Experts pick the 10 best simpsons episodes of all time time. The 20 mostwatched tv show finales of all time, ranked. Relegated to a retirement home for most episodes, grandpa has come in handy more than once as. In honor of fxxs simpsons marathon, which is showing every episode of the show. On april 19, 1987, homer, marge, bart, lisa, and maggie made their debut during a short on the tracey ullman show. It left its more realistic roots and became more of a satire. But ask any simpsons fan what their favourite episode. But, after careful considerationand decades of watchinghere are the most iconic episodes of one of televisions the longestrunning shows. One of the most famous simpsons episodes ever aired on apr.
If that sounds like too much of a time commitment, or youre struggling with which ones to watch, start here. For a complete list of simpsons characters, check out this page. Ever the doting husband, homer decides to build a spice rack. Bart, the evermischievous son and most popular character. With the simpsons kicking off its 30th season on september 30, were once more looking back at the shows very best episodes. Like fellow cartoons the simpsons and south park before it. Whether the episodes focus on the gluttonous eating habits of homer simpson, the shows antipaterfamilias. But despite being one of the simpsons s most spectacularly overstuffed episodes, rosebud has plenty of heart, though it is the mephistophelian ticker belonging to. 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. Now, the creators behind some of the shows greatest half hours talk about tvs most enduring. 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. Top 10 most watched simpsons episodes of all time therichest. Lisa, the genius but everexasperated younger sister. Its as perfect an episode of television as ive ever seen, ortved says.
Everyone likes to watch the simpsons, but did you ever think about which are the 11 most watched simpsons episodes of all time. The most watched programme of all time on a single channel is the 1973 wedding ceremony of the princess anne, shown only on bbc1 post1981 figures verified by the broadcasters audience research board barb. A list of the top ten most popular characters from the simpsons television series, the longestrunning american sitcom and longestrunning american animated program of all time. One of the most memorable parts of the episode is a comic bit thats become simpsons legend. The 10 worst episodes of the simpsons, according to imdb. The 10 best episodes of the simpsons, ranked the independent. The following are the top 35 episodes of the simpsons, rated by imdb users. The simpsons will break the record for most scripted tv episodes. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of hilaritude. With the recent final episode of the landmark 30th season, the show has produced 662 episodes and shows no signs of slowing down. With more zany antics and more clever, witty, and often times sophisticated humor, the simpsons became the most popular family on television. Many of the producers were against the move, as the simpsons had been in the top ten. As it enters its fourth decade, its time to take a look back at the best simpsons episodes to ever grace our screens. Fox to reair firstever simpsons episode for christmas.
Seasons 4 to about 10 are often said to be the golden age of the simpsons. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order. So after hours of arguing, several bouts of fisticuffs, many games of roshambo and much consulting of online forums, rolling stone has come up with the answer the 150 best simpsons episodes. In 2000, the magazine entertainment weekly in celebration of the shows tenth anniversary, published matt groenings list of his 10 favorite simpsons episodes. But if you like your offensive humour, this was one of the best episodes ever. Their top 40 titles from the past 30 years are ranked worst to best. In the three decades since, the simpsons has become an american institution. Homer is told he has 22 hours to live after eating a poisonous fish. In his last day on earth, he has a mantoman with bart, listens to lisa play her sax, makes a video for maggie, tells off mr burns, has one last drink at moes and reconciles with his dad. With over 250 episodes under its belt, south park is one of the most successful and longrunning tv comedies animated or otherwise of all time.
Oakley on swartzwelder, the most prolific simpsons writer ever. The 16 best ever family guy episodes in order of yukyukyuks. The simpsons will break the record for most episodes of a. Bart, the ever mischievous son and most popular character. To distract people, he blames the taxes on illegal immigrants, and calls for the deportation of all illegal immigrants from. I agree that the shows wonderful during that period becoming less so as it nears season ten, but i have to say the shows first three seasons are also dear to me and have many classic episodes and had plenty of what i loved most about the simpsons heart. Much apu about nothing is the twentythird episode of season 7. Top 10 most prolific characters on the simpsons abc news. The simpsons is one of the longestrunning television shows of all time.
Sideshow bob keeps stepping onto rakes that continually whack him in the face. Still, even knowing that hed be writing for an oscar winner. With the recent final episode of the landmark 30th season, the show has produced 662 episodes and shows no. When a bear wanders down evergreen terrace, quimby proposes tax rises to fund a new bear patrol. Over the past 25 years, the brilliant minds behind the simpsons have provided us with some of the most innovative tv episodes ever made. It became the highest rated and most watched program in the history of the fox network. To celebrate the holidays and the simpsons s 30th anniversary, fox will reair the first fulllength episode of the show, simpsons roasting on an open fire, which originally aired in 1989. Here are ten of the best, most memorable simpsons episodes in its. It wouldnt be a proper simpsons list without a halloween episode, a christmas episode, and a sideshow bob episode.
Lisa the drama queen, the most recent episode, was the least watched episode in the simpsons history. In addition to that sheer quantity, it is also a show that has. Best simpsons moments 30 most popular mechanics moments. 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 could put together the simpsons. The simpsons has been on the air for 30 years and in that time it has aired some truly awful episodes. Each episode still contained its own merits, themes and messages. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose. To celebrate the 30th birthday of the greatest set. The simpsons, an animated sitcom about a workingclass family of parents and their three kids, is the longestrunning american sitcom ever, having been on the air for 30 seasons since 1989. If you only ever watch 29 episodes of the simpsons ever again, and need to choose an order in which to do so, make them these. Rating of simpsons episodes according to imdb score.
I dont think youd ask him to write an emotional episode, youd give that to vitti. Strap in, because it doesnt end until labor day is over. The iconic show has attracted millions of fans and even praise from critics. But if you invest completely in your story and people dont like it, youve probably written the worst simpsons episode ever. The simpsons worst episode ever tv episode 2001 imdb. The majority of special events attracting large audiences are often carried on more than one channel. 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. And while there have been some individual high points from recent treehouse of horror episodes most notably the one where the simpsons deal with their past selves and the opening by guillermo del toro, none of them hold together as well as this entry. With tv club 10, we point you toward the 10 episodes that best represent a tv series or genre, classic or modern. If you only ever watch 29 episodes of the simpsons ever again, and. The 30 most popular mechanics moments in 30 years of the simpsons. From cheers to seinfeld, the mostwatched tv show finales ever drew in numbers you just dont see today. Varietys resident simpsons expert chooses her 28 favorite episodes from the 28 seasons of the show.
Tv is as good as its ever been if not better, and has finally achieved a level of respect that the medium has been striving for basically. The simpsons has been around for almost 30 years now, spawning. The simpsons has been on the air for 30 years, so narrowing down just the top ten episodes is harder than it looks. Bingeclock, how long does it take to watch every episode. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to. This is phantom strider 8s choices of the top ten best simpsons episodes to date. The most commonly rated shows on imdb and their lowest rated episodes oc oc. Ranking the most cromulent, best simpsons episodes ever made. List of most watched television broadcasts in the united. With the simpsons kicking off its 30th season on september 30, were once more looking back at the shows very best episodes the simpsons. Matt groenings 10 favorite episodes simpsons wiki fandom. However, nothing they have ever done before comes close to what those yellow people from springfield have in store for the landmark 550th episode.
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