As evidence that these elements of the show remain intact, the a. 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. This is definitely the greatest episode of the simpsons. Seasons rankings best to worst 5 you only move twice season 8, 1996. Classic simpsons episodes coming to disney plus in. Who is the main character in the simpsons series ordered by. Indispensable, landmark and progressive episodes of the best show of alltime. Episodes of the simpsons have won dozens of awards, including 31 emmys ten for outstanding animated program, 30 annies, and a peabody. A voice of reason in a town full of miscreants, marge is a gravelly voiced, blue.
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. The simpsons is primarily known for lowbrow gags, but these 10 episodes proved that the show could be. May 21, 2020 the fxx cable channel wrapped up its airing of all 25 seasons of the simpsons at midnight on labor day. Best the simpsons episodes top ten list thetoptens. The most important animated series ever made, about the simpson family and their fellow yellowhued neighbors in the town of springfield. Still, while trash of the titans might not be one of the best simpsons episodes, it is, for me, the most important. It is the longestrunning primetime animated series and longestrunning sitcom in the united states. Since its debut on december 17, 1989, the simpsons has broadcast 684 episodes. The series is a satirical depiction of workingclass life, epitomized by the simpson family, which consists of homer, marge, bart, lisa, and maggie. The simpsons reaches tv milestone with 600th episode. Eventually, it became illegal to smoke indoors in public places in california, so rather than give up his spot, swartzwelder bought the booth from the. Here im taking important to mean the character that has the most effect on the simpsons on a day to day basis. The simpsons reaches tv milestone with 600th episode cbs news.
But choosing the 20 best episodes of the simpsons is difficult. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to watch. May 31, 2019 from what the internet said a few seasons ago, homer, marge and lisa have been in every episode. Here are ten of the best, most memorable simpsons episodes in its 30year. The simpsons has famously dropped in quality in the recent seasons. The simpsons top 10 education episodes education and. Matt groening has said that swartzwelder would write his episodes of the simpsons in a specific booth at a diner, while drinking copious amounts of coffee and smoking endless cigarettes. The last candidate to go into space would be homer, but in deep space homer that happened in all its antigravity potato chipeating glory. With its first season, the simpsons became the fox networks first series to rank among the top thirty highestrated shows of a television season. Clarke october 20, 2011 cartoons, daily lists 0 comment cartoons have several advantages over liveaction shows, but one of the most important isd this.
One of the most famous simpsons episodes ever aired on apr. Emmy awards over its expansive run, making it a critical hit too. If you only ever watch 29 episodes of the simpsons ever again, and. For the 30th anniversary of the simpsons, a look back at the funniest, quirkiest and weirdest episodes. The most starstudded episodes to watch during fxxs the. Top 10 most prolific characters on the simpsons abc news. Six eradefining episodes homer, marge, bart, lisa and maggie. Bart wasnt in four great women and a manicure, aside from the couch gag. The iconic show has attracted millions of fans and even praise from critics. As the simpsons turns 30, a superfan picks the best 20 episodes ever. Bergstrom voiced by dustin hoffman had to leave because he had to take a job to another city and lisa was very sad about it.
Dec 14, 2012 the simpsons celebrated a macabre milestone this year, airing the 20th installment of its annual treehouse of horror halloween episodes. On february 19, 2012, the simpsons reached its 500th episode in the twentythird season. The simpsons is primarily known for lowbrow gags, but these 10 episodes proved that the show could be emotional and heartbreaking. The show is set in the fictional town of springfield and parodies american culture and society, television, and the human condition. 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. Aug 18, 2014 the last candidate to go into space would be homer, but in deep space homer that happened in all its antigravity potato chipeating glory. Fxx has a website with every episode of the simpsons but not the original shorts. The simpsons has always been known for the social and political commentary. The simpsons celebrate an fxx marathon of all of their episodes to date and our 150 best episode list. Thats why eyeofsol has made a list of the 17 most important episodes of the simpsons ever made, and toonedup is ready to count them down. Aug 19, 2014 while my colleague josh has already touched on some of the most important episodes for any real diehard simpsons fan, im more interested in catching all of the best starpacked episodes that. There are so many parodies and pop culture references that its one of the strangest, yet best, episodes.
Jul 14, 2015 thats why eyeofsol has made a list of the 17 most important episodes of the simpsons ever made, and toonedup is ready to count them down. As such, that means the episode featured a little glimpse of mr. While my colleague josh has already touched on some of the most important episodes for any real diehard simpsons fan, im more interested. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of. In exchange, the simpsons get an albanian student who wants to know everything about the nuclear plant. The simpsons is one of the best shows ever, and this is the best episode. Dec 17, 2019 the simpsons celebrate an fxx marathon of all of their episodes to date and our 150 best episode list.
But homer at the bat is perhaps the most important, because it presented a shift towards absurdism that eventually set up some of the greatest. Not even the plot twist that parodied the prison was good at all. Oct 15, 2016 the simpsons hasnt even really had an impact on american culture so much as it is american culture, said matt singer, editorinchief of. The simpsons hasnt even really had an impact on american culture so much as it is american culture, said matt singer, editorinchief of. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of hilaritude. The 30 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in. In fact, throughout its nearly 700 episodes, creator matt groening and his team have been so on top of the countrys cultural pulse. 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. 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. This felt more like 35, because it was the longest and most boring episode of the simpsons. The 30 essential episodes of the simpsons the simpsons episodes to watch for the 30th anniversary. Of all the simpsons episodes i looked at, only ten of them dont mention homer. In its early years, it was lauded as the greatest show on television. Marge v the monorail season four lisa the iconoclast season seven 22 short.
