Plus a submarine in the streets of milan, a beer made with meteorites, and a terrifying toothbrush thatll clean your. Gone maggie gone 18 now we enter the terrible seasons. Jul 20, 2017 by harris judgement, the simpsons reached its peak with season 6 and began to nosedive starting with season 10. As you can imagine, after 31 seasons, the simpsons has had quite a few christmas episodes, some better than others. Plow, last exit to springfield, homer the heretic, a streetcar named marge and krusty gets kancelled. Now, the creators behind some of the shows greatest half hours talk about tvs most enduring. A video a year in the making, myriad elmo spent most of 2018 watching all 226 episodes of the first ten seasons of the simpsons to provide you with his subjective ranking of the first ten seasons. Lists pop culture by joe lucia on april 26, 2017 april 26, 2017. Mar 19, 2020 the 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to watch.
Now that its been on the air for 30 seasons, with the 31st currently airing, the simpsons has officially become the longestrunning primetime series in the history of american television. Viewership appears to jump in 2000, between seasons 11 and 12, but closer inspection reveals thats when the wikipedia data switches from reporting households to individuals. So, before the 27th season of the simpsons begins with its controversial opener, every mans dream, lets look back at how the last 26 season premieres stack up, counting down to. Season 6 had a couple of good episodes, but episodes like attack of the killer app, proposition infinity, and that darn katz are unwatchable. The simpsons has been on for 30 seasons, which means that the series has certainly had its ups and downs when it comes to the quality of its episodes. All the rankings get added to a spreadsheet that is available at. As it enters its fourth decade, its time to take a look back at the best simpsons episodes to ever grace our screens. Hardcore fans of the series often argue over what the greatest season of the simpsons is, which is exactly why this ranked list was created. With dan castellaneta, nancy cartwright, julie kavner, harry shearer. Here is a ranking of the top ten simpsons episodes. With 31 seasons, over 600 episodes, and millions of fans worldwide, its truly one of the funniest satirical looks at life in middle america. List of the simpsons episodes seasons 120 wikipedia. The simpsons index is an online spreadsheet that is also a podcast. It also includes the most controversial episode of the entire series, the principal and.
The first 14 seasons of the simpsons, ranked slideshow. And one last thing all of these blogs will contain spoilers about the shows, so dont read on if you havent seen these episodes and dont want to know what happens. Season 28 is perhaps the best of the later simpsons seasons, purely for its ambitious episodes like the hourlong the great phatsby, a combo. Jan 20, 2019 i dont want to get held up on too many first seasons, so i will revisit the simpsons and other shows i rank as my list moves forward. All seasons of the simpsons, ranked best to worst 27. With its first season, the simpsons became the fox networks first series to rank among the top thirty highest rated shows of a television season. The yellow family broke down the doors for animated comedy, and without them, shows like south park, family guy. The simpsons has been on the air for over thirty years, churning out some of the most iconic pieces of american television comedy ever. Ranking the top five christmas episodes of the simpsons. Many characters have taken whole seasons to have the sort of. He immediately makes life difficult for the simpsons, forcing bart and lisa to try and prove that bob won the election fraudulently otherwise, they risk losing their house to his plans. The simpsons didnt get into any wacky or absurdist territory until the springfield gorge jump in season 2s bart the daredevil marked an integral stylistic turning point.
The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to watch by bradley russell 19 march 2020 ranking the most cromulent, best simpsons episodes ever made. By 2017, the simpsons creators had amassed 28 seasons, nearly 600 hand drawn episodes that each take 6 months to complete, and hundreds of characters with catchphrases that have stood the test of. Rank the seasons the webs source for simpsons discussion. The 25 simpsons seasons ranked from worst to best leads. Every simpsons treehouse of horror hallowen episode. Season 5 getting pounded into the ground like a stake with a shovel season 6. The show was one of the most influential series from the 20th century, if not the most influential. By harris judgement, the simpsons reached its peak with season 6 and began to nosedive starting with season 10. Feb 02, 2019 a video a year in the making, myriad elmo spent most of 2018 watching all 226 episodes of the first ten seasons of the simpsons to provide you with his subjective ranking of the first ten seasons. The plots were easy to relate to, the guest stars were kept to a minimum. With its first season, the simpsons became the fox networks first series to rank among the top thirty highestrated shows of a television season. 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. Apr 26, 2017 ranking the eight full seasons and two half seasons of 24 where does the nonjack bauer edition of 24 rank with the rest of the series.
