The Simpsons

1. S01E01Simpsons Roasting on an Open FireDecember 17, 1989 7.8Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal in the first full-length episode of
2. S01E02Bart the GeniusJanuary 14, 1990 7.4Bart is moved to a school for the gifted after he switches aptitude tests with another boy.
3. S01E03Homer's OdysseyJanuary 21, 1990 7.7After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.
4. S01E04There's No Disgrace Like HomeJanuary 28, 1990 8.0After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.
5. S01E05Bart the GeneralFebruary 4, 1990 8.2Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.
6. S01E06Moaning LisaFebruary 11, 1990 8.1The meaning of life and second grade have Lisa playing the blues solo---until she jams with a kindred spirit; Homer seeks tutelage to beat B
7. S01E07The Call of the SimpsonsFebruary 18, 1990 7.6The Simpsons put the wild back in the wilderness when their RV goes over a cliff and Homer and Bart go for help, get lost and lose their clo
8. S01E08The Telltale HeadFebruary 25, 1990 7.5Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.
9. S01E09Life on the Fast LaneMarch 18, 1990 7.6Homer's bowling-ball gift "for Marge" prompts her to take up the sport---and maybe also a handsome instructor who offers to teach her "many
10. S01E10Season's bestHomer's Night OutMarch 25, 1990 8.4Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.
11. S01E11The Crepes of WrathApril 15, 1990 8.4A little story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner's mom with a cherry bomb. A Albanian child comes to stay with
12. S01E12Krusty Gets BustedApril 29, 1990 8.4Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.
13. S01E13Some Enchanted EveningMay 13, 1990 8.4Homer takes Marge out for a romantic night, leaving the kids with a sitter---who's profiled on "America's Most Armed and Dangerous."

Season 1 ranked & reviewed

1. S02E01Bart Gets an FOctober 11, 1990 7.9In exchange for study tips, Bart gives the class brain anti-geek lessons, but regrets it when the brain becomes too Bart-like. Blackboard: '
2. S02E02Simpson and DelilahOctober 18, 1990 7.6Homer lies on a medical insurance form in order to obtain a miracle hair restoring drug. Blackboard: 'Tar is not a plaything.'
3. S02E03Treehouse of HorrorOctober 25, 1990 7.9Halloween tales include a family in a haunted house; a misunderstanding with aliens; and a rendition of "The Raven."
4. S02E04Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every FishNovember 1, 1990 7.9Homer's boss, Burns, wants to be governor to lower nuclear-safety standards to keep his plant on line. Blackboard 'I will not Xerox my Butt'
5. S02E05Dancin' HomerNovember 8, 1990 7.5Homer's success as the mascot of Springfield's minor-league ball club earns him a shot at the majors, in Capital City.
6. S02E06Dead Putting SocietyNovember 15, 1990 8.2Lisa gives Bart some tips on handling the pressure in a miniature-golf grudge match with a neighbor's son.
7. S02E07Bart vs. ThanksgivingNovember 22, 1990 7.7On Thanksgiving, Bart runs away after accidentally wrecking Lisa's centerpiece.
8. S02E08Bart the DaredevilDecember 6, 1990 8.1After seeing a daredevil at a truck rally, Bart discovers his reason for living---a career in death defiance.
9. S02E09Itchy & Scratchy & MargeDecember 20, 1990 7.9Marge's protests over cartoon violence lead to a cultural renaissance in Springfield.
10. S02E10Bart Gets Hit by a CarJanuary 10, 1991 8.1A lawyer suggests there may be profit in the pain after Bart suffers minor injuries in a collision with Burns' car.
11. S02E11Season's bestOne Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue FishJanuary 24, 1991 9.1Homer takes to sushi like a fish to water, but an apprentice chef may have given Homer some bad blowfish---and 24 hours to live.
12. S02E12The Way We WasJanuary 31, 1991 8.2Marge and Homer reveal how they met as they tell a tale of love at first sight (but only for one) and the high-school prom they attended (bu
13. S02E13Homer vs. Lisa and the Eighth CommandmentFebruary 7, 1991 8.4After learning eternal hell is the price for stealing, Lisa decides she'd rather go to heaven than watch pirated cable.
14. S02E14Principal CharmingFebruary 14, 1991 7.8Bart benefits when Principal Skinner falls for his Aunt Patty, who has Skinner but doesn't want him, while Aunt Selma has naught but want.
15. S02E15Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?February 21, 1991 8.7Danny DeVito is the voice of Homer's wealthy long-lost half brother, who makes the mistake of giving Homer an important job.
16. S02E16Bart's Dog Gets an FMarch 7, 1991 8.5Bart's dog is sent to obedience school after he destroys Homer's expensive new sneaks.
17. S02E17Old MoneyMarch 28, 1991 8.5Grandpa Simpson loses his love, leaving him with a heavy heart---and a heavy wallet when his sweetie leaves him money in her will.
18. S02E18Brush with GreatnessApril 11, 1991 8.1Ringo Starr has a cartoon cameo as Marge gets to paint a portrait of Mr. Burns.
19. S02E19Lisa's SubstituteApril 25, 1991 8.7Lisa finds that Homer pales in comparison with her substitute teacher, as does Bart with his opponent for class president.
20. S02E20The War of the SimpsonsMay 2, 1991 8.0Homer and Marge attend a marriage retreat, where Homer catches a legendary fish---and maybe more.
21. S02E21Three Men and a Comic BookMay 9, 1991 8.5Bart earns less than he expected doing chores for a neighbor, so he goes partners with Milhouse and Martin on a rare comic book.
22. S02E22Blood FeudJuly 11, 1991 8.3After Bart's blood saves Burns, Homer sends his boss a nasty letter for falling short of the material gratitude that Homer expected.

Season 2 ranked & reviewed

1. S03E01Stark Raving DadSeptember 19, 1991 8.7A deviation from his norm lands Homer in a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who thinks he's Michael Jackson.
2. S03E02Mr. Lisa Goes to WashingtonSeptember 26, 1991 8.5Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.
3. S03E03When Flanders FailedOctober 3, 1991 8.6Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.
4. S03E04Season's bestBart the MurdererOctober 10, 1991 8.8While working for Fat Tony (Joe Mantegna), Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner---perhaps
5. S03E05Homer DefinedOctober 17, 1991 8.5Homer's averting of a nuclear meltdown earns him employee-of-the-month honors---and a call from Magic Johnson; Milhouse's parents prohibit h
6. S03E06Like Father Like ClownOctober 24, 1991 8.1Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rab
7. S03E07Treehouse of Horror IIOctober 31, 1991 8.4Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.
8. S03E08Lisa's PonyNovember 7, 1991 8.3After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job---at Apu's Quik-e-Mart.
9. S03E09Saturdays of ThunderNovember 14, 1991 8.4When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship. Meanwhile, Patty and Selma get a h
10. S03E10Flaming Moe'sNovember 21, 1991 8.8Homer's new drink makes Moe's hot enough to draw Aerosmith, who perform "Walk This Way." Meanwhile, Lisa has invited her friends over for a
11. S03E11Burns Verkaufen der KraftwerkDecember 5, 1991 8.2Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.
12. S03E12I Married MargeDecember 26, 1991 8.1A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.
13. S03E13Radio BartJanuary 9, 1992 8.7Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well. Sting performs "We're Sending Our Love down the Well."
14. S03E14Lisa the GreekJanuary 23, 1992 8.3From 1992: Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer---which might end with the upcoming Super Bowl.
15. S03E15Homer AloneFebruary 6, 1992 8.2A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer---until she leaves in search of Marge.
16. S03E16Bart the LoverFebruary 13, 1992 8.5Bart's answer to detention from Mrs. Krabappel is to answer her personal ad with letters from a Mr. Wonderful, but his last laugh is more of
17. S03E17Homer at the BatFebruary 20, 1992 8.7Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.
18. S03E18Separate VocationsFebruary 27, 1992 8.6The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.
19. S03E19Dog of DeathMarch 12, 1992 8.6Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.
20. S03E20Colonel HomerMarch 26, 1992 8.8Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.
21. S03E21Black WidowerApril 9, 1992 8.5Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged to Sideshow Bob.
22. S03E22The Otto ShowApril 23, 1992 7.2Spinal Tap hits Springfield, and Otto the bus driver hits the skids after being fired, taking refuge in the Simpsons' garage.
23. S03E23Bart's Friend Falls in LoveMay 7, 1992 8.0Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.
24. S03E24Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?August 27, 1992 8.8Homer's stepbrother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash, presented by Smokin' Joe Frazier.

Season 3 ranked & reviewed

1. S04E01Kamp KrustySeptember 24, 1992 8.5Bart leads an uprising at Krusty's summer camp after he and Lisa are subjected to a Dickensian sweatshop.
2. S04E02A Streetcar Named MargeOctober 1, 1992 8.7Marge is cast in a version of "A Streetcar Named Desire," playing Blanche to Ned Flanders' Stanley.
3. S04E03Homer the HereticOctober 8, 1992 8.8Homer decides to skip church permanently, and God gives His OK in Homer's dream.
4. S04E04Lisa the Beauty QueenOctober 15, 1992 8.0Lisa meets Bob Hope when she becomes Little Miss Springfield, a title she inherits after the winner's struck by lightning.
5. S04E05Season's bestTreehouse of Horror IIIOctober 29, 1992 9.0A Halloween trilogy includes a murderous Krusty doll; a "King Kong" parody; an invasion of zombies unleashed by Bart's incantation.
6. S04E06Itchy & Scratchy: The MovieNovember 3, 1992 8.8Bart is punished by being barred from the Itchy and Scratchy movie.
7. S04E07Marge Gets a JobNovember 5, 1992 8.5Burns tries to please a new employee---Marge---with singer Tom Jones. Meanwhile, Bart cries "wolf" too often.
8. S04E08The New Kid on the BlockNovember 12, 1992 8.5A new neighbor captures---and breaks---Bart's heart; Homer sues after a restaurant denies him "all you can eat."
9. S04E09Mr. PlowNovember 19, 1992 8.7Homer and Barney become competitors in the snow-plowing business.
10. S04E10Lisa's First WordDecember 3, 1992 8.7Maggie speaks, but not before the story of Lisa's first word is recalled, as well as how the 1984 Soviet Olympic boycott hurt Krusty.
11. S04E11Homer's Triple BypassDecember 17, 1992 8.6The stresses of life and his eating habits catch up and Homer sees a discount doctor for a coronary bypass.
12. S04E12Marge vs. the MonorailJanuary 14, 1993 9.0Leonard Nimoy is among the first to ride Springfield's new monorail, opposed by Marge.
13. S04E13Selma's ChoiceJanuary 21, 1993 8.2A relative passes away and the Simpson clan goes to the Funeral. After Selma receives a videotaped warning about dying alone, she wants a ba
14. S04E14Brother from the Same PlanetFebruary 4, 1993 7.9Homer's neglect sends Bart looking for a new father; Lisa battles addiction to a "Springfield Heights, 90210" star.
15. S04E15I Love LisaFebruary 11, 1993 8.4Chief Wiggum's son has a crush on Lisa after she gives him a Valentine out of pity.
16. S04E16DufflessFebruary 18, 1993 8.4Homer goes on the wagon after a drunken-driving arrest; Lisa's science project pits Bart's brain against a hamster's.
17. S04E17Last Exit to SpringfieldMarch 11, 1993 8.8Union president Homer fights to keep the dental plan.
18. S04E18So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip ShowApril 1, 1993 7.1Bart's prank hospitalizes Homer, whose life flashes by (in past clips) before he goes into a coma.
19. S04E19The FrontApril 15, 1993 8.1Lisa and Bart write an Itchy and Scratchy episode; Homer makes up a missing high-school credit.
20. S04E20Whacking DayApril 29, 1993 8.6Barry White helps Lisa's effort to save snakes from Whacking Day. And, Bart is expelled from Springfield Elementary.
21. S04E21Marge in ChainsMay 6, 1993 8.2Lionel Hutz represents Marge after Apu catches her accidentally taking an item from his store.
22. S04E22Krusty Gets KancelledMay 13, 1993 7.3Johnny Carson, Bette Midler, Luke Perry, Hugh Hefner and the Red Hot Chili Peppers help Krusty when his show is canceled after a new star ca

