The WORST episodes of The Simpsons

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

Last Updated: 10/8/2025Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
Marge the Meanie
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#1 - Marge the Meanie

Season 33 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/8/2022

A surprise from Marge's past has her bonding with Bart and terrifying Homer.

Mothers and Other Strangers
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#2 - Mothers and Other Strangers

Season 33 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2021

Teenage Homer and Grampa go on a road trip to ease their sorrow.

Directors: Rob Oliver
Writer: Al Jean
A Made Maggie
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#3 - A Made Maggie

Season 33 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/19/2021

Maggie Simpson gets an unexpected godfather with Fat Tony, who is given the honor of the role.

Directors: Timothy Bailey
The Longest Marge
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#4 - The Longest Marge

Season 33 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/2/2022

Marge and Mr. Burns fight for soul of a brash young football prodigy.

Pixelated and Afraid
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#5 - Pixelated and Afraid

Season 33 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/27/2022

When Homer and Marge are lost in an icy wilderness, they must push themselves to their limits to survive.

Boyz N The Highlands
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#6 - Boyz N The Highlands

Season 33 - Episode 13 - Aired 3/6/2022

Bart, Martin and the bullies are on the run for their lives when a wilderness weekend takes a chilling turn.

Writer: Dan Vebber
You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About -- Act Three Will Shock You!
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#7 - You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About -- Act Three Will Shock You!

Season 33 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/13/2022

When Homer is erroneously blamed for leaving Santa's Little Helper locked in a hot car, footage of the incident goes viral, outraging all of Springfield and making Homer a pariah.

Bart the Cool Kid
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#8 - Bart the Cool Kid

Season 33 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/20/2022

When Bart befriends a famous kid influencer who owns an ultra-cool skate wear brand, Homer leads a rebellion of loser dads against them.

Pretty Whittle Liar
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#9 - Pretty Whittle Liar

Season 33 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/27/2022

Cletus discovers that his wife Brandine has been hiding a secret love ... of learning.

The Sound of Bleeding Gums
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#10 - The Sound of Bleeding Gums

Season 33 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/10/2022

Lisa meets the son of the late musician Bleeding Gums Murphy - and attempts to improve his life.

My Octopus and a Teacher
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#11 - My Octopus and a Teacher

Season 33 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/24/2022

Bart can't control his feelings when he gets a new teacher. Meanwhile, Lisa befriends an octopus.

Girls Just Shauna Have Fun
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#12 - Girls Just Shauna Have Fun

Season 33 - Episode 19 - Aired 5/1/2022

When Lisa joins the high school marching band, she finds an unlikely mentor in Shauna Chalmers. Meanwhile, Homer becomes a craft beer brewer.

Portrait of a Lackey On Fire
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#13 - Portrait of a Lackey On Fire

Season 33 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2021

Smithers finds true love with a famous fashion designer, but will his new relationship destroy Springfield?

Meat Is Murder
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#14 - Meat Is Murder

Season 33 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/15/2022

Grampa finds himself in a pickle when his hidden hamburger past comes back to "ketchup" with him.

Poorhouse Rock
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#15 - Poorhouse Rock

Season 33 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/2022

After Bart humiliates him at church, Homer finally teaches his son to admire his dad - until a visit from a magical, singing janitor changes everything they thought they knew.

Habeas Tortoise
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#16 - Habeas Tortoise

Season 34 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2022

After public humiliation forces him to doubt his own intelligence, Homer forms an internet group devoted to solving the mystery behind the disappearance of a tortoise from the Springfield Zoo.

Directors: Matthew Faughnan
Writer: Broti Gupta
One Angry Lisa
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#17 - One Angry Lisa

Season 34 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2022

Lisa gets called for jury duty while Marge becomes obsessed with her exercise bike.

Directors: Matthew Nastuk
Lisa The Boy Scout
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#18 - Lisa The Boy Scout

Season 34 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2022

When the Boy Explorers become co-ed, Bart and Lisa vow to "out scout" each other at the annual jamboree.

Writer: Dan Greaney
The King of Nice
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#19 - The King of Nice

Season 34 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2022

Marge is hired as a segment producer on Krusty's new daytime talk show. But her initial excitement about the job fades when she discovers what an endless nightmare it is.

Not It
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#20 - Not It

Season 34 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2022

When a supernatural clown starts slaying the children of Kingfield, young Homer Simpson teams up with other middle school misfits to face their fears and defeat the mysterious monster. But years later, the evil clown returns, and Homer’s friends must confront the tragedy of their adult lives to destroy Krusto once and for all.

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Treehouse of Horror XXXIII
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#21 - Treehouse of Horror XXXIII

Season 34 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/2022

In a book-themed trilogy, Marge's resentment takes monstrous form, Lisa tries to save the planet through murder and Homer learns he's not the man he thought he was.

Directors: Rob Oliver
From Beer to Paternity
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#22 - From Beer to Paternity

Season 34 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2022

When Homer becomes Duffman's girl-dad hero, they go on a road trip with Lisa that threatens to expose Homer's terrible parenting.

Directors: Rob Oliver
Step Brother From the Same Planet
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#23 - Step Brother From the Same Planet

Season 34 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2022

Homer is stunned by his feelings of rage and resentment when Grampa becomes a doting stepfather to his girlfriend’s quirky young son. Lisa and Bart throw the ultimate slumber party.

Writer: Dan Vebber
When Nelson Met Lisa
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#24 - When Nelson Met Lisa

Season 34 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/27/2022

A future tale of the will-they-won't-they-I-guess-they-won't-maybe-they-will of Springfield's most unlikely couple.

Writer: Ryan Koh
Podcast News
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#25 - Podcast News

Season 32 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/15/2020

Grampa is accused of a crime. Meanwhile, Kent Brockman questions his career.

Directors: Matthew Faughnan
Watch Now:Apple TV