TV: The Simpsons Best Episodes
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1.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
(1989)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer is forced to become a department store Santa when Marge spends the family's Christmas savings on removing Bart's tattoo.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 8,802
2.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
There's No Disgrace Like Home
(1990)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After being embarrassed by the rest of the family at a company picnic, Homer becomes obsessed with improving their behavior towards each other.
Directors: Kent Butterworth, Gregg Vanzo | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,240
3.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Bart the General
(1990)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After being beaten up by Nelson Muntz one too many times, Bart turns to Grampa for help, and soon leads a rebellion against the school bully.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,567
4.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Moaning Lisa
(1990)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
A depressed Lisa's spirit is lifted when she meets a jazz-man, Bleeding Gums Murphy.
Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,103
5.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Itchy & Scratchy Land
(1994)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
A family vacation to Itchy & Scratchy Land turns disastrous when the robots malfunction and turn on the tourists.
Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,697
6.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Cape Feare
(1993)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
After being released from prison on parole, Sideshow Bob plots to murder Bart.
Director: Rich Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,768
7.
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: 3,596
8.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
A Star Is Burns
(1995)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
The citizens of Springfield host their own film festival, with popular movie critic Jay Sherman arriving from New York to judge.
Director: Susie Dietter | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,504
9.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Two Dozen and One Greyhounds
(1995)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Santa's Little Helper's new mate has puppies, and Mr. Burns schemes to steal them and make them into a coat.
Director: Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,013
10.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Homer's Enemy
(1997)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer's laziness begets the ire of his industrious but arrogant new co-worker Frank Grimes; Bart buys a run-down factory for a dollar.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 6,840
11.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Brother from Another Series
(1997)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart suspects a paroled Sideshow Bob is up to his old tricks when he is hired by his brother Cecil to assist in the construction of a dam.
Director: Pete Michels | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,023
12.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
You Only Move Twice
(1996)
TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy
The Simpsons move to Cypress Creek, where Homer unwittingly works for a charismatic supervillain; the rest of the family struggles with the transfer.
Director: Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 6,394
13.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson
(1997)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer must travel to New York to get his car back, which is illegally parked at World Trade Center Plaza.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 5,068
14.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons
(1997)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Apu receives a letter from his mother stating that it's time for him fulfilled his arranged marriage obligation, he pretends Marge is his wife.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,420
15.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Realty Bites
(1997)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Marge becomes a real-estate agent.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Swinton O. Scott III | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,428
16.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Das Bus
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
While the kids become stranded on a desert island, Homer attempts to cash in on the Internet.
Directors: Pete Michels, Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,742
17.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Dumbbell Indemnity
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer and Moe attempt insurance fraud so that Moe can support his new girlfriend. When Homer ends up in jail, Moe has to decide whether or not to come forward.
Directors: Dominic Polcino, Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,385
18.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Simpson Tide
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer causes an international incident after he joins the Naval reserves.
Director: Milton Gray | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,985
19.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Lost Our Lisa
(1998)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Lisa gets lost after she tries to take a bus to a museum.
Directors: Pete Michels, Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,335
20.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Mayored to the Mob
(1998)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer deals with corruption when he becomes Mayor Quimby's bodyguard.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Swinton O. Scott III | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,883
21.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Viva Ned Flanders
(1999)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When Homer takes Ned to Las Vegas in an attempt to get him to loosen up, the two end up drunkenly marrying a pair of cocktail waitresses.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Neil Affleck | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,448
22.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
A Tale of Two Springfields
(2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Springfield is split in two when Homer revolts because his area code is changed; the new town walls itself off from the neighbors.
Directors: Shaun Cashman, Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,127
23.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Computer Wore Menace Shoes
(2000)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer's gossip website becomes a huge hit, but when his information runs out he resorts to making up news.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,141
24.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love
(2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Mr. Burns falls in love with a younger woman and recruits Homer to help him impress her.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Lance Kramer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,774
25.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Mother Simpson
(1995)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After faking his own death, Homer is reunited with his mother, who harbors a deep secret.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 3,523
26.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Burns, Baby Burns
(1996)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
The Simpsons try to reunite Mr. Burns with Larry, his slovenly long-lost son.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,903
27.
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: 1,970
28.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Pokey Mom
(2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Marge befriends a convict with an artistic streak. Meanwhile, Homer battles the chiropractic industry after he creates a miracle back pain cure.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Bob Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,272
29.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Worst Episode Ever
(2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart and Milhouse are left in charge of the comic book store after Comic Book Guy is hospitalized.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Matthew Nastuk | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,004
30.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
New Kids on the Blecch
(2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
A music producer offers Bart and his friends a chance to participate in an up-and-coming boyband, but the boys are not up to it after making a discovery.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,127
31.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Trilogy of Error
(2001)
TV-14 | 22 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer's rush to the hospital to re-attach his severed thumb, Lisa's rush to school to win the science fair, and Bart's run-in with an illegal fireworks scheme interconnect from their point of view.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,926
32.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Treehouse of Horror XII
(2001)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
A gypsy puts a curse on Homer; The Simpsons' new automated house malfunctions and tries to kill Homer; Bart and Lisa attend a school for wizards.
Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,312
33.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Brawl in the Family
(2002)
TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
A social services officer brings unity to the Simpson family, but their newfound happiness is threatened when the cocktail waitress Homer married in Vegas shows up at their door.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Matthew Nastuk | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,756
34.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Half-Decent Proposal
(2002)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Marge's high school sweetheart Artie Ziff returns and offers Homer a million dollars to spend a weekend with Marge.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Lauren MacMullan | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 2,140
35.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
I Am Furious Yellow
(2002)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Bart's comic about Homer becomes a hit on-line, prompting Homer to attempt to control his anger.
Directors: Chuck Sheetz, Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,909
36.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Great Louse Detective
(2002)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Homer has to use Sideshow Bob in order to track down a potential assassin.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,802
37.
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: 2,292
38.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Regina Monologues
(2003)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Prime minister Tony Blair welcomes the Simpsons to England where they run into author J.K. Rowling and actor Ian McKellen.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,814
39.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Smart & Smarter
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
When Maggie is revealed to have an IQ of 167, Lisa is no longer the genius of the family, causing a rivalry between the sisters.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,650
40.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Ziff Who Came to Dinner
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Artie Ziff is discovered hiding out in the Simpsons' attic.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Nancy Kruse | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,570
41.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
The Wandering Juvie
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After playing a prank on the whole town, Bart is sentenced to six months of juvenile detention. There he meets Gina, who forces Bart to escape with her.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Lauren MacMullan | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,653
42.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
My Big Fat Geek Wedding
(2004)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Mrs. Krabapel falls for Comic Book Guy and they plan a Star Trek like wedding. Principal Skinner plans to prevent it.
Directors: Jim Reardon, Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,610
43.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
Mobile Homer
(2005)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
After a garage-cleaning accident, Marge wants Homer to get life insurance. Instead, the family gets an RV.
Directors: David Silverman, Raymond S. Persi | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,495
44.
The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode:
A Star Is Torn
(2005)
TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy
Lisa attends a singing competition for children, and Homer becomes her manager because of his skill to write songs that the crowd loves.
Directors: David Silverman, Nancy Kruse | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Votes: 1,526
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