The Simpsons

10 Beste Episodes of The Simpsons - Season 22

The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom that has been on air since 1989. It follows the adventures of the Simpson family, and is known for its fearless satirical take on politics, media and the average American life. Over the course of 36 seasons, this show has enjoyed immense success, and has attracted many celebrities to guest star. However, there are some episodes that are generally considered to be amongst the worst. Here, we will rank and discuss the worst episodes of The Simpsons.

Since its debut, The Simpsons has been a cultural phenomenon, with its loyal fanbase and impressive viewership. This is why it is all the more surprising when an episode falls flat or fails to capture the spirit of the show. Some of the worst episodes are those that are either too far-fetched or too predictable.

In this article, we will rank and analyze the worst episodes of The Simpsons. We will discuss why some episodes failed to resonate with fans and what made them so unappealing. This is sure to be an interesting read for any fan of The Simpsons.

Written by Sophie and last updated on Mär 28, 2024.

PS: The following content contains spoilers!

PPS: I will admit that parts of this page was written with the help of AI - it makes my work so much easier to not start from a blank page!

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The Simpsons - S22E13

#15 - The Blue and the Gray (Staffel 22 - Folge 13)

Moe gets Homer to be his wingman, but becomes distraught when the women are drawn to Homer as well. Meanwhile, Marge discovers some gray hairs and tries a new more mature hair style to go along with it, much to Bart's dismay.

The episode was rated 7,30 from 482 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E14

#14 - Angry Dad: The Movie (Staffel 22 - Folge 14)

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Bart and Homer make a film based on Bart's comic book character Angry Dad. The cartoon becomes a critical favorite and begins to win a number of awards, but Bart becomes upset when Homer takes all of the credit during acceptance speeches.

The episode was rated 7,32 from 465 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E19

#13 - The Real Housewives of Fat Tony (Staffel 22 - Folge 19)

Fat Tony (voice of Joe Mantegna) woos Marge's sister Selma, and they marry. Marge worries that Selma is choosing her new lifestyle over family after the whirlwind romance, but Tony invites Homer and Marge to join them on a getaway at the Jersey shore. Meanwhile, Bart develops a gift for finding truffles, much to Lisa's delight.

The episode was rated 7,33 from 447 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E12

#12 - Homer the Father (Staffel 22 - Folge 12)

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When Homer insists Bart must earn the new dirt bike he wants, Bart comes up with a scheme; James Lipton interviews a TV cast.

The episode was rated 7,35 from 465 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E2

#11 - Loan-a-Lisa (Staffel 22 - Folge 2)

Lisa invests in Nelson's brand-new business venture, but soon realizes that her friend's instant success might lure him away from the classroom. Worried that his judgment might be clouded, Lisa introduces Nelson to the well-educated and successful creator of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, only to find out that he too dropped out of school.

The episode was rated 7,35 from 530 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E15

#10 - The Scorpion's Tale (Staffel 22 - Folge 15)

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Lisa's school project leads to the discovery of a new drug that makes the elderly less cranky and more tolerable.

The episode was rated 7,36 from 454 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E9

#9 - Donnie Fatso (Staffel 22 - Folge 9)

Homer is sentenced to ten years in jail and in order to reduce his sentence the FBI offers him a deal, so he agrees to infiltrate Fat Tony's mob, undercover.

The episode was rated 7,39 from 519 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E3

#8 - MoneyBART (Staffel 22 - Folge 3)

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Lisa starts coaching Bart's Little League team; Marge and Bart spend the day at an amusement park, where former MLB manager Mike Scioscia gives Bart advice.

The episode was rated 7,40 from 547 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E8

#7 - The Fight Before Christmas (Staffel 22 - Folge 8)

When the rest of the family seems to lack Christmas spirit, Marge contacts Martha Clause (Martha Stewart).

The episode was rated 7,41 from 514 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E4

#6 - Treehouse of Horror XXI (Staffel 22 - Folge 4)

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The episode consisted of three self-contained segments: In "War and Pieces", Bart and Milhouse discover a real-life board game that they must win to return home; in "Master and Cadaver", Marge and Homer go on a honeymoon on a sailboat, and rescue a mysterious castaway named Roger; and in "Tweenlight", Lisa falls in love with a vampire named Edmund.

The episode was rated 7,47 from 697 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E20

#5 - Homer Scissorhands (Staffel 22 - Folge 20)

After Homer discovers a genius talent for styling hair and opens his own salon, he becomes Springfield’s most in-demand hair stylist. But having to listen to women’s problems and gossip all day long leads Homer to believe his gift may actually be a curse. Meanwhile, when Milhouse decides to live each day to the fullest, he comes out of his shell and professes his love for Lisa, only to have his heart broken. Milhouse then catches the eye of popular fifth-grader Taffy, causing Lisa to make a bold move.

The episode was rated 7,50 from 497 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E5

#4 - Lisa Simpson, This Isn't Your Life (Staffel 22 - Folge 5)

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Discovering that Marge was once a stellar A+ student whose grades plummeted after being distracted, Lisa fears that she will end up just like her mom unless she pledges to focus solely on academics in an encore episode. When Marge makes a secret deal allowing Lisa to attend her dream school, Lisa learns a lesson in family and altruism. Meanwhile, Bart puts Nelson Muntz in his place and unintentionally claims the title of "School Bully"

The episode was rated 7,52 from 519 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E18

#3 - The Great Simpsina (Staffel 22 - Folge 18)

The family is greeted by folk singer Ewell Freestone when they visit a peach farm, but when Marge goes overboard with peach-inspired dishes, Lisa and Bart try to get rid of the unwanted fruit. Later, Lisa becomes a magician’s apprentice to the legendary Great Raymondo who helps her develop her craft, but a schoolgirl crush clouds her judgment when she is coaxed into revealing the Great Raymondo’s most famous magic trick to his phony archnemesis. But when the rival magician’s act takes a risky turn, the Great Raymondo has one last trick up his sleeve and stages showdown with Ricky Jay, Penn & Teller and David Copperfield, showing them why he is the master of the craft.

The episode was rated 7,52 from 452 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E22

#2 - The Ned-liest Catch (Staffel 22 - Folge 22)

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Feeling guilty for getting Mrs. Krabappel suspended after one of his school pranks, Bart helps her escape detention, and Ned Flanders winds up saving her life in the process. When Edna and Ned start dating, he is surprised to learn she's been with many of Springfield's men, including Homer and Aerosmith drummer Joey Kramer.

The episode was rated 7,53 from 452 votes.

The Simpsons - S22E21

#1 - 500 Keys (Staffel 22 - Folge 21)

When the Simpsons discover a collection of keys to every door in Springfield, Lisa stumbles upon an eerie hidden classroom beneath Springfield Elementary School. When she shares her discovery with Principal Skinner, the secret room mysteriously disappears and he takes the only key away. A determined Lisa uses her detective skills to lead her back to the room to solve an old school mystery.

The episode was rated 7,53 from 495 votes.

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