Simpsons roasting on an open fire season 1, episode 1 the episode. But then again, ive only seen two new episodes in the past 15 years. Has anyone ever watched every single the simpsons episodes. Aug 20, 2014 homer simpson everything lasts forever. May 14, 2015 the first classic episode of the simpsons is a satire on political spin, as c montgomery burns decides to run for office after his nuclear plants egregious environmental record is revealed. A lot of the longest running jokes on the simpsons attack homers weight, laziness and love of food.
The longestrunning primetime scripted series ever, the simpsons is regarded simultaneously as one of the greatest shows of the 20th century and most disappointing of the 21st. It was while watching the simpsons last night that i decided that definitely, absolutely, without a doubt that it. But lets not forget that countless great episodes weve gotten over the years which made it one of the funniest shows of all time. When i say consistently i mean that for most of the season it was a streak of good episodes such as. With the recent final episode of the landmark 30th season, the show has produced 662 episodes and shows no. As matt and robbie progress through the episodes, they will rank them definitively in best. Sep 28, 2018 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. The problem with the show lasting so long and having so many episodes has created a problem for hardcore simpsons fans. Club presents these 10 episodes chosen from seasons 17. The 15 best episodes of the simpsons ever, ranked screenrant. In 2003, the magzine entertainment weekly published their list of the top 25 simpsons episodes. A good episode is a good episode, no matter when it aired.
With dan castellaneta, julie kavner, nancy cartwright, yeardley smith. There are now more bad episodes of the simpsons than good. The first classic episode of the simpsons is a satire on political spin, as c montgomery burns decides to run for office after his nuclear plants egregious environmental record is revealed. But this episode, i dont remember the simpsons ever talking about it again or ever bringing back any aspect of it again. The episode is able to highlight the way addiction can destroy a life or a marriage but homer and marges love for one another once again saves the day. Nearly 150 comments were submitted on the artsbeat blog and more than 400 were posted on the timess facebook page. On tuesday, four times editors shared their mustwatch episodes of the simpsons ahead of the fxx networks every simpsons ever marathon, which begins 10 a. As evidence that these elements of the show remain intact, the a. What is the worst episode of the simpsons tv series and why. The power plants latest employee, frank grimes, becomes increasingly angry with an oblivious homer for his lazy behaviour yet comfortable existence. The principal and the pauper is one of the most hated episodes.
If were being honest, the show hasnt been good for years now. Homer becomes union leader and leads a company strike when mr. For my money, the last time that the simpsons enjoyed a consistent string of knockout episodes would be the eighth season. As comic book guy would put it, these are the worst simpsons episodes ever. This gives homer the rare chance to play the role of a good husband, as he is able to confront marge and show her she has a problem. The best episode from each of the simpsons bad seasons everything went to hell starting with simpson safari, but theres since been a few gems. Downbeat and desperate on christmas eve, homer tries to make ends meet by working as a. A parody of vh1s behind the music, the episode reimagines the simpsons as a reallife tv show, complete with behindthescenes interviews with homer the creator of the show and. The best episode from each of the simpsons bad seasons. For a list of episodes in production order, see list of episodes by production order.
Some of which overlap with this inventory of great simpsons that aired between seasons 15 and 20, but hey. Definitively, the best, worst and most controversial simpsons. Brooks, and sam simon the series was originally set to debut in autumn 1989 with. Best the simpsons episodes top ten list thetoptens. Which also contained the gems last exit to springfield, mr. Ratings wise, new episodes of the cosby show beat the simpsons every time during the second season and the simpsons eventually fell out of the top ten. They might not be the 10 best episodes, but theyre the 10 episodes. Is there a better simpsons episode than power plantstrike story last exit to springfield. Skinners sense of snow isnt the best of the bunch, but it is the best. The simpsons has been on the air for 30 years, so narrowing down just the top ten episodes is harder than it looks.
