The BEST Episodes of The Simpsons

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

#1 - Marge vs. the Monorail

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired Jan 14, 1993

When Springfield gets a sudden windfall, a charismatic traveling salesman convinces the town to build a monorail.

8.21

1,732 votes

Directors: Rich Moore

Writers: Conan O'Brien

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#2 - Homer the Great

Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired Jan 8, 1995

Homer joins the secret society of the Stonecutters and is suddenly exalted when the brethren discover his birthmark. The ancient order is shaken to the core by the ineptitude of its new Chosen One.

8.15

2,098 votes

Directors: Jim Reardon

Writers: John Swartzwelder

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#3 - Who Shot Mr. Burns? (1)

Season 6 - Episode 25 - Aired May 21, 1995

In Part I of this two-part suspense story, Mr. Burns' evil schemes go too far. When Burns winds up shot, everyone is a suspect.

8.15

1,673 votes

Directors: Jeffrey Lynch

Writers: Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein

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#4 - Lemon of Troy

Season 6 - Episode 24 - Aired May 14, 1995

The simmering rivalry between Springfield and a neighboring town heats up when Shelbyville kids steal Springfield's prized lemon tree.

8.12

1,743 votes

Directors: Jim Reardon

Writers: Brent Forrester

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#5 - Cape Feare

Season 5 - Episode 2 - Aired Oct 7, 1993

When Bart receives death threats from newly paroled Sideshow Bob, the family goes into the Witness Relocation Program and starts a new life on a houseboat on Terror Lake.

8.10

2,233 votes

Directors: Rich Moore

Writers: Jon Vitti

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#6 - The Boy Who Knew Too Much

Season 5 - Episode 20 - Aired May 5, 1994

Playing hooky, Bart sneaks onto the Quimby Compound and is the only witness when Mayor Quimby's ne'er-do-well nephew Freddy allegedly assaults a snooty French butler. But if he comes forward, he will be punished for truancy.

8.09

1,670 votes

Directors: Jeffrey Lynch

Writers: John Swartzwelder

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#7 - The Springfield Files

Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired Jan 12, 1997

Homer witnesses something out of this world in Springfield woods, but no one believes him -- not even FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who come to investigate the incident.

8.08

1,736 votes

Directors: Steven Dean Moore

Writers: Reid Harrison

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#8 - You Only Move Twice

Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired Nov 3, 1996

When Homer accepts a job offer, the Simpsons move to Cypress Creek, where everything seems too good to be true. Finally happy at his job, Homer fails to notice that his new boss is an evil megalomaniac bent on world domination.

8.07

2,373 votes

Directors: Mike B. Anderson

Writers: John Swartzwelder

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#9 - Burns' Heir

Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired Apr 14, 1994

The childless Mr. Burns selects Bart as his heir and begins grooming him for his new role. As a test of loyalty, Mr. Burns orders Bart to fire Homer.

8.05

1,511 votes

Directors: Mark Kirkland

Writers: Jace Richdale

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#10 - Trilogy of Error

Season 12 - Episode 18 - Aired Apr 29, 2001

Homer's thumb is cut off following breakfast and the episode follows three different paths. Homer's day: as he and Marge race to get his thumb reattached. Lisa's day: as she misses the bus and tries to get to school so that she can win the science fair, but finds herself at one point at West Springfield Elementary. Bart's day: as he and Milhouse make use of a stash of fireworks that Fat Tony has illegally smuggled into the country. In the end their respective paths come together.

8.02

1,264 votes

Directors: Mike B. Anderson

Writers: Matt Selman

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#11 - Mountain of Madness

Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired Feb 2, 1997

To promote teamwork amongst the power plant's employees, Mr. Burns makes them go on a corporate retreat up in the mountains.

8.01

1,546 votes

Directors: Mark Kirkland

Writers: John Swartzwelder

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#12 - Homie the Clown

Season 6 - Episode 15 - Aired Feb 12, 1995

Krusty the Clown's reckless spending forces him to open a clown college to keep afloat. New graduate Homer discovers the perks and perils of being Krusty.

8.01

1,517 votes

Directors: David Silverman

Writers: John Swartzwelder

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#13 - 22 Short Films About Springfield

Season 7 - Episode 21 - Aired Apr 14, 1996

Bart and Milhouse wonder if anything interesting happens to the citizens of Springfield, which leads to a series of interconnected vignettes.