Season 4 ranked & reviewed

1. S05E01Homer's Barbershop QuartetSeptember 30, 1993 7.9Homer recalls when he, Apu, Barney and Principal Skinner became recording icons---after Barney replaced Chief Wiggum, on the advice of their
2. S05E02Cape FeareOctober 7, 1993 8.8The Simpsons go incognito to avoid the newly paroled Sideshow Bob, who's out to get Bart. Blackboard: 'The cafeteria deep fryer is not a toy
3. S05E03Season's bestHomer Goes to CollegeOctober 14, 1993 9.3Homer takes Nuclear Physics 101 at the local college, where he gets a trio of nerdy tutors expelled for extracurricular activities.
4. S05E04RosebudOctober 21, 1993 8.9Burns longs for a childhood toy that winds up in the grip of Maggie.
5. S05E05Treehouse of Horror IVOctober 28, 1993 8.7Homer sells his soul; Vampire Burns invites the Simpsons for dinner; Bart sees a gremlin damaging his school bus.
6. S05E06Marge on the LamNovember 4, 1993 8.5Marge's wild night out with neighbor Ruth (Pamela Reed) includes running from the police in Ruth's car, stolen from her ex.
7. S05E07Bart's Inner ChildNovember 11, 1993 7.9Springfield emulates Bart after he's praised by a self-help guru. James Brown has a cameo at Springfield's Do What You Want festival.
8. S05E08Boy-Scoutz 'n the HoodNovember 18, 1993 8.3Bart joins the Junior Campers, which isn't all bad until he goes on a rafting trip that includes Flanders and "celebrity dad" Ernest Borgnin
9. S05E09The Last Temptation of HomerDecember 9, 1993 8.9Homer is attracted to a pretty power-plant worker (voice of Michelle Pfeiffer), and Werner Klemperer speaks for the guardian angel who helps
10. S05E10$pringfield (or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)December 16, 1993 8.8Legalized gambling comes to Springfield, and Marge becomes addicted; Robert Goulet entertains at Bart's casino for kids. Blackboard: 'I will
11. S05E11Homer the VigilanteJanuary 6, 1994 9.2Homer leads a vigilante group to catch the Springfield Cat Burglar (voice of Sam Neill), who then robs the museum. Blackboard: 'I am not aut
12. S05E12Bart Gets FamousFebruary 3, 1994 7.9When an on-air remark catapults Bart to instant stardom, he finds that fame isn't all it's cracked up to be. Blackboard: 'My homework was no
13. S05E13Homer and ApuFebruary 10, 1994 8.8Homer accompanies Apu to the Kwik-E-Mart home office---in India---after Apu is fired. Blackboard: 'I will not go near the kindergarten turtl
14. S05E14Lisa vs. Malibu StacyFebruary 17, 1994 8.7Lisa's outrage over the gender stereotypes reinforced by a new talking doll prompts her to confront the dollmaker (Kathleen Turner).
15. S05E15Deep Space HomerFebruary 24, 1994 9.0Homer and Barney compete to be the first "average" American in space.
16. S05E16Homer Loves FlandersMarch 17, 1994 8.9Flanders' extra ticket to the big game makes him Homer's new best friend, a role that sorely tests Flanders' patience. Blackboard: 'I am not
17. S05E17Bart Gets an ElephantMarch 31, 1994 7.8Bart wins an elephant, but Homer won't let him keep it. Blackboard: 'Organ transplants are best left to the professionals'.
18. S05E18Burns' HeirApril 14, 1994 8.8Bart is picked to be Burns' heir and moves into the Burns mansion, prompting Homer and Marge to hire a deprogrammer to get him back. Blackbo
19. S05E19Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss SongApril 28, 1994 8.9Bart takes his dog to school, which gets Skinner fired, which in turn leaves Bart missing his archnemesis. Blackboard: 'I will not celebrate
20. S05E20The Boy Who Knew Too MuchMay 5, 1994 8.7Bart can clear Mayor Quimby's nephew of a charge of battery, but only by implicating himself as a hooky player. Blackboard: 'There are plent
21. S05E21Lady Bouvier's LoverMay 12, 1994 8.0Grandpa Simpson falls for Marge's mother, but loses out to a competitor; Bart gets ripped off shopping at home with Homer's credit card.
22. S05E22Secrets of a Successful MarriageMay 19, 1994 9.1Homer teaches a class on "Secrets of a Successful Marriage," but sharing secrets about his own union gets him kicked out of the house. Black

Season 5 ranked & reviewed

1. S06E01Bart of DarknessSeptember 4, 1994 9.2The Simpsons get a pool, but a broken leg sinks the summer for Bart. Blackboard: 'Beans are neither fruit nor musical'.
2. S06E02Lisa's RivalSeptember 11, 1994 8.2Lisa is dumbfounded by a new classmate who's younger, smarter and her competitor for first-chair sax. Meanwhile, Homer tries to profit after
3. S06E03Another Simpsons Clip ShowSeptember 25, 1994 6.4A family discussion of love yields stories (seen in flashbacks) that all end in heartbreak.
4. S06E04Itchy & Scratchy LandOctober 2, 1994 9.0Marge makes Homer promise not to embarrass her when they visit Itchy & Scratchy Land, "the violentest place on earth." Blackboard: 'I am
5. S06E05Sideshow Bob RobertsOctober 9, 1994 8.5Mayor Quimby pardons attempted murderer Sideshow Bob (Kelsey Grammer), who then runs against Quimby for mayor.
6. S06E06Season's bestTreehouse of Horror VOctober 30, 1994 9.6Frightfest '94: Lack of beer and cable TV make Homer a crazed killer; the present is altered by a time-traveling Homer; and Principal Skinne
7. S06E07Bart's GirlfriendNovember 6, 1994 8.3Bart learns that the good Rev. Lovejoy's daughter (voice of Meryl Streep) is really bad. Blackboard: 'I will not send lard through the mail'
8. S06E08Lisa on IceNovember 13, 1994 8.9Lisa's surprising ability at hockey spawns jealousy in Bart and a showdown when their teams meet.
9. S06E09Homer BadmanNovember 27, 1994 8.9A baby sitter accuses Homer of sexual harassment. Dennis Franz has a voice cameo.
10. S06E10Grandpa vs. Sexual InadequacyDecember 4, 1994 8.7Grandpa's homemade tonic puts life back in the Simpson bedroom, so he and Homer hit the road to sell the stuff. Blackboard: 'My homework was
11. S06E11Fear of FlyingDecember 18, 1994 8.3Marge sees a psychiatrist (Anne Bancroft) to explore her fear of flying and learns that her father may be the key. Blackboard: 'Ralph won't
12. S06E12Homer the GreatJanuary 8, 1995 9.1Homer becomes the leader of a secret club, but his power is undermined by a "spiritual emptiness." Blackboard: 'Adding "Just kidding" doesn'
13. S06E13And Maggie Makes ThreeJanuary 22, 1995 9.3Homer recalls his days as a debt-free dad of two---until Marge got pregnant with Maggie.
14. S06E14Bart's CometFebruary 5, 1995 9.1A comet is hurtling toward Springfield, so the Simpsons take refuge in a bomb shelter---Flanders'.
15. S06E15Homie the ClownFebruary 12, 1995 9.1Homer graduates from Krusty's Clown College and becomes a target for the clown's bookie. Blackboard: 'Next time it could be me on the scaffo
16. S06E16Bart vs. AustraliaFebruary 19, 1995 8.9After tricking an Australian boy into accepting a collect call, Bart flies Down Under to apologize. Blackboard: 'I will not hang donuts on m
17. S06E17Homer vs. Patty and SelmaFebruary 26, 1995 7.6A loan from Patty and Selma makes Homer their slave; Bart is forced to take ballet.
18. S06E18A Star is BurnsMarch 5, 1995 8.6Film critic Jay Sherman (Jon Lovitz) is among the judges at the Springfield Film Festival, which Mr. Burns conspires to win by bribing some
19. S06E19Lisa's WeddingMarch 19, 1995 8.3A fortuneteller predicts Lisa's engagement and wedding to a fellow student (Mandy Patinkin) from an upper-crust British family.
20. S06E20Two Dozen and One GreyhoundsApril 9, 1995 8.2The Simpson household's overrun with puppies---the offspring of Santa's Little Helper and his new girlfriend from which Mr. Burns would love
21. S06E21The PTA DisbandsApril 16, 1995 9.0Bart helps precipitate a teachers strike, but he rues his handiwork when Marge takes over for Mrs. Krabapple. Blackboard: 'I do not have pow
22. S06E22Round SpringfieldApril 30, 1995 8.8Bart winds up in the hospital as a result of eating Krusty cereal, and when Lisa comes to visit him, she is reunited with her sax idol, who
23. S06E23The Springfield ConnectionMay 7, 1995 8.6Marge joins the police force after thwarting a criminal, and Homer thinks he now has a free ride as a cop's spouse. Blackboard: 'I will not
24. S06E24Lemon of TroyMay 14, 1995 9.1Springfield boys try to recapture the town's beloved lemon tree after it's stolen.
25. S06E25Who Shot Mr. Burns? (1)May 21, 1995 8.8Mr. Burns makes many enemies when he steals the oil discovered beneath Springfield Elementary. Blackboard: 'This is not a clue...or is it?'.

