Spanning over 600 episodes across 30 seasons and counting, americas favourite dysfunctional family has pretty much covered all the bases in its nearthree decades on the air. The standard for these travel episodes was set all the way back in season six, and ever since then, the simpsons has only occasionally recreated that. The simpsons has been on the air for 30 years, so narrowing down the best episodes is. Episodes of the simpsons have won dozens of awards, including 31 emmys ten for outstanding animated program, 30 annies, and a peabody. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of hilaritude. The simpsons has been on the air for 30 years, so narrowing down just the top ten episodes is harder than it looks. With the recent final episode of the landmark 30th season, the show has produced 662 episodes and shows no signs of slowing down. The best episodes of the simpsons these days are the ones that tackle current issues, looking ahead rather than getting stuck in the past. The nefarious but comically inept villain has been a consistent threat to bart simpson and the greater population of springfield. Here is a ranking of the top ten simpsons episodes. The episode was also dedicated in memory of stan lee of marvel comics fame, who died on november 12, 2018 and had guest starred three times on the show, in the episodes i am furious yellow, married to the blob and caper chase respectively. Fox via getty images some of us have spent nearly as much time in springfield as we have in. As it enters its fourth decade, its time to take a look back at the best simpsons episodes to ever grace our screens. Maybe ill upload this later once i get it looking better than a basic excel sheet.
On february 19, 2012, the simpsons reached its 500th episode in the twentythird season. Adults and children alike adore the characters in this television series and find their antics and daytoday life hilarious. Most of family guy s12 was red, though a lot of the red episodes were the more controversial or icky ones, such as the one oj simpson appeared in, or the one where stewie got herpes. The best simpsons episodes from each season fxx is doing another massive simpsons marathon. Werking mom is the seventh episode of the simpsons season 30. It is the longestrunning primetime animated series and longestrunning sitcom in the united states. The 30th treehouse of horror features a demon maggie, a mission to rescue milhouse from another dimension, deadhomers spirit trying on some new bodies for size and selma finally finding love in an unlikely place the alien in the basement. The simpsons has been around for almost 30 years now, spawning hundreds of episodes and one theatrical movie. Oct 02, 20 the greatest sitcom, if not the greatest tv show in general, of alltime is still on, and people rarely talk about it. Years earlier, the men stole a number of priceless masterpieces from nazi germany, and now mr. Aug 16, 2016 since its debut in 1989, across 552 episodes and 25 seasons, the simpsons has become one of the most revered and beloved tv programmes of all time. Ranking the 15 best treehouse of horror episodes from. Whittling down the best simpsons episodes to just 25 is a homerinamuumuu sized task in and of itself. With over 650 episodes under its belt and counting, the show once described by the av club as televisions crowning achievement regardless of format has beaten out gunsmoke for the title.
Ranking the most cromulent, best simpsons episodes ever made. The post the simpsons top 30 episodes appeared first on consequence of sound thirty years ago today, americas favorite animated family made their debut on fox. Dec 17, 2019 the post the simpsons top 30 episodes appeared first on consequence of sound thirty years ago today, americas favorite animated family made their debut on fox. Miracle on evergreen terrace when it comes to true classic simpsons episodes, miracle on evergreen terrace is definitely one of the top. Mar 19, 2020 the episodes where the simpsons dive into the past often rank among the shows best, but this refines that formula to a tee as the show bounces back and forth between the redhot rhythm of the. For this list, well be looking at even more of the greatest, most culturally. When the most famous person on earth asks to be on your show, you pull out all the. The simpsons is one of the longestrunning television shows of all time.
