Best Episodes
The Simpsons is an iconic American show that has been airing since 1989 on FOX. Set in the average American town of Springfield, the show follows the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family. Over the 36 seasons of the show, there have been many memorable episodes that have made The Simpsons a household name. Here we will rank the best episodes of The Simpsons, from the highest to the lowest rated.
The Simpsons is filled with comedy, satire and commentary directed at politics, media and American life. It has attracted hundreds of celebrities to guest star in the show, making it even more popular. With so many great episodes, it can be hard to pick out the best. Here we will rank the top episodes based on their ratings, reviews and overall popularity.
So sit back and enjoy this list of the best episodes of The Simpsons, ranked from highest to lowest. There is sure to be something here to satisfy everyone, so let’s get started!
Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 20, 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!
Moe attends a seminar in hope of gaining more confidence with women; Marge makes a change after discovering her gray hair.
The episode was rated 7.29 from 498 votes.
Bart's film about an angry father quickly becomes a critical favorite, winning him several awards.
The episode was rated 7.30 from 485 votes.
Fat Tony and Marge's sister, Selma, fall in love and get married; Bart discovers a special ability.
The episode was rated 7.32 from 463 votes.
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 7.33 from 482 votes.
During a field trip, Lisa discovers desert water that makes usually combative creatures get along; after getting kicked out of the retirement home, Grampa comes to live with the family.
The episode was rated 7.34 from 470 votes.
Grampa gives each family member a portion of his savings; Lisa worries that Nelson's instant success with a new business venture might lure him away from continuing his education.
The episode was rated 7.35 from 547 votes.
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 7.37 from 565 votes.
When the rest of the family seems to lack Christmas spirit, Marge contacts Martha Clause.
The episode was rated 7.38 from 530 votes.
Homer ends up in the Springfield penitentiary after getting caught bribing an official; an FBI investigator offers Homer a way to reduce his jail time.
The episode was rated 7.38 from 537 votes.
Worried about the effects of violent video games, Marge encourages Bart and Milhouse to play board games; Lisa becomes smitten with a new student, a vampire; while on a second honeymoon, Homer and Marge rescue a castaway who escaped from his ship.
The episode was rated 7.44 from 719 votes.
Homer opens his own hair salon after discovering he is a talented stylist; Milhouse professes his love for Lisa.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 510 votes.
Fearing that she will end up like Marge, Lisa pledges to focus solely on her academics and not get distracted by other things; Bart puts Nelson in his place and unintentionally earns the title of school bully.
The episode was rated 7.50 from 536 votes.
After finding the keys to every door in Springfield, Lisa finds a hidden room beneath the elementary school.
The episode was rated 7.51 from 512 votes.
When Ned starts dating Mrs. Krabappel, he is surprised to learn how many of Springfield's men she has been with.
The episode was rated 7.51 from 470 votes.
When the Great Raymondo takes Lisa on as his magician's assistant, she is conned into revealing the secret of his greatest trick to his nemesis.
The episode was rated 7.52 from 464 votes.