Ranking the most cromulent, best simpsons episodes ever made. All of these culminate in this episode, and that may not be a good thing. Well, that depends on your point of view based on this list alone. Its another bart episode, and i think its extremely hard to do emotional. Nov 12, 2018 the simpsons has already made the best ending episode possible. The simpsons last exit to springfield tv episode 1993. Aug 15, 2018 this gives homer the rare chance to play the role of a good husband, as he is able to confront marge and show her she has a problem. The simpsons has been around for almost 30 years now, spawning. Here are ten of the best, most memorable simpsons episodes in its. If that sounds like too much of a time commitment, or youre struggling with which ones to watch, start here.
But the most recent seasons have still featured some fantastic episodes that are just as good as anything from the shows classic era. The first episode of the simpsons is a christmas episode, and there have been a few good ones over the year. It is the longestrunning primetime animated series and longestrunning sitcom in the united states. In my books season 8 was the last consistently good season of the simpsons. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of. He commented that it is not the last great simpsons season ever. The simpsons is one of the longestrunning television shows of all time. The simpsons is one of the best shows ever, and this is the best episode. You only move twice, bart after dark, lisas date with density, hurricane neddy, the mysterious voyage of homer my dads favourite, the springfield files and the hilariously dark homers enemy one of my personal favourites. What is the worst episode of the simpsons tv series and. Feb 17, 2012 the simpsons will reach the 500 episode mark this sunday, a feat unmatched by any other sitcom animated or not. Strap in, because it doesnt end until labor day is over. John swartzwelder homer at the bat, as much as a halfhour cartoon could be, was an event.
Diehard simpsons fans like to point to seasons 38 or so as the golden years, those that are pretty much untouchable by any other show, and marge vs. In this season 8 standout, the simpson clan leaves springfield behind when homer gets a new. The show holds several american television longevity records. Homer the great season 6, episode 12, in response to lisas warning, dad i know you think youre happy.
At the end of the season cosby averaged as the fifthhighestrated show on television, while the simpsons was thirtyeighth. Singles, seniors, childless couples and teens and gays, which. To celebrate the 500th episode of the simpsons, which airs on 19 february in the us, we asked you to nominate your favourite episodes ever so we. On february 19, 2012, the simpsons reached its 500th episode in the twentythird season. I dont think its fair to lump bobs burgers past season 1 with the others. Its as perfect an episode of television as ive ever seen, ortved says. This is definitely the greatest episode of the simpsons. It finds great comic beats with the other citizens of springfield who slip in and out of the episode for quick. There are so many parodies and pop culture references that its one of the strangest, yet best, episodes.
Nov 23, 2019 one of the best episodes the show has done in ages, and arguably as good as anything from the golden era, woohoo dunnit is proof that with the right script, the simpsons can be as affecting, hilarious and relevant as it ever was. The simpsons last exit to springfield tv episode 1993 imdb. Longevity can be cruel to a tv show, but it hasnt eroded the core of the simpsons. I do remember a few years ago that it was renewed for seasons 31 and 32 at the same time so this could be wrong but maybe they cancelled it. Jun 24, 2019 as comic book guy would put it, these are the worst simpsons episodes ever. For my money, the last time that the simpsons enjoyed a consistent string of knockout. Lisa the simpson s9e17 like the a plots of the simpsons, the series b plots had a tendency to swing ever more absurd as the show approached the twilight of its. Jan 10, 2019 this is a very memorable episode but some may question if thats simply because of the distinct visuals. This is a list of the simpsons episodes by broadcast order. The first 12 episodes of the simpsons to begin your.
If any of the episodes below contradict what has happened in your ideal version of the show, remember bart simpsons sage words to comic book guy. Worst episode ever is the eleventh episode of the simpsons twelfth season. This episode is a good representation of the season the simpsons began its move from greattogood. This was also when the simpsons was at its absolute height in terms of ratings. Over 12 days, the cable network will air all 552 episodes of the longrunning series with no breaks. The simpsons has been on the air for over thirty years, churning out some of the most iconic pieces of american television comedy ever. The simpsons short very first episode good night youtube. At the same time, i believe this is also the season that put the show off track by subverting several key precedents that ul.
