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Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

36 Seasons
783 Episodes
Returning Series
Family Animation Comedy
Cast & Characters
Homer's Enemy
9.3/10 (7345 votes)

#1 Homer's Enemy

S8:E23
May 4, 1997

A hardworking new employee at the power plant is consumed with resentment at Homer's undeserved success.

Cape Feare
9.2/10 (6258 votes)

#2 Cape Feare

S5:E2
Oct 7, 1993

The Simpsons go incognito to avoid the newly paroled Sideshow Bob, who's out to get Bart.

Treehouse of Horror V
9.2/10 (5674 votes)

#3 Treehouse of Horror V

S6:E6
Oct 30, 1994

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.

Who Shot Mr. Burns? (1)
9.2/10 (5081 votes)

#4 Who Shot Mr. Burns? (1)

S6:E25
May 21, 1995

Mr. Burns makes many enemies when he steals the oil discovered beneath Springfield Elementary.

You Only Move Twice
9.2/10 (6856 votes)

#5 You Only Move Twice

S8:E2
Nov 3, 1996

In an idyllic planned community, Homer works for a new boss who has trouble with the government. Meanwhile, the rest of the family has difficulty dealing with the bucolic burg.

Marge vs. the Monorail
9.1/10 (6263 votes)

#6 Marge vs. the Monorail

S4:E12
Jan 14, 1993

When Springfield gets a sudden windfall, a charismatic traveling salesman convinces the town to build a monorail.

The Springfield Files
9.1/10 (5148 votes)

#7 The Springfield Files

S8:E10
Jan 12, 1997

Homer witnesses something out of this world in Springfield woods, but no one believes him -- not even FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who come to investigate the incident.

Last Exit to Springfield
9.0/10 (5689 votes)

#8 Last Exit to Springfield

S4:E17
Mar 11, 1993

Union president Homer fights to keep the dental plan.

Homer Badman
9.0/10 (5101 votes)

#9 Homer Badman

S6:E9
Nov 27, 1994

When Homer gropes for a gummy candy stuck to the babysitter's pants, she mistakes his intentions and turns the town against him.

Homer the Great
9.0/10 (4810 votes)

#10 Homer the Great

S6:E12
Jan 8, 1995

Homer joins the secret society of the Stonecutters and is suddenly exalted when the brethren discover his birthmark. The ancient order is shaken to the core by the ineptitude of its new Chosen One.

Who Shot Mr. Burns? (2)
9.0/10 (4626 votes)

#11 Who Shot Mr. Burns? (2)

S7:E1
Sep 17, 1995

With Mr. Burns shot, Chief Wiggum investigates the crime, and nearly everyone in town has a motive. At the end, it all comes down to the Simpson DNA.

King-Size Homer
9.0/10 (5002 votes)

#12 King-Size Homer

S7:E7
Nov 5, 1995

Homer tries to gain sixty pounds so he can stay home on disability. When he nearly causes a catastrophe at the plant, Homer reconsiders his plan.

22 Short Films About Springfield
9.0/10 (4454 votes)

#13 22 Short Films About Springfield

S7:E21
Apr 14, 1996

Bart and Milhouse wonder if anything interesting happens to the citizens of Springfield, which leads to a series of interconnected vignettes.

The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson
9.0/10 (5388 votes)

#14 The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson

S9:E1
Sep 21, 1997

Designated driver Barney absconds to Manhattan in Homer's car and leaves it there. But when the family journeys to the Big Apple to retrieve their property, Homer discovers his car has been booted.

Homer the Heretic
8.9/10 (5566 votes)

#15 Homer the Heretic

S4:E3
Oct 8, 1992

After skipping church one Sunday morning, Homer decides to quit church altogether and spend Sundays worshiping in his own way -- with cigars and beer.

Deep Space Homer
8.9/10 (4708 votes)

#16 Deep Space Homer

S5:E15
Feb 24, 1994

Homer and Barney compete to be the first "average" American in space.

And Maggie Makes Three
8.9/10 (4337 votes)

#17 And Maggie Makes Three

S6:E13
Jan 22, 1995

The story of Maggie's birth is told in flashbacks: after Homer quits the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant to pursue his dream of working at a bowling alley, Marge reveals that she is pregnant.

