The show continued in its thursday timeslot until the sixth season. Ratings wise, new episodes of the cosby show beat the simpsons every time during the second season and the simpsons eventually fell out of the top ten. As a phenomenon in the 90s and an inspiration to so many comedic voices of today, its no surprise that people are passionate about their favorites. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose. If you disagree with its deletion, please explain why on its talk page. Now, the creators behind some of the shows greatest half hours talk about tvs most enduring. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to watch by bradley russell 19 march 2020 ranking the most cromulent, best simpsons episodes ever made. But for the sake of expediency, were simply here to celebrate homer, marge, bart, lisa, and maggies 30 years of hilarity and share the.
This season has some of the shows best and most classic episodes such as mr. It doesnt have the heart or the depth of some of the other truly great episodes, but when it comes to jokes, this is one of the most jampacked episodes. Apr 08, 2020 the simpsons episode voted the best ever by imdbs users is also, without question, the absolute darkest installment of the whole series. The sheer stupidity of each premise for a series is mindboggling. But ask any simpsons fan what their favourite episode. The top 10 best episodes season are only supposed to be matt greonings favorites. The first full simpsons episode to air on tv begins at a springfield elementary christmas. Many years later, on season 22, the simpsons aired the angry dad. Seasons rankings best to worst 5 you only move twice season 8, 1996. Here are the 100 best nonclassic defines as postseason nine simpsons episodes. As it enters its fourth decade, its time to take a look back at the best simpsons episodes to ever grace our screens. They might not be the 10 best episodes, but theyre the 10 episodes thatll help you understand what the shows all aboutwithout having to watch the whole thing. At the end of the season cosby averaged as the fifthhighestrated show on television, while the simpsons was thirtyeighth. This is definitely the greatest episode of the simpsons.
Dec 17, 2019 the simpsons top 30 episodes rest assured, the 90s were the greatest time to be in springfield. In episode 18 of season 17, the simpsons and a ship captain are telling oceanrelated stories. All in all, most fans will agree that some of the best episodes of the more recent seasons dont really equate to the series earlier years. The top ten the simpsons episodes with the worst ending 1 miracle on evergreen terrace unable to get the town their money back the simpsons return home and find everyone looting their home not wanting to stay mad at them they decide instead to break into their home and take all of their stuff leaving them with nothing but a wash rag which the. The 100 best simpsons episodes since season 9 paste. In the 2003 version, 21 members voted while in the 2006 version, 56 different. Ranking the top five the simpsons thanksgiving episodes.
Sep 24, 2015 a quick note since our original countdown included picks from seasons 1 through 11, we limited this countdown to episodes from season 12 and onward. An administrator will use their judgment on whether to delete this page when they reach it. Due to this success, fox decided to switch the simpsons timeslot in hopes of higher ratings for the shows airing after it. Sep 28, 2018 with the simpsons kicking off its 30th season on september 30, were once more looking back at the shows very best episodes the simpsons has been around for almost 30 years now, spawning. Top 10 the simpsons episodes with the worst ending. Like any show thats gone on for decades, though, its understandable if someone fell off the show after a point. Best the simpsons episodes top ten list thetoptens. As evidence that these elements of the show remain intact, the a. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of.
The simpsons has been on the air for 30 years, so narrowing down just the top ten episodes is harder than it looks. Top 10 funniest the simpsons characters top ten reasons why classic episodes of the simpsons are the best positronwildhawk top 10 most emotional the simpsons episodes egnomac saddest moments in the simpsons shaunfan04 top. The simpsons is one of the longestrunning television shows of all time. Mar 22, 2020 there are too many great episodes in season 6, but were gonna try to rank em anyway. John swartzwelder homer at the bat, as much as a halfhour cartoon could be, was an event. Experts pick the 10 best simpsons episodes of all time time. Best seasons of the simpsons top ten list thetoptens. Aug 16, 2016 since its debut in 1989, across 552 episodes and 25 seasons, the simpsons has become one of the most revered and beloved tv programmes of all time. The movie episode, where bart is able to turn this character into a movie. Apr 11, 2020 the first full episode of the simpsons hit the airwaves in 1989. Sep 22, 2019 the simpsons has been on for 30 seasons, which means that the series has certainly had its ups and downs when it comes to the quality of its episodes.
As an episode in season 6, its understandable that it would be lost in the shuffle. The top five were in ascending order american idol thursday, new girl, modern family, american idol wednesday, and nbc sunday night football. The top ten the simpsons episodes with the worst ending. The 15 best episodes of the simpsons ever, ranked screenrant. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of hilaritude. The 5 best sports episodes of the simpsons nbc sports. The simpsons episode voted the best ever by imdbs users is also, without question, the absolute darkest installment of the whole series. Burns doesnt return the favor by sending the simpsons what he considers to be an appropriate thank you. The iconic show has attracted millions of fans and even praise from critics. Bart, the evermischievous son and most popular character. May 12, 2019 the iconic show has attracted millions of fans and even praise from critics. Its been 30 years since the simpsons first appeared in our homes. The first classic episode of the simpsons is a satire on political spin, as c montgomery burns decides to run for office after his nuclear plants egregious environmental record is revealed. Simpsons forum has published 2 lists of their 50 worst episodes, the first was in 2003, the second was in january 2006 in the middle of the 17th season.