The simpsons top 10 education episodes education and the. Oct 30, 2019 in fact, throughout its nearly 700 episodes, creator matt groening and his team have been so on top of the countrys cultural pulse. 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. They recently unveiled a downright creepy couch gag in the form of an adventure time mashup related. He has an effect on the simpsons lives everyday when the kids watch him after school. Fox via getty images some of us have spent nearly as much time in springfield as we have in. The fxx cable channel wrapped up its airing of all 25 seasons of the simpsons at midnight on labor day. The simpsons has poked fun at its tendency to return to the status quo on numerous occasions armin tamzarian, anyone. The simpsons is an american animated sitcom created by matt groening for the fox broadcasting company. The 15 essential clone wars episodes and arcs nerdist. But they have evolved, as the culture has with them. The simpsons has long had a tradition of parodying famous movies and one of their greatest efforts was this nod to the orson welles classic, citizen kane.
The simpsons was best known for being a very funny cartoon, but yet they did have several sad episodes, particularly during season 2. The simpsons episodes will be available in their original 4. Despite the fact that nowadays the simpsons is often thought to be a mere imitation of its former self, theres no denying that the show is one of the most influential series ever. So in this special episode of cartoon conspiracy, were compiling the most important episodes weve done and put them in one big package, just for you. Longevity can be cruel to a tv show, but it hasnt eroded the core of the simpsons. Club presents these 10 episodes chosen from seasons 17. With its sharp, fastpaced storytelling, lovable characters, reallife family situations, and endless supply of pop culture references, it was one of the highest rated and most critically acclaimed shows on the air. Now, the creators behind some of the shows greatest half hours talk about tvs most enduring. Whether or not you were still into the show when it touched upon this incredible milestone matters not. Fox via getty images some of us have spent nearly as much time in.
Ned is surprisingly hot to trot before ednas extensive sexual history gives him second thoughts. So this episode was overall awful, tedious, unfunny, and. Favorite the simpsons characters top ten reasons why the simpsons is better than family guy bkallmighty best the simpsons episodes biscuits best seasons of the simpsons rocker1796 best simpsons quotes top 10 simpsons predictions that havent happened yet but could become a reality. Of the 670plus episodes that have aired since its beginning, which would you show to the. When the most famous person on earth asks to be on your show, you pull out all the. Oct 20, 2011 the 10 most significant, lasting changes on the simpsons by jason f. Treehouse of horror season two all the halloween specials have their moments, but the original and best is the first treehouse of horror episode. May 12, 2019 the iconic show has attracted millions of fans and even praise from critics. Due to this success, fox decided to switch the simpsons timeslot in hopes of higher ratings for the shows airing after it. The monorail is easily one of the most iconic episodes of the simpsons. Simpsons roasting on an open fire goes to audaciously dark places for the introductory episode of a cartoon pitched at families. Top 10 most emotional the simpsons episodes thetoptens. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to. So for the 19th of our 31 specials for the 31 days of halloween, we hope to spook you with 11 clips of some truly scary treehouse moments.
The simpsons celebrated a macabre milestone this year, airing the 20th installment of its annual treehouse of horror halloween episodes. The even more important most important tweet i can make. The 10 most significant, lasting changes on the simpsons. Bart, the next most frequently mentioned character, was absent in just over 50 episodes. Its been 30 years since the simpsons first appeared in our homes.
The 30 essential episodes of the simpsons dec 17, 2019 the nedliest catch forever changed the destiny of two of the shows most important supporting characters when bart played cupid and made an unlikely love match between ned flanders and edna krabapple. Here are the 35 most important episodes to watch before february 21. The 15 essential simpsons episodes to watch during the. The simpsons composer claims the show is coming to an end with composer danny elfman suggesting that the simpsons could be about to end, here is our pick of the five greatest episodes in the. You could have 11 hours of halloween shows, and you could have a days worth of christmas episodes. The 15 essential simpsons episodes to watch during the historic 12day marathon. After a chilli cookoff gone very, very wrong, homer spends. Homer is told he has 22 hours to live after eating a poisonous fish. Classic simpsons episodes coming to disney plus in original 4. The show holds several american television longevity records. Back in 2014, we assembled this list of the 100 most essential simpsons episodes as a guide for fans both young and old, and for those who. Bart, the evermischievous son and most popular character. The 15 essential simpsons episodes to watch during the historic.
Its revered by even the most casual fans, praised for encapsulating everything that makes the show so significant. Whether the episodes focus on the gluttonous eating habits of homer simpson, the shows antipaterfamilias. Were super excited for the longawaited final season of star wars. In his last day on earth, he has a mantoman with bart, listens to lisa play. Mar, 2019 the simpsons has famously dropped in quality in the recent seasons. Only in a cartoon, we thought, could people who look like us achieve. And it also still puts out a few goodtogreat episodes every season. A couple years ago, we ranked all of the vacation episodes and if you just watched those, youd be set for the day.
The episode is a fan favorite with many great lines. The most touching part of this episode was when lisas substitute teacher mr. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order. Back in 2014, we assembled this list of the 100 most essential simpsons episodes as a guide for fans both young and old, and for those who have yet to even see a single episode. With the simpsonsworld app coming in october, cable. Most important, he was an integral character in the simpsons universe who was able to be a coprotagonist of several episodes. Jebediahs history is too important to the town, and keeps it to herself. This is a mix of the funniest, the most important and the most defining episodes in the shows 30year run. In one of many flashback episodes homer quits his job at the nuclear power plant to pursue his dream working at the bowling alley but his dreams are quickly shattered after finding out marge is pregnant with maggie realizing his new job wont be enough to support another kid and forced to give up his dream and go crawling back to the power plant and beg for his job. But throughout the shows twodecadeslong history, there have also been a few major changes that actually stuck and, in many cases, became important aspects of the characters. I dont understand how most of these episodes could ever be classified as more important than 90% of other simpsons episodes.