Season 6 ranked & reviewed

1. S07E01Who Shot Mr. Burns? (2)September 17, 1995 8.2Chief Wiggum conducts an investigation into who shot Mr. Burns in an episode that parodies TV dramas, including "Dallas," "Twin Peaks" and "
2. S07E02Radioactive ManSeptember 24, 1995 8.3Bart auditions for the part of Fallout Boy in the movie "Radioactive Man," being filmed in Springfield. Blackboard: 'Bewitched does not supp
3. S07E03Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-DoodilyOctober 1, 1995 8.3Innocent mishaps draw the attention of investigators, who put the Simpson kids in a foster home---the Flanders'. Blackboard: 'No one want's
4. S07E04Bart Sells His SoulOctober 8, 1995 8.8Bart sells his soul to Milhouse for five bucks; Moe goes after the family crowd. Blackboard 'I am not a lean mean spitting machine.'.
5. S07E05Lisa the VegetarianOctober 15, 1995 8.4Vegetarian Lisa ruins Homer's barbecue, but she gets moral support from Apu and his friends, Paul and Linda McCartney.
6. S07E06Treehouse of Horror VIOctober 29, 1995 8.5Halloween 1996: Homer tumbles into another dimension in a story spun off "The Twilight Zone"; Paul Anka helps combat the "Attack of the 50-F
7. S07E07King-Size HomerNovember 5, 1995 8.5Homer purposely gains weight to qualify for disability, disdaining Marge's complaints and the fact that she's losing interest in him physica
8. S07E08Mother SimpsonNovember 19, 1995 8.5Homer comes face-to-face with his long-lost mother (voice of Glenn Close)---who reveals why she abandoned him.
9. S07E09Sideshow Bob's Last GleamingNovember 26, 1995 8.0Sideshow Bob (voice of Kelsey Grammer) steals an atomic bomb and demands that Springfield abolish television. Blackboard: 'Wedgies are unhea
10. S07E10The Simpsons 138th Episode SpectacularDecember 3, 1995 7.2Troy McClure hosts a retrospective featuring Simpsons history and trivia, and series "outtakes," including an alternate ending to the "Who S
11. S07E11Marge Be Not ProudDecember 17, 1995 7.4Busted for shoplifting, Bart manages to keep the incident quiet---until he returns to the store for the Simpsons' Christmas portrait. And th
12. S07E12Team HomerJanuary 7, 1996 7.3Homer, Moe, Apu and Otto form a bowling team; Bart's prank leads Springfield Elementary to adopt school uniforms. Blackboard: 'I am not cert
13. S07E13Two Bad NeighborsJanuary 14, 1996 7.1Homer is irked by his new neighbors, former U.S. President George Bush and Former U.S. First Lady Barbara Bush, especially when Mr. Bush giv
14. S07E14Scenes from the Class Struggle in SpringfieldFebruary 4, 1996 7.4Marge's new designer suit nets her an invitation to the Springfield Country Club, where she finds it's a stress to dress to impress. Meanwhi
15. S07E15Bart the FinkFebruary 11, 1996 7.5Bart inadvertently alerts the IRS to tax fraud by Krusty, whose possessions are auctioned off by the Government.
16. S07E16Lisa the IconoclastFebruary 18, 1996 7.5Lisa's research on Jebediah Springfield turns up some unknown---and unpopular---facts.
17. S07E17Homer the SmithersFebruary 25, 1996 8.6Homer succumbs to job stress while subbing for Smithers as Burns' assistant.
18. S07E18The Day the Violence DiedMarch 17, 1996 8.1Bart wants justice done after learning that the animator (voice of Kirk Douglas) who created Itchy was ripped off. Lionel Hutz takes the ani
19. S07E19A Fish Called SelmaMarch 24, 1996 8.3Selma dates Troy McClure, whose agent (voice of Jeff Goldblum) reports that being seen in public with a woman is a career boost that could m
20. S07E20Season's bestBart on the RoadMarch 31, 1996 9.3Bart drives Milhouse, Martin and Nelson to Tennessee, thanks to his fake ID and Martin's cash from a stock dividend.
21. S07E2122 Short Films About SpringfieldApril 14, 1996 8.5Interconnecting vignettes depict moments in the lives of Springfield residents, including Apu's partying activities; Smithers' allergic reac
22. S07E22Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in "The Curse of the Flying Hellfish"April 28, 1996 8.0Mr. Burns tries to kill Grampa Simpson to seize a treasure the two found during World War II as members of the "Flying Hellfish" battalion.
23. S07E23Much Apu About NothingMay 5, 1996 7.9Marge and Homer support a proposal to deport illegal immigrants from Springfield---until they learn it would affect Apu, who buys fraudulent
24. S07E24HomerpaloozaMay 19, 1996 7.8Homer goes on tour with Hullabalooza, a rock concert featuring sideshow acts. His talent: catching a cannonball with his belly.
25. S07E25Summer of 4 ft. 2May 19, 1996 8.6On vacation, Lisa plays dumb to make friends with the "cool" kids, leaving a jealous Bart all burned up, with Milhouse as his only comrade.

Season 7 ranked & reviewed

1. S08E01Treehouse of Horror VIIOctober 27, 1996 8.0A Halloween trilogy. This time, Bart meets his "pure evil" Siamese twin; Lisa's science project attacks Bart; aliens Kang and Kodos invade C
2. S08E02Season's bestYou Only Move TwiceNovember 3, 1996 8.6In an idyllic planned community, Homer works for a new boss who has trouble with the government. Meanwhile, the rest of the family has diffi
3. S08E03The Homer They FallNovember 10, 1996 7.8Moe turns Homer into a prizefighter, who meets the champ in a bout called by ring announcer Michael Buffer.
4. S08E04Burns, Baby BurnsNovember 17, 1996 7.9Rodney Dangerfield is the voice of Mr. Burns' illegitimate son, who irritates Burns with his lack of social graces. Homer and Mr. Burn's son
5. S08E05Bart After DarkNovember 24, 1996 8.2While Marge and Lisa are away, Bart becomes the right-hand man for the owner of a burlesque house.
6. S08E06A Milhouse DividedDecember 1, 1996 8.2Milhouse's parents decide to divorce, prompting Homer to take action to prevent a similar fate for himself and Marge.
7. S08E07Lisa's Date with DensityDecember 15, 1996 7.8Lisa develops a crush on Nelson, and then she tries to change him. Meanwhile, Homer solicits money over the phone using an automatic telepho
8. S08E08Hurricane NeddyDecember 29, 1996 8.3Citizens rebuild the Flanders' hurricane-damaged house. But Ned's guilt about criticizing their work sends him to a mental hospital.
9. S08E09El Viaje de Nuestro Jomer (The Mysterious Voyage of Homer)January 5, 1997 8.5Chief Wiggum's chili peppers send Homer on a hallucinatory, spiritual journey that makes him question whether Marge is his soulmate.
10. S08E10The Springfield FilesJanuary 12, 1997 8.3Homer's claim of an alien sighting brings FBI agents Scully and Mulder to investigate. Blackboard: 'The truth is not out there'.
11. S08E11The Twisted World of Marge SimpsonJanuary 19, 1997 7.7A smooth talker sells Marge on the pretzel business. But when sales go soft, Homer asks crime boss Fat Tony for help. Blackboard "I am not l
12. S08E12Mountain of MadnessFebruary 2, 1997 8.0On a company mountain retreat, an avalanche traps hiking partners Homer and Mr. Burns in a cabin.
13. S08E13Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt) ciousFebruary 7, 1997 7.1When Marge suffers stress-related hair loss, the Simpsons hire nanny Shary Bobbins, who speaks in song and inspires others to do so. But the
14. S08E14The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie ShowFebruary 9, 1997 8.4Itchy and Scratchy creator Roger Myers picks Homer to be the voice of a new canine character---who is roundly rejected by the public.
15. S08E15Homer's PhobiaFebruary 16, 1997 8.2Homer's fearful about the potential influence that the Simpsons' new gay friend may have on Bart.
16. S08E16Brother from Another SeriesFebruary 23, 1997 7.8Murderous convict Sideshow Bob (Kelsey Grammer) is released to work for his brother Cecil (David Hyde Pierce), whom Bob bested at the Krusty
17. S08E17My Sister, My SitterMarch 2, 1997 7.9Lisa's reputation as a first-rate baby sitter is jeopardized when she's put in charge of Bart, who's determined to make things tough.
18. S08E18Homer vs. the Eighteenth AmendmentMarch 16, 1997 8.1Homer becomes a bootlegger when Springfield decides to enforce a 200-year-old prohibition decree.
19. S08E19Grade School ConfidentialApril 6, 1997 8.1After witnessing a kiss between Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel, Bart becomes their confidante. But rumors of their passion lead to their being f
20. S08E20The Canine MutinyApril 13, 1997 7.7Bart replaces Santa's Little Helper with a "limited edition" dog he bought with a fraudulent credit card. Blackboard: 'A fire drill does not
21. S08E21The Old Man and LisaApril 20, 1997 8.0Penniless from bad investments, Burns asks for help from Lisa, who turns him into a profitable recycler. But then Burns takes things a nasty
22. S08E22In Marge We TrustApril 27, 1997 8.2Reverend Lovejoy puts Marge in charge of counseling parishioners; Homer finds his likeness is popular in Japan as the symbol for a cleaning
23. S08E23Homer's EnemyMay 4, 1997 8.1A new plant employee who's had it tough resents Homer's lack of professionalism and his cushy life. Meanwhile, Bart buys an abandoned factor
24. S08E24The Simpsons Spin-Off ShowcaseMay 11, 1997 7.6Three mock spin-offs: "Chief Wiggum, P.I."; "The Love-Matic Grandpa"; and "The Simpson Family Smile-Time Variety Hour," with guest star Tim
25. S08E25The Secret War of Lisa SimpsonMay 18, 1997 8.5Lisa joins the all-male military school where Bart is sent for discipline. Then comes the hazing.

