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!
Girls just want to have funny.
The episode was rated 6.12 from 177 votes.
Lisa has a blazing misadventure in the dark world of Capital City's downtown art scene.
The episode was rated 6.46 from 196 votes.
Giant monsters created by political rage threaten to tear the town apart, a Victorian Mr. Burns is jump-scared on Thanksgiving by the ghosts of his abused workers, and Homer bonds with a pair of extra-terrestrial jeans in an unforgettable stop-motion adventure that can only be called… Denim.
The episode was rated 6.80 from 186 votes.
An unearthed corpse opens up a cold case from Springfield in the 1980s… as well as a steamy relationship between young Grampa and Agnes Skinner.
The episode was rated 6.81 from 177 votes.
After a fight in an escape room, Krusty's truth-telling Aunt fixes Homer's relationship with Patty and Selma.
The episode was rated 6.82 from 101 votes.
The Simpsons encounter death on vacation at a high-end resort.
The episode was rated 6.87 from 205 votes.
The Simpsons are trapped on a flight with the most unruly passengers in America.
The episode was rated 7.11 from 131 votes.
A tattooed man at a mysterious night circus transports Lisa into three strange stories from the innocent 1950s, the chilling retro-present, and a brutalist future where prestige TV rules the world.
The episode was rated 7.18 from 164 votes.
Bart celebrates the most shocking birthday party of his entire life — one that might just change everyone in Springfield forever.
The episode was rated 7.28 from 254 votes.
