My, how times have changed. Plus, the Simpsons go to Canada! An administrator will use their judgment on whether to delete this page when they reach it. 98. 100. The ninth season of The Simpsons kicked off on September 21, 1997 with "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpsons" (episode 179). It's about a killer robot driving instructor who travels back in time... for some reason. Homer Simpson, This is Your Wife — Written by Ricky Gervais, this episode feels, unsurprisingly, slightly different stylistically from others. Yeah, that's kind of a hacky plot. 1 of 100 After again causing a nuclear meltdown, Homer is fired from the plant. 6 of 100 5. When it comes to The Simpsons, there are two things that fans, by and large, love to do: Talk about their favorite classic episodes, and talk about how all the “non-classic” seasons suck. 96. As the isolation and desperation mount, so too do their respective states of dementia. 0 0 +0. The Simpsons has been on the air for over thirty years, churning out some of the most iconic pieces of American television comedy ever. 92. Set during a company-wide competition, this eighth season episode finds Homer and Mr. Burns getting stranded together inside a log cabin. Fortunately, Gervais is still able to make good use of the world of The Simpsons, and also manages to include a character for himself that fits in well and is pretty amusing. Consisting of 25 episodes, season 9 of The Simpsons … CAPE FEARE (S. 5, E. 2) Bart starts receiving death threats. 21. There are some really memorable lines, including Homer's, "Oh no, he's Marge's, and my, dream man! Look, has The Simpsons gotten worse since its apex? 79 of 100 Anne Hathaway returns as Princess Penelope, and it's an ideal role for her. Chris Morgan is not the author of THE book on Mystery Science Theater 3000, but he is the author of A book on Mystery Science Theater 3000. And, of course, there's Homer as Quimby's new bodyguard. One of the best Lisa-focused episodes in the series’ … 4 of 100 With tremendous laziness and inanity, fans throw out hundreds of episodes of television, as being completely, without redeeming quality. Sure they were muddled in with the re-runs of classic era episodes, but at the time I couldn’t see much of a differentiation, funny was funny and The Simpsons continued to … Simple Simpson — Homer becomes a superhero who throws pies at people. 1 1 . 27. Homer is kicked out of the house, and finds himself wandering the city all night on Christmas Eve. Written by: Jon Vitti. There's just something really amazing about Pieman. Best Episode from Each Season of The Simpsons by Rating by jakerugh | created - 3 months ago | updated - 1 week ago | Public Listing the Best episodes from each season, according to the rating, and the number of reviews. Season 7 kicked off with the thrilling conclusion to The Simpsons’ first and, so far, only two-parter, … 6. Both of these storylines seemed inevitable, but they both work, and they meld together well. 26. 10 of 100 Overlooking this episode? Sign Up for free (or Log In if you already have an account) to be able to post messages, change how messages are displayed, and view media in posts. It's not one of the funniest episodes ever, but for what it's trying to accomplish, it works. And sure, the Dalai Lama flies, and that's a little ridiculous, but the rest of this episode is so good, and highly quotable. There are so many great episodes of The Simpsons in season 9, but which are your absolute favorite? 1. And then of course, there are those of us who are a bit more rational. The Simpsons Topic Archived; You're browsing the GameFAQs Message Boards as a guest. Regarding Margie — Yeah, Marge gets amnesia. This Citizen Kane homage gets into the backstory of Mr. Burns, recalling his beloved childhood teddy bear, Bobo, that he discarded in exchange for ascension to a life of wealth — and his lifelong quest to recover the treasured object. It's also a great Krusty episode. 91. Any way you slice it, it's telling that our Top 25 Simpsons Episodes countdown didn't include a single episode produced after the year 2000. G.I. Barthood (season 27, episode 9) (Image credit: Disney/Fox) 'Barthood' is a truly phenomenal episode of The Simpsons, tied for the 61st best episode ever on … By Chris Morgan | September 28, 2016 | 2:00pm. In the 30 years of hilarity that followed, the holiday season has served as a backdrop to many of the best … More importantly, he becomes friends with Ron Howard, who later steals Homer's idea for "The Terminizer: An Erotic Thriller." Best Simpsons episodes after Season 10? My Big Fat Geek Wedding — Skinner and Edna have plans to marry (plans set up in an earlier, not as great episode). Simpson Tide - 8.2. There may be discussion about this deletion at the talk page. “It’s as perfect an episode of television as I’ve ever seen,” Ortved says. (Annoyed Grunt) — This episode is jokier than others, and even has a Looney Tunes-style set piece with Homer and a drone. Longevity can be cruel to a TV show, but it hasn’t eroded the core of The Simpsons: the Simpson family, the city of Springfield, the satirical eye that both honors and ridicules American