The Simpsons has come a long way. Its beginnings may have been humble but the show proved more successful than anyone could have imagined. With over thirty seasons aired, it looks like The Simpsons isn’t going to stop anytime soon. That being said, some fans do believe that the later seasons don’t have the same level of quality as the older ones.
However, that’s not the problem of season 11 to 21, as these episodes mostly manage to keep close to the quality the show’s fans are accustomed to. There can, nevertheless, be only one best episode in each season, at least when it comes to their IMDb ratings.
10 Season 11: Behind The Laughter (7.9)
The last episode of the eleventh season is also the one with the best rating, possibly because it brings out the nostalgia in the fans who watch the show. The episode takes a behind-the-scenes look at the show and revisits some of the most memorable experiences and moments the Simpson family has been through.
“Behind The Laughter” is presented in the style of a parody of documentaries about how the Simpsons first became famous and what problems it brought for them.
9 Season 12: Trilogy Of Error (8.6)
“Trilogy of Error” shows that when things can go wrong, they definitely will. The Simpsons aren’t having their best day, most notably Homer who loses his thumb and hurries to the hospital to get it re-attached, except he might not get there in time.
Lisa and Bart are also in trouble, and their storylines cleverly intertwine with their dad’s story. This storytelling technique creates a real sense of urgency for the audience watching the episode.
8 Season 13: Poppa’s Got A Brand New Badge (7.8)
Just like the 11th season, the 13th season’s last episode is once again the best-rated one. Homer has worked many jobs in his life, with his most common one being at the nuclear plant with Mr. Burns as his boss. However, in this episode, Homer of all people becomes the new chief of police after Chief Wiggum has to leave the position because of a scandal.
Homer’s new job puts him in the public eye, though, and the local mobsters don’t like that. Consequently, Homer finds himself in mortal danger. The episode draws inspiration from classic westerns and offers an unexpected final twist.
7 Season 14: Moe Baby Blues (7.7)
While Moe is one of the most popular supporting characters in the series, up until season 14, he only played an important part in Homer’s life. This episode changed that. Moe saved Maggie’s life while he was about to take his own. As a result, Moe and Maggie grew closer but Maggie’s parents weren’t so happy about their new bond.
The episode manages to make Moe more likable and easy to understand without taking away his previously established character traits, such as the fact that he can be quite rude.
6 Season 15: Treehouse Of Horror XIV (7.5)
The “Treehouse of Horror” episodes always presents a breath of fresh air since they introduce new spins on the Simpsons’ stories. The episode contains three short stories, as is the tradition. In the first segment, Homer kills the Grim Reaper and has to take his place. In the second one, Professor Frink’s father is revived and he starts killing people and stealing their organs.
Finally, Bart and Milhouse get a stopwatch that can stop time which only leads to more trouble. Considering how short the individual horror stories are, even if the audience doesn’t like the current one, they don’t have to wait long for a new story to start.
5 Season 16: Don’t Fear The Roofer (7.4)
Homer doesn’t have that many friends as fans might notice, with the exception of Lenny and Carl. But even they are more Homer’s co-workers and drinking buddies than actual friends. So when Homer makes a new friend, Ray the Roofer, he’s overjoyed.
The only problem is no-one else has ever seen Ray. They think he’s imaginary and Homer ends up in a mental institution. The story is surprising in many ways, especially once the time comes to show whether or not Ray truly is a figment of Homer’s imagination.
4 Season 17: The Seemingly Never-Ending Story (7.6)
If somebody wants to watch a story in a story in another story, this episode is the right choice. Homer is stuck in a cave. While he waits for rescue, Lisa tells him a story, and in her story, Mr. Burns starts telling her a story.
The episode never ceases to surprise since there’s always something happening. It has everything it needs to work, from humor to a bit of tension as well as intricate relationships between its heroes.
3 Season 18: 24 Minutes (8.1)
Some of the most successful The Simpsons episodes are the ones that draw clear inspiration from popular movies and TV shows or pay homage to them. This episode is inspired by 24, and as such, it tells its story by parodying the TV show’s format.
Bart and Lisa have a dangerous task ahead of them. They need to stop school bullies from setting off a stink bomb at the school bake sale. But in order to achieve that, they will have to overcome many difficulties first, and the clock is ticking…
2 Season 19: Eternal Moonshine Of The Simpson Mind (8.2)
Just like the previous season’s best-rated episode, this one also finds inspiration in a well-known piece of work. This time, it’s the 2004 film The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Homes asks Dr. Frink for help in reconstructing his memories from last night. And judging by what he remembers, he presumes Marge is having an affair. However, this might be or might not be true. Either way, the audience is left guessing for the entire episode, which makes it delightful to watch.
1 Season 20: Sex, Pies, And Idiot Scrapes (7.2)
Homer isn’t the only person who has worked a multitude of jobs, as Marge also has a varied resume. She’s mostly a stay-at-home mom but she sometimes switches her routine and finds a job. In this episode, Homer starts a new job as a bounty hunter, alongside Ned Flanders. Marge also changes her life and takes a job as a baker at an erotic bakery.
It’s interesting to see well-established characters in new situations. The episode offers a lot of humorous moments and its plot twists may surprise the audience in more ways than one.
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