The BEST Seasons of The Simpsons

Every season ever - ranked by fan votes!

Last Updated: Oct 18, 2021

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 - Season 6

First Aired: Sep 5, 1994

8.84

255 votes

#2 - Season 5

First Aired: Oct 1, 1993

8.82

276 votes

#3 - Season 7

First Aired: Sep 18, 1995

8.80

245 votes

#4 - Season 8

First Aired: Oct 28, 1996

8.77

236 votes

#5 - Season 4

First Aired: Sep 25, 1992

8.67

291 votes

#6 - Season 33

First Aired: Sep 27, 2021

8.60

5 votes

#7 - Season 3

First Aired: Sep 20, 1991

8.51

309 votes

#8 - Season 9

First Aired: Sep 22, 1997

8.29

217 votes

#9 - Season 10

First Aired: Aug 24, 1998

8.11

183 votes

#10 - Season 2

First Aired: Oct 12, 1990

8.03

363 votes

#11 - Season 11

First Aired: Sep 27, 1999

7.67

166 votes

#12 - Season 1

First Aired: Dec 18, 1989

7.65

497 votes

#13 - Season 15

First Aired: Nov 3, 2003

7.58

125 votes

#14 - Season 14

First Aired: Nov 4, 2002

7.57

122 votes

#15 - Season 12

First Aired: Nov 2, 2000

7.51

155 votes

#16 - Season 13

First Aired: Nov 7, 2001

7.51

138 votes

#17 - Season 27

First Aired: Sep 28, 2015

7.34

105 votes

#18 - Season 16

First Aired: Nov 8, 2004

7.30

117 votes

#19 - Season 24

First Aired: Oct 1, 2012

7.27

89 votes

#20 - Season 28

First Aired: Sep 26, 2016

7.27

108 votes

#21 - Season 25

First Aired: Sep 30, 2013

7.25

92 votes

#22 - Season 23

First Aired: Sep 26, 2011

7.18

92 votes

#23 - Season 26

First Aired: Sep 29, 2014

Homer and Bart attempt to solve some father/son conflicts, Marge opens a sandwich franchise, the Simpsons meet their former selves, Bart schemes to bring down his new fourth grade teacher, Homer has a mid-life crisis, and the cast of Futurama make an appearance in Springfield.

7.12

98 votes