One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish
8.8/10 (5698 votes)

#18 One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish

S2:E11
Jan 24, 1991

After eating poisonous blowfish at a sushi restaurant, Homer decides to live life to the fullest in the 24 hours he has left to live.

Flaming Moe's
8.8/10 (5061 votes)

#19 Flaming Moe's

S3:E10
Nov 21, 1991

Moe steals the drink recipe Homer invented, and the rechristened “Flaming Moe” turns his tavern into a hotspot. When a national franchise wants to buy the recipe, Homer wants revenge.

Mr. Plow
8.8/10 (4931 votes)

#20 Mr. Plow

S4:E9
Nov 19, 1992

Homer and Barney become competitors in the snow-plowing business.

Rosebud
8.8/10 (4760 votes)

#21 Rosebud

S5:E4
Oct 21, 1993

Burns longs for a childhood toy that winds up in the grip of Maggie.

Treehouse of Horror IV
8.8/10 (4678 votes)

#22 Treehouse of Horror IV

S5:E5
Oct 28, 1993

Homer sells his soul; Vampire Burns invites the Simpsons for dinner; Bart sees a gremlin damaging his school bus.

Bart Sells His Soul
8.8/10 (4516 votes)

#23 Bart Sells His Soul

S7:E4
Oct 8, 1995

Bart sells his soul to Milhouse for five dollars, but soon regrets his decision. Meanwhile, Moe turns the Tavern into a family-friendly restaurant.

Homer the Smithers
8.8/10 (4371 votes)

#24 Homer the Smithers

S7:E17
Feb 25, 1996

Forced to take a vacation, Smithers needs to find a temporary replacement who won't outshine him. Homer seems the perfect choice until a sudden outburst forces Mr. Burns to assert his independence.

Homer's Phobia
8.8/10 (4678 votes)

#25 Homer's Phobia

S8:E15
Feb 16, 1997

The Simpsons befriend a shop owner, but when Homer discovers the man is gay, he worries about his influence on Bart.

Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment
8.8/10 (3907 votes)

#26 Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment

S8:E18
Mar 16, 1997

When Prohibition is revived in Springfield, Homer and Bart supply the town with alcohol.

Homer at the Bat
8.7/10 (5065 votes)

#27 Homer at the Bat

S3:E17
Feb 20, 1992

Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.

Lisa's First Word
8.7/10 (4231 votes)

#28 Lisa's First Word

S4:E10
Dec 3, 1992

While trying to get Maggie to say her first word, Marge and Homer reminisce about Bart's and Lisa's first words.

Bart of Darkness
8.7/10 (4217 votes)

#29 Bart of Darkness

S6:E1
Sep 4, 1994

Stuck in his room with a broken leg, Bart hears a high-pitched scream. When he looks through his telescope, he sees a guilty Ned Flanders burying the evidence.

Bart's Comet
8.7/10 (3804 votes)

#30 Bart's Comet

S6:E14
Feb 5, 1995

When Bart is forced to assist Principal Skinner in early-morning astronomy observations, he discovers a giant comet heading towards Springfield. Facing impending doom, the entire town shows up at the Flanders family bomb shelter.

Lemon of Troy
8.7/10 (3973 votes)

#31 Lemon of Troy

S6:E24
May 14, 1995

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

Treehouse of Horror VI
8.7/10 (4078 votes)

#32 Treehouse of Horror VI

S7:E6
Oct 29, 1995

In "Attack of the 50 Foot Eyesores," strange atmospheric conditions bring giant advertising statues to life. In "Nightmare on Evergreen Terrace," Groundskeeper Willie is killed in a freak accident and seeks revenge in the childrens' dreams. In the final segment, Homer steps through a secret portal and becomes three-dimensional.

Mother Simpson
8.7/10 (3834 votes)

#33 Mother Simpson

S7:E8
Nov 19, 1995

Homer discovers that his mother is still alive, a former radical who is a fugitive from the law. When her old nemesis Burns spots her and tips off the FBI, she is forced to return to the underground.

Hurricane Neddy
8.7/10 (4166 votes)

#34 Hurricane Neddy

S8:E8
Dec 29, 1996

A hurricane destroys the Flanders' home and they have to move into the church basement. The people of Springfield gather to rebuild their house, but when Ned sees the poor workmanship, he has a complete breakdown.

