The BEST episodes of The Simpsons season 36

Every episode of The Simpsons season 36, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Simpsons season 36!

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: 5/15/2025Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
Bart's Birthday
star
7.23
344 votes

#1 - Bart's Birthday

Season 36 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/29/2024

Bart celebrates a birthday that will change his life forever.

Directors: Rob Oliver
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The Flandshees of Innersimpson
star
7.16
168 votes

#2 - The Flandshees of Innersimpson

Season 36 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/30/2025

Bart dips his toe into the world of celebrity DJ-ing, and Homer finally pushes Flanders too far.

Writer: Dan Vebber
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P.S. I Hate You
star
7.16
148 votes

#3 - P.S. I Hate You

Season 36 - Episode 14 - Aired 4/13/2025

Marge's "nice-lady" reputation is on the line when an unknown blackmailer threatens to expose the angry woman she is inside.

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Convenience Airways
star
7.14
212 votes

#4 - Convenience Airways

Season 36 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/8/2024

The Simpsons are trapped on a flight with the most unruly passengers in America.

Directors: Rob Oliver
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Treehouse of Horror Presents: Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes
star
7.12
233 votes

#5 - Treehouse of Horror Presents: Simpsons Wicked This Way Comes

Season 36 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/24/2024

A tattooed man at a mysterious night circus transports Lisa into three strange stories from the innocent 1950s, the chilling retro-present, and a brutalist future where prestige TV rules the world.

Directors: Debbie Mahan
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The Last Man Expanding
star
7.12
154 votes

#6 - The Last Man Expanding

Season 36 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/6/2025

Springfield becomes hooked on a miracle weight loss drug... all except Homer.

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Bottle Episode
star
7.02
205 votes

#7 - Bottle Episode

Season 36 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/29/2024

Marge and Smithers team up to become wine-forging Robin Hoods.

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Stew Lies
star
6.91
111 votes

#8 - Stew Lies

Season 36 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/4/2025

When a world-famous celebrity chef loses his passion for cooking, Homer unexpectedly becomes his unlikely muse and revives his love for food with a little help from Springfield’s mob.

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The Man Who Flew Too Much
star
6.91
204 votes

#9 - The Man Who Flew Too Much

Season 36 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/22/2024

The new and improved Pin Pals travel to Capital City for their first ever state bowling championship.

Writer: Al Jean
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Abe League of Their Moe
star
6.88
124 votes

#10 - Abe League of Their Moe

Season 36 - Episode 15 - Aired 4/27/2025

After Grampa and Moe recruit a Macedonian slugger to play in Springfield, it strains their friendship and the very integrity of baseball.

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The Yellow Lotus
star
6.85
286 votes

#11 - The Yellow Lotus

Season 36 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2024

The Simpsons encounter death on vacation at a high-end resort.

Directors: Rob Oliver
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Treehouse of Horror XXXV
star
6.83
255 votes

#12 - Treehouse of Horror XXXV

Season 36 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/3/2024

Giant monsters created by political rage threaten to tear the town apart, a Victorian Mr. Burns is jump-scared on Thanksgiving by the ghosts of his abused workers, and Homer bonds with a pair of extra-terrestrial jeans.

Directors: Timothy Bailey
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Homer and Her Sisters
star
6.82
208 votes

#13 - Homer and Her Sisters

Season 36 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/15/2024

After a fight in an escape room, Krusty's truth-telling Aunt fixes Homer's relationship with Patty and Selma.

Writer: Nick Danan
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Full Heart, Empty Pool
star
6.79
78 votes

#14 - Full Heart, Empty Pool

Season 36 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/11/2025

Homer and Grampa team up to create a new sport that rivals pickleball, until jealousy drives the two apart.

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Shoddy Heat
star
6.74
235 votes

#15 - Shoddy Heat

Season 36 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/27/2024

An unearthed corpse opens up a cold case from Springfield in the 1980s... as well as a steamy relationship between young Grampa and Agnes Skinner.

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Desperately Seeking Lisa
star
6.55
266 votes

#16 - Desperately Seeking Lisa

Season 36 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/20/2024

Lisa has a blazing misadventure in the dark world of Capital City's downtown art scene.

Directors: Matthew Nastuk
Writer: Tim Long
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Women in Shorts
star
6.24
243 votes

#17 - Women in Shorts

Season 36 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/10/2024

Girls just want to have funny.

Directors: Eric Koenig
Watch Now:Apple TV