the story of Homer's childhood dog.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,222
7 out of 10 (Decent)
One of the more emotional episodes of the modern Simpsons...even though it doesn't really pick up until the end.
54.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Last Temptation of Krusty
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After a disastrous performance, Krusty changes his image and becomes an edgy stand-up.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,350
7 out of 10 (Decent)
Whereas the episode's strong concept is mostly executed well,the ending...kind of comes off as baffling.
55.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Lisa Simpson, This Isn't Your Life
(2010)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When Lisa discovers that Marge was also a model student, she tries to find out where everything changed so that she doesn't repeat her mistakes. Meanwhile, a series of chance accidents cause Bart to replace Nelson as school bully.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Matthew Nastuk | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,319
7 out of 10 (Decent)
Lisa puts her mother first and Bart is considered a bully.Yeah,a lot of schoolyard drama here.Even still,it unfolds well enough and the jokes are okay.I'll give it a pass.
56.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Winter of His Content
(2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When Abe and two of his friends move in with the Simpsons after the Springfield Retirement Castle closes, Homer begins to embrace their lifestyle. Meanwhile, Nelson initiates Bart into the bully group after coming to his defense.
Directors: Chuck Sheetz, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,167
6.5 out of 10 (Passable)
An average episode with not too much good nor bad.
57.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
That '90s Show
(2008)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer and Marge tell the kids about their life in the early 1990s before they were born, when Marge was enrolled in Springfield College and Homer was the lead singer of a grunge rock band.
Director: Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,145
6.5 out of 10 (Passable)
It's hard to keep up the continuity in a show that is essentially a paradox in time,but even still,the writing problems are evident enough.
58.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Father, the Son, and the Holy Guest Star
(2005)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart is expelled from Springfield Elementary, and Bart is therefore enrolled in St. Jerome's Catholic School.
Directors: David Silverman, Mike Frank Polcino | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,650
6.5 out of 10 (Passable)
Not as good a religion based episode as Thank God It's Doomsday,but it still delivers a nice message.
59.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Today, I Am a Clown
(2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Krusty decides to do what he never did when he was thirteen years old - have a Bar Mitzvah.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Nancy Kruse | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,573
6.5 out of 10 (Passable)
Krusty gets a bit more maturity by engaging in the Bar Mitzvah he never had.And Homer transforms his show.Nothing special,just an average episode.
60.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Adventures in Baby-Getting
(2012)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Marge decides that she wants another baby, but Homer doesn't want one. Meanwhile, Bart tries to figure out where Lisa is secretly going after school.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Rob Oliver | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,225
6.5 out of 10 (Decent)
A watchable episode with a plot that has been used quite a bit.
61.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Bull-E
(2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart gets bullied at a school dance, so Marge gets an anti-bullying law passed, which results in Homer being put in therapy for bullying Ned.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Lance Kramer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,022
6.5 out of 10 (Passable)
I really wish I could've liked this episode.I really did.But amongst Homer making up to Ned Flanders,there were a ton of crappy jokes,a really mean spirited treatment towards Bart,and general boredom.
62.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Marge's Son Poisoning
(2005)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Marge and Bart start spending more time together, and make a tradition of cycling to a tea house in a small village outside Springfield.
Directors: David Silverman, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,561
6.5 out of 10 (Passable)
Whereas the moral is considerably murky,the episode is simply average.
63.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Wedding for Disaster
(2009)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer is kidnapped moments before he and Marge are supposed to re-renew their vows. However, Marge comes to the conclusion that Homer left her at the altar.
Directors: Chuck Sheetz, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,389
6.5 out of 10 (Passable)
A sweet ending is overshadowed by several drawbacks.
64.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Pygmoelian
(2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Plastic surgery not only transforms Moe the Bartender from ugly to hunky, it helps gets him a job on a hit daytime drama.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,949
6.5 out of 10 (Passable)
Moe is as good as ever in this one,but other that,there's not much else that's so special about this episode.