This was the last episode solely written by conan obrien before he left to present late. In addition to that sheer quantity, it is also a show that has. Homer is told he has 22 hours to live after eating a poisonous fish. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order. Heres a guide to the 100 best episodes of the simpsons to watch. Its all flattering when fans told us this is a really good one. The simpsons has had a run that no other show of its kind can match, what with its 25 seasons and 550 episodes and counting.
Experts pick the 10 best simpsons episodes of all time time. The list 417 last exit to springfield 504 rosebud 502 cape feare 412 marge vs. Like any show thats gone on for decades, though, its understandable if someone fell off the show after a point. With the recent final episode of the landmark 30th season, the show has produced 662 episodes and shows no signs of slowing down. The simpsons will reach the 500episode mark this sunday, a feat unmatched by any other sitcom animated or not. If any of the episodes below contradict what has happened in your ideal version of the show, remember bart simpson s sage words to comic book guy. Definitively, the best, worst and most controversial simpsons episodes by james o malley on at there are adults alive today who have only lived in a world when the simpsons has been bad. Whether or not you were still into the show when it. And if you grew up with the simpsons as i did old enough to remember the first episode airing you may think that the show got bad as i do. The first season of the american animated television series the simpsons originally aired on the fox network between december 17, 1989, and may, 1990, beginning with the christmas special simpsons roasting on an open fire. Some of the best simpsons episodes deal with quite serious topics and few come. With the simpsons kicking off its 30th season on september 30, were once more looking back at the shows very best episodes.
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. Entertainment weeklys list of the top 25 episodes simpsons. The simpsons already made the perfect final episode the simpsons shows no signs of ending, but it doesnt really matter. The simpsons guy a family guy episode, which aired immediately after clown in the dumps, was assigned production number bacx22bacx23 and technically counts as a component of the 25th production season of the simpsons and the th broadcast season of family guy. Most fans and critics would agree that the shows golden years have long since past and the simpsons have somewhat outstayed their welcome. The simpsons has already made the best ending episode possible. It first aired on the fox network in the united states on february 4, 2001. There have been many guest stars over the last 23 seasons and the 500th episode. Homer the great season 6, episode 12, in response to lisas warning, dad i know you think youre happy now, but its not gonna last forever. In this episode, a man claims that principle skinner is an imposter having stolen the original seymour skinners identity after it was believed. Well be looking at simpsons episodes that earned ire from professional critics, the fanbase, and even the cast and crew. Marge vs the monorail was the greatest episode ever, so whatever season that was.
The last good episode i saw was the medical marijuana episode weekend at burnsies in 2002. This is undeniably an incredibly dark episode of the simpsons. Plus, it features one of the shows finest ever homer moments. Simpsons roasting on an open fire december 17, 1989. I submit that the last completely solid episode of the simpsons was marge vs. The simpsons skewers trump with visit from richard nixons ghost video the episode, which aired on jan. However, when comic book guy suffers a massive heart attack after tom savinis. In his last day on earth, he has a mantoman with bart, listens to lisa play. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to. In this season 8 standout, the simpson clan leaves springfield behind when homer gets a. And it also still puts out a few goodtogreat episodes every season. With the simpsons kicking off its 30th season on september 30, were once more looking back at the shows very best episodes the simpsons. The executive producers for the first production season were matt groening, james l.
The simpsons already made the perfect ending episode. Since its debut on december 17, 1989, the simpsons has broadcast 673 episodes. Nov 26, 2018 the problem with the show lasting so long and having so many episodes has created a problem for hardcore simpsons fans. This is a very memorable episode but some may question if thats simply because of the distinct visuals. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose. The greatest line every simpsons character ever delivered. It does not, however, count towards the series official episode count.
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