Top Rated Episodes of The Simpsons
Explore the highest rated episodes of The Simpsons ranked by viewer scores and vote count. Discover fan favorites, standout episodes, and the most popular moments from the series.
#1. Cape Feare
To evade the recently released Sideshow Bob, who harbors a particular grudge against Bart, the Simpsons have adopted a disguise, seeking to remain unnoticed.
#2. Iron Marge
A disappointing birthday gift shatters Marge’s spirits, prompting Bart and Lisa to delve into their mother’s history, hoping to prove the depth of their understanding. Meanwhile, Homer descends into neighborhood alarmism.
#3. Bart 'N' Frink
Bart’s new position as Professor Frink’s lab assistant plunges the Simpsons into a realm of tech titans obsessed with immortality, where the fate of the internet hangs precariously in the balance.
#4. Marge vs. the Monorail
A sudden influx of prosperity touched Springfield when a captivating salesman, passing through, persuaded the town to undertake the ambitious project of constructing a monorail.
#5. Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment
With the return of Prohibition to Springfield, Homer and Bart establish a clandestine supply of alcohol for the town's thirsty residents.
#6. You Only Move Twice
Homer found himself working for a new employer in the meticulously designed community, one who seemed perpetually at odds with officialdom. Simultaneously, the rest of his family struggled to find contentment within…
#7. The Springfield Files
In the shadowed depths of the Springfield woods, Homer encountered a sight that defied earthly explanation. Yet, his account drew no credence. Dismissed by all, even the skeptical eyes of FBI agents…
#8. Homer the Great
Homer found himself inducted into the clandestine Stonecutters, and a strange elevation occurred within him when the members discovered his birthmark. The venerable order was deeply unsettled by the unsuitability of their…
#9. Bart's Birthday
Bart threw a birthday party unlike any other he’d ever experienced, a gathering poised to irrevocably alter the landscape of Springfield.
#10. King-Size Homer
Homer plotted to gain sixty pounds, a strategic move intended to qualify him for disability and allow him to spend his days at home. But after a near-disaster at the power plant,…
#11. Homer's Enemy
The newcomer to the power plant, diligent and eager, found himself simmering with resentment. He watched Homer’s effortless triumphs with a growing bitterness, convinced they were undeserved.
#12. Clan of the Cave Mom
A simple difference in parenting takes a sharp turn, spiraling into a desperate fight for their lives for Marge and Luann Van Houten.
#13. Who Shot Mr. Burns? (1)
The acquisition of oil beneath Springfield Elementary proves to be a deeply unwise undertaking for Mr. Burns, fostering a considerable number of adversaries.
#14. Homer Badman
Homer’s clumsy reach for a piece of candy clinging to the babysitter’s trousers is misinterpreted, sparking a wave of suspicion that quickly engulfs the entire town.
#15. Homer's Phobia
A new acquaintance enters the lives of the Simpsons, a shop owner who quickly gains their favor. However, a concern arises for Homer when he learns the man is gay; he finds…
#16. Homer the Heretic
Following a missed Sunday service, Homer resolved to abandon church entirely. He would henceforth dedicate Sundays to his own form of devotion: cigars and beer.
#17. Deep Space Homer
A contest of sorts had arisen between Homer and Barney: a race to achieve the quintessential state of average American, all while venturing into the final frontier.
#18. Treehouse of Horror XXXIII
Across the pages of a bound-volume narrative, Marge’s simmering bitterness curdles into something truly terrible; Lisa, driven by a desperate hope for salvation, contemplates a path paved with violence; and Homer confronts…
#19. A Mid-Childhood Night's Dream
A profound unease settles upon Marge at the thought of the house falling silent. The prospect of an empty nest fills her with a heavy, almost suffocating dread.
#20. Bart's Brain
A connection formed. Bart found himself with a companion.
#21. Thrifty Ways to Thieve Your Mother
Lisa’s adoption of Marge’s nineties relics proved a surprising gateway. Suddenly, she found herself welcomed into the hallowed ranks of the school’s most exclusive fashion club. Yet, as their supply of vintage…
#22. Who Shot Mr. Burns? (2)
Following the shooting of Mr. Burns, Chief Wiggum launches an investigation, finding that nearly every resident of the town possesses a potential reason for the crime. Ultimately, the truth leads back to…
#23. One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish
The blowfish had been a fatal mistake. Now, in the wake of its venomous embrace, Homer resolved to seize the remaining daylight. Twenty-four hours. That was all he had left. And he…
#24. A Star Is Burns
At the Springfield Film Festival, film critic Jay Sherman serves as a judge. But Mr. Burns has other plans; he schemes to secure victory by attempting to influence the judging panel through…
#25. Mr. Plow
A rivalry blossoms between Homer and Barney as they find themselves vying for customers in the winter trade of snow removal.