Family guy, once seen as an heir to the simpsons throne, and futurama, created, as was the. When fxx announced a complete simpsons marathon as in airing all 552 episodes consecutively, from august 21st through labor day there was much rejoicing among those of us who have spent. The first full simpsons episode to air on tv begins at a springfield. The 100 best simpsons episodes since season 9 paste. Many episodes have explored the untold stories of marge and homers earlier days from their youthful romance to the. Ranking all 26 season premieres of the simpsons dec 17, 2019 the simpsons celebrate an fxx marathon of all of their episodes to date and our 150 best episode list. But for the sake of expediency, were simply here to celebrate homer, marge, bart, lisa, and maggies 30 years of hilarity and share the. Ranking the 15 best treehouse of horror episodes from the. Since its debut in 1989, across 552 episodes and 25 seasons, the simpsons has become one of the most revered and beloved tv programmes of all time. All 87 treehouse of horror segments ranked from worst to best. The 10 best episodes of the simpsons, ranked the independent.
These ranks will determine on the humor, the writing, animation and if. However, even beyond the classic seasons, there are plenty of very good episodes of the simpsons. Ranking the top five christmas episodes of the simpsons. Every simpsons treehouse of horror hallowen episode. I just did a similar one for family guy, using the same colors. Feb 02, 2019 a video a year in the making, myriad elmo spent most of 2018 watching all 226 episodes of the first ten seasons of the simpsons to provide you with his subjective ranking of the first ten seasons. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to. But once the episode finds a rhythm, it moves at a hilarious and harrowing pace. Due to this success, fox decided to switch the simpsons timeslot in hopes of higher ratings for the shows airing after it. What, essentially, are the greatest simpsons episodes of them all.
Their top 40 titles from the past 30 years are ranked worst to best. Dec 17, 2019 but for the sake of expediency, were simply here to celebrate homer, marge, bart, lisa, and maggies 30 years of hilarity and share the best episodes of the simpsons. There are just way too many to choose from that we need to look over ten more of the best simpsons episodes. A ranking of every segment from the treehouse of horror halloween episodes of matt groenings animated fox comedy series the simpsons from worst to best. The simpsons has been on for so long, has aired so many episodes, has blown. I know that the whole simpsons subreddit loves to argue which episodes are the best. Raging abe simpson and his grumbling grandson in the curse of the flying hellfish 1996 tvpg 30 min animation, comedy. The simpsons is one of the bestloved animated sitcoms of all time. Ranking the 15 best treehouse of horror episodes from the simpsons.
The simpsons move into a cursed house, then are abducted by aliens, before homer is ensconced in a tale by edgar allen poe. With his springfield pride swelling, bart goes to visit the towns greatest resource. The show holds several american television longevity records. All 87 treehouse of horror segments ranked from worst to. The best episodes of the simpsons, according to imdb. Feb 11, 2020 there are just way too many to choose from that we need to look over ten more of the best simpsons episodes. Another 3 story episode, this episode shows potential spinoffs like wiggum and skinner being p. With the simpsons kicking off its 30th season on september 30, were once more looking back at the shows very best episodes. One of the most iconic recurring characters in the simpsons is the failed television star turned attempted murderer sideshow bob. Jan 28, 2012 the simpsons spinoff showcase season 8. Some of the best simpsons episodes deal with quite serious topics and few come more. Its time to celebrate nearly three decades of halloween episodes from the.
Now, the creators behind some of the shows greatest half hours talk about tvs most enduring. Burns aims to ensure he is the one to inherit them. The sheer stupidity of each premise for a series is mindboggling. A video a year in the making, myriad elmo spent most of 2018 watching all 226 episodes of the first ten seasons of the simpsons to provide you with his subjective ranking of the first ten seasons. Ever since the simpsons first burst onto our screens, it has captured the world as we all tune in each and every week to see the antics of homer and his family. With its first season, the simpsons became the fox networks first series to rank among the top thirty highestrated shows of a television season. May 29, 2016 welcome to the inaugural edition of ranking the simpsons, where we look at each season of the show and there are a helluva lot of seasons and rank each episode to see which is the greatest. But ask any simpsons fan what their favourite episode. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of. In his last day on earth, he has a mantoman with bart, listens to lisa play her sax, makes a video for maggie, tells off mr burns, has one last drink at moes and reconciles with his dad. To date, the series has aired 640 episodes and has overtaken gunsmoke as the.
