Once the simpsons reached 12 seasons, fans started referring to the shows golden age, and they were right. Not very funny, and barts ballet thing, while i enjoy that he actually got into it and liked it, doesnt really do anything and has zero laughs. I use to think that season 9 was the worst, but i think i changed my mind. Everyone in springfield hates bart because he dropped the ball in the baseball final. All 87 treehouse of horror segments ranked from worst to best. Please remember that this is my opinion and your personal choices may differ from mine. Definitively, the best, worst and most controversial. The rthesimpsons subreddit is fan base of redditors who love the simpsons. Lisa goes gaga early simpsons episodes found a way to make it not seem weird that someone in the simpson family would befriend a celebrity, like bart would date a movie stars daughter or homer would be institutionalized with a pop star or at least, a guy with a pop stars voice, claiming to be that pop star.
Heres the list to date podcast episode numbers in parentheses. The simpsons is an american animated television sitcom created by matt groening for the fox broadcasting company. They might not be the 10 best episodes, but theyre the 10 episodes thatll help you understand what the shows all aboutwithout having to watch the whole thing. They arent cameos like the simpsons, but theyre still revolving around a celebrity. I had to examine basically every episode from seasons three through ten as being in contention for a spot among the best episodes. This is because the show always treats her efforts, passions and insecurities seriously, even if they start to bore or annoy other characters in her. For starters, theres that infamous episode where principal skinner is revealed to be an impostor. The 10 worst episodes of the simpsons, according to imdb.
Brooks, matt groening, al jean, ian maxtonegraham, george meyer, david mirkin, mike reiss, mike scully, matt selman, john swartzwelder and jon vitti. Ratings for firstrun episodes rise and fall, but viewership for the fxx marathon was enough to put that network on the map. Homer and marge remain their spritely selves, bart is always a troublemaking 10yearold, lisa a precocious and. When i think of the simpsons, the first word that comes to. There are so many parodies and pop culture references that its one of the strangest, yet best, episodes. Club presents these 10 episodes chosen from seasons 17. List of the simpsons episodes seasons 120 wikipedia. Cmon there are worst episodes that homer vs dignity, most of them have lisa nad. Homer simpson and ended may 17, 1998 with its final episode natural born kissers. Top 10 worst simpsons episodes of all time duration. The writers think the fans should sign off the net and get a life.
This was an early example of how treehouse of horror could play with the format to accomplish something distinctive and cinematic. Since season 2, fox has run one of these halloweenrelated stories each fall. The first season of the simpsons is reminiscent of old cartoons and a new show finding its place. For the first time in the shows history, an episode focused on the fact that homers is constantly strangling bart. Even the early seasons exhibit fast evolution from straightforward plots to more nuanced themes and social commentary with episodes like lisas substitute. There is a long run of the simpsons that features their strongest combination of talent, including the likes of conan obrien and brad bird, and the epitome of irreverent, absurd satire that is the simpsons trademark.
This episode focuses a lot more on drama and a lot less on comedy. The episodes of the podcast are consistently great, and. I am going to watch or rewatch depending if ive seen the episode or not. As evidence that these elements of the show remain intact, the a. At least season 9 had some pretty decent jokes, but season 12 is just plain awful. As comic book guy would put it, these are the worst simpsons episodes ever. Jun 26, 2014 this entry was posted in list o the week, the simpsons, tv and tagged bottom 10, bottom 20, worst 10, worst 20, worst episode ever, worst episodes of the simpson by nicholas hayes. The simpsons is one of the best shows ever, and this is the best episode. I dont do a lot of serious things on the channel and i thought that this was a fun little concept that forces me to think a little. This episode is pretty much bad from start to finish. Early bird hero information alias jasper beardly power flight first appearance dark knight court early bird is the superhero alter ego of jasper beardly. The simpsons is an american animated sitcom created by matt groening for the fox broadcasting company.
