The WORST seasons of The Simpsons

Every season of The Simpsons ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst 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: 7/28/2025Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
Season 30
star
6.81
134 votes

#1 - Season 30

First Aired 10/1/2018

Season 32
star
6.81
118 votes

#2 - Season 32

First Aired 9/28/2020

Season 33
star
6.87
83 votes

#3 - Season 33

First Aired 9/27/2021

Season 29
star
6.89
132 votes

#4 - Season 29

First Aired 10/2/2017

Season 36
star
6.91
33 votes

#5 - Season 36

First Aired 9/30/2024

Season 26
star
6.91
158 votes

#6 - Season 26

First Aired 9/29/2014

Season 20
star
7.03
168 votes

#7 - Season 20

First Aired 9/29/2008

Season 28
star
7.05
134 votes

#8 - Season 28

First Aired 9/26/2016

Season 35
star
7.07
166 votes

#9 - Season 35

First Aired 10/2/2023

Season 17
star
7.07
172 votes

#10 - Season 17

First Aired 9/12/2005

Season 31
star
7.09
122 votes

#11 - Season 31

First Aired 9/30/2019

Season 27
star
7.10
156 votes

#12 - Season 27

First Aired 9/28/2015

Season 22
star
7.11
151 votes

#13 - Season 22

First Aired 9/27/2010

Season 21
star
7.14
147 votes

#14 - Season 21

First Aired 9/28/2009

Season 24
star
7.14
142 votes

#15 - Season 24

First Aired 10/1/2012

Season 25
star
7.15
148 votes

#16 - Season 25

First Aired 9/30/2013

Season 18
star
7.21
170 votes

#17 - Season 18

First Aired 9/11/2006

Season 23
star
7.21
146 votes

#18 - Season 23

First Aired 9/26/2011

Season 19
star
7.21
164 votes

#19 - Season 19

First Aired 9/24/2007

Season 34
star
7.36
128 votes

#20 - Season 34

First Aired 9/26/2022

Season 16
star
7.46
184 votes

#21 - Season 16

First Aired 11/8/2004

Season 14
star
7.50
202 votes

#22 - Season 14

First Aired 11/4/2002

Season 13
star
7.54
232 votes

#23 - Season 13

First Aired 11/7/2001

Season 1
star
7.56
739 votes

#24 - Season 1

First Aired 12/18/1989

Season 12
star
7.59
254 votes

#25 - Season 12

First Aired 11/2/2000

Season 15
star
7.59
202 votes

#26 - Season 15

First Aired 11/3/2003

Season 11
star
7.68
269 votes

#27 - Season 11

First Aired 9/27/1999

Season 2
star
7.95
543 votes

#28 - Season 2

First Aired 10/12/1990

Season 10
star
8.09
296 votes

#29 - Season 10

First Aired 8/24/1998

Season 9
star
8.22
326 votes

#30 - Season 9

First Aired 9/22/1997

Season 3
star
8.33
482 votes

#31 - Season 3

First Aired 9/20/1991

Season 4
star
8.54
459 votes

#32 - Season 4

First Aired 9/25/1992

Season 8
star
8.61
369 votes

#33 - Season 8

First Aired 10/28/1996

Season 5
star
8.65
427 votes

#34 - Season 5

First Aired 10/1/1993

Season 7
star
8.67
381 votes

#35 - Season 7

First Aired 9/18/1995

Season 6
star
8.67
406 votes

#36 - Season 6

First Aired 9/5/1994