Lisa's Substitute
8.6/10 (5366 votes)

#35 Lisa's Substitute

S2:E19
Apr 25, 1991

With Miss Hoover out sick, a substitute teacher takes the class and becomes an inspiring role model for Lisa.

Stark Raving Dad
8.6/10 (5337 votes)

#36 Stark Raving Dad

S3:E1
Sep 19, 1991

A deviation from his norm lands Homer in a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who thinks he's Michael Jackson.

Bart the Murderer
8.6/10 (5014 votes)

#37 Bart the Murderer

S3:E4
Oct 10, 1991

While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.

Homer's Triple Bypass
8.6/10 (4558 votes)

#38 Homer's Triple Bypass

S4:E11
Dec 17, 1992

Homer sees a discount doctor for a coronary bypass.

Homer Goes to College
8.6/10 (4444 votes)

#39 Homer Goes to College

S5:E3
Oct 14, 1993

Homer takes Nuclear Physics 101 at the local college, where he gets a trio of nerdy tutors expelled for extracurricular activities.

Boy-Scoutz 'N the Hood
8.6/10 (4318 votes)

#40 Boy-Scoutz 'N the Hood

S5:E8
Nov 18, 1993

After a reckless Squishee bender with Milhouse, Bart wakes to the shocking realization that he joined the Junior Campers. Lured by pocketknives and knot-tying lessons, Bart assimilates into the group but then must face the father-son rafting trip.

Cast & Chracters

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice)

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice)

Actor: Dan Castellaneta
Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)

Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)

Actor: Julie Kavner
Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Actor: Nancy Cartwright
Lisa Simpson (voice)

Lisa Simpson (voice)

Actor: Yeardley Smith
Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl (voice)

Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl (voice)

Actor: Hank Azaria
Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Skinner / Lenny (voice)

Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Skinner / Lenny (voice)

Actor: Harry Shearer

The highest rated episode of The Simpsons is "Homer's Enemy" (S8E23) with a rating of 9.30.

This episode received 7,345 votes.

It aired on May 4, 1997.


The lowest rated episode is "Lisa Goes Gaga" (S23E22) with a rating of 4.00.

This episode received 3,509 votes.

It aired on May 20, 2012.

The highest rated episode is "Krusty Gets Busted" (S1E12) with a rating of 8.30.

This episode received 5,488 votes.

It aired on April 29, 1990.


The lowest rated episode is "Homer's Odyssey" (S1E3) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 5,807 votes.

It aired on January 21, 1990.

The highest rated episode is "One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish" (S2E11) with a rating of 8.80.

This episode received 5,698 votes.

It aired on January 24, 1991.


The lowest rated episode is "Dancin' Homer" (S2E5) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 4,518 votes.

It aired on November 8, 1990.

The highest rated episode is "Flaming Moe's" (S3E10) with a rating of 8.80.

This episode received 5,061 votes.

It aired on November 21, 1991.


The lowest rated episode is "Like Father, Like Clown" (S3E6) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 3,963 votes.

It aired on October 24, 1991.

The highest rated episode is "Marge vs. the Monorail" (S4E12) with a rating of 9.10.

This episode received 6,263 votes.

It aired on January 14, 1993.


The lowest rated episode is "So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show" (S4E18) with a rating of 6.90.

This episode received 3,333 votes.

It aired on April 1, 1993.

The highest rated episode is "Cape Feare" (S5E2) with a rating of 9.20.

This episode received 6,258 votes.

It aired on October 7, 1993.


The lowest rated episode is "Lady Bouvier's Lover" (S5E21) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 3,084 votes.

It aired on May 12, 1994.

The highest rated episode is "Treehouse of Horror V" (S6E6) with a rating of 9.20.

This episode received 5,674 votes.

It aired on October 30, 1994.


The lowest rated episode is "Another Simpsons Clip Show" (S6E3) with a rating of 5.80.

This episode received 3,122 votes.

It aired on September 25, 1994.

The highest rated episode is "Who Shot Mr. Burns? (2)" (S7E1) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 4,626 votes.

It aired on September 17, 1995.


The lowest rated episode is "The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular" (S7E10) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 3,029 votes.

It aired on December 3, 1995.

The highest rated episode is "Homer's Enemy" (S8E23) with a rating of 9.30.

