The best episodes of The Simpsons Season 6

Season 6 only — ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.

  1. 01

    S06E06 · October 30, 1994 · 30m

    Treehouse of Horror V9.6

    Frightfest '94: Lack of beer and cable TV make Homer a crazed killer; the present is altered by a time-traveling Homer; and Principal Skinner turns detention students into food.

  2. 02

    S06E13 · January 22, 1995 · 30m

    And Maggie Makes Three9.3

    Homer recalls his days as a debt-free dad of two---until Marge got pregnant with Maggie.

  3. 03

    S06E01 · September 4, 1994 · 30m

    Bart of Darkness9.2

    The Simpsons get a pool, but a broken leg sinks the summer for Bart. Blackboard: 'Beans are neither fruit nor musical'.

  4. 04

    S06E12 · January 8, 1995 · 30m

    Homer the Great9.1

    Homer becomes the leader of a secret club, but his power is undermined by a "spiritual emptiness." Blackboard: 'Adding "Just kidding" doesn't make it okay to insult the principal'.

  5. 05

    S06E14 · February 5, 1995 · 30m

    Bart's Comet9.1

    A comet is hurtling toward Springfield, so the Simpsons take refuge in a bomb shelter---Flanders'.

  6. 06

    S06E15 · February 12, 1995 · 30m

    Homie the Clown9.1

    Homer graduates from Krusty's Clown College and becomes a target for the clown's bookie. Blackboard: 'Next time it could be me on the scaffolding'.

  7. 07

    S06E24 · May 14, 1995 · 30m

    Lemon of Troy9.1

    Springfield boys try to recapture the town's beloved lemon tree after it's stolen.

  8. 08

    S06E04 · October 2, 1994 · 30m

    Itchy & Scratchy Land9.0

    Marge makes Homer promise not to embarrass her when they visit Itchy & Scratchy Land, "the violentest place on earth." Blackboard: 'I am not the reincarnation of Sammy Davis Jr.'.

  9. 09

    S06E21 · April 16, 1995 · 30m

    The PTA Disbands9.0

    Bart helps precipitate a teachers strike, but he rues his handiwork when Marge takes over for Mrs. Krabapple. Blackboard: 'I do not have power of attorney over first graders'.

  10. 10

    S06E08 · November 13, 1994 · 30m

    Lisa on Ice8.9

    Lisa's surprising ability at hockey spawns jealousy in Bart and a showdown when their teams meet.

  11. 11

    S06E09 · November 27, 1994 · 30m

    Homer Badman8.9

    A baby sitter accuses Homer of sexual harassment. Dennis Franz has a voice cameo.

  12. 12

    S06E16 · February 19, 1995 · 30m

    Bart vs. Australia8.9

    After tricking an Australian boy into accepting a collect call, Bart flies Down Under to apologize. Blackboard: 'I will not hang donuts on my person'.

  13. 13

    S06E22 · April 30, 1995 · 30m

    Round Springfield8.8

    Bart 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 recounts his big break on "The Tonight Show.".  Blackboard: 'Nerve gas is not a toy'.

  14. 14

    S06E25 · May 21, 1995 · 30m

    Who Shot Mr. Burns? (1)8.8

    Mr. Burns makes many enemies when he steals the oil discovered beneath Springfield Elementary. Blackboard: 'This is not a clue...or is it?'.

  15. 15

    S06E10 · December 4, 1994 · 30m

    Grandpa vs. Sexual Inadequacy8.7

    Grandpa'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 not stolen by a one-armed man'.

  16. 16

    S06E18 · March 5, 1995 · 30m

    A Star is Burns8.6

    Film critic Jay Sherman (Jon Lovitz) is among the judges at the Springfield Film Festival, which Mr. Burns conspires to win by bribing some judges.

  17. 17

    S06E23 · May 7, 1995 · 30m

    The Springfield Connection8.6

    Marge 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 mock Mrs. Dumbface'.

  18. 18

    S06E05 · October 9, 1994 · 30m

    Sideshow Bob Roberts8.5

    Mayor Quimby pardons attempted murderer Sideshow Bob (Kelsey Grammer), who then runs against Quimby for mayor.

  19. 19

    S06E07 · November 6, 1994 · 30m

    Bart's Girlfriend8.3

    Bart learns that the good Rev. Lovejoy's daughter (voice of Meryl Streep) is really bad. Blackboard: 'I will not send lard through the mail'.

  20. 20

    S06E11 · December 18, 1994 · 30m

    Fear of Flying8.3

    Marge sees a psychiatrist (Anne Bancroft) to explore her fear of flying and learns that her father may be the key. Blackboard: 'Ralph won't "morph" if you squeeze him hard enough'.

  21. 21

    S06E19 · March 19, 1995 · 30m

    Lisa's Wedding8.3

    A fortuneteller predicts Lisa's engagement and wedding to a fellow student (Mandy Patinkin) from an upper-crust British family.

  22. 22

    S06E02 · September 11, 1994 · 30m

    Lisa's Rival8.2

    Lisa is dumbfounded by a new classmate who's younger, smarter and her competitor for first-chair sax. Meanwhile, Homer tries to profit after a truck spills its load of sugar.

  23. 23

    S06E20 · April 9, 1995 · 30m

    Two Dozen and One Greyhounds8.2

    The Simpson household's overrun with puppies---the offspring of Santa's Little Helper and his new girlfriend from which Mr. Burns would love to make a greyhound-skin tuxedo.

  24. 24

    S06E17 · February 26, 1995 · 30m

    Homer vs. Patty and Selma7.6

    A loan from Patty and Selma makes Homer their slave; Bart is forced to take ballet.

  25. 25

    S06E03 · September 25, 1994 · 30m

    Another Simpsons Clip Show6.4

    A family discussion of love yields stories (seen in flashbacks) that all end in heartbreak.

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