Season 8 ranked & reviewed

1. S09E01The City of New York vs. Homer SimpsonSeptember 21, 1997 8.7Homer has to take his family to New York city for a madcap adventure after Barney goes on a bender and leaves Homer's car illegally parked a
2. S09E02The Principal and the PauperSeptember 28, 1997 8.5Principal Skinner is given a achievement award and in the middle of the ceremony a man who claims to be the real Seymour Skinner shows up.
3. S09E03Lisa's SaxOctober 19, 1997 8.0The story of how Lisa got her sax includes Bart's first day at school, his visit to the school psychologist and a heat wave in Springfield.
4. S09E04Treehouse of Horror VIIIOctober 26, 1997 8.6In a Halloween trilogy, nuclear survivor Homer battles mutants; Bart is morphed with a fly; Marge is accused of being a witch in 1649.
5. S09E05The Cartridge FamilyNovember 2, 1997 7.9Homer buys a gun, but after a few mishaps, Marge demands he get rid of it. When he doesn't, she leaves with the kids. Blackboard: 'Everyone
6. S09E06Bart StarNovember 9, 1997 7.9Homer heckles Flanders out of coaching Pee Wee football---and then takes over, replacing winning QB Nelson with Bart.
7. S09E07The Two Mrs. NahasapeemapetilonsNovember 16, 1997 8.1Apu tries to wriggle out of a marriage prearranged by his mother years in the past to a woman that he does not remember.
8. S09E08Lisa the SkepticNovember 23, 1997 8.5While digging at a construction site, Lisa finds bones that everyone thinks are the bones of a angel.
9. S09E09Realty BitesDecember 7, 1997 8.2Marge gets a realtor's license and goes to work---for Lionel Hutz, who finds her honesty a dubious asset. Meanwhile, Homer buys a hot rod at
10. S09E10Season's bestMiracle on Evergreen TerraceDecember 21, 1997 8.8After accidentally destroying the Simpsons' Christmas gifts, Bart claims a burglar stole them, and Springfield responds generously to that f
11. S09E11All Singing, All DancingJanuary 4, 1998 7.0Homer rents Paint Your Wagon with Lee Marvin and Clint Eastwood expecting a Shoot 'Em up western. He is so disappointed about it that Marge
12. S09E12Bart CarnyJanuary 11, 1998 8.3Homer and Bart become carnival workers, and take in two fellow carnies whose crooked game is closed by Chief Wiggum.
13. S09E13The Joy of SectFebruary 8, 1998 8.7Homer is talked into joining a cult at the airport. The cult promises to take people to another planet. Marge has to work hard to get throug
14. S09E14Das BusFebruary 15, 1998 7.8A bus accident strands Bart, Lisa and their classmates on an island; Homer starts a business on the Internet.
15. S09E15The Last Temptation of KrustyFebruary 22, 1998 8.0Krusty makes a fool of himself at the Springfield Comedy Festival and decides to retire. Once at the retirement ceremony he discovers how to
16. S09E16Dumbbell IndemnityMarch 1, 1998 8.3Moe finally finds a woman to date, then has Homer help him with a insurance scam to get more money to spend on her. Blackboard: 'Silly strin
17. S09E17Lisa the SimpsonMarch 8, 1998 7.9Grandpa says "Simpson genes" are behind Lisa's sudden lack of brain power; Jasper tries to live for the future in the Kwik-E-Mart freezer.
18. S09E18This Little WiggyMarch 22, 1998 7.9Marge orders Bart to play with Ralph Wiggum, an appalling task---until Bart gets hold of Chief Wiggum's master key to the city. Blackboard:
19. S09E19Simpson TideMarch 29, 1998 8.0When Homer comes up with a not so bright idea at work involving a donut and the nuclear core, Mr. Burns fires him. He then decides to join t
20. S09E20The Trouble with TrillionsApril 5, 1998 8.2Homer gets in trouble with the IRS for his taxes and has to get proof that Burns has money the government wants for them in return.
21. S09E21Girly EditionApril 19, 1998 8.3Lisa becomes the anchor for a kids news show when Krusty's producers try to spice up his program. Bart takes over the show when he is made c
22. S09E22Trash of the TitansApril 26, 1998 8.2Homer becomes head of the Springfield Sanitation department and makes outrageous promises that he can't keep. Homer also disrupts a U2 conce
23. S09E23King of the HillMay 3, 1998 8.5Homer gets in shape (no, really!) and climbs a mountain to promote the alleged health-food product that helped him achieve success.
24. S09E24Lost Our LisaMay 10, 1998 8.6Lisa tricks Homer into giving her permission to take the bus downtown alone---then she gets lost. Blackboard; 'I am not the new Dali Lama'.
25. S09E25Natural Born KissersMay 17, 1998 8.2Homer and Marge try to find ways to spice up their love life by experimenting with risky locals. Blackboard: 'I was not the inspiration for

Season 9 ranked & reviewed

1. S10E01Lard of the DanceAugust 23, 1998 7.8A hip new student makes an impression at Springfield Elementary; Homer drags Bart into grease recycling.
2. S10E02The Wizard of Evergreen TerraceSeptember 20, 1998 7.9Homer goes through a bought of midlife depression and tries to overcome it with a string of inventions inspire by Thomas Edison.
3. S10E03Bart the MotherSeptember 27, 1998 8.1After an accident with a gun, Bart becomes the caretaker of the eggs from a birds nest.
4. S10E04Season's bestTreehouse of Horror IXOctober 25, 1998 8.8The ninth Halloween show. Included: Homer turns evil after a hair transplant; Bart and Lisa get trapped inside their TV; the alien Kang is r
5. S10E05When You Dish Upon a StarNovember 8, 1998 8.5Homer becomes an assistant to Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin (and their houseguest, Ron Howard), none of whom are interested in his screenpla
6. S10E06D'Oh-in' in the WindNovember 15, 1998 8.2In a quest to discover his middle name, Homer meets some of his mothers old hippie friends. He then starts to live a hippy lifestyle.
7. S10E07Lisa Gets an "A"November 22, 1998 8.4Lisa gets sick then does not study and ends up buying test answers from Nelson.
8. S10E08Homer Simpson in: "Kidney Trouble"December 6, 1998 6.9Homer takes the family on a trip and does not stop on the way home so Grandpa Simpson can go to the bathroom. This results in Grandpa needin
9. S10E09Mayored to the MobDecember 20, 1998 7.9Homer becomes the mayor's bodyguard and puts a stop to a crooked operation involving Fat Tony, who vows revenge on the mayor.
10. S10E10Viva Ned FlandersJanuary 10, 1999 7.9Ned is feeling depressed and Homer talks him into going to Las Vegas. After arriving, they spend a wild night on the town and wake up marrie
11. S10E11Wild Barts Can't Be BrokenJanuary 17, 1999 8.0Wiggum declares a curfew for kids, who are being blamed for school vandalism committed by a drunken Homer and friends. Blackboard: 'Sherri d
12. S10E12Sunday, Cruddy SundayJanuary 31, 1999 7.0Homer leads a slew of Springfield denizens to the Super Bowl. Blackboard: 'I will not do the dirty bird'.
13. S10E13Homer to the MaxFebruary 7, 1999 7.8Homer discovers a cool Tv character with his name and then they turn the character into a dummy and Homer becomes mortified. He then changes
14. S10E14I'm with CupidFebruary 14, 1999 7.8Apu invites Homer and Marge over to his house for dinner and Manjula finds out that most American men do not work 7 days a week 12 plus hour
15. S10E15Marge Simpson in: "Screaming Yellow Honkers"February 21, 1999 7.8Marge gets a new sports utility vehicle and develops a bad case of road rage. She then has to go to driving school. Blackboard: 'Grammar is
16. S10E16Make Room for LisaFebruary 28, 1999 7.5Homer damages the bill of rights at the museum and gives away Lisa's room to compensate for it. Lisa has to move in with Bart. Marge discove
17. S10E17Maximum HomerdriveMarch 28, 1999 8.1Truck drivers target Homer after he blabs about an industry scam while filling in for a recently deceased driver.
18. S10E18Simpsons Bible StoriesApril 4, 1999 8.1The family's biblical dreams include Homer and Marge as Adam and Eve, with Flanders as God; Milhouse as Moses; and Bart as David battling Go
19. S10E19Mom and Pop ArtApril 11, 1999 8.2Isabella Rossellini plays a gallery owner who sees art in the concrete mess that results from Homer's attempt at building a barbeque. After
20. S10E20The Old Man and the "C" StudentApril 25, 1999 7.4Bart puts on a show that causes Springfield to loose hosting the Olympic Games. For punishment, he is forced to volunteer at Grandpa's retir
21. S10E21Monty Can't Buy Me LoveMay 2, 1999 7.9After another billionaire makes a memorable impression on Springfield, Burns asks for Homer's help on a quest for popularity, which eventual
22. S10E22They Saved Lisa's BrainMay 9, 1999 7.4Lisa is invited to join local members of Mensa, who take a complaint to City Hall---and wind up running it. Blackboard: 'No one wants to hea
23. S10E2330 Minutes Over TokyoMay 16, 1999 8.3After getting tips on thrifty living, the family takes a vacation to Japan, where they appear on a game show to win plane tickets back home.

Season 10 ranked & reviewed

1. S11E01Beyond BlunderdomeSeptember 26, 1999 7.7Mel Gibson brings the Simpsons to Hollywood so Homer can help "tweak" his new film after Homer's is the sole negative voice at a test screen
2. S11E02Brother's Little HelperOctober 3, 1999 8.8A drug for Attention Deficit Disorder makes Bart studious, productive---and paranoid about satellites spying on him. Blackboard 'Pork is not
3. S11E03Guess Who's Coming to Criticize DinnerOctober 24, 1999 8.4After crashing a food critic's retirement party for the food, Homer ends up taking the lady's place as food critic. He then has Lisa proofre
4. S11E04Season's bestTreehouse of Horror XOctober 31, 1999 8.9A Halloween trilogy: Homer causes a Y2K catastrophe; superheroes Lisa and Bart save actress Lucy Lawless; Marge runs Flanders over, and Home
5. S11E05E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)November 7, 1999 8.9Homer thinks dueling is great and because of that, the Simpsons end up having to move to a old farm and Homer grows a highly addictive crop
6. S11E06Hello Gutter, Hello FadderNovember 14, 1999 8.2Homer cuts out of work to bowl a perfect game then has trouble staying in the limelight afterwords.
7. S11E07Eight MisbehavinNovember 21, 1999 8.5Feeling more stressed than blessed after the birth of their octuplets, Apu and Manjula get child-care help in a deal they come to regret.
8. S11E08Take My Wife, SleazeNovember 28, 1999 8.4Homer wins a motorcycle and starts his own gang. The he gets entangled with a real motorcycle gang and they kidnap Marge. Blackboard "I can'
9. S11E09Grift of the MagiDecember 19, 1999 8.5Bankrupt Springfield Elementary is taken over by a private outfit whose members' real goal is to mine the kids' minds for toy ideas. Blackbo
10. S11E10Little Big MomJanuary 9, 2000 7.5With Marge laid up by a skiing (lodge) accident, Lisa tries to run the house and plays a trick on Homer and Bart to get them to help clean.
11. S11E11Faith OffJanuary 16, 2000 7.8After Bart's successful laying on of hands at a revival meeting, a preacher declares Bart has "the power." So the boy pitches his own tent.
12. S11E12The Mansion FamilyJanuary 23, 2000 8.1The Simpsons have to take care of Mr. Burn's mansion while he is at the Mayo Clinic getting a checkup. Homer takes advantage of it. Blackboa
13. S11E13Saddlesore GalacticaFebruary 6, 2000 8.1The band Bachman Turner Overdrive preforms at the State Fair. Bart and Homer rescue a horse from the State fair. Homer then starts racing th
14. S11E14Alone Again Natura-DiddilyFebruary 13, 2000 8.6The Simpsons go on a nature hike and Marge discovers that the bird preserve she loves has been turned into a racetrack. During the race a ba
15. S11E15Missionary ImpossibleFebruary 20, 2000 8.3Homer is forced to become a missionary on a remote island after he pledges a large sum of money to a local PBS station.
16. S11E16PygmoelianFebruary 27, 2000 8.3Moe wins Duff's "beer-tending" contest but loses out on making their calendar. So he undergoes plastic surgery and lands a soap-opera role t
17. S11E17Bart to the FutureMarch 19, 2000 8.8Bart attempts to sneak into an Indian casino by replacing the ventriloquist dummy and the head of the casino shows him the future when Lisa
18. S11E18Days of Wine and D'OhsesApril 9, 2000 8.4Barney quits drinking to take helicopter-flying lessons, leaving Homer feeling resentful and inferior; Lisa and Bart enter a contest to phot
19. S11E19Kill the Alligator and RunApril 30, 2000 8.8In Florida, Homer gets caught up in spring break partying and accidentally runs over "Captain Jack" a iconic swamp alligator and the family
20. S11E20Last Tap Dance in SpringfieldMay 7, 2000 8.4Bart and Milhouse camp out in a shopping mall for a week and drive Chief Wiggam crazy, while Lisa enrolls in a tap dance school run by a for
21. S11E21It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad MargeMay 14, 2000 8.7Otto's girlfriend seems to be usurping Marge's role when she moves in with the family after a dispute over heavy metal.
22. S11E22Behind the LaughterMay 21, 2000 8.6A clip show like episode of behinds the scenes as if Simpsons were a real family doing unanimated tv.

