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: 12/19/2024Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
The Star of the Backstage
star
5.96
557 votes

#1 - The Star of the Backstage

Season 33 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2021

A musical comes to life in Springfield as Marge stages a revival of her beloved high school show - but her wonderful memories are threatened by the return of a rival from the past.

Directors: Rob Oliver
Watch Now:Apple TV
Women in Shorts
star
6.12
177 votes

#2 - Women in Shorts

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

Girls just want to have funny.

Directors: Eric Koenig
Watch Now:Apple TV
All Singing, All Dancing
star
6.22
1425 votes

#3 - All Singing, All Dancing

Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/4/1998

Homer rents a Clint Eastwood movie and is dismayed to find it's a musical. Using clips from past episodes, the rest of the family reminds him about the many times he and other members of the family and town have broken into song and dance.

Directors: Mark Ervin
Watch Now:Apple TV
Fan-ily Feud
star
6.39
332 votes

#4 - Fan-ily Feud

Season 34 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/23/2023

Homer publicly disparages a pop singer and faces the ire of her vindictive and highly organized fan army.

Directors: Timothy Bailey
Writer: Broti Gupta
Watch Now:Apple TV
Desperately Seeking Lisa
star
6.46
196 votes

#5 - 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
Watch Now:Apple TV
Bart’s Brain
star
6.54
238 votes

#6 - Bart’s Brain

Season 35 - Episode 18 - Aired 5/19/2024

Bart makes a new friend.

Directors: Michael Polcino
Writer: Dan Vebber
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My Life as a Vlog
star
6.58
349 votes

#7 - My Life as a Vlog

Season 34 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/1/2023

Through a series of YouTube recommended videos, the story of the rise and fall of The Simpson Family Vlog is revealed.

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Yokel Hero
star
6.60
416 votes

#8 - Yokel Hero

Season 32 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/7/2021

Cletus becomes a singing sensation, while Homer becomes a new man. Then, Cletus turns on his fans, ruining everything.

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The Sound of Bleeding Gums
star
6.60
356 votes

#9 - 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.

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The Tipping Point
star
6.62
228 votes

#10 - The Tipping Point

Season 35 - Episode 17 - Aired 5/12/2024

Homer loses his mind over tipping culture run amok.

Directors: Matthew Nastuk
Watch Now:Apple TV
Poorhouse Rock
star
6.65
366 votes

#11 - 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.

Watch Now:Apple TV
When Nelson Met Lisa
star
6.65
337 votes

#12 - 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
Watch Now:Apple TV
The 7 Beer Itch
star
6.66
519 votes

#13 - The 7 Beer Itch

Season 32 - Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2020

When Marge and the kids take a seaside vacation, Homer is unwittingly tempted by a British femme fatale.

Directors: Michael Polcino
Watch Now:Apple TV
Hostile Kirk Place
star
6.67
347 votes

#14 - Hostile Kirk Place

Season 34 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/12/2023

When Milhouse's Dad, Kirk, takes exception to a school history lesson that paints one of his ancestors in a bad light, Kirk goes on a crusade to censor and control the school curriculum -- a crusade that Homer co-opts for fun and profit.

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The Tell-Tale Pants
star
6.68
222 votes

#15 - The Tell-Tale Pants

Season 35 - Episode 16 - Aired 5/5/2024

Marge comes upon a surprising windfall and, angry with Homer, spends it secretly on herself.

Writer: Al Jean
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Thirst Trap: A Corporate Love Story
star
6.69
310 votes

#16 - Thirst Trap: A Corporate Love Story

Season 35 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/29/2023

In a parody documentary, a young college-dropout CEO embraces the Silicon Valley "fake it until you make it" philosophy and bewitches Mr. Burns into funding her highly dubious dream project.

Directors: Timothy Bailey
Writer: Rob LaZebnik
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Now Museum, Now You Don't
star
6.69
546 votes

#17 - Now Museum, Now You Don't

Season 32 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2020

Lisa stays home from school to explore the wonders of Western art. She appears as Lisanardo da Vinci, while Bart takes the shape of a French impressionist, Homer and Marge as Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, and Maggie as a warrior Cupid.

Directors: Timothy Bailey
Writer: Dan Greaney
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Longest Marge
star
6.69
388 votes

#18 - The Longest Marge

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

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

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Lisa Gets an F1
star
6.71
264 votes

#19 - Lisa Gets an F1

Season 35 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/25/2024

Lisa feels a need for speed as well a need for control of her anxiety when she becomes a pro kid go-cart racer.

Directors: Timothy Bailey
Writer: Ryan Koh
Watch Now:Apple TV
Pin Gal
star
6.71
335 votes

#20 - Pin Gal

Season 34 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/19/2023

A mysterious figure from Marge's past returns to coach her for a bowling tournament.

Directors: Chris Clements
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Do Pizza Bots Dream of Electric Guitars
star
6.72
402 votes

#21 - Do Pizza Bots Dream of Electric Guitars

Season 32 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/14/2021

Homer tries to reunite a mechanical band from his youth, but film and TV creator J.J. Abrams gets ahold of them first.

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The Man from G.R.A.M.P.A.
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6.72
378 votes

#22 - The Man from G.R.A.M.P.A.

Season 32 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/16/2021

A British secret agent comes to Springfield in search of a Russian spy.

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Frinkenstein's Monster
star
6.72
279 votes

#23 - Frinkenstein's Monster

Season 35 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/18/2024

Professor Frink secretly helps Homer, through a zoom interview, land a high-level position at a state-of-the-art nuclear plant in Shelbyville. But since Homer lacks the skills to actually perform the job, Frink must monitor Homer’s work situation remotely and dictate his every word… causing Frink to fear he’s created a monster.

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Love, Springfieldian Style
star
6.73
1214 votes

#24 - Love, Springfieldian Style

Season 19 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/17/2008

After being stranded in a Tunnel of Love ride at a carnival, Homer, Marge and Bart pass the time by sharing some of the greatest love stories of all time.

Directors: Raymond S. Persi
Writer: Don Payne
Watch Now:Apple TV
Warrin' Priests Part 2
star
6.77
475 votes

#25 - Warrin' Priests Part 2

Season 31 - Episode 20 - Aired 5/3/2020

In Michigan, Reverend Lovejoy uncovers the reason why Bode left and came to Springfield. When the congregation learns of his crime, they must decide whether to banish their new priest.

Directors: Matthew Nastuk
Writer: Pete Holmes
Watch Now:Apple TV