At the time of writing there have been over 600 episodes. And if you dont agree with our picks and were sure that few will think weve got it. The 29 all time greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of hilaritude. The simpsons has been on the air for 30 years, so narrowing down just the top ten episodes is harder than it looks. Burns aims to ensure he is the one to inherit them. Strap in, because it doesnt end until labor day is over. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of. Mar 19, 2020 the episodes where the simpsons dive into the past often rank among the shows best, but this refines that formula to a tee as the show bounces back and forth between the redhot rhythm of the. To celebrate the 30th birthday of the greatest set of television characters of all time, lets look back at the stories behind the 100 best simpsons episodes. The simpsons is the longestrunning sitcom in american history and wrapped its 30th season on fox earlier this year. In the 30 years since the show first aired, hundred of episodes have headed our way. Dec 17, 2019 the simpsons celebrate an fxx marathon of all of their episodes to date and our 150 best episode list. The 25 greatest simpsons episodes, ranked yardbarker. The past 25 years have seen america fall in love with the simpsons.
As it enters its fourth decade, its time to take a look back at the best simpsons episodes to ever grace our screens. But ask any simpsons fan what their favourite episode. Feb 17, 2012 my all time favourite simpsons moment will always be when homer accidently jumps springfield gorge to stop bart from doing it. With its first season, the simpsons became the fox networks first series to rank among the. The simpsons celebrate an fxx marathon of all of their episodes to date and our 150 best episode list. These are the 30 greatest simpsons episodes of all time.
Since its debut on december 17, 1989, the simpsons has broadcast 680 episodes. This is definitely the greatest episode of the simpsons. With composer danny elfman suggesting that the simpsons could be about to end, here is our pick of the five greatest episodes in the shows 30year run treehouse of horror season two all. The simpsons has been on the air for 30 years, so narrowing down the best episodes is. Years earlier, the men stole a number of priceless masterpieces from nazi germany, and now mr. May 14, 2015 the 25 best simpsons episodes as harry shearer announces that he is leaving the show after 25 years, we present our list of the greatest ever episodes. The simpsons are forced to enter witness protection after sideshow bob threatens to kill bart. The 25 best simpsons episodes as harry shearer announces that he is leaving the show after 25 years, we present our list of the greatest ever episodes. Apr 14, 2020 the simpsons may not have invented the concept of the guest star, but the show has certainly perfected it. Aug 20, 2019 stacker presents the best simpsons episodes of all time. But the fact that there is a whole lot of frenzy in the entire episode, accounts this one as one of the best simpsons episode ever. The simpsons top 25 episodes of all time neonmoderntimes.
The simpsons own series debuted on 17 december 1989 with the festive tale simpsons roasting on an open fire. That, for us, is the hallmark of a great episode of television. Its first ten year run is the funniest, most touching and entertaining television that has been and whilst it may not be as groundbreaking or as high of quality now as it used to be it still remains one of the most fun shows on tv right now. The goth kids series of episodes does just that, skewering the emo and goth cultures that were especially popular among kids and teens during the 90s and earlytomid 2000s. Homers take with the gun, is definitely a hilarious one. The 10 best episodes of the simpsons, ranked the independent.
There have been many guest stars over the last 23 seasons and the 500th episode. This episode features a truly great but deeply dark. The show holds several american television longevity records. The 15 best episodes of the simpsons ever, ranked screenrant. Its the classic sitcom starring a hapless dad, a loving mom, and three kids. Join us on our cromulent countdown as we rank the 25 best simpsons episodes. Homer simpson is the greatest tv character of all time.
Aug 16, 2016 since its debut in 1989, across 552 episodes and 25 seasons, the simpsons has become one of the most revered and beloved tv programmes of all time. Apr 20, 2017 what really is the greatest simpsons episode of all time. Dawn of the posers season 17, episode 4 many of the best south park episodes of all time delve into the intricacies of youth culture. In fact, some of the most iconic citizens of springfield have been voiced by some. The simpsons may not have invented the concept of the guest star, but the show has certainly perfected it. With the recent final episode of the landmark 30th season, the show has produced 662 episodes and shows no signs of slowing down. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order. This is phantom strider 8s choices of the top ten best simpsons episodes to date. All 22 minutes are very good, but the episode becomes alltime great near the end, when the simpsons and at least two dozen other recurring characters squeeze into neds bomb shelter. With the simpsons kicking off its 30th season on september 30, were once more looking back at the shows very best episodes the simpsons has been around for almost 30 years now, spawning. As the iconic show celebrates its 30th anniversary, we try to nail down the best ever episode. Over 12 days, the cable network will air all 552 episodes of the longrunning series with no breaks. Sep 07, 2016 whats the greatest tv show of all time. Nov 28, 2019 with composer danny elfman suggesting that the simpsons could be about to end, here is our pick of the five greatest episodes in the shows 30year run treehouse of horror season two all the.
The simpsons has been on screens since december 1989. The simpsons legacy as a television pioneer is secure beyond a shadow of a doubt. The animated show is one of the most beloved tv series of all time. The top 25 simpsons guest stars of all time the simpsons may not have invented the concept of the guest star, but the show has certainly perfected it. What, essentially, are the greatest simpsons episodes of them all. That prime has come and gone and pretty much ceased before the beginning of the millennium, but when the show was firing on all cylinders it was impossible to beat.