Season 11 ranked & reviewed

1. S12E01Treehouse of Horror XINovember 1, 2000 8.6In the 11th annual Halloween trilogy, a ghostly Homer tries to perform a good deed on Earth; Bart and Lisa are trapped in a fairy-tale fores
2. S12E02A Tale of Two SpringfieldsNovember 5, 2000 8.5Homer gets frustrated because Springfield now has to area codes for phone calls and he divides the Town, becomes mayor of New Springfield. H
3. S12E03Insane Clown PoppyNovember 12, 2000 8.4While Krusty is signing autographs, Bart meets a girl who turns out to be Krusty's daughter. Krusty then spends a day at the beach with her
4. S12E04Lisa the TreehuggerNovember 19, 2000 8.3Joshua Jackson plays a committed---and cute---teen environmentalist who inspires Lisa to take up residence in a redwood tree to save it from
5. S12E05Homer vs. DignityNovember 26, 2000 8.1With Smithers away, Burns hires a cash-hungry Homer as his "prank monkey" to perform stunts that ultimately damage Homer's dignity. Leeza Gi
6. S12E06The Computer Wore Menace ShoesDecember 3, 2000 8.6After having to go to work because he did not get the email about the day off, Homer buys a computer and starts a tell all web page. He then
7. S12E07The Great Money CaperDecember 10, 2000 8.3Homer and Bart turn into a couple of con artists in order to pay for a really high car repair bill. Blackboard 'The nurse is not dealing'.
8. S12E08Skinner's Sense of SnowDecember 17, 2000 8.2A blizzard traps Skinner and Groundskeeper Willie with an assortment of students at Springfield Elementary. Bart (of course) leads the revol
9. S12E09HOMRJanuary 7, 2001 8.3Researchers find and fix the cause of Homer's "subnormal" intelligence, but Homer finds life as a brain is a drain on his popularity. Blackb
10. S12E10Pokey MomJanuary 14, 2001 7.3Homer hurts his back at a prison rodeo, where Marge meets an artistic inmate whom she takes under her wing. Blackboard 'I will not "Let The
11. S12E11Worst Episode EverFebruary 4, 2001 8.6Bart and Milhouse are at the Android Dungeon and end up being banned from the store for a lifetime. After Comic Book Guy has a heart attack,
12. S12E12Tennis the MenaceFebruary 11, 2001 7.8The Simpsons win points for their new tennis court, but constantly lose on Homer's poor play. Blackboard 'I will not publish the principal's
13. S12E13Day of the JackanapesFebruary 18, 2001 8.3Sideshow Bob talks his way out of prison and into a job at the school. There, he hypnotizes Bart---to make him kill Krusty, who plans a fina
14. S12E14New Kids on the BlecchFebruary 25, 2001 7.8After Bart pulls a stunt during the Springfield Marathon, Lt. Smash boy-band creator recruits Bart, Nelson, Milhouse and Ralph to create a b
15. S12E15Hungry Hungry HomerMarch 4, 2001 8.2The family goes to Blocko land, Homer stands up to a guy for Lisa. Homer then proceeds to go on a hunger strike protesting a decision the Sp
16. S12E16Bye Bye NerdyMarch 11, 2001 8.7A new girl joins the elementary class and Lisa tries to figure out why she is bullying everyone. Homer goes on a mission to baby proof Sprin
17. S12E17Simpsons SafariApril 1, 2001 8.6Hungry Homer rips into a 30 year old box of animal crackers and finds a winning ticket for a trip to Africa. He then demands his prize. Blac
18. S12E18Season's bestTrilogy of ErrorApril 29, 2001 8.8Homer's severed thumb, Lisa's science project and Bart's discovery of fireworks prompt separate but simultaneous adventures that conclude wi
19. S12E19I'm Goin' to Praise LandMay 6, 2001 8.2With Homer's help, Ned Flanders tries to establish a Christian theme park based on drawings in his deceased wife's sketch book. Blackboard:
20. S12E20Children of a Lesser ClodMay 13, 2001 8.1Homer opens a day-care center in the house, prompting envy in Lisa and Bart when he treats other kids better than he treats them. Blackboard
21. S12E21Simpsons Tall TalesMay 20, 2001 8.3Folk-tale parodies abound, with Homer as Paul Bunyan; Lisa as Connie Appleseed; and Bart as Tom Sawyer, helping to save Huck Finn from a sho

Season 12 ranked & reviewed

1. S13E01Treehouse of Horror XIINovember 6, 2001 8.4"Treehouse of Horror XII" includes Pierce Brosnan as the voice of a computerized house that falls for Marge; a Gypsy's curse bringing bad lu
2. S13E02The Parent RapNovember 11, 2001 8.2Bart is tethered to Homer as punishment for stealing a police cruiser. Blackboard 'Nobody reads these anymore!'.
3. S13E03Homer the MoeNovember 18, 2001 8.4Moe gets more depressed than usual and renovates his tavern. He then kicks the old gang out and Homer opens a bar in his garage so the gang
4. S13E04Hunka Hunka Burns in LoveDecember 2, 2001 8.2Homer is hired to write fortunes for fortune cookies, one of them changes Mr. Burn's life. Homer helps Mr. Burns with his dating. Blackboard
5. S13E05Season's bestThe Blunder YearsDecember 9, 2001 8.9Marge becomes obsessed with a brand of paper towels and Homer pulls a gag on her. To make up for it, Homer takes her out, gets hypnotized an
6. S13E06She of Little FaithDecember 16, 2001 8.0In this Christmas episode, Richard Gere offers Buddhist teachings to Lisa after she leaves her church because of Mr. Burns' tacky fund-raisi
7. S13E07Brawl in the FamilyJanuary 6, 2002 8.2Grampa comes to Homer's rescue after Ned and His Vegas wives show up at the house.
8. S13E08Sweets and Sour MargeJanuary 20, 2002 8.2Ben Stiller plays a sugar company's CEO who draws Marge's ire after Springfield is declared the "World's Fattest Town."
9. S13E09Jaws Wired ShutJanuary 27, 2002 7.8When Homer accidentally breaks his jaw, he has to have it wired shut and can not talk. He learns to become the good listener that Marge has
10. S13E10Half-Decent ProposalFebruary 10, 2002 8.1Now fabulously wealthy, Marge's grabby prom date Artie Ziff offers a million dollars for a weekend with her that, he says, will have "no fun
11. S13E11The Bart Wants What It WantsFebruary 17, 2002 7.9Bart ends up becoming close friends with Greta Wolfecastle after a fun fair and he has a blind eye to her feelings about him. Blackboard: 'T
12. S13E12The Lastest Gun in the WestFebruary 24, 2002 8.2Bart and Lisa try to help an old cowboy actor, who yearns to reclaim his past fame by getting him booked on the Krusty the Clown show.
13. S13E13The Old Man and the KeyMarch 10, 2002 8.0Grampa Simpson regains his driver's license to woo a new woman but is goaded into a race by senior punks.
14. S13E14Tales from the Public DomainMarch 17, 2002 8.6Homer discovers a library book he checked out when Bart was born and Lisa suggests that he read aloud from it. Blackboard: 'Vampire is not a
15. S13E15Blame It on LisaMarch 31, 2002 8.1Homer refuses to pay a really high phone bill then their service is shut off. The family travels to Rio De Janeiro to see Lisa's sponsored o
16. S13E16Weekend at BurnsiesApril 7, 2002 7.9Homer uses medicinal marijuana to relieve pain from eye injuries he suffered when attacked by crows.
17. S13E17Gump RoastApril 21, 2002 7.1The Springfield Friars Club roasts Homer, with emcee Krusty the Clown introducing friends, family and their memories from past episodes.
18. S13E18I Am Furious YellowApril 28, 2002 8.6Encouraged by comic-book guru Stan Lee (in a cameo), Bart creates a strip about Homer that gets onto the Internet.
19. S13E19The Sweetest ApuMay 5, 2002 8.6Homer accidentally walks in on Apu when he is cheating on his wife at the Kwiki Mart.
20. S13E20Little Girl in the Big TenMay 12, 2002 8.4Lisa becomes friends with college girls who are unaware of her age. Bart is bitten by a Chinese mosquito and must live in a bubble. Bart and
21. S13E21Frying GameMay 19, 2002 8.6Homer's community service for threatening an endangered species involves helping a kindly senior, who meets an untimely death.
22. S13E22Papa's Got a Brand New BadgeMay 22, 2002 8.7Homer starts a security company that ultimately replaces the cops---and runs afoul of mobster Fat Tony