65.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Jaws Wired Shut
(2002)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Marge can't deal with the quiet after Homer has his jaws wired shut.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Nancy Kruse | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,804
6 out of 10 (Mixed Bag)
It has its laughs and quirky moments,but overall,it feels unfocused and cliché,with a rushed ending to add.
66.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bangalore
(2006)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer gets sent to India when the power plant is relocated there. Selma and Patty kidnap Richard Dean Anderson after he spurns their MacGyver fan club.
Directors: David Silverman, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,651
6 out of 10 (Mixed Bag)
Homer goes to India.And Patty and Selma obsess over an actor.Next.
67.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Boys of Bummer
(2007)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart becomes the most hated person in Springfield after he is the goat in a championship baseball game, and Homer's new job as a mattress salesman ruins his and Marge's sex life.
Directors: Mark Kirkland, Rob Oliver | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,664
6 out of 10 (Mixed Bag)
Mean spirited,perhaps...It still manages to make up for its errors,but it's not truly a great episode.
68.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Moe Letter Blues
(2010)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer, Apu and Reverend Lovejoy all suspect that Moe may have left with one of their wives after receiving a mysterious letter, but which one is it?
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Matthew Nastuk | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,320
6 out of 10 (Mixed Bag)
It was a really strange,odd episode that still leaves me without much of a full opinion.
69.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
A Test Before Trying
(2013)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
The fate of Springfield Elementary rests on Bart and his test scores, and Homer finds way to make money with his own parking meter.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Chris Clements | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,143
6 out of 10 (Mixed Bag)
It is essentially Bart Gets An F with higher stakes and a average B plot.
70.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Papa Don't Leech
(2008)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When the Simpsons discover that Lurleen Lumpkin is on the skids, Marge reluctantly agrees to take her in and help her find her deadbeat dad who abandoned her 30 years ago.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Mark Kirkland, Chris Clements | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,410
5.5 out of 10 (Meh)
The return of Colonel Homer is also an unpleasant,jarring episode with a semi-pleasant ending.
71.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Mathlete's Feat
(2015)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy
Groundskeeper Willie becomes the coach of the mathletes, Lisa and other kids from Springfield Elementary compete against Waverly Hills Elementary.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Mike Frank Polcino | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,060
5.5 ouit of 10 (Meh)
Excluding the initial couch gag,once again,the episode is just such an average Modern Simpsons that it seems very difficult to care about it.
72.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Moe'N'a Lisa
(2006)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Lisa helps Moe become a distinguished poet, but she turns on him when he takes all the credit for his newfound greatness.
Directors: David Silverman, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,582
5.5 out of 10 (Meh)
Usually,when The Simpsons does plots like this,it seems to work.Not so much here,though.
73.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Little Orphan Millie
(2007)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Milhouse's parents are lost at sea, which causes him to become a troubled loner. But his new persona makes him the new most popular kid at school, which sparks jealousy in Bart.
Directors: Mark Kirkland, Lance Kramer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,496
5.5 out of 10 (Meh)
It's nice to see Milhouse's parents get back together,but this really only streamlines the plot into an unimaginative,uninteresting one.
74.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Simpson Safari
(2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
The Simpsons win a trip to Africa after Homer finds a golden animal cracker from the 60's in the loft.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,947
5 out of 10 (Mediocre)
An episode about travelling to Africa whose highlights are plot holes,stereotypes,an anti climax and not many laughs.
75.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
My Sister, My Sitter
(1997)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart is outraged when Lisa becomes his babysitter.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,124
5 out of 10 (Mediocre)
If there was only one word to describe this episode...it would be annoying.
76.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Man Who Grew Too Much
(2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Lisa becomes friends with Sideshow Bob, who now has a new job working with genetically-altered foods. Meanwhile, Marge becomes frustrated teaching abstinence for the church.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Matthew Schofield | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,271
5 out of 10 (Mediocre)
Once again,Sideshow Bob is in a position of power (except that they waste the potential this plot could've had).There's also a B plot that's ultimately mediocre.