This episode received 7,345 votes.

It aired on May 4, 1997.


The lowest rated episode is "The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase" (S8E24) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 2,906 votes.

It aired on May 11, 1997.

The highest rated episode is "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson" (S9E1) with a rating of 9.00.

This episode received 5,388 votes.

It aired on September 21, 1997.


The lowest rated episode is "All Singing, All Dancing" (S9E11) with a rating of 5.00.

This episode received 2,963 votes.

It aired on January 4, 1998.

The highest rated episode is "The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace" (S10E2) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 3,118 votes.

It aired on September 20, 1998.


The lowest rated episode is "Sunday, Cruddy Sunday" (S10E12) with a rating of 7.00.

This episode received 2,545 votes.

It aired on January 31, 1999.

The highest rated episode is "E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)" (S11E5) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 2,488 votes.

It aired on November 7, 1999.


The lowest rated episode is "Saddlesore Galactica" (S11E13) with a rating of 6.40.

This episode received 2,314 votes.

It aired on February 6, 2000.

The highest rated episode is "Trilogy of Error" (S12E18) with a rating of 8.60.

This episode received 3,144 votes.

It aired on April 29, 2001.


The lowest rated episode is "Bye Bye Nerdy" (S12E16) with a rating of 6.70.

This episode received 2,040 votes.

It aired on March 11, 2001.

The highest rated episode is "Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge" (S13E22) with a rating of 7.80.

This episode received 2,478 votes.

It aired on May 22, 2002.


The lowest rated episode is "Gump Roast" (S13E17) with a rating of 5.40.

This episode received 1,981 votes.

It aired on April 21, 2002.

The highest rated episode is "Treehouse of Horror XIII" (S14E1) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 2,327 votes.

It aired on November 3, 2002.


The lowest rated episode is "Old Yeller-Belly" (S14E19) with a rating of 6.60.

This episode received 1,713 votes.

It aired on May 4, 2003.

The highest rated episode is "Treehouse of Horror XIV" (S15E1) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 2,261 votes.

It aired on November 2, 2003.


The lowest rated episode is "Bart-Mangled Banner" (S15E21) with a rating of 6.30.

This episode received 1,723 votes.

It aired on May 16, 2004.

The highest rated episode is "Treehouse of Horror XV" (S16E1) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 2,120 votes.

It aired on November 7, 2004.


The lowest rated episode is "Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass" (S16E8) with a rating of 6.30.

This episode received 1,650 votes.

It aired on February 6, 2005.

The highest rated episode is "The Seemingly Never-Ending Story" (S17E13) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 1,901 votes.

It aired on March 12, 2006.


The lowest rated episode is "The Bonfire of the Manatees" (S17E1) with a rating of 6.20.

This episode received 1,738 votes.

It aired on September 11, 2005.

The highest rated episode is "24 Minutes" (S18E21) with a rating of 8.10.

This episode received 2,713 votes.

It aired on May 20, 2007.


The lowest rated episode is "The Boys of Bummer" (S18E18) with a rating of 5.90.

This episode received 1,783 votes.

It aired on April 29, 2007.

The highest rated episode is "Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind" (S19E9) with a rating of 8.20.

This episode received 2,489 votes.

It aired on December 16, 2007.


The lowest rated episode is "Papa Don't Leech" (S19E16) with a rating of 6.10.

This episode received 1,503 votes.

It aired on April 13, 2008.

The highest rated episode is "Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes" (S20E1) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 1,916 votes.

It aired on September 28, 2008.


The lowest rated episode is "Lisa the Drama Queen" (S20E9) with a rating of 6.00.

This episode received 1,718 votes.

It aired on January 25, 2009.

The highest rated episode is "Treehouse of Horror XX" (S21E4) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 1,870 votes.

It aired on October 18, 2009.


The lowest rated episode is "The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed" (S21E16) with a rating of 5.70.

This episode received 1,735 votes.

It aired on March 28, 2010.

The highest rated episode is "500 Keys" (S22E21) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 1,481 votes.

It aired on May 15, 2011.


The lowest rated episode is "A Midsummer's Nice Dream" (S22E16) with a rating of 6.00.

This episode received 1,320 votes.

It aired on March 13, 2011.

The highest rated episode is "Holidays of Future Passed" (S23E9) with a rating of 8.30.