Season 13 ranked & reviewed

1. S14E01Treehouse of Horror XIIINovember 3, 2002 8.3"Treehouse of Horror XIII" finds Homer cloned; Dr. Hibbert turning the family into half animals; and Springfield invaded by zombie cowboys.
2. S14E02How I Spent My Strummer VacationNovember 10, 2002 7.9Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Tom Petty, Elvis Costello, Lenny Kravitz and Brian Setzer are the teachers when Homer attends a rock-and-roll f
3. S14E03Bart vs. Lisa vs. 3rd GradeNovember 17, 2002 8.3After testing, Lisa is moved up a grade and Bart is held back so they are both in the 3rd grade together. The teacher thinks Bart is the sma
4. S14E04Large MargeNovember 24, 2002 7.8Marge gets breast implants meant for Mayor Quimby's young girlfriend; Bart and Milhouse spot Krusty the Clown on a old episode of Batman.
5. S14E05Helter ShelterDecember 1, 2002 8.9The Simpsons end up with termites after going to a hockey game and have to stay out of their house for 6 months. They end up on a reality se
6. S14E06The Great Louse DetectiveDecember 15, 2002 8.7Someone's trying to kill Homer, so Chief Wiggum consults an expert: Sideshow Bob, who moves in with the Simpsons to shadow Homer.
7. S14E07Special Edna (a.k.a. Love and Marking)January 5, 2003 7.9Bart feels sorry for Mrs. Krabappel after she is stood up by Principle Skinner, so he nominates her for an award.
8. S14E08Season's bestThe Dad Who Knew Too LittleJanuary 12, 2003 9.0Homer feels bad because he does not know much about Lisa so he hires a private detective to spy on her. He then becomes a big hit with her b
9. S14E09The Strong Arms of the MaFebruary 2, 2003 8.3After she is mugged, Marge retreats to the basement to lift weights. She then becomes obsessed with body building. Marge starts entering con
10. S14E10Pray AnythingFebruary 9, 2003 8.2Jealous of Ned Flanders winning money at a sports event, Homer starts praying to God for good things to happen then develops a hedonistic li
11. S14E11Barting OverFebruary 16, 2003 8.3While doing spring cleaning, Lisa comes across a video cassette of a add Bart did as baby "Stink Breath". Bart gets so mad about Homer havin
12. S14E12I'm Spelling As Fast As I CanFebruary 16, 2003 8.4Spelling champ Lisa makes the Spellympics, where host George Plimpton proposes a deal; Homer joins a traveling fan club for a new Krusty foo
13. S14E13A Star is Born AgainMarch 2, 2003 8.4Ned becomes lonely when all the Springfield family's spend a day at the beach with their significant others and ends up dating an actor.
14. S14E14Mr. Spritz Goes to WashingtonMarch 9, 2003 8.4Hoping to reroute air traffic over their house, the Simpsons ask Krusty to run for Congress, where the successful clown finds more of his ki
15. S14E15C. E. D'ohMarch 16, 2003 8.6Homer's stint in a success workshop gives him new initiative, but Mr. Burns' lack of appreciation prompts Homer to plot revenge, which resul
16. S14E16'Scuse Me While I Miss the SkyMarch 30, 2003 8.1Lisa searches for a steady career after a British filmmaker makes her feel inadequate and decides on astronomy.
17. S14E17Three Gays of the CondoApril 13, 2003 8.8While looking for a puzzle piece, Homer comes across a letter Marge wrote about how upset she was with Homer right before they were married.
18. S14E18Dude, Where's My Ranch?April 27, 2003 8.5Musician David Byrne offers to produce the song that Homer wrote about how much he dislikes his neighbor Ned Flanders. The Simpsons then go
19. S14E19Old Yeller-BellyMay 4, 2003 8.6When Homer is trapped, the dog ignores him and he is saved by the cat. Homer then says he has no dog. H.K. Duff, owner of Duff beer makes th
20. S14E20Brake My Wife, PleaseMay 11, 2003 9.0Homer has his drivers license revoked by Judge Harm which forces Marge to do all the driving for the family.
21. S14E21The Bart of WarMay 18, 2003 8.5Busted for a prank gone awry, Milhouse and Bart are enrolled in different youth groups that become heated rivals. Blackboard reads 'sandwich
22. S14E22Moe Baby BluesMay 18, 2003 8.7Homer and Marge permit Moe to baby sit Maggie and she takes a shine to Moe, which causes Homer to become jealous.

Season 14 ranked & reviewed

1. S15E01Treehouse of Horror XIVNovember 2, 2003 8.9A Halloween trilogy (XIV), with Jennifer Garner, Oscar De La Hoya and Jerry Lewis as Professor Frink's father, who goes on a rampage after b
2. S15E02My Mother the CarjackerNovember 9, 2003 9.0Surfacing to see her son, Homer's fugitive mom is caught and tried for sabotaging a lab owned by Mr. Burns, who's loath to let a grudge die.
3. S15E03Season's bestThe President Wore PearlsNovember 16, 2003 9.2Lisa is made to look like Eva Peron in this loose parody as faculty members undermine her student-body presidency.
4. S15E04The Regina MonologuesNovember 23, 2003 9.2Prime Minister Tony Blair welcomes the Simpsons to England, where they run into author J.K. Rowling and actor Ian McKellan.
5. S15E05The Fat and the FurriestNovember 30, 2003 8.7Homer goes on a mission of revenge against a bear that attacked him during a visit to the dump and creates a home made bear-fighting suit. B
6. S15E06Today I Am a KlownDecember 7, 2003 7.9Krusty's rabbi father helps him prepare for his bar mitzvah, which includes Mr. T; Homer guest hosts for Krusty and is a hit. Dan Castellane
7. S15E07'Tis the Fifteenth SeasonDecember 14, 2003 8.5A version of "A Christmas Carol" causes Homer to go from greedy to giving, prompting jealousy in Flanders, who gives gifts to everyone in to
8. S15E08Marge vs. Singles, Seniors, Childless Couples and Teens, and GaysJanuary 4, 2004 8.2Maggie is among the babies who riot at a kiddie concert, prompting a backlash by single childless citizens, who organize against kids and fa
9. S15E09I, (Annoyed Grunt)-BotJanuary 11, 2004 8.6Unable to build Bart a working robot for TV's "Robot Rumble," Homer becomes the robot by hiding inside, taking beatings, but giving better.
10. S15E10Diatribe of a Mad HousewifeJanuary 25, 2004 8.8Tom Clancy, Thomas Pynchon and the Olsen twins have cameos as Marge writes a novel that casts Homer in a bad light, and Flanders in a good o
11. S15E11Margical History TourFebruary 8, 2004 8.6Marge talks history, with Homer as Henry VIII, Lenny and Carl as Lewis and Clark, Lisa as an opinionated Sacagawea and Bart as Mozart.
12. S15E12Milhouse Doesn't Live Here AnymoreFebruary 15, 2004 8.4Bart bonds with Lisa after Milhouse and his mom move to Capital City; Homer panhandles to buy Marge's anniversary gift.
13. S15E13Smart & SmarterFebruary 22, 2004 8.4Simon Cowell plays an admissions interviewer at a prestigious pre-nursery school where Maggie's IQ is found to surpass Lisa's, causing an id
14. S15E14The Ziff Who Came to DinnerMarch 14, 2004 8.4Lisa finds Arte Ziff living in their attic after seeing a horror movie with Homer and Bart. Artie moves in because he owes massive amounts o
15. S15E15Co-Dependent's DayMarch 21, 2004 8.3After a winery tour, Marge and Homer become drinking pals, until a driving mishap prompts one to pull a fast one on the other.
16. S15E16Wandering JuvieMarch 28, 2004 8.7Sarah Michelle Gellar plays a delinquent whom Bart meets in a juvenile-correction facility that's not strong enough to hold them.
17. S15E17My Big Fat Geek WeddingApril 18, 2004 8.5Skinner's cold feet near the altar also give Edna second thoughts, leading her into a rebound romance.
18. S15E18Catch 'Em If You CanApril 25, 2004 8.7Grandpa, Bart and Lisa Simpson take off on a cross country journey when Homer and Marge just want to spend a bit of kid free time.
19. S15E19Simple SimpsonMay 2, 2004 8.6Avenging a slight to Lisa turns Homer into the city's new crusader for justice, a masked man whose weapon of choice is a pie in the face.
20. S15E20The Way We Weren'tMay 9, 2004 8.7After Bart and Milhouse play a game of Spin the Bottle in the tree house, Homer tells the story of his and Marge's first kiss. Marge and Hom
21. S15E21Bart-Mangled BannerMay 16, 2004 8.5Marge and Homer work hard to get Bart to the doctor for a shot, he then goes deaf as a side effect. Later he is bending over doing a full mo
22. S15E22Fraudcast NewsMay 23, 2004 8.4Mr. Burns buys all the media outlets in town after everyone thinks he is dead and does not care. Lisa starts her own newspaper and ends up i

Season 15 ranked & reviewed

1. S16E01Treehouse of Horror XVNovember 7, 2004 8.9Hands out its annual Halloween treats on the "Treehouse of Horror XV" special featuring three deliciously frightful mini-episodes. In "The N
2. S16E02All's Fair in Oven WarNovember 14, 2004 8.2When Bart fishes Homer's vintage "Playdude" magazines out of the trash, he decides to adopt the ring-a-ding-ding lifestyle of the 1970s, as
3. S16E03Sleeping with the EnemyNovember 21, 2004 8.7Feeling unappreciated by her own children, Marge takes in neglected son and Springfield Elementary School bully Nelson Muntz. Horrified his
4. S16E04She Used to Be My GirlDecember 5, 2004 7.6Marge runs into her former high school pal Chloe Talbot, who is now a famous newscaster. Chloe is cultured, sharp-dressed and has a successf
5. S16E05Fat Man and Little BoyDecember 12, 2004 8.4When Bart writes slogans on t-shirts, he catches the attention of Goose Gladwell, a gag gift entrepreneur, and soon becomes a t-shirt mogul.
6. S16E06Midnight RxJanuary 16, 2005 8.7When Mr. Burns terminates the employee prescription drug program, the citizens of Springfield are no longer able to afford their very expens
7. S16E07Mommie BeerestJanuary 30, 2005 8.5When Moe's Tavern is shut down by the health department, Homer refinances the house to save the bar. Infuriated by this, Marge decides to pr
8. S16E08Homer and Ned's Hail Mary PassFebruary 6, 2005 8.5In THE SIMPSONS post-Super Bowl XXXIX episode, "Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass," after Homer inadvertently performs a wild crowd-pleasing da
9. S16E09Pranksta RapFebruary 13, 2005 8.3After sneaking out of the house to attend a 50 Cent concert and getting nabbed by Marge and Homer, Bart fakes his own kidnapping, hiding out
10. S16E10There's Something About MarryingFebruary 20, 2005 7.8One of Springfield's own comes out of the closet. To boost tourism, the town of Springfield decides to legalize same-sex marriage. Homer dis
11. S16E11On a Clear Day I Can't See My SisterMarch 6, 2005 7.8Fed up with Bart's endless taunting and torture, Lisa enlists the help of Chief Wiggum and files a restraining order against him. After watc
12. S16E12Goo Goo Gai PanMarch 13, 2005 8.6After watching a video on menopause, hosted by guest voice Robert Wagner, Selma realizes that she missed her chance to have a baby and decid
13. S16E13Mobile HomerMarch 20, 2005 8.6After Homer suffers a garage-door-to-the-throat incident, Marge is pressured into buying life insurance for the entire family. Much to her s
14. S16E14The Seven-Beer SnitchApril 3, 2005 8.9To prove to Shelbyville that Springfield is not a hick town, Marge convinces the Springfield townspeople to fund a Frank Gehry- designed con
15. S16E15Season's bestFuture-DramaApril 17, 2005 9.0When Professor Frink uses an astrology machine to ease the constant bickering between Bart and Lisa, they are given a sneak-peek into their
16. S16E16Don't Fear the RooferMay 1, 2005 8.8In the milestone 350th episode, Homer befriends beer-loving barfly and roofer Ray Magini, guest-voiced by Ray Romano. After discovering a sh
17. S16E17The Heartbroke KidMay 1, 2005 8.6Bart becomes addicted to junk food when a new vending machine is installed at Springfield Elementary. His steady diet of processed foods lea
18. S16E18A Star is TornMay 8, 2005 8.2When Lisa agrees to participate in a Krusty-sponsored "Li'l Starmaker" competition, she panics when another contestant performs a better ren
19. S16E19Thank God It's DoomsdayMay 8, 2005 8.2An apocalyptic movie followed by three real-life omens cause a fearful Homer to research the rapture. Believing that he has deduced when the
20. S16E20Home Away from HomerMay 15, 2005 8.7Financial trouble inspires Ned to rent his rumpus room to a pair of college-aged women, who end up running a soft-core webcam from the Fland
21. S16E21Father, Son and Holy Guest-StarMay 15, 2005 8.7Bart is expelled from school after being accused of pulling a prank and sent to parochial school.