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. What are the worst episodes of your favorite shows. It is a satirical depiction of a dysfunctional middleclass american lifestyle starring the eponymous family. Simpsons classic era episodes ranked from best to worst. Homer and marge tell the kids about their life in the early 1990s before they were born, when marge was enrolled in springfield college and homer was the lead singer of a grunge rock band. It is the longestrunning primetime animated series and longestrunning sitcom in the united states. Definitively, the best, worst and most controversial simpsons. The series is a satirical depiction of workingclass life epitomized by the simpson family, which consists of homer, marge, bart, lisa, and maggie. If not my favourite character, then the one i relate to the most. The 10 worst simpsons episodes of all time paste paste magazine. 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. Lenny, he called to nick fury who then brought together the dependables, a team of elderly superheroes, whom early bird was a member of.
You see i enjoy the simpsons as much as the next guy, but lets face it, you. Just about everything from that time period was gold. The best episode from each of the simpsons bad seasons. With tv club 10, we point you toward the 10 episodes that best represent a tv series or genre, classic or modern. I feel like it plays very fast and loose with simpsons history. For me, my go to disliked episode is homers barbershop quartet. Worst seasons of family guy top ten list thetoptens. On november 4, 2016, the simpsons was renewed for seasons 29 and 30. Every simpsons treehouse of horror halloween episode from worst to best if you have sensitive children, maybe you should tuck them in early tonight.
Almost didnt want to write a list of worst simpsons episodes, the show may have gone downhill in quality over the years, but the creators still made the greatest sitcom of all time for 10 long years so in my opinion they deserve every million dollars they possibly can get. 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. Its no surprise that two of the three worst episodes were from season ten, as it started to signal the shows decline. Mar, 2019 the simpsons has famously dropped in quality in the recent seasons. However, when comic book guy suffers a massive heart attack after tom savinis. Simpsons forum has published 2 lists of their 50 worst episodes, the first was in.
In its early years, it was lauded as the greatest show on television. Nostalgia critic s5 e14 top 11 simpsons episodes nostalgia critic duration. The simpsons has been a staple of pop culture for more than a quarter century now and that time has seen the rise of iconic characters like homer and mr. It was also early proof that the simpsons could juggle a squad of guest stars without giving the family short shrift. Some fans think the animated comedy peaked in its first 11 seasons. The simpsons is an american animated television sitcom created by matt groening for the. And amazingly, perhaps more than any show in tv history, the simpsons success rate when it comes to characters is nearly flawless. The show is set in the fictional town of springfield and parodies american culture, society, television, and the human condition. The 5 best and 5 worst episodes of the simpsons screenrant. Theres almost 700 episodes of the simpsons now but which do people. The one thing that fans of the simpsons love more than venerating the groundbreaking episodes of the shows early seasons is passionately decrying pretty much everything else that came after.
The s9 boxset was given a 12 suitable for 12 and over by the bbfc. It first aired on the fox network in the united states on february 4, 2001. Here are my ten least favorite episodes, and the reasoning behind my choices. Worst episode ever is the eleventh episode of the simpsons twelfth season. Some episodes in the ninth season show early signs of the shows unfortunate decline in quality. Oct 29, 2016 with that in mind, its time to take a look at what i personally consider to be the worst episodes of south park. This is definitely the greatest episode of the simpsons. Oct 19, 2017 welcome to the beginning of, hopefully, something beautiful. The sad thing is, this episode could honestly be considered one of the best of the series. Feel free to leave your own least favourites in the comments. When i decided to make a list of the best simpsons episodes ever, i thought it was going to be hard. With its sharp, fastpaced storytelling, lovable characters, reallife family. Jul 23, 2015 this is the top 10 simpsons episodes phantom strider personally considers the worst of all time. 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.
The simpsons is the longest running animated tv series since the flinstones, and you could understand why after watching just one of the simpsons episodes. The followup to their 200 th episode, it contains so many callbacks and references to the shows history that it cant help but make any south park fan happy. The show holds several american television longevity records. Set in the town of springfield, the show lampoons both american culture and the human condition. Top 10 worst simpsons episodes of all time youtube. Best the simpsons episodes top ten list thetoptens. The 10 worst episodes from the 8 best seasons of the simpsons. The big controversy was that bart said hell and damn, which seems quaint now, and a crutch the show soon abandoned. Simpsons classic era episodes ranked from best to worst imdb. With dan castellaneta, nancy cartwright, harry shearer, julie kavner.