This is the season where the simpsons fully hit their stride. In recent years, too many treehouse of horror entries have focused more on movie parodies and less on halloween. Then what started was one of the biggest declines in a t. But for the sake of expediency, were simply here to celebrate homer, marge, bart, lisa, and maggies 30 years of hilarity and share the best episodes of the simpsons.
The simpsons has been on the air for over 30 years. Top 10 best simpsons seasons this article on the 10 best seasons of the simpsons. But ask any simpsons fan what their favourite episode. In its 29 seasonsand countingthe animated series has. This season starts of great with the city of new york vs. Nov 23, 2019 but the most recent seasons have still featured some fantastic episodes that are just as good as anything from the shows classic era. The satiric adventures of a workingclass family in the misfit city of springfield. This season has some of the shows best and most classic episodes such as mr. The simpsons celebrate an fxx marathon of all of their episodes to date and our 150 best episode list. Season 31 rankings the winter of our monetized content 1. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to.
The first half of the season was terrible, but the second half was okay. The simpsons often employs the gimmick of a first act having nothing to do with what followed, but on tennis the menace. Oct 23, 2019 the simpsons 30th treehouse of horror special and 666th episode gamely tries for some spooktacular fun, but unfortunately peaks with its first step out of the crypt. These ranks will determine on the humor, the writing, animation and if the quality holds up. Here are the best episodes of the simpsons from the last few seasons that you may have missed.
This list of the best seasons of the simpsons is organized from best to worst with pictures of dvd covers or season posters when available. All in all, most fans will agree that some of the best episodes of the more recent seasons dont really equate to the series earlier years. The simpsons ratings are off the charts, because every season of the simpsons is pretty great. This predates the golden era of the show which came in between seasons 3 and 8, arriving when the show was finding its feet albeit with some standout moments and this is good sonically but not simpsonically. The individual rankings given to each episode of the simpsons are averaged out to give an overall ranking. Welcome to the inaugural edition of ranking the simpsons, where we look at each season of the show and there are a helluva lot of seasons and rank each episode to see which is the greatest. In season two, the simpsons was still very much a normal sitcom about a familythat just so happened to be yellow. Live another day right around the corner, lets take a look at how the previous season stack up against each other. I invite you to share your ranking in the comments below. Make sure to also check out the best simpsons fan theories and the funniest subtle adult jokes on the simpsons. Historical nielsen ratings data is hard to come by, so i relied on wikipedia for simpsons episodelevel television viewership data. American horror story seasons ranked from worst to best. A definitive ranking of the 40 best songs in the simpsons. Best seasons of the simpsons top ten list thetoptens.
Maybe, if im feeling adventurous, ill try and rank the entire series. When the most famous person on earth asks to be on your show, you pull out all the. The simpsons season one the commissioners thoughts. The 15 best seasons of the simpsons, ranked screenrant. The yellow family broke down the doors for animated comedy, and without them, shows like south park, family guy, beavis and butthead, futurama, american dad, and king of the hill, would not even exist. There are some good moments of homer as death, indiscriminately killing people because of course he would, but theres also homer outrunning god on a motorcycle and death chasing bart while benny hill music plays.
Dec 17, 2019 but for the sake of expediency, were simply here to celebrate homer, marge, bart, lisa, and maggies 30 years of hilarity and share the best episodes of the simpsons. Nov, 2016 if you dont agree with our list leave a comment with your opinion. The 100 best simpsons episodes since season 9 paste. I wrote a ranking of the first season of the simpsons awhile back, and then took it down and moved it to my other blog project, which is currently defunct at least on my end. Charting the rise and fall of quality simpsons episodes. Shiny weekend at burnsies was awarded 1 x gold and 2 x silver shiny silver. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to watch. The simpsons is one of the most beloved american television shows.