Season 16 ranked & reviewed

1. S17E01Bonfire of the ManateesSeptember 11, 2005 8.2Marge is outraged when she discovers Homer allowed Fat Tony to shoot a "gentleman's" film in their house to make restitution for his footbal
2. S17E02The Girl Who Slept Too LittleSeptember 18, 2005 8.3After protesting the construction of a stamp museum scheduled to be built on their neighboring lot, the Simpsons are dismayed when they disc
3. S17E03Millhouse Of Sand And FogSeptember 25, 2005 8.7Homer capitalizes on Maggie's chicken pox by throwing a "pox party" and charging parents to infect their children. Meanwhile, Milhouse soon
4. S17E04Treehouse of Horror XVINovember 6, 2005 8.9It's time for all-new tricks and devilish treats on THE SIMPSONS annual Halloween trilogy, -Treehouse Of Horror XVI.- The fright-fest begins
5. S17E05Marge's Son PoisoningNovember 13, 2005 8.7Observing that Marge is lonely, Bart offers to spend time with her. After they go on tandem bike rides and decorate Bart's tree house as a t
6. S17E06See Homer RunNovember 20, 2005 8.9Homer's inability to embrace Lisa's Father's Day book the same way he does Bart's Father's Day Toolman causes Lisa to develop Ddd. Meanwhile
7. S17E07The Last of the Red Hat MamasNovember 27, 2005 8.4Homer has an altercation with the Easter Bunny at the Mayor's egg hunt, causing Marge to be shunned. A lonely Marge decides to join a women'
8. S17E08The Italian BobDecember 11, 2005 8.6After Mr. Burns crashes his Stutz Bearcat, he sends Homer and the family off to Italy to pick up his new fancy sport car. While on their Ita
9. S17E09Simpsons Christmas StoriesDecember 18, 2005 8.8The Simpsons deliver holiday cheer in this Christmas-themed trilogy. In The First -El, - when Reverend Lovejoy's car breaks down en route to
10. S17E10Homer's Paternity CootJanuary 8, 2006 8.5Marge's rage against the new toll road system somehow leads to the discovery of a frozen mailman and his 40-year-old mail. The letters are r
11. S17E11We're on the Road to D'oh-whereJanuary 29, 2006 8.9After Bart steals a key from Principal Skinner's office and gets himself into hot water, Marge and Homer send him to a "behavior modificatio
12. S17E12My Fair LaddyFebruary 26, 2006 8.6The Simpsons open up their home to Groundskeeper Willy after Bart accidentally destroys his house. But soon after his arrival, Willy's poor
13. S17E13Season's bestThe Seemingly Never-Ending StoryMarch 12, 2006 9.2While cave exploring with his family, Homer causes the cave to crumble and finds himself stuck upside down in the ceiling. Marge and Bart se
14. S17E14Bart Has Two MommiesMarch 19, 2006 8.3Ned Flanders wins a new computer that features guest star Sarandon as the "You've Got Mail" voice and he offers it to Marge, as he has no us
15. S17E15Homer Simpson, This is Your WifeMarch 26, 2006 8.4Homer's obsession with Lenny's new plasma TV prompts Marge to enter the family in a sweepstakes, and they win a trip to the Fox Studio Lot.
16. S17E16Million Dollar AbieApril 2, 2006 8.2Grampa ruins Homer's plans to make Springfield the new home of a pro football franchise when he mistakes the Commissioner of Football for a
17. S17E17Kiss Kiss Bang BangaloreApril 9, 2006 8.5Homer learns that the nuclear power plant is being shut down and outsourced to India. After Homer is sent to train the new employees, he bec
18. S17E18The Wettest Stories Ever ToldApril 23, 2006 8.8When the Simpsons' plans for a nice family outing at the Frying Dutchman turn into a dining disaster, the family tries to salvage the night
19. S17E19Girls Just Want to Have SumsApril 30, 2006 8.1Springfield is in an uproar after Principal Skinner makes a sexist comment at the end of an Itchy and Scratchy musical. Principal Skinner is
20. S17E20Regarding MargieMay 7, 2006 7.9After a spring-cleaning frenzy and inhaling too many fumes, Marge suffers from retrograde amnesia. In an effort to bring back her memory, Ho
21. S17E21The Monkey SuitMay 14, 2006 8.3After visiting an evolution exhibit narrated by guest star Griffith, Flanders pushes Mayor Quimby to appoint Reverend Lovejoy as a "Mortalit
22. S17E22Marge and Homer Turn a Couple PlayMay 21, 2006 8.5After a passionate kiss between Marge and Homer airs on the Isotope Jumbotron, struggling second baseman Buck Mitchell turns to the couple f

Season 17 ranked & reviewed

1. S18E01The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her HomerSeptember 10, 2006 8.8After Lisa befriends Fat Tony's son Michael, Fat Tony invites the Simpsons over for dinner as a sign of gratitude. Shockingly, Fat Tony is s
2. S18E02Jazzy and the PussycatsSeptember 17, 2006 8.1When Bart turns a quiet funeral into a chaotic mess, his parents are faced with a mob of angry Springfieldians who have had enough. Homer an
3. S18E03Please Homer, Don't Hammer 'emSeptember 24, 2006 8.2Hoping to see a new side to Homer, Marge convinces him to buy a refined collection of carpentry books. To Marge's dismay, the books only gat
4. S18E04Treehouse of Horror XVIINovember 5, 2006 8.6Hand out screams and scare up laughs in their annual, bone-chilling Halloween special. The horror starts in 'Married To The Blob,' when a me
5. S18E05GI (Annoyed Grunt)November 12, 2006 7.5After Bart gets out of a commitment to join the Army at 18, Homer falls prey to a couple of Army recruiters and lands himself in basic train
6. S18E06Moe 'N' a LisaNovember 19, 2006 7.8When Homer forgets Moe's birthday, Moe's anger inspires Lisa to write about him for her school report. She finds a poetic side to Moe and he
7. S18E07Ice Cream of Margie (With the Light Blue Hair)November 26, 2006 8.3After Homer gets fired at the nuclear power plant, he takes over the ice cream truck business, while a depressed Marge creates popsicle stic
8. S18E08The Haw-Hawed CoupleDecember 10, 2006 8.9After Bart convinces all his friends not to go to Nelson's birthday party, Marge forces him to attend. After the party, Bart becomes Nelson'
9. S18E09Kill Gil (Parts I & II)December 17, 2006 7.9During a holiday ice skating show starring guest voice Elvis Stojko, Homer jumps into a chaotic brawl involving the other ice skaters. In or
10. S18E10The Wife AquaticJanuary 7, 2007 8.5While watching a home movie, Marge becomes depressed as she is reminded of memorable childhood vacations spent at Barnacle Bay. Hating to se
11. S18E11Revenge is a Dish Best Served Three TimesJanuary 28, 2007 8.7After the Simpsons' car breaks down, the family tells each other tales of revenge gone wrong. Marge offers a cautionary tale of revenge from
12. S18E12Little Big GirlFebruary 11, 2007 8.5When Lisa struggles to find excitement and intrigue in her family heritage for a school presentation, she decides to take creative license i
13. S18E13Springfield UpFebruary 18, 2007 9.0An eccentric documentary filmmaker Declan Desmond offers an inside look at his work chronicling the growth and development of some of Spring
14. S18E14Yokel ChordsMarch 4, 2007 8.6When the ever-righteous Lisa protests denying education to Cletus' 'hillbilly' kids, Principal Skinner offers her a chance to tutor the kids
15. S18E15Rome-old and Juli-ehMarch 11, 2007 7.7The court appoints an accountant for Homer when he incorrectly files for bankruptcy, which results in his cutting back on all of his expense
16. S18E16HomerazziMarch 25, 2007 8.2When a candle on Homer's birthday cake sets fire to his party hat, the Springfield fire department must save the Simpson home from peril for
17. S18E17Marge GamerApril 22, 2007 8.2Marge becomes a spectacle during a PTA meeting for not having an e-mail address, and she decides to take a chance on using the Internet. Ama
18. S18E18The Boys of BummerApril 29, 2007 7.8Bart becomes a hometown hero when he makes the game-winning catch at his Little League game, sending the Springfield Isotots to the Little L
19. S18E19Crook and LadderMay 6, 2007 7.7Maggie goes on a path of destruction in the Simpsons' home after Marge follows advice in a parenting magazine and throws away her pacifier.
20. S18E20Stop or My Dog Will ShootMay 13, 2007 7.8Homer is upset when he realizes that Marge brought him and the family to a boring Harvest Fest instead of his much-anticipated day of debauc
21. S18E21Season's best24 MinutesMay 20, 2007 9.2In a parody of "24," the school's Counter Truancy Unit tries to stop three sixth-graders planning to disrupt the school bake sale with a sti
22. S18E22You Kent Always Say What You WantMay 20, 2007 8.2At the Simpsons' annual dental check-up, Lisa gets an education in dental hygiene from a video starring Ludacris (guest voice Chris "Ludacri