8.01

1,473 votes

Directors: Jim Reardon

Writers: Brent Forrester, David X. Cohen, Greg Daniels, Jennifer Crittenden, Jonathan Collier, Josh Weinstein, Matt Groening, Rachel Pulido, Richard Appel, Steve Tompkins

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#14 - Bart vs. Australia

Season 6 - Episode 16 - Aired Feb 19, 1995

After Bart's prank phone call to Australia goes awry, the Simpsons must fly out to the land down under and apologize to the Australian people. When they discover Bart's penalty will be a kick in the pants, international relations deteriorate.

8.01

1,699 votes

Directors: Wesley Archer

Writers: Bill Oakley, Josh Weinstein

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#15 - Bart's Comet

Season 6 - Episode 14 - Aired Feb 5, 1995

When Bart is forced to assist Principal Skinner in early-morning astronomy observations, he discovers a giant comet heading towards Springfield. Facing impending doom, the entire town shows up at the Flanders family bomb shelter.

8.00

1,816 votes

Directors: Bob Anderson

Writers: John Swartzwelder

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#16 - Rosebud

Season 5 - Episode 4 - Aired Oct 21, 1993

Mr. Burns pines away for Bobo, his beloved childhood teddy bear and symbol of lost innocence. When the bear turns up in Maggie's possession, the resulting tug of war affects the whole town.

8.00

1,847 votes

Directors: Wesley Archer

Writers: John Swartzwelder

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#17 - Whacking Day

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired Apr 29, 1993

Lisa takes a stand against Springfield's annual snake-bashing festival.

7.99

1,415 votes

Directors: Jeffrey Lynch

Writers: John Swartzwelder

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#18 - Homer vs. the 18th Amendment

Season 8 - Episode 18 - Aired Mar 16, 1997

When Prohibition is revived in Springfield, Homer and Bart supply the town with alcohol.

7.98

1,762 votes

Directors: Bob Anderson

Writers: John Swartzwelder

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#19 - Secrets of a Successful Marriage

Season 5 - Episode 22 - Aired May 19, 1994

Homer teaches an adult education class on successful marriage, but his students show little interest until he starts telling them juicy details of his marriage to Marge. Furious, Marge kicks Homer out.

7.96

1,820 votes

Directors: Carlos Baeza

Writers: Greg Daniels

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#20 - Lisa the Greek

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Aired Jan 23, 1992

Sundays become “Daddy-Daughter Days” when Homer discovers Lisa’s uncanny ability to pick winning football teams.

7.96

1,589 votes

Directors: Rich Moore

Writers: Jay Kogen, Wallace Wolodarsky

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#21 - Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?

Season 3 - Episode 24 - Aired Aug 27, 1992

Homer’s half-brother Herb Powell returns, his finances in ruin from his last encounter with Homer. With a little help from the family, he invents a product that’s sure to turn his life around.

7.95

1,549 votes

Directors: Rich Moore

Writers: John Swartzwelder

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#22 - Flaming Moe's

Season 3 - Episode 10 - Aired Nov 21, 1991

Moe steals the drink recipe Homer invented, and the rechristened “Flaming Moe” turns his tavern into a hotspot. When a national franchise wants to buy the recipe, Homer wants revenge.

7.95

1,741 votes

Directors: Alan Smart, Rich Moore

Writers: Robert Cohen

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#23 - Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired Nov 3, 1992

When Bart's misdeeds at school and at home reach new extremes, Homer puts his foot down and imposes the ultimate punishment: Bart is forbidden to go see the new Itchy & Scratchy movie.

7.95

2,012 votes

Directors: Rich Moore

Writers: John Swartzwelder

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#24 - Deep Space Homer

Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired Feb 24, 1994

Dejected by a lack of recognition at work, Homer makes a crank call to NASA and winds up being chosen to ride into space with astronauts.

7.95

1,735 votes

Directors: Carlos Baeza

Writers: David Mirkin

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#25 - King-Size Homer

Season 7 - Episode 7 - Aired Nov 5, 1995

Homer tries to gain sixty pounds so he can stay home on disability. When he nearly causes a catastrophe at the plant, Homer reconsiders his plan.

7.95

2,053 votes

Directors: Jim Reardon

Writers: Dan Greaney

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