One of the best political satires the series has ever attempted, sideshow bob roberts is a. The nefarious but comically inept villain has been a consistent threat to bart simpson and the greater population of springfield. Best season of the simpsons list of all the simpsons seasons. Years earlier, the men stole a number of priceless masterpieces from nazi germany, and now mr. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of hilaritude. In its first season, it was a traditional family sitcom. I felt like there were a number of good episodes, but also a large number of terrible episodes. Ranking all 26 season premieres of the simpsons ranked. All seasons of the simpsons, ranked best to worst youtube. Charting the rise and fall of quality simpsons episodes digg. You probably dont remember me but im the guy whos watching, rating, and ranking every simpsons episode, and determining which episodes are worth watching and which arent. The simpsons 30th treehouse of horror special and 666th episode gamely tries for some spooktacular fun, but unfortunately peaks with its first step out of the crypt.
May 5, 2020 we dont have to worry that the simpsons will be cancelled since fox has already renewed it for season 32 202021. Best season of the simpsons list of all the simpsons. Adults and children alike adore the characters in this television series and find their antics and daytoday life hilarious. Sep 22, 2019 the simpsons has been on for 30 seasons, which means that the series has certainly had its ups and downs when it comes to the quality of its episodes. Due to this success, fox decided to switch the simpsons timeslot in hopes of higher ratings for the shows airing after it. While its golden age is long over, were looking at the animated series best seasons.
I posted my progress after finishing the shows fifth season and said i would post again once i finish the tenth season. While the rankings are subjective and unlikely to settle any fiery fan disputes for the dissenters, here are harris individual episode rankings and a version of the chart using imdb scores the factoids harris sprinkles. However, even beyond the classic seasons, there are plenty of very good episodes of the simpsons. May 22, 2017 the previous season of the simpsons was down in the ratings but it was still the toprated comedy series on fox.
One of the most iconic recurring characters in the simpsons is the failed television star turned attempted murderer sideshow bob. Ranking the eight full seasons and two halfseasons of 24. All 25 seasons of the simpsons, ranked from worst to first. Andrea reiher ranks all of the american horror story seasons so far, from roanoke to murder house, cult, and more of ryan murphys twisted arsenal. Ranking all 26 season premieres of the simpsons sep 25, 2015 some of the later seasons have even made it into the top ten because i think that the simpsons has always found new ways to stay relevant and top itself. Like any show thats gone on for decades, though, its understandable if someone fell off the show after a point. Mar 23, 2020 the simpsons ratings are off the charts, because every season of the simpsons is pretty great.
Havent watched enough of season 28 to make a proper ranking but i guess it would be next to 2527. All 87 treehouse of horror segments ranked from worst to. But the most recent seasons have still featured some fantastic episodes that are just as good as anything from the shows classic era. Its been 30 years since the simpsons first appeared in our homes. Ranking the top five the simpsons thanksgiving episodes. Im watching, rating, and ranking every episode of the.
If youre a long time follower of my writing, youre probably thinking to yourself, hey, wait a minute, youve already done this blog before. But, to make it a little more interesting, i decided to rank each episode in each season. The 25 simpsons seasons ranked from worst to best leads the daily links. The 10 best episodes of the simpsons, ranked the independent. Ranking the most cromulent, best simpsons episodes ever made. With over 650 episodes under its belt and counting, the show once described by the av club as televisions crowning achievement regardless of format has beaten out gunsmoke for the title. The simpsons is one of the bestloved animated sitcoms of all time. Burns aims to ensure he is the one to inherit them. Dull homer to the max was awarded 2 x gold and 1 x silver dull gold in the event of a tied score i average up because im nice.
All 87 treehouse of horror segments ranked from worst to best. As its done with every other cornerstone of family sitcoms, the simpsons has taken the vacation episode to new heights and lows. But with the series dense plotting and huge cast of supporting characters, more traditional sitcomesque episodes of the simpsons still rank among the. The 25 simpsons seasons ranked from worst to best leads the. So thats what weve done here, ranking seasons one through fourteen of the simpsons in qualitative order, from least to. If you dont agree with our list leave a comment with your opinion. During these seasons it was my favourite show of all time.
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