The bit when the ambulance crashes into the tree cracks me up every time. It is the longestrunning prime time animated series and longestrunning sitcom in the united states. Results of our official favorite simpsons episode poll. Its been a long, increasingly bumpy road for the show, but if you tell veteran showrunner al jean that the simpsons best years are behind it, hell just say hes heard that beforeas far. The show is set in the fictional town of springfield and parodies american culture, society and television. It is a lightweight but one of the very strong episodes of simpsons.
If you are a simpsons fan, you will find this a particularly hard one to rank. The simpsons is one of the longestrunning television shows of all time. You might wonder why even bother to compose a listicle of the best episodes. Its been 30 years since the simpsons first appeared in our homes. Dec 10, 2012 the simpsons top 25 episodes of all time in my opinion, the simpsons is the greatest show ever made. It has captivated audiences for years and for good reason too its brilliant. Stacker presents the best simpsons episodes of all time. The simpsons is one of the best shows ever, and this is the best episode. This is one of the best simpsons episodes ever since there is a little of love enveloping throughout. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose. Top 20 best the simpsons episodes of all time up to 2017.
The simpsons is an american animated sitcom created by matt groening for the fox broadcasting company. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to. The monorail season 4, episode 12 this could be a top10 episode just based on the monorail song alone, but the episode itself is also one of the best of all time. With the simpsons kicking off its 30th season on september 30, were once more looking back at the shows very best episodes the simpsons. What really is the greatest simpsons episode of all time. Seasons rankings best to worst 5 you only move twice season 8, 1996. Everyone out there knows this show, and its even been spoofed by rick and morty over the three decades that this show has been on air, its seen a lot of great episodes. Experts pick the 10 best simpsons episodes of all time time. If youre one of those people who a never really watched the show, b have only watched the last 1015 seasons, or c judgmentally.
Mar 25, 2020 part of the episodes fun come from seeing the simpsons all grown up. Oct 14, 2016 in honor of the 600th episode, premiering on sun. Everyone has a great time, especially bart, until he hears the cruise director, played by the instantly recognizable steve. Top 100 greatest films of all time a list of 100 titles top 30 best house episodes a list of 30 titles. Oct 18, 2018 the simpsons has been on television since 1989.
Feel free to leave your personal favourites and thoughts in the comments. To stream some of the best episodes of the simpsons included here, fxx kicks off a 15day long marathon of 661 episodes of the simpsons from the first 30 seasons starting tuesday. Top 100 greatest films of all time a list of 100 titles. If that sounds like too much of a time commitment, or youre struggling with which ones to watch, start here. Jason serafino is a contributing writer at complex who covers movies, tv, and comic books. The simpsons is the longestrunning cartoon show of all time, and is viewed as a slice of american pop culture. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of hilaritude. Over those many years, millions and millions of people have sat in front of their televisions to see what springfields favorite fam. In the minds of many, the simpsons is the best show of all time, butalso in the minds of manyit is a show that went downhill many moons ago. All 22 minutes are very good, but the episode becomes all time great near the end, when the simpsons and at least two dozen other recurring characters squeeze into neds bomb shelter. After all, the show is among the longestrunning sitcoms and animated series ever made, with 600 episodes. Great simpsons episodes are defined by their guest stars. Fox via getty images some of us have spent nearly as much time in springfield as we have in.
Heres a look at 10 of the shows best episodes ever. Playdate with destiny pairs nicely with the simpsons return to tv on april 19, exactly 33 years after the first animated short, good night, aired as part of the tracey ullman show. It has been renewed for two more seasons, the latter of which will contain. The simpsons has had some excellent episodes since then, but none quite good enough to make the top 25. For the list, stacker surveyed all the episodes imdb user ratings and ranked them accordingly.
Jul 10, 2014 this is phantom strider 8s choices of the top ten best simpsons episodes to date. On february 19, 2012, the simpsons reached its 500th episode in the twentythird season. The rthesimpsons subreddit is fan base of redditors who love the simpsons. With the recent final episode of the landmark 30th season, the show has produced 662 episodes and shows no. There are so many parodies and pop culture references that its one of the strangest, yet best, episodes. The simpsons top 25 episodes of all time in my opinion, the simpsons is the greatest show ever made. In fact, it is the greatest achievement in the history of humanity. The 27 best south park episodes of all time best life. The simpsons will reach the 500 episode mark this sunday, a feat unmatched by any other sitcom animated or not. Alls fair in oven war, on the other hand, is a very funny episode largely focused. It tragically lasted only one season, but all 18 episodes hit home, with a rock soundtrack and a cast of future legends. We asked experts for 10 of their most memorable simpsons episodes of all time. The simpsons was one of the strongest, best written shows in the history of tv and this is a list of the very best episodes for you to vote on, and rank your own version.
A great homercentric episode here which focuses on his desperate attempts to remain cool. Of course the simpsons is looong past its heyday but when it was good, man, it was one of the best series on tv. The simpsons, in its prime, was the greatest television show of alltime. Feb 17, 2012 the 50 best simpsons episodes of all time.
Now, the creators behind some of the shows greatest half hours talk about tvs most enduring. Jul 12, 2017 if you werent a kid in the 80s or 90s you may find the following crazy. Time all but stands still in springfield, and no one ever actually ages on the show not even little maggie. In honor of their renewal through the 30th season, below is my own definitive list of the alltime greatest episodes ever produced. Best the simpsons episodes top ten list thetoptens. After embarrassing lisa and bart on the school run with his 70s rock.
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