#26. Mountain of Madness
In an effort to foster camaraderie among the power plant staff, Mr. Burns organizes a company retreat in the mountains.
#27. Bart Sells His Soul
For a paltry five dollars, Bart sold his soul to Milhouse, a transaction he quickly came to rue. Elsewhere, Moe transformed the familiar Tavern into something altogether different: a restaurant designed to…
#28. Homer the Smithers
A mandated vacation has left Smithers with the delicate task of finding a suitable substitute – one who won't overshadow his own meticulous performance. Homer appears, at first glance, to be an…
#29. Hurricane Neddy
The hurricane leveled the Flanders’ home, forcing them to seek refuge in the church basement. The community of Springfield rallied, determined to rebuild the house, but for Ned, the sight of the…
#30. And Maggie Makes Three
Maggie’s arrival is recounted through fragmented memories. It begins after Homer’s departure from the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, spurred by a yearning for a career in bowling, when Marge reveals her pregnancy.
#31. Boy-Scoutz 'N the Hood
Following a night of excessive Squishee consumption with Milhouse, Bart awoke to the startling discovery that he had somehow joined the Junior Campers. Enticed by promises of pocketknives and instruction in knot-tying,…
#32. Treehouse of Horror V
Deprived of beer and television, Homer descends into a murderous frenzy; a time-displaced Homer reshapes the current timeline; and Principal Skinner finds a disturbingly practical use for detention pupils.
#33. Mother Simpson
Homer learns with astonishment that his mother lives, a woman once known for her radical beliefs and now living as a fugitive. The discovery is made when Burns, a figure from her…
#34. Treehouse of Horror XXXIV
When Bart is transformed into a non-fungible token, Marge embarks on a perilous journey through the complexities of the blockchain to reclaim him. To hunt a brutal serial killer, Lisa seeks out…
#35. Flaming Moe's
Moe takes credit for a concoction Homer created, and the drink, now called the "Flaming Moe," transforms the tavern into a popular destination. When a national chain expresses interest in purchasing the…
#36. Rosebud
A wistful yearning stirs within Burns; he desires a childhood plaything now possessed by Maggie.
#37. Homer's Barbershop Quartet
Homer recounted the time when he, Apu, Barney, and Principal Skinner achieved a certain level of fame as recording artists.
#38. Last Exit to Springfield
Homer, the union's president, is waging a determined battle to preserve the dental plan.
#39. Bart on the Road
Driven by a restless spirit, Bart forged a counterfeit driver's license, a key to his audacious plan: a spring break road trip with Milhouse, Nelson, and Martin. Separately, a quiet connection blossomed…
#40. The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson
Barney, the designated driver, slipped away to Manhattan in Homer’s car, leaving it behind. However, when the family traveled to the city to reclaim it, Homer found his vehicle had been immobilized.
#41. Bart the Murderer
Working for Fat Tony, Bart cultivated a degree of influence with his employer that might finally allow him to resolve his difficulties with Principal Skinner—perhaps for good.
#42. Bart's Comet
Bart found himself unexpectedly assisting Principal Skinner with astronomical observations one early morning, and it was during this task that he noticed a colossal comet hurtling toward Springfield. The realization of impending…
#43. 22 Short Films About Springfield
Bart and Milhouse contemplate whether any noteworthy events befall the residents of Springfield, a query that unfolds into a collection of linked scenes.
#44. The Tipping Point
A tremor of outrage seized Homer. The current practice of tipping had spiraled into an absurdity, a grotesque distortion of fairness that quite unsettled him. He found himself increasingly bewildered by the…
#45. AE Bonny Romance
The abduction of Groundskeeper Willie to Scotland sets in motion a perilous journey for Bart and the rest of the Simpsons. Their pursuit leads them to a destination far more unsettling than…
#46. Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song
Bart brought his dog to school, an act that ultimately led to Skinner's dismissal. The consequence of this was a surprising sense of loss for Bart; he found himself missing his longtime…
#47. Stark Raving Dad
Homer’s departure from his usual behavior led to his admission to a psychiatric facility, where he was assigned a rooming partner: a man convinced he was the King of Pop.
#48. The Last Temptation of Homer
Homer found himself wrestling with an unfamiliar pull towards Mindy, his new colleague. She was a striking woman, an engineer with a shared passion for doughnuts that resonated deeply within him.
#49. Treehouse of Horror VI
In "Attack of the 50 Foot Eyesores," unusual weather awakens colossal advertising figures. "Nightmare on Evergreen Terrace" tells the story of Groundskeeper Willie, who, after a bizarre accident, seeks vengeance within the…
#50. Treehouse of Horror IV
Homer found himself bartering with a shadowy figure, a deal struck at a terrible cost. Vampire Burns extended an invitation to the Simpsons for a meal, an offer laced with unsettling implications.…
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