My Favourite Episodes of "The Simpsons"

by LuisF83 | created - 24 Jul 2014 | updated - 05 Jun 2015 | Public

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1. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Simpson and Delilah (1990)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy

Homer lies on a medical insurance form in order to obtain a miracle hair restoring drug.

Director: Rich Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 5,100

Montgomery Burns: "You may find this hard to believe, but in my salad days, my crowning glory was a bright shock of strawberry blonde curls."

2. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish (1990)

TV-14 | 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: 4,378

Marge Simpson: "Homer, we're a Mary Bailey family." Homer Simpson: "Mary Bailey isn't going to fire me if I don't vote for her." Lisa Simpson: "Ooh, a political discussion at the breakfast table! I feel like a Kennedy!"

3. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Lisa's Substitute (1991)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Lisa has a crush on her substitute teacher; Bart decides to run for class president.

Director: Rich Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 4,985

Homer: "Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand."

4. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Three Men and a Comic Book (1991)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Bart, Milhouse and Martin each pitch in to buy an highly-collectible "Radioactive Man" comic book, which soon has a disastrous effect on their friendship.

Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 4,251

Bart: "I am through with working. Working is for chumps." Homer: "Son, I am proud of you. I was twice your age when I figured that out."

5. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Lisa's Pony (1991)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Homer buys Lisa a pony that the family can ill afford.

Director: Carlos Baeza | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,606

Marge: "We're just going to have to cut down on luxuries." Homer: "Well, you know, we're always buying Maggie vaccinations for diseases she doesn't even have!"

6. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Flaming Moe's (1991)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Moe claims a drink that Homer invented is his own, with the drink making the bar a local hot spot, but threatens his friendship with Homer.

Directors: Rich Moore, Alan Smart | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 4,644

Professor Frink: "All right, according to the gas chromatograph, the secret ingredient is... love? Who's been screwing with this thing?"

7. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: A Streetcar Named Marge (1992)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Marge stars in a musical adaptation of A Streetcar Named Desire, but is angry with Homer's lack of interest; Maggie squares off with her strict new daycare owner.

Director: Rich Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,747

Bart: "Are there any Jive-Talking Robots in this play?" Marge: "I don't think so." Homer: "Bart, don't ask stupid questions. Is there any frontal nudity?" Marge: "No, Homer."

8. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Mr. Plow (1992)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Homer opens a successful snow-plowing business, only to inspire Barney to start a rival outfit that puts him out of work.

Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 4,546

Adam West:"I suppose you’re only familiar with the new Batman movies. Michelle Pfeiffer? Ha! The only true Catwoman is Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether, or Eartha Kitt. And I didn’t need molded plastic to improve my physique. Pure. West. And why doesn’t Batman dance anymore? Remember the Batusi?"

9. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Lisa's First Word (1992)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

While trying to coax Maggie into saying her first word, Homer and Marge talk about how Lisa spoke hers.

Director: Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,891

Homer: "Wow. A baby and a free burger. Could this be the best day of my life?"

10. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Homer's Triple Bypass (1992)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Years of poor eating habits catch up with Homer when he suffers a massive heart attack, but the family can't afford the triple bypass operation he needs.

Director: David Silverman | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 4,227

Dr. Julius Hibbert: "Homer, I'm afraid you'll have to undergo a coronary bypass operation." Homer Simpson: Say it in English, Doc!" Dr. Julius Hibbert: "You're going to need open-heart surgery." Homer Simpson: Spare me your medical mumbo jumbo!" Dr. Julius Hibbert: "We're going to cut you open and tinker with your ticker." Homer Simpson: Could you dumb it down a shade?"

11. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Marge vs. the Monorail (1993)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

After receiving a considerable donation of money, Springfield builds a monorail system with Homer as the conductor, unaware they've just boarded a one-way train to Hell.

Director: Rich Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 5,772

Marge: "Homer, there's a man here who thinks he can help you." Homer: "Batman?" Marge: "No, he's a scientist." Homer: "Batman's a scientist." Marge: "It's NOT Batman."

12. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: I Love Lisa (1993)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Lisa gives Ralph a Valentine's card out of pity, but soon regrets it when he develops an unwanted crush on her.

Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,677

Miss Hoover: "Do you want to play John Wilkes Booth, or do you want to act like a maniac?"

13. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Last Exit to Springfield (1993)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

When Mr. Burns revokes the plant's dental plan, forcing Lisa to be fitted with cheap, ugly braces, Homer leads its union into going on strike.

Director: Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 5,256

Homer: "So what does this job pay?" Lenny: "Nothing." Homer: "D'oh!" Lenny: "Unless you're crooked." Homer: "WOOHOO!"

14. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Boy Scoutz 'n the Hood (1993)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

After joining the Junior Campers while on a sugar high, Bart reluctantly invites Homer to accompany him on the group's annual father-son rafting trip, which soon goes awry.