77.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
At Long Last Leave
(2012)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
The town votes to kick the Simpsons out of Springfield, so they decide to move to the Outlands.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Matthew Nastuk | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,403
5 out of 10 (Mediocre)
I enjoyed this episode...until the slap in the face ending came.
78.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Sleeping with the Enemy
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Because she thinks her own children do not appreciate her anymore, Marge becomes a mother figure for Nelson.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Lauren MacMullan | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,636
5 out of 10 (Mediocre)
Bart is quite possibly at his worst in this episode,but Nelson and Marge bonding (kind of) softens the blow,at least.
79.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Pay Pal
(2014)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When Homer ruins his and Marge's chances of making a new couple friend, Marge decides to concentrate on finding a friend for Lisa. However, Lisa suddenly makes a new friend on her own.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Mike Frank Polcino | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,139
4.5 out of 10 (Weak)
A very confusing moral destroys the episode in general.
80.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
E Pluribus Wiggum
(2008)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Springfield becomes the site of the first presidential primary. The townspeople soon get sick of all of the presidential candidates sucking up to them, and decide to support their own write-in candidate: Ralph Wiggum.
Directors: Mark Kirkland, Mike Frank Polcino | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,543
4 out of 10 (Poor)
Ignoring the fact that Homer gets away with destroying the town's fast food district scot free for little good reason,this episode could've been mediocre at best,which is a shame,considering it's one of the more Ralph Wiggum focused episodes of the show (and my favorite Simpsons character).
81.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
What Animated Women Want
(2013)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer contemplates his next move after getting in the doghouse with Marge, while Millhouse's new Stanley Kowalski-inspired persona makes him suddenly attractive to Lisa.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,170
4 out of 10 (Poor)
A painfully poor Simpsons episode that has a boring A plot and a B plot that flat out steals from a previous episode.
82.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Let's Go Fly a Coot
(2015)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart takes up smoking e-cigarettes to impress Milhouse's cousin Annika while the rest of the family learns about Grampa's days in the Air Force.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Chris Clements | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 995
4 out of 10 (Poor)
It's been a long time since I've seen a Simpsons episode this boring and uninteresting...It hurts to watch.
83.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
You Kent Always Say What You Want
(2007)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After Kent Brockman is fired as a news anchor, he and Lisa use the Internet to expose the Fox News Conspiracy.
Directors: Mark Kirkland, Matthew Nastuk | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,657
4 out of 10 (Poor)
Even if this wasn't the show's 400th episode,it still doesn't make up for the fact that this is essentially 22 minutes of filler and discord attempts at social commentary.
84.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Miracle on Evergreen Terrace
(1997)
TV-G | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When Bart accidentally burns down the family's Christmas tree and gifts, he claims that a robber stole everything. As a result, the town gets them a new tree and pitches in to raise funds.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,681
3.5 out of 10 (Bad)
This episode lacked the charm and fun of previous Simpsons episodes and instead opts for excessively downputting cruelty.
85.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Lisa Goes Gaga
(2012)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After a desperate attempt by Lisa to become more popular backfires, Lady Gaga shows up in Springfield to help her with her self-esteem.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Matthew Schofield | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,330
3.5 out of 10 (Bad)
What did I just see...?The Simpsons advertising Lady Gaga?Is this a joke...?No wait.If this was a joke,I would have laughed...
86.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Every Man's Dream
(2015)
TV-14 | 24 min | Animation, Comedy
Marge decides it's finally time to separate from Homer, and quickly moves on with her life. Homer is initially devastated, but soon stumbles into a romance with a younger woman.
Directors: Mike B. Anderson, Matthew Nastuk | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,433
3.5 out of 10 (Bad)
Proof that you can make a 22-minute episode of an adult cartoon and not do anything at all.
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