Dec 17, 2019 the simpsons celebrate an fxx marathon of all of their episodes to date and our 150 best episode list. The simpsons writers predicted donald trump would become president back in 2000. Whether the episodes focus on the gluttonous eating habits of homer simpson, the shows antipaterfamilias. There are extensive historical references as bobos journey is traced from. John swartzwelder homer at the bat, as much as a halfhour cartoon could be, was an event. In fact, some of the most iconic citizens of springfield have been voiced by some. Marge tells lisa, bart and millhouse three history stories because the library doesnt have any.
Allusions that were once obvious may now be opaque for younger fans who are catching up via reruns, so here are 12 perfectly accurate historical references. If it wasnt difficult enough to pick 10 out of 600 the simpsons episodes, many of those episodes are among the best pieces of television ever. After three decades on the air and more than 650 episodes, homer, marge, bart, lisa, and maggie have officially moved into the mouse house. Nov 08, 2016 10 politically themed simpsons episodes to get you through election day and night by chris morgan. The iconic show has attracted millions of fans and even praise from critics. The simpsons has built a reputation for predicting the future. The simpsons stands the test of time and has changed quite a bit over the years. Marge convinces the townspeople to use the windfall to build a stem school. Simpsons marathon on fxx features 661 episodes, the. They began in season 2, and each season since has had one treehouse of. For characters past, please see flashback episodes.
Dec 14, 2019 of the 671 at the time of writing episodes produced, were whittling it down to just 10 of best couch gags the simpsons has ever produced. But choosing the 20 best episodes of the simpsons is difficult. With that in mind, we present the 10 worst episodes in the simpsons history. The simpsons loves to reference and parody famous movies and sometimes even dedicate entire episodes to riffing on classics. The reason for three segments is due to the commercial break structure of the show. A list of episodes that have peeks into alternate futures. Ever since its genesis in 1989, the simpsons writers have been producing comical satire, but theyve also been meticulously sneaking in historical references while doing so. The simpson family made its television debut 30 years ago. The simpsons has been on for many seasons and has been one of foxs biggest shows ever. Notice that most of groenings favorite episodes aired in seasons one and eight, which is ironic because diehard fans feel that season one episodes are too primitive and that oftquoted and classic episodes aired in season four. Season 2 1990 100% classic episodes like two cars in every garage and three eyes on every fish helped establish sinister archcapitalist and power plant owner montgomery burns as a standout supporting player of tremendous depth and surprising complexity.
This episode explores what happens when reality or something like it bumps up agains the simpsons fantasy. Coincidentally, there has been a futureplot episode every five years since 1995, with the exception of holidays of future passed, which would air six years later. This ethically questionable take on the history of the simpsons gets high marks only because its about the simpsons, and only because its a quick read. It is the longestrunning american sitcom, and the longestrunning american scripted primetime television series, both in terms of seasons and number of episodes. From its humble beginnings as the crudely drawn yellowhued family on the tracy ullman show, through its break away in december of 1989, and beyond up to its first feature film this past summer, the simpsons has entertained. May 14, 2015 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. The simpsons may not have invented the concept of the guest star, but the show has certainly perfected it. The simpsons margical history tour tv episode 2004 imdb. The first family of springfield has witnessed five american presidents, the dawn of the internet age, the end. The longest running sitcom and animated television show, the simpsons has captured hearts young and old.
Brookss office and named them after his own family members, substituting bart for his own name. Experts pick the 10 best simpsons episodes of all time time. Since its debut on december 17, 1989, the simpsons has broadcast 683 episodes. Fox via getty images some of us have spent nearly as much time in. Two cars in every garage and three eyes on every fish in the simpsons. The 29 alltime greatest simpsons episodes ever, in order of hilaritude. The family members animated bodies have changed shape a bit since, but they have not aged much, aside from shows that looked into characters. The simpsons has been on the air for 30 years, so narrowing down just the top ten episodes is harder than it looks. Over the long run of the simpsons, there have been many episodes which feature three ministories that are held together by a backbone story plot. May 12, 2019 the iconic show has attracted millions of fans and even praise from critics.
With dan castellaneta, julie kavner, nancy cartwright, yeardley smith. The simpsons has been around now for the better part of twenty years, and has become a staple on sunday night television. Its as perfect an episode of television as ive ever seen, ortved says. The simpsons celebrate an fxx marathon of all of their episodes to date and our 150 best episode list. Since its debut on december 17, 1989, 684 episodes of the simpsons have been broadcast. In 1996, the simpsons passed the flintstones as the longest running primetime animated show. The obvious reason why these episodes are noncanon is because none of the futures are possible to happen because the characters never age, and the future episodes have. Top simpsons episodes mr plow, hank scorpio, number one. Sep 28, 2018 neither the simpsons nor history has stood still since the show debuted in 1989.
The simpsons is by far the longestrunning prime time scripted television series in history. The simpsons is one of the longestrunning television shows of all time. The simpsons ever since its genesis in 1989, the simpsons writers have been producing comical satire, but theyve also been meticulously sneaking in historical references while doing so. 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, theyve even managed to predict several major historical events. The simpsons stands the test of time and has changed. But ask any simpsons fan what their favourite episode. Episodes of the simpsons have won dozens of awards, including 31 emmys ten for. Unsurprisingly, none of these episodes come from the peak of the shows run, when it was considered nigh. An uncensored, unauthorized history buy the mostly 20 or 30secondlong segments crashlanded in 1987 onto a tv landscape dominated by wholesomely corny sitcoms like growing. Jun 07, 2017 the simpsons has been on for many seasons and has been one of foxs biggest shows ever. The producers took this milestone and made the episode deal with the issue of longevity and the problems that arise when the producers try to make a show fresh again. Allusions that were once obvious may now be opaque for younger fans who are catching up via reruns, so here are 12 perfectly accurate historical references from the simpsons that just cannot be overlooked.