Now that its been on the air for 30 seasons, with the 31st currently airing, the simpsons has officially become the longestrunning primetime series in the history of american television. At times, the season 8 episode feels like the kind of stuntcasting that the simpsons would later become beholden to casting david hyde pierce, who played kelsey grammers brother on frasier, as bobs brother does nothing but draw attention to that other series. I am considering creating a unique account for rating the simpsons episodes. Its time to celebrate nearly three decades of halloween episodes from the simpsons. The worst episodes weve watched are listed first, and the episodes get better as you go down the list. Homer is told he has 22 hours to live after eating a poisonous fish. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order. The simpsons 30th treehouse of horror special and 666th episode gamely tries for some spooktacular fun, but unfortunately peaks with. Season twentysix saw the simpsons break new ground by crossing over with two other big animated sitcoms. The simpsons already made the perfect final episode. The simpsons celebrate an fxx marathon of all of their episodes to date and our 150 best episode list. With the simpsons kicking off its 30th season on september 30, were once more looking back at the shows very best episodes the simpsons has been around for almost 30 years now, spawning.
The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose. Sep 28, 2018 with the simpsons kicking off its 30th season on september 30, were once more looking back at the shows very best episodes the simpsons has been around for almost 30 years now, spawning. Rating of the episodes of the simpsons according of imdb. Family guy s1 simpsons s10, fg s3 simpsons s1214, there were more yellow or green fg episodes in its first 9 seasons than the simpsons had during those same years. The series is a satirical depiction of a middle class american lifestyle epitomized by the simpson family, which consists of homer, marge, bart, lisa, and maggie.
The episodes where the simpsons dive into the past often rank among the shows best, but this refines that formula to a tee as the show bounces back and forth between the redhot rhythm of the. The episodes of the podcast are consistently great, and you should listen to all of them. Here are ten of the best, most memorable simpsons episodes in its. In his last day on earth, he has a mantoman with bart, listens to lisa play. Welcome to the inaugural edition of ranking the simpsons, where we look at each season of the show and there are a helluva lot of seasons and rank each episode to see which is the greatest. The list below is a ranking of the simpsons 50th episode, 100th episode, 150th episode, etc. Dan castellaneta, julie kavner, nancy cartwright, yeardley smith. Ranking the top five the simpsons thanksgiving episodes. In recent years, too many treehouse of horror entries have focused more on movie parodies and less on halloween. There were never any significant yellowgreen seasons, but if you line it up with the simpsons seasons i. The simpsons is an american animated sitcom created by matt groening for the fox broadcasting company. Ranking the best and worst episodes i love arguing with my friends about the best and worst simpsons episodes. Jan 17, 2020 the simpsons premiered on december 17, 1989, to the biggest ratings fox had ever seen at that point.
Experts pick the 10 best simpsons episodes of all time time. The simpsons premiered on december 17, 1989, to the biggest ratings fox had ever seen at that point. Since its debut on december 17, 1989, the simpsons has broadcast 682 episodes. Oct 23, 2019 the simpsons 30th treehouse of horror special and 666th episode gamely tries for some spooktacular fun, but unfortunately peaks with its first step out of the crypt. The 15 best episodes of the simpsons ever, ranked screenrant. The next challenge was then to try and actually rank them all in order. The standard for these travel episodes was set all the way back in season six, and ever since then, the simpsons has only occasionally recreated that balance of cartoon shenanigans and regional humor. Season 24 has a few examples of this, with the best being the day the earth stood cool, a hilarious satire of the hipster subculture. Sep 28, 2016 however, even beyond the classic seasons, there are plenty of very good episodes of the simpsons. The greatest sitcom, if not the greatest tv show in general, of alltime is still on, and people rarely talk about it.