Jun 30, 20 almost didnt want to write a list of worst simpsons episodes, the show may have gone downhill in quality over the years, but the creators still made the greatest sitcom of all time for 10 long years so in my opinion they deserve every million dollars they possibly can get. Here we have the absolute worst episode of the best seasons of the simpsons. Their top 40 titles from the past 30 years are ranked worst to best. The worst simpsons episode per season 110 wardculture. When the simpsons began it was a rather straightforward comedy about a dysfunctional family. Being on the simpsons is a sign that youve made it but it doesnt always work out. To date, the series has aired 640 episodes and has overtaken gunsmoke as the. There are still a lot of good episodes, but there are a lot of celeb of the week insult episodes. Since its debut on december 17, 1989, the simpsons has broadcast 679 episodes. It started out good, with finders keepers and vestigial peter, but a lot of its recent episodes were very bad.
Yes, homer getting cursed provides a narrative reason for marge to grow hair all over her body, barts neck to stretch out, and lisa to become a centaur. Longevity can be cruel to a tv show, but it hasnt eroded the core of the simpsons. And it also still puts out a few goodtogreat episodes every season. But with a full 30 seasons on disney plus, here are 22 episodes worth your time. The tiger woods and the snooki episodes were two of my least favorites of the entire series. South park used to use celebrity impersonations in a humorous way that usually centered around a plot point other than the celebrity. Im really happy someone posted this, because i think this is a much more intriguing topic than worst episode of the postclassic. Tasha robinson this is going to make todd mad, and probably some other people too, but i absolutely hated the breaking bad episode. Jan 24, 2000 worst episode ever simpsons fanatics think the shows creators have betrayed americas most dysfunctional family. The show celebrated its 200th episode on april 26, 1998 with trash of the titans, which included guest stars steve martin and u2. I find it fascinating to see what seasons 38 episodes people dont like. Dont worry im not going to rewatch lisa goes gaga and the principal and the pauper.
Its hard to find any characters that most people dont like. They dont stop there though, as they take these elements and manage to craft a grand, hilarious story with drama, high stakes, and themes. Shes the main focal point for some of my favourite episodes of the simpsons, including my very favourite. After fruit bat man had been captured by the abominable dr. Heres a great example of the simpsons trying to do way too many things at once, one of the biggest crimes of the early 2000s episodes. On february 6, 2019, the simpsons was renewed for seasons 31 and 32. That episode, i think, is a great show at its worst. Worst episode ever simpsons fanatics think the shows creators have betrayed americas most dysfunctional family. Life on the fast lane 1010 not the funniest episode of season 1, but its a very powerful. On february 19, 2012, the simpsons reached its 500th episode in the twentythird season.
All 87 treehouse of horror segments ranked from worst to. Oct 14, 2018 to celebrate the 30th season, tour our photo gallery of the simpsons 40 greatest episodes ranked worst to best. Although the simpsons is the best show on television, it does have its bad moments more often in recent years, i must add. Meanwhile, homer gets a job selling mattresses but ends up in a fight over his own mattress yes, you read that correctly. The worst episodes weve watched are listed first, and the episodes get better as you go down the list. The simpsons premiered on december 17, 1989, to the biggest ratings fox had ever seen at that point. Homer and marge tell the kids about their life in the early 1990s before they were born, when marge was enrolled in. The simpsons are playing musical chairs and homer is left out when the music stops. The 30 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of. The family first debuted on april 19, 1987, and their popularity took off, leading groening and brooks. On sunday, october 22, the simpsons aired the 28th installment of the treehouse of horror series. The first blackandwhite treehouse of horror segment, king homer is a very straightforward take on king kong that works well because homer has always been a big dumb ape. Season 9 first aired on september 21, 1997 with its first episode the city of new york vs.