Director: Jeffrey Lynch | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 4,012

Homer: "Oh, twenty dollars. I wanted a peanut." Homer's Brain: "Twenty dollars can buy many peanuts." Homer: "Explain how." Homer's Brain: "Money can be exchanged for goods and services." Homer: "WOOHOO!"

15. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: The Last Temptation of Homer (1993)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Homer's marriage is in trouble when he develops an attraction to a new co-worker; Bart undergoes medical treatments that make him look like a nerd.

Director: Carlos Baeza | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,689

Mindy: "What's wrong?" Homer: "Oh yeah, like you don't know! We're gonna have sex." Mindy: "Oh ... well, we don't have to." Homer: "Yes, we do. The cookie told me so." Mindy: "Well, desserts aren't always right." Homer: "But they're so sweet."

16. 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: 3,724

Kent Brockman: "Scott, things aren't as happy as they used to be down here at the unemployment office. Joblessness is no longer just for Philosophy majors - useful people are starting to feel the pinch."

17. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Secrets of a Successful Marriage (1994)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Homer begins teaching a class on how to have a successful marriage, but jeopardizes his own marriage by revealing secrets about himself and Marge.

Director: Carlos Baeza | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,019

Homer: "Look Marge, you don't know what it's like - I'm the one out there every day putting his ass on the line. And I'm not out of order. You're out of order. The whole freakin' system is out of order. You want the truth? You want the truth? You can't HANDLE the truth. 'Cause when you reach over and put your hand into a pile of goo that was your best friend's face, you'll know what to do. Forget it, Marge, it's Chinatown."

18. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Homer the Great (1995)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Homer becomes a member of a mysterious organization called the Stonecutters and is heralded as "the chosen one".

Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 4,459

Marge Simpson: "Kids can be so cruel." Bart Simpson: "We can? Thanks Mom!"

19. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Lemon of Troy (1995)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

When a group of Shelbyville kids steal Springfield's sacred lemon tree, Bart and his friends venture there to get the tree back.

Director: Jim Reardon | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,677

Shelbyville Manhattan: " I tell you, I won't live in a town that robs men of the right to marry their cousins!"

20. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Who Shot Mr. Burns? Part One (1995)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

After Mr. Burns steals oil from Springfield Elementary and blocks out the sun, an unknown person shoots him.

Director: Jeffrey Lynch | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 4,738

Lunchlady Doris: "The cafeteria staff is complaining about the mice in the kitchen. I want to hire a new staff."

21. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Who Shot Mr. Burns? Part Two (1995)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Mr. Burns is laying in the hospital while the investigation into his shooter begins. Every citizen has motivation, but it's Simpson DNA that has been found.

Director: Wesley Archer | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 4,295

Kent Brockman: "At 3:00 PM Friday, local autocrat C. Montgomery Burns was shot, following a tense confrontation at town hall. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was then taken to a better hospital where his condition was upgraded to alive."

22. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Lisa the Vegetarian (1995)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

A trip to a local petting zoo convinces Lisa to give up meat, despite excessive pressure to convince her not to do so.

Director: Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,844

Lisa:"Good news, everyone! You don't have to eat meat! I've got enough gazpacho for everyone." Barney:" Go back to Russia!"

23. 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: 3,510

Mr. Burns: "My germs! My precious germs! They never harmed a soul! They never had the chance!"

24. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Summer of 4'2" (1996)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

After realizing how unpopular she is, a disillusioned Lisa sees the vacation to Ned Flanders' beach house as an opportunity to reinvent herself.

Director: Mark Kirkland | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 3,157

Lisa: "These are my only friends. Grown-up nerds like Gore Vidal, and even he's kissed more boys than I ever will." Marge: "Girls, Lisa. Boys kiss girls."

25. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show (1997)

TV-14 | 30 min | Animation, Comedy

Homer is cast as Poochie, a new "Itchy and Scratchy" character designed to reverse declining ratings; a hip college student moves in with the Simpsons.

Director: Steven Dean Moore | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 2,980

Comic Book Guy: “Worst. Episode. Ever.”

26. The Simpsons (1989– )
Episode: Homer's Phobia (1997)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Comedy

After Marge befriends John, a gay store owner, Homer worries that his presence will have a negative effect on Bart's sexuality.

Director: Mike B. Anderson | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith

Votes: 4,362

Moe: Come on, don't take this so hard, Homer. You still got that other kid, uh... Lisa. Let's, uh, take her out hunting tomorrow; make her into a man. Homer: Aw, she'd never go. She's a vegetarian. Moe: Oh, geez! Homer, geez! You and Marge ain't cousins, are you?

27. 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: 6,826

Grimes: "God, he eats like a pig!" Lenny: "I dunno. Pigs tend to chew. I'd say he eats more like a duck."

28. 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: 2,341

Marge: "Four drink minimum?" Homer: "I'll cover you, honey."



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