Season 18 ranked & reviewed

1. S19E01He Loves to Fly and He D'ohsSeptember 23, 2007 8.9After Homer saves Mr. Burns from drowning in a mall fountain, Burns thanks him by taking him on a whirlwind trip to Chicago on his private p
2. S19E02Homer of SevilleSeptember 30, 2007 8.4Homer injures himself in a fall, and while in the hospital he develops the ability to sing in a beautiful, operatic voice whenever he is lyi
3. S19E03Midnight TowboyOctober 7, 2007 8.9Feeling that Maggie is getting too clingy, Marge hires a counselor to teach her the "C.R.I.E. Method," a counseling program that helps paren
4. S19E04I Don't Wanna Know Why the Caged Bird SingsOctober 14, 2007 8.8While waiting in line at the bank, Marge strikes up a conversation with a strange man named Dwight (Steve Buscemi) who later attempts to rob
5. S19E05Season's bestTreehouse of Horror XVIIINovember 4, 2007 9.1The frightfest begins in "Mr. and Mrs. Simpson" as Homer and Marge leave for what appears to be an ordinary day. But Homer is living a doubl
6. S19E06Little Orphan MillieNovember 11, 2007 8.4When Milhouse's parents are lost at sea and presumed dead, Milhouse decides it's time to begin acting like a real man, and his new attitude
7. S19E07Husbands and KnivesNovember 18, 2007 8.7Much to the Comic Book Guy's chagrin, Bart, Lisa and Milhouse check out a new comic book store called Coolsville, where they are treated lik
8. S19E08Funeral for a FiendNovember 25, 2007 9.1Kelsey Grammer returns to guest-voice as the infamous Sideshow Bob, David Hyde Pierce as Sideshow Bob's dubious brother Cecil Terwilliger, a
9. S19E09Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson MindDecember 16, 2007 9.0Homer wakes up one morning only to find himself outdoors and covered with snow. With no recollection of what happened the night before, asid
10. S19E10E Pluribus WiggumJanuary 6, 2008 8.6When Homer disposes of a leaky battery along with his fast food containers, he causes an explosion that destroys Springfield's fast-food dis
11. S19E11That 90's ShowJanuary 27, 2008 8.6When Bart and Lisa discover Marge's diploma from Springfield University, Marge reveals that she had attended the university back when she an
12. S19E12Love, Springfieldian StyleFebruary 17, 2008 8.5To celebrate Valentine's Day, Homer takes Marge to the Tunnel of Love at a carnival. But when Bart pulls a prank involving some Jell-O, they
13. S19E13The DebartedMarch 2, 2008 8.6When a new, tough-looking kid at school named Donny teams up with Bart to help him carry out his pranks, Bart thinks he has found his ultima
14. S19E14Dial 'N' for NerderMarch 9, 2008 9.1Marge hires a nutritionist who puts Homer on a strict diet, but Homer decides to sneak in snacks and meals on the side. Marge becomes suspic
15. S19E15Smoke on the DaughterMarch 30, 2008 7.7When Lisa convinces Marge to pursue her childhood dream of becoming a ballerina by auditioning for the Chazz Busby Ballet Academy, Chazz dis
16. S19E16Papa Don't LeechApril 13, 2008 8.6When Mayor Quimby realizes the city of Springfield has gone broke, Homer suggests they feign a natural disaster in order to obtain relief fu
17. S19E17Apocalypse CowApril 27, 2008 8.8When Bart joins the 4-H Club, he unexpectedly falls in love with a cow named Lou. But when Bart finds out that Lou has been sold to a slaugh
18. S19E18Any Given SundanceMay 4, 2008 8.4Lisa makes a documentary about her family for a school project. After the success of her project, Principal Skinner and Superintendent Chalm
19. S19E19Mona Leaves-aMay 11, 2008 8.8When Homer's mother Mona (guest voice Glenn Close) unexpectedly passes away, Homer is filled with guilt for not telling her how much he love
20. S19E20All About LisaMay 18, 2008 8.7As Krusty's new assistant, Lisa steals the spotlight and gets her own television show, leaving Krusty behind. But when she's honored as Ente

Season 19 ranked & reviewed

1. S20E01Sex, Pies and Idiot ScrapesSeptember 28, 2008 8.6Homer is sent to jail after a haphazard, booze-free brawl at the Springfield St. Patrick's Day parade. When he goes to get his bail bond, Ho
2. S20E02Lost VerizonOctober 5, 2008 8.8In order to save up money to buy a cell phone, Bart takes a job at a country club retrieving golf balls. While at the course, Bart watches c
3. S20E03Double, Double, Boy in TroubleOctober 19, 2008 8.1When Lenny wins the lottery and invites the Simpson family to a celebratory party at a posh hotel, Bart meets his doppelganger, Simon Wooste
4. S20E04Treehouse of Horror XIXNovember 2, 2008 7.8Three chilling tales of Halloween horror unwind in THE SIMPSONS annual "Treehouse of Horror" Halloween special. First, Homer kills off celeb
5. S20E05Dangerous CurvesNovember 9, 2008 8.3When the Simpson family takes a road trip to a cabin in the woods, a series of flashbacks depict Homer and Marge's blissful courtship and th
6. S20E06Homer and Lisa Exchange Cross WordsNovember 16, 2008 8.7Lisa discovers her amazing talent for doing crossword puzzles and becomes an expert cruciverbalist, and she soon enters a citywide crossword
7. S20E07Mypods and BoomsticksNovember 30, 2008 8.0The Simpson family takes a trip to the Mapple Store at the Springfield Mall where Lisa get her very own Mypod, and Bart interrupts an announ
8. S20E08The Burns and the BeesDecember 7, 2008 8.1During the annual billionaires' retreat, Mr. Burns wins the Boston Celtics in a casual game of poker. While hosting the season opener in Spr
9. S20E09Lisa the Drama QueenJanuary 25, 2009 7.9Lisa meets an equally academic and creative new friend named Juliet (guest voice Emily Blunt), and together they construct a fantasy world t
10. S20E10Take My Life, PleaseFebruary 15, 2009 8.7When Mayor Quimby inducts Vance Connor into the Springfield Walk of Fame, Homer recounts how he ran against Vance for class president in hig
11. S20E11How the Test Was WonMarch 1, 2009 8.8Bart is informed that he and a select group of students have received perfect scores on a practice test for the upcoming Vice President's As
12. S20E12No Loan Again, NaturallyMarch 8, 2009 8.7After too many years of financing Homer's annual Mardi Gras party on home equity loans, Homer and Marge's adjustable-rate mortgage skyrocket
13. S20E13Gone Maggie GoneMarch 15, 2009 8.8When Homer leaves Maggie on the doorstep of a convent to keep her safe as he rescues Santa's Little Helper from a sticky situation, the nuns
14. S20E14In the Name of the GrandfatherMarch 22, 2009 8.3The Simpson family travels to Ireland to take Grandpa to have one last beer at his beloved O'Flanagan's Pub in Dunkilderry. However, when th
15. S20E15Wedding for DisasterMarch 29, 2009 8.7When Homer and Marge's marriage turns out to be invalid because Reverend Lovejoy was not licensed at the time, Homer asks Marge to marry him
16. S20E16Eeny Teeny Maya MoeApril 5, 2009 8.8In an effort to spend more time with Maggie, Homer takes her to happy hour at Moe's. While at the bar, Moe tells Homer about his new love, M
17. S20E17The Good, the Sad and the DruglyApril 19, 2009 8.5When Bart and Milhouse pull off a prank at Springfield Elementary, Milhouse takes the fall and gets suspended from school. Homer forces Bart
18. S20E18Father Knows WorstApril 26, 2009 8.6When Homer observes Bart and Lisa struggling in certain aspects of their academic and social lives at school, he becomes a proponent of "hel
19. S20E19Season's bestWaverly Hills, 9021-D'OhMay 3, 2009 8.9When Marge learns Springfield Elementary is the worst school in the state, she and Homer rent an apartment in the upscale Waverly Hills neig
20. S20E20Four Great Women and a ManicureMay 10, 2009 8.7Marge and Lisa visit the nail salon where they engage in a spirited debate as to whether a woman can be smart, powerful and beautiful all at
21. S20E21Coming to HomericaMay 17, 2009 8.2When nearby Ogdenville's economy crumbles due to tainted barley discovered in Krusty's veggie burgers, the unemployed workers of Ogdenville

Season 20 ranked & reviewed

1. S21E01Homer the WhopperSeptember 27, 2009 7.6Comic Book Guy casts Homer as the lead in "Everyman," a feature film based on a new comic book superhero who possesses the ability to take o
2. S21E02Bart Gets a 'Z'October 4, 2009 7.7When Mrs. Krabappel confiscates student's cell phones, the class, organized by Bart, decides to teach her a lesson by spiking her coffee and
3. S21E03The Great Wife HopeOctober 11, 2009 7.4The men and boys of Springfield become obsessed with Mixed Martial Arts, a violent sport where fighters inflict severe pain on one another.
4. S21E04Treehouse of Horror XXOctober 18, 2009 8.4In the 20th anniversary of THE SIMPSONS annual "Treehouse of Horror" Halloween special, three chilling tales of Halloween horror unwind. Fir
5. S21E05The Devil Wears NadaNovember 15, 2009 8.2In an effort to raise money for charity, Marge and "Philanthro-Chicks" decide to pose for a calendar. At the photo studio, Marge is a bit re
6. S21E06Pranks and GreensNovember 22, 2009 7.6Fed up with Bart's constant pranks, Principal Skinner tells Bart that there is a former Springfield Elementary student hailed as the best pr
7. S21E07Rednecks and BroomsticksNovember 29, 2009 6.9After getting lost in a game of hide-and-seek, Lisa wanders into the field and discovers three teenage girls, including Cassandra, who are p
8. S21E08O Brother, Where Bart Thou?December 13, 2009 8.2One snowy day in Springfield, Lisa informs Bart that she and Maggie share a bond that Bart will never understand because he doesn't have a b
9. S21E09Thursdays with AbieJanuary 3, 2010 7.7Grampa is sitting on a bench waiting for his family when a thoughtful-looking man named Marshall Goldman approaches him and asks to hear abo
10. S21E10Once Upon a Time in SpringfieldJanuary 10, 2010 7.3In the landmark 450th episode of THE SIMPSONS, Krusty is approached by two network executives who want to bring on female co-star Princess P
11. S21E11Million Dollar MaybeJanuary 31, 2010 7.9Homer blows off Marge to buy a lottery ticket and winds up winning the million-dollar jackpot. Fearing how Marge will react if she finds out
12. S21E12Boy Meets CurlFebruary 14, 2010 8.0Homer takes Marge out for a romantic evening of ice skating and hand-holding, but upon entering the rink, they encounter a curling team prac
13. S21E13The Color YellowFebruary 21, 2010 7.5When Miss Hoover asks her students to research their family history, Lisa is horrified to discover that most of her ancestors were bad peopl
14. S21E14Season's bestPostcards from the WedgeMarch 14, 2010 8.5When Bart fails to turn in his homework, Mrs. Krabappel sends a letter home about Bart's behavior. Despite Bart's best efforts to intercept
15. S21E15Stealing First BaseMarch 21, 2010 7.8Principal Skinner announces that Mrs. Krabappel was called out of town and budget cuts dictate that, until she returns, the school's two fou
16. S21E16The Greatest Story Ever Doh'dMarch 28, 2010 7.5When Homer is playing noisily in the yard, it disrupts Flanders' bible-study group. Coaxed by the reverend, a frustrated Flanders takes it u
17. S21E17American History X-cellentApril 11, 2010 7.2When the police are called to diffuse a rowdy crowd at Mr. Burns' estate, one of the officers recognizes priceless stolen paintings on the w
18. S21E18Chief of HeartsApril 18, 2010 8.0Homer is completing his court-ordered community service when he befriends his supervisor, Chief Wiggum, by offering him one of his sandwiche
19. S21E19The Squirt and the WhaleApril 25, 2010 8.0The Simpsons decide to embrace a cheaper, alternate source of energy by erecting a wind turbine in their backyard. But when Homer realizes s
20. S21E20To Surveil with LoveMay 2, 2010 7.9Bomb squad mistakenly blows up Homer's unattended gym bag, releasing radiation into the city and authorities react by suspending civil liber
21. S21E21Moe Letter BluesMay 9, 2010 8.0As Mother's Day approaches, Moe narrates an episode in which he writes a letter to Homer, Apu and Reverend Lovejoy, who are vacationing with
22. S21E22The Bob Next DoorMay 16, 2010 8.3Bart becomes convinced that his new neighbor, Walt, is his archenemy, Sideshow Bob, disguised and back for revenge. But when Marge tries to
23. S21E23Judge Me TenderMay 23, 2010 8.2When Moe discovers a hidden talent for judging contests, he is approached by a television agent to join the AMERICAN IDOL judges' panel. Moe