The simpsons is an emmy award, annie award and peabody awardwinning animated comedy. We could marvel at the lucky history of matt groening hastily. Bart, lisa, and maggies 30 years of hilarity and share the best episodes of the simpsons. Margical history tour is the eleventh episode of the simpsons fifteenth season. They took the time to write me, and i dont care if it takes me another 20 years. It first aired on the fox network in the united states on february 8, 2004. Being the longestrunning primetime scripted series in history, the simpsons have created episodes that touched on almost every topic in every way. Burns hires a hardworking man named frank grimes to join the power plant. Marge tells lisa, bart and millhouse three history stories. With the news that the simpsons may be on its last legs, here is our selection of the finest episodes from almost 30 years on the air. The 30 essential episodes of the simpsons dec 17, 2019 2.
On february 19, 2012, the simpsons reached its 500th episode in the twentythird season. This is the episode that set the show up to endure. The show holds several american television longevity records. Rosebud, of course, is a parody of orson welles citizen kane with mister burns as the central figure who is trying to regain some of his lost childhood via his teddy bear. This section handles episodes where the majorty of the episode is set in the past. Dec 19, 2016 the simpsons ever since its genesis in 1989, the simpsons writers have been producing comical satire, but theyve also been meticulously sneaking in historical references while doing so. The 30 essential episodes of the simpsons simpsons top 30 episodes. Mar 16, 2020 being the longestrunning primetime scripted series in history, the simpsons have created episodes that touched on almost every topic in every way. This category does not include the treehouse of horror episode click here for that list treehouse of horror series for an allinclusive list of anthology episodes follow this link. This episode may not be an accurate retelling of the simpsons history, but it is an amusing alternative narrative that wouldve just been as.
He conceived of the characters in the lobby of james l. The simpsons is an american animated television sitcom starring the animated simpson family, which was created by matt groening. Fox via getty images some of us have spent nearly as much time in springfield as we have in. The episode, bart to the future, envisions the futures of bart and lisa simpson. The sea captain finds treasure for which hes been searching for 40 years, but city hall claims it since it was in city limits. The best episodes of the simpsons, according to imdb. Apr 08, 2020 the simpsons is by far the longestrunning prime time scripted television series in history.
Sep 28, 2018 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. The evolution of the simpsons channel frederator youtube. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose. The 25 greatest simpsons episodes, ranked yardbarker. Matt groenings 10 favorite episodes of the simpsons. It is the longestrunning primetime animated series and longestrunning sitcom in the united states. The treehouse of horror episodes are the most well known, but there have been many others. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to. Of the 671 at the time of writing episodes produced, were whittling it down to just 10 of best couch gags the simpsons has ever produced. With 31 seasons and counting on the air, the simpsons is undeniably a television phenomenon.
The simpsons struggles when it tries to clutter episodes with characters and subplots, which makes an episode about a snowstorm that traps the kids in school with skinner so sublime. The first family of springfield has witnessed five american. Neither the simpsons nor history has stood still since the show debuted in 1989. Debuting as 60second spots for the variety series the tracey ullman show, 20th century fox gave it its first halfhour episode on december. A 2017 episode of the cartoon also seemed to preempt daenerys targaryens big plot twist on the penultimate episode of game of. Eighteen seasons have passed since the simpsons became independent from their shorts on the tracey ullman show in 1987. 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. As it enters its fourth decade, its time to take a look back at the best simpsons episodes to ever grace our screens. John ortved really deserves a public shaming by oprah, because this book, although dishy and fun, is about as unbiased and full of integrity as the kkk. Anyone who has seen citizen kane will pick up on the countless jokes and references to the. Thats but one among a legion of accomplishments for this animated smash hit, which began in 1987 as a series of short sketches on the tracey ullman show. When the simpsons aired its 636th episode on april 29, 2018, it surpassed gunsmoke to become the longestrunning primetime scripted series in tv history. Aug 20, 2019 when the simpsons aired its 636th episode on april 29, 2018, it surpassed gunsmoke to become the longestrunning primetime scripted series in tv history.
With the simpsons kicking off its 30th season on september 30, were once more looking back at the shows very best episodes the simpsons. In the 30year interim, the tenor of adult cartoons had. May, 2014 with that in mind, we present the 10 worst episodes in the simpsons history. Mother simpson might end with the biggest dash of melancholy in the shows history, though. Professor frink invents a cryptocurrency that makes him the richest man in springfield, a title mr. With the recent final episode of the landmark 30th season, the show has produced 662 episodes and shows no signs of slowing down. To celebrate the simpsons tenth anniversary, matt groening shared with entertainment weekly, his top ten favorite episodes. This is only about what happened to a family history, that doesnt include the major characters. Unsurprisingly, none of these episodes come from the peak of. Episodes of the simpsons have won dozens of awards, including 31 emmys ten for outstanding animated program, 30 annies, and a peabody.
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