The essential episodes of The Simpsons Specials

Watch these 12 in order and you've got The Simpsons Specials — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S2021E01 · Pilot · May 4, 2021 · 3m

   Maggie Simpson in The Force Awakens from Its Nap7.4

   In a daycare far, far away... but still in Springfield, Maggie is on an epic quest for her stolen pacifier. Her adventure brings her face-to-face with young Padawans, Sith Lords, familiar droids, Rebel scum, and an ultimate battle against the Dark Side, in this original short celebrating the Star Wars galaxy.

2. 02

   S2021E02 · Top rated · July 7, 2021 · 6m

   The Good, the Bart, and the Loki7.3

   Loki is banished from Asgard once again and must face his toughest opponents yet: the Simpsons and Springfield's mightiest heroes. The God of Mischief teams up with Bart Simpson in the ultimate crossover event paying tribute to the Marvel Cinematic Universe of superheroes and villains.

3. 03

   S2021E03 · Top rated · November 12, 2021 · 5m

   The Simpsons in Plusaversary6.0

   The Disney+ Day celebration is headed to Springfield in The Simpsons in Plusaversary! In the new short, The Simpsons host a Disney+ Day party and everyone is on the list... except Homer. With friends from across the service and music fit for a Disney princess, Plusaversary is Springfield's event of the year.

4. 04

   S2022E01 · Top rated · April 22, 2022 · 4m

   When Billie Met Lisa5.3

   Lisa Simpson gets "discovered" by Billie Eilish and her sibling, Finneas, while searching for a quiet place to practice her saxophone. Billie invites Lisa to her studio for a special jam session she'll never forget.

5. 05

   S2022E02 · Season 2022 peak · September 8, 2022 · 5m

   Welcome To The Club7.3

   Heart set on becoming a princess, Lisa Simpson is surprised to learn that being bad might be more fun.

6. 06

   S2022E03 · Top rated · December 15, 2022 · 3m

   The Simpsons meet the Bocellis in "Feliz Navidad"6.4

   Homer surprises Marge with the ultimate gift by getting her an unforgettable performance from Italian opera superstar Andrea Bocelli, his 25-year-old son Matteo, and his 10-year-old daughter Virginia.

7. 07

   S2023E01 · Season 2023 peak · May 4, 2023 · 5m

   Rogue Not Quite One6.5

   Maggie Simpson takes a hyperspace-hopping adventure across the galaxy.

8. 08

   S2024E01 · Top rated · May 10, 2024 · 4m

   May the 12th be with You, A Disney+ Mother's Day8.4

   It's Mother's Day and Marge Simpson joins the moms of Disney+ on a special holiday outing that turns into an epic galactic adventure filled with heroes, villains and a surprising old friend.

9. 09

   S2024E02 · Season 2024 peak · October 11, 2024 · 4m

   The Most Wonderful Time of the Year8.7

   Sideshow Bob teams up with the most infamous villains of Disney+ to share the true meaning for the Halloween season. Filled with music, mayhem, and madness, this short from The Simpsons is simply to die for.

10. 10

    S2024E03 · Top rated · December 17, 2024 · 44m

    O C'mon All Ye Faithful7.7

    Famed British mentalist Derren Brown comes to Springfield and uses psychological tricks and showmanship to raise the town's Christmas spirit; a hypnotized Homer believes he is Santa Claus, causing everyone to question what they believe.

11. 11

    S2025E01 · Top rated · February 12, 2025 · 23m

    The Past and the Furious6.6

    "Lisa travels back in time to 1923 and discovers that the Springfield Mini Moose, once key to the town's ecosystem, were driven to extinction in 1925. Teaming up with young Monty Burns, Lisa works to save the moose, but her actions unintentionally shape his future as a ruthless tycoon."

12. 12

    S2025E02 · Season 2025 peak · April 22, 2025 · 24m

    Yellow Planet - The Dregs7.8

    The Simpsons are reimagined as animals in a National Geographic-style nature mockumentary