This episode received 2,505 votes.

It aired on December 11, 2011.


The lowest rated episode is "Lisa Goes Gaga" (S23E22) with a rating of 4.00.

This episode received 3,509 votes.

It aired on May 20, 2012.

The highest rated episode is "Treehouse of Horror XXIII" (S24E2) with a rating of 7.20.

This episode received 1,703 votes.

It aired on October 7, 2012.


The lowest rated episode is "Love Is a Many-Splintered Thing" (S24E12) with a rating of 6.20.

This episode received 1,296 votes.

It aired on February 10, 2013.

The highest rated episode is "Brick Like Me" (S25E20) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 2,028 votes.

It aired on May 4, 2014.


The lowest rated episode is "What to Expect When Bart's Expecting" (S25E19) with a rating of 5.80.

This episode received 1,253 votes.

It aired on April 27, 2014.

The highest rated episode is "Simpsorama" (S26E6) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 2,398 votes.

It aired on November 9, 2014.


The lowest rated episode is "The Musk Who Fell to Earth" (S26E12) with a rating of 5.20.

This episode received 1,600 votes.

It aired on January 25, 2015.

The highest rated episode is "Barthood" (S27E9) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 2,549 votes.

It aired on December 13, 2015.


The lowest rated episode is "Every Man's Dream" (S27E1) with a rating of 5.60.

This episode received 1,517 votes.

It aired on September 27, 2015.

The highest rated episode is "The Town" (S28E3) with a rating of 7.00.

This episode received 1,255 votes.

It aired on October 9, 2016.


The lowest rated episode is "The Nightmare After Krustmas" (S28E10) with a rating of 5.90.

This episode received 1,060 votes.

It aired on December 11, 2016.

The highest rated episode is "Flanders' Ladder" (S29E21) with a rating of 7.60.

This episode received 1,403 votes.

It aired on May 20, 2018.


The lowest rated episode is "Fears of a Clown" (S29E14) with a rating of 6.00.

This episode received 941 votes.

It aired on April 1, 2018.

The highest rated episode is "Baby You Can't Drive My Car" (S30E5) with a rating of 7.00.

This episode received 1,092 votes.

It aired on November 4, 2018.


The lowest rated episode is "Bart vs. Itchy & Scratchy" (S30E18) with a rating of 5.10.

This episode received 1,816 votes.

It aired on March 24, 2019.

The highest rated episode is "The Way of the Dog" (S31E22) with a rating of 7.50.

This episode received 1,113 votes.

It aired on May 17, 2020.


The lowest rated episode is "Marge the Lumberjill" (S31E6) with a rating of 5.70.

This episode received 1,104 votes.

It aired on November 10, 2019.

The highest rated episode is "The Last Barfighter" (S32E22) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 945 votes.

It aired on May 23, 2021.


The lowest rated episode is "Yokel Hero" (S32E14) with a rating of 5.60.

This episode received 813 votes.

It aired on March 7, 2021.

The highest rated episode is "A Serious Flanders (1)" (S33E6) with a rating of 8.30.

This episode received 1,733 votes.

It aired on November 7, 2021.


The lowest rated episode is "The Star of the Backstage" (S33E1) with a rating of 4.30.

This episode received 1,618 votes.

It aired on September 26, 2021.

The highest rated episode is "Treehouse of Horror XXXIII" (S34E6) with a rating of 8.40.

This episode received 1,836 votes.

It aired on October 30, 2022.


The lowest rated episode is "Fan-ily Feud" (S34E18) with a rating of 5.50.

This episode received 765 votes.

It aired on April 23, 2023.

The highest rated episode is "A Mid-Childhood Night's Dream" (S35E2) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 924 votes.

It aired on October 8, 2023.


The lowest rated episode is "Thirst Trap: A Corporate Love Story" (S35E4) with a rating of 6.00.

This episode received 708 votes.

It aired on October 29, 2023.

The highest rated episode is "Bart's Birthday" (S36E1) with a rating of 8.00.

This episode received 933 votes.

It aired on September 29, 2024.


The lowest rated episode is "Women in Shorts" (S36E6) with a rating of 5.80.

This episode received 459 votes.

It aired on November 10, 2024.

Name Department Job
Danny Elfman Sound Main Title Theme Composer

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