With tv club 10, we point you toward the 10 episodes that best represent a tv series or genre, classic or modern. Jan 17, 2020 the simpsons premiered on december 17, 1989, to the biggest ratings fox had ever seen at that point. Here are ten of the best, most memorable simpsons episodes in its 30year run, according to the. Lisa points out that the story of the mayflower arriving in america is one of the most important of. The best episodes of the simpsons, according to imdb. The episode focuses on bart seeing the evel knievellike captain lance murdoch and becoming. Jun 29, 2018 eternal moonshine of the simpson mind deservingly won an emmy award, is cited by many critics as being the best episode of season 19, and was selected by showrunner al jean as one of the five essential episodes out of the shows run of over 600 episodes. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order.
To top it off, theres voice acting from the ramones yes, the rock star ramones, adding an official layer of punk rock cool to the show. Best simpsons episodes sorted by rating by achillesrwp created 23. With its first season, the simpsons became the fox networks first series to rank among the top thirty highestrated shows of a television season. Sep 28, 2016 here are the 100 best nonclassic defines as post season nine simpsons episodes. Good simpsons guest appearances rarely involve celebrities playing. In the 2003 version, 21 members voted while in the 2006 version, 56 different members voted. Many of these top ten mostwatched episodes come from the shows first season in 1990 when there werent as many viewing options out there. Jan 28, 2012 the simpsons spinoff showcase season 8. Characters top ten reasons why the simpsons is better than family guy bkallmighty best the simpsons episodes biscuits best seasons of the simpsons rocker1796 best simpsons quotes top 10 simpsons predictions that havent happened yet but could.
A firstrun, season 24 episode of the simpsons was the fox broadcasting companys fourthmost expensive program to sponsor, up from fifth in 2011. Another 3 story episode, this episode shows potential spinoffs like wiggum and skinner being p. This is the season where the simpsons fully hit their stride. The simpsons twentyfourth season began airing on fox on september 30, 2012, and concluded on may 19, 20 advertising revenue. Longevity can be cruel to a tv show, but it hasnt eroded the core of the simpsons. With composer danny elfman suggesting that the simpsons could be about to end, here is our pick of the five greatest episodes in the shows 30year run treehouse of horror season two all the. This episode explores what happens when reality or something like it bumps up agains the simpsons fantasy. Season 10s thirty minutes over tokyo almost made it purely for its rashomon joke, but ultimately, that episode it lost out to more consistently funny outings. Stark raving dad season 3 just three seasons in and the simpsons was already big enough to feature michael jackson. A quick note since our original countdown included picks from seasons 1 through 11, we limited this countdown to episodes from season 12 and onward. Since its debut in 1989, across 552 episodes and 25 seasons, the simpsons has become one of the most revered and beloved tv programmes of all time. The first full episode of the simpsons hit the airwaves in 1989. Eternal moonshine of the simpson mind deservingly won an emmy award, is cited by many critics as being the best episode of season 19, and was selected by showrunner al jean as one of the five essential episodes out of the shows run of over 600 episodes. In this season 8 standout, the simpson clan leaves springfield behind when homer gets a new.
Ranking the most cromulent, best simpsons episodes ever made. From sports betting and how it makes a good thing even better to college athletics and. The simpsons has been on the air for over thirty years, churning out some of the most iconic pieces of american television comedy ever. The simpsons premiered on december 17, 1989, to the biggest ratings fox had ever seen at that point. Mar 19, 2020 the 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to watch by bradley russell 19 march 2020 ranking the most cromulent, best simpsons episodes ever made.
Sure they were muddled in with the reruns of classic era episodes, but at the time i couldnt see much of a differentiation, funny was funny and the. Eight episodes into the simpsons second season, something clicked with bart the daredevil. There are so many parodies and pop culture references that its one of the strangest, yet best, episodes. But the most recent seasons have still featured some fantastic episodes that are just as good as anything from the shows. But choosing the 20 best episodes of the simpsons is difficult. From sports betting and how it makes a good thing even better to college athletics and how a 75 season doesnt come cheap. It is hard to argue against the fact that angry dad. While skateboarding down the street, bart is hit by a car driven by mr. With the recent final episode of the landmark 30th season, the show has produced 662 episodes and shows no signs of slowing down. Whether the episodes focus on the gluttonous eating habits of homer simpson, the shows antipaterfamilias. All the back on season, bart created the character of angry dad, which was inspired by homer, his oftenirate father. With the simpsons kicking off its 30th season on september 30, were once more looking back at the shows very best episodes the simpsons has been around for almost 30 years now, spawning. For basically every simpsons episode, lisa is the only genuinely smart person in springfield.
Oct 14, 2016 in honor of the 600th episode, premiering on sun. To date, the series has aired 640 episodes and has overtaken gunsmoke as the. The simpsons is one of the best shows ever, and this is the best episode. Here, springfield initially welcomes transplants from. This is one of the most purely funny simpsons episodes of all time.
Coming to homerica the simpsons has touched on the immigration issue more than once, and its always a treat. The last few years has seen the shows audience decline steadily to a point where barely three or four million people are tuning in on a sunday night for a new episode. May 14, 2015 the first classic episode of the simpsons is a satire on political spin, as c montgomery burns decides to run for office after his nuclear plants egregious environmental record is revealed. Plow, last exit to springfield, homer the heretic, a streetcar named marge and krusty gets kancelled. There are too many great episodes in season 6, but were gonna try to rank em anyway. Jan 10, 2019 the simpsons is currently in its 30 th n season, which means there is no shortage of episodes up for debate. But instead of the lazy celebrity cameo that were more used to these days. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to.
Chris morgan is not the author of the book on mystery science theater 3000, but he is the author of a book on. When a show is on tv that long, it touches on a lot of different topics including sports. And it also still puts out a few goodtogreat episodes every season. And season 9 was the worst season of the golden age 110.