The BEST seasons of The Simpsons

Every season of The Simpsons ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best seasons 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.

Last Updated: 7/27/2022Network: FOX

8.82

291 votes

#1 - Season 6

First Aired 9/5/1994

8.80

278 votes

#2 - Season 7

First Aired 9/18/1995

8.79

316 votes

#3 - Season 5

First Aired 10/1/1993

8.76

266 votes

#4 - Season 8

First Aired 10/28/1996

8.63

335 votes

#5 - Season 4

First Aired 9/25/1992

8.42

360 votes

#6 - Season 3

First Aired 9/20/1991

8.28

244 votes

#7 - Season 9

First Aired 9/22/1997

8.08

203 votes

#8 - Season 10

First Aired 8/24/1998

7.98

415 votes

#9 - Season 2

First Aired 10/12/1990

7.62

184 votes

#10 - Season 11

First Aired 9/27/1999

7.59

566 votes

#11 - Season 1

First Aired 12/18/1989

7.52

136 votes

#12 - Season 15

First Aired 11/3/2003

7.51

136 votes

#13 - Season 14

First Aired 11/4/2002

7.47

172 votes

#14 - Season 12

First Aired 11/2/2000

7.46

152 votes

#15 - Season 13

First Aired 11/7/2001

7.27

128 votes

#16 - Season 16

First Aired 11/8/2004

7.22

114 votes

#17 - Season 27

First Aired 9/28/2015

7.19

26 votes

#18 - Season 33

First Aired 9/27/2021

7.18

117 votes

#19 - Season 28

First Aired 9/26/2016

7.13

100 votes

#20 - Season 25

First Aired 9/30/2013

7.13

96 votes

#21 - Season 24

First Aired 10/1/2012

7.06

99 votes

#22 - Season 23

First Aired 9/26/2011

7.03

106 votes

#23 - Season 26

First Aired 9/29/2014

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.