The Simpsons

10 Beste Episodes of The Simpsons - Season 27

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 Apr 22, 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 - S27E17

#15 - The Burns Cage (Staffel 27 - Folge 17)

After Smithers is crushed by Mr. Burns' lack of affection towards him, other characters attempt to find a boyfriend for him. Meanwhile, Milhouse competes against a new boy for the lead role in a school production of Casablanca, so he can act alongside his own unrequited love, Lisa.

The episode was rated 7,23 from 1348 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E15

#14 - Lisa the Veterinarian (Staffel 27 - Folge 15)

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After performing CPR on a tased raccoon, Lisa discovers her calling to be veterinarian and becomes an intern at the local office, but learns a tough lesson when her neglected class hamster dies. Meanwhile, Marge moonlights as a crime scene cleaner for a little extra money, and the trauma of the gory scenes make her increasingly dead inside.

The episode was rated 7,24 from 1191 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E21

#13 - Simprovised (Staffel 27 - Folge 21)

After butchering a speech in front of all of his friends at work, Homer turns to improv comedy to gain back his confidence in his public speaking skills. Meanwhile, Marge decides to rebuild Bart’s lackluster treehouse, but tensions rise when Bart questions her building skills. Also, in the episode’s last three minutes, Homer appears LIVE for the first time on television (both for East and West Coast broadcasts) to answer fan questions.

The episode was rated 7,26 from 1400 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E12

#12 - Much Apu About Something (Staffel 27 - Folge 12)

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Sanjay passes his stake in the Kwik-E-Mart to his millennial son, Jay, who turns it into a hip, health food market against Apu’s insistence on tradition. Bart, whom Homer had convinced to give up pranking, is called upon to return to his trickster life and take down the new store.

The episode was rated 7,28 from 1212 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E3

#11 - Puffless (Staffel 27 - Folge 3)

Upon learning that their father really died of lung cancer, Selma and Patty agree to quit smoking. When Selma relapses, an angry Patty moves in with Marge and Homer.

The episode was rated 7,32 from 1382 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E8

#10 - Paths of Glory (Staffel 27 - Folge 8)

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Lisa sets out to restore the tarnished reputation of Springfield’s first female inventor. To find her invention, she scours an abandoned asylum and a restaurant that caters to men. Bart joins Lisa at the asylum, stealing one of the homicidal patient’s notebooks, and bragging to the boys at school that he wrote the entries himself. This revelation causes Homer and Marge to believe he is a sociopath, which Bart decides to use to his advantage until things go too far.

The episode was rated 7,33 from 1366 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E19

#9 - Fland Canyon (Staffel 27 - Folge 19)

Homer recalls a tense family vacation to the Grand Canyon with the Flanders family. At first, the Flanders’ perfection puts the families at odds, but when they get stranded and Ned and Bart go for help, the families finally bond.

The episode was rated 7,34 from 1377 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E22

#8 - Orange is the New Yellow (Staffel 27 - Folge 22)

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Marge goes to prison for letting Bart play in a park unsupervised.

The episode was rated 7,34 from 1523 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E11

#7 - Teenage Mutant Milk-Caused Hurdles (Staffel 27 - Folge 11)

There is a new teacher at Springfield Elementary, and a captivated Bart tries everything to win her over. Meanwhile, Homer decides to buy a new brand of “milk,” which causes early puberty, both for Bart (augmenting his wooing powers) and Lisa (whose small bout with acne opens her up to the world of makeup and popularity).

The episode was rated 7,35 from 1402 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E2

#6 - Cue Detective (Staffel 27 - Folge 2)

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Scotty Boom, a Chew Network super-chef, challenges Homer to a smoke-off. But when someone steals Homer’s secret weapon – a smoker he bought off a mysterious man at a BBQ shack – Lisa and Bart are on the case.

The episode was rated 7,36 from 1588 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E6

#5 - Friend with Benefit (Staffel 27 - Folge 6)

Lisa makes a new pal at school named Harper, whose internet billionaire father becomes buddies with a different Simpson: Homer. Soon, though, Lisa becomes worried that Harper is a little too entitled.

The episode was rated 7,37 from 1356 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E16

#4 - The Marge-ian Chronicles (Staffel 27 - Folge 16)

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Not feeling unique, Lisa signs up for the Mars One Space Colony – to Marge’s dismay. Then, Marge hires Bart to go through the tryout process with Lisa to make her want to quit.

The episode was rated 7,40 from 1296 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E10

#3 - The Girl Code (Staffel 27 - Folge 10)

After a photo Marge posts on social media gets Homer fired, he returns to the best job he ever had, a dishwasher at a Greek restaurant. This same post inspires Lisa to code an app that predicts the real-life consequences of anything you post online, only to create sentient artificial intelligence.

The episode was rated 7,46 from 1395 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E4

#2 - Halloween of Horror (Staffel 27 - Folge 4)

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When Lisa becomes scared at the Krustyland Halloween Horror Night, Homer is forced to take down his Everscream Terrors decorations. Halloween pop-up employees seek vengeance on Homer for causing them to lose their jobs, and rob his house while Homer and Lisa hide out in the attic. Homer and Lisa light up their stored holiday decorations to attract attention and stand up to the intruders.

The episode was rated 7,48 from 1509 votes.

The Simpsons - S27E9

#1 - Barthood (Staffel 27 - Folge 9)

Bart’s coming of age story a la “Boyhood” chronicles his life from six years old to his time as an accomplished young man. Along the way, his tense relationship with Homer, an overly uncaring version of himself, and Lisa, who overshadows him in every way possible, shape Bart more than he realizes.

The episode was rated 7,80 from 1404 votes.

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