The Simpsons

10 Worst Episodes of The Simpsons

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 nov 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!

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#10 - When Nelson Met Lisa (Season 34 - Episode 9)

A future tale of the will-they-won't-they-I-guess-they-won't-maybe-they-will of Springfield's most unlikely couple.

The episode was rated 6.64 from 332 votes.

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#9 - Yokel Hero (Season 32 - Episode 14)

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Cletus becomes a singing sensation, while Homer becomes a new man. Then, Cletus turns on his fans, ruining everything.

The episode was rated 6.61 from 413 votes.

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#8 - The Sound of Bleeding Gums (Season 33 - Episode 17)

Lisa meets the son of the late musician Bleeding Gums Murphy - and attempts to improve his life.

The episode was rated 6.60 from 355 votes.

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#7 - My Life as a Vlog (Season 34 - Episode 12)

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Through a series of YouTube recommended videos, the story of the rise and fall of The Simpson Family Vlog is revealed.

The episode was rated 6.59 from 347 votes.

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#6 - Bart's Brain (Season 35 - Episode 18)

Bart makes a new friend.

The episode was rated 6.51 from 229 votes.

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#5 - Desperately Seeking Lisa (Season 36 - Episode 3)

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Lisa has a blazing misadventure in the dark world of Capital City's downtown art scene.

The episode was rated 6.45 from 177 votes.

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#4 - Fan-ily Feud (Season 34 - Episode 18)

Homer publicly disparages a pop singer and faces the ire of her vindictive and highly organized fan army.

The episode was rated 6.38 from 329 votes.

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#3 - All Singing, All Dancing (Season 9 - Episode 11)

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Homer rents a Clint Eastwood movie and is dismayed to find it's a musical. Using clips from past episodes, the rest of the family reminds him about the many times he and other members of the family and town have broken into song and dance.

The episode was rated 6.15 from 482 votes.

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#2 - Women in Shorts (Season 36 - Episode 6)

Girls just want to have funny.

The episode was rated 6.09 from 140 votes.

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#1 - The Star of the Backstage (Season 33 - Episode 1)

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A musical comes to life in Springfield as Marge stages a revival of her beloved high school show - but her wonderful memories are threatened by the return of a rival from the past.

The episode was rated 5.96 from 553 votes.

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