culture.As evidence that these elements of the show remain intact, The A.V. This page is a candidate for deletion. Top 10 list:Best Episode of Season 8, you're under arrest! Sure. 24. This is one of the most purely funny Simpsons episodes of all time. 0 0 +0. The Simpsons: The Best Episode Of Each Season (From Season 1 To 10) Most of The Simpsons' greatest episodes land in its first ten seasons. Season 9 guide for The Simpsons TV series - see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. TV Galleries The Simpsons. This list ranks every episode of The Simpsons season 9 from best to worst, with the help of your votes.. Have there been bad episodes? Rate. 77 of 100 Season 9 first aired on September 21, 1997 with its first episode "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson" and ended May 17, 1998 with its final episode "Natural Born Kissers. 4. Rate. It's still a funny episode, though. 3 of 100 © 2021 Paste Media Group. Which is the best episode from each season … S9, Ep1. 5 of 100 All Rights Reserved. "Take My Life, Please" basically put the characters back in their old reality, and it's also a strong episode with some amusing flashbacks. Rate. The showrunner for the ninth production season was Mike Scully. It… Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. Sun, Sep 21, 1997 30 mins. In fact, the first-ever episode of The Simpsons to air was a Christmas special. Currently in its 21st season, The Simpsons has piled up over 440 episodes, over 20 Emmy Awards, a handful of music albums, countless endorsements and merchandise, and even made the jump to the silver screen in the summer of 2007 with The Simpsons Movie. Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind — As this episode is influenced by Charlie Kaufman's "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind," it's not surprising that it is ambitious from a storytelling and visual, perspective. It's also a good episode for Smithers, as he dreams of a romantic life with Mr. Burns. It's just a fanpage and opinions.. Lisa Gets an "A" — There's a Crash Bandicoot ripoff in this episode, which should let you know it's one of the older episodes on the list. Plow" Season 4, Episode 9. In the following list, you’ll find our recommendations for the best single episodes from The Simpsons’ seasons 13 through 28. 21 Sep. 1997 The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson. Attach your videos and images! 30. It's a parody of Behind the Music, and an excellent one at that. It's a hilarious episode for Skinner, particularly due to his bachelor party, and also that song he sings to try and win Edna back. Written by Conan O’Brien, it dispenses with pop-culture references and rapid-fire gags before leaving the town of Springfield with a massive cash surplus. 2. The reason given is: This is not an official article. The Simpsons' ninth season originally aired between September 1997 and May 1998, beginning on Sunday, September 21, 1997 with "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson". However, this episode really takes off when Milhouse is introduced to the relationship dynamic. 9.1 (3,270) 0. The aired season contained three episodes which were hold-over episodes from season eight, which Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein ran. They could only do something like this once, of course, but they knocked it out of the park. Season 9. However, they rise above this, by using the episode to examine Homer and Marge's relationship. Click UP or DOWN to vote on entries! Lisa befriends some Wiccan girls. The usual demarcation point is somewhere after season eight and before season 12. But it's very funny, and there are some good jokes at the expense of the military industrial complex. I Won't Be Home for Christmas — This is the show's most recent Christmas episode. The Good, the Sad, and the Drugly — This marks the first (but not the best) time Anne Hathaway voiced an episode of The Simpsons. "The show celebrated its 200th episode on April 26, 1998 with "Trash of the Titans," which included guest stars Steve Martin and U2.The S9 boxset was given a 12 (suitable for 12 and over) by the BBFC. As I mentioned in my previous Top Simpsons Episode List (up to season 8), I am a lot kinder to the Mike Scully (9-12) and Al Jean (13+) seasons of The Simpsons than many others because I grew up with these episodes. The Saga of Carl — One time, The Simpsons made an offhand joke about Carl Carlson's Icelandic boyhood, and years later we got an actual episode about the gang from Moe's Tavern (Moe, Homer, Carl, and Lenny) going to Iceland. Beyond Blunderdome — In "Beyond Blunderdome," Mel Gibson is a major superstar and a charming rogue, and there's a great joke about Robert Downey Jr. being in trouble with the law. But the most recent seasons have still featured some fantastic episodes that are just as good as anything from the show's classic era. 28. Episode 10: “Flaming Moe’s” Homer’s favorite tavern is an essential ingredient in his blue-collar life. When You Dish Upon a Star — Homer becomes friends with Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger. 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