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!
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After Moe breaks their most sacred rule, a secret society of bartenders seeks ultimate vengeance on Homer and his friends.
The episode was rated 7.42 from 339 votes.
The 31st annual Simpsons Halloween special includes a frightening look at the 2020 election, parodies of Toy Story and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and a 9th birthday Lisa just can't get over.
The episode was rated 7.27 from 563 votes.
Comic Book Guy and his wife Kumiko debate about having a baby and we learn about his awesome origin story.
The episode was rated 7.23 from 425 votes.
Bart finds his old teacher's diary and learns a surprising secret. Then, Lisa discovers an even bigger surprise.
The episode was rated 7.19 from 392 votes.
Mr. Burns goes undercover as "Fred" at the nuclear power plant and becomes friends with Homer and the gang. Burns implements all sorts of amenities to improve his employees' lives, but a jealous Smithers plots to bring the old, bitter Burns back and destroy Fred.
The episode was rated 7.15 from 627 votes.
Grampa Simpson is accused of a crime; Kent Brockman questions his career.
The episode was rated 7.13 from 447 votes.
Bart becomes a successful caddy, but Marge worries it is ruining his character.
The episode was rated 7.12 from 362 votes.
It is discovered that Chief Wiggum's wife is more than she seems. Meanwhile, Marge takes part in a jewel heist.
The episode was rated 7.11 from 367 votes.
Lisa makes a shocking college decision, wounding Marge. It leads to a very surprising place.
The episode was rated 7.10 from 354 votes.
Odd couple Skinner and Chalmers embark on an 800-mile car ride to Cincinnati to attend an administrator's convention - but can they reach their destination without killing each other first?
The episode was rated 7.09 from 433 votes.
Bart becomes a voice-over actor; Comic Book Guy is humiliated at Comic-Con; Lisa is set up for a fall.
The episode was rated 7.09 from 446 votes.
A secret of Flanders' Past and a never-before-seen room of the Simpson house are shown off.
The episode was rated 7.07 from 355 votes.
Lisa calls her teacher, Ms. Hoover, a hack and refuses to apologize. Then, she learns Ms. Hoover's private pain.
The episode was rated 7.03 from 418 votes.
At a museum exhibit of Ancient Rome, Marge and Homer get into an argument about Homer's lack of ambition. They then imagine a Roman version of what would happen if Homer was more career-driven.
The episode was rated 7.03 from 537 votes.
Mr. Burns gets into the plant-based burger business. Lisa refuses to believe he's up to no good.
The episode was rated 7.01 from 383 votes.
A cable channel films a Christmas movie in Springfield and Skinner falls in love.
The episode was rated 6.91 from 432 votes.
Lisa gets a new imaginary friend - a depressed British singer from the 1980s. Meanwhile, Homer becomes a truck guy.
The episode was rated 6.87 from 382 votes.
Homer tries to reunite a mechanical band from his youth, but film and TV creator J.J. Abrams gets ahold of them first.
The episode was rated 6.80 from 358 votes.
A British secret agent comes to Springfield in search of a Russian spy.
The episode was rated 6.74 from 341 votes.
Homer is tempted by a British femme fatale while Marge and the kids are on a seaside vacation.
The episode was rated 6.71 from 470 votes.
Last updated: aug 22, 2023
