Top Ten Simpson's Episodes
The past couple of times I tried to post, I lost everything midway through, and when you lose a long top ten list, you probably don’t want to spend any more time trying to make it up. So I’m taking extra precaution today to bring you the “Top Ten Simpson’s Episodes Ever!” Just sit back, relax and enjoy the magic.
10. Boy Scouts N the Hood
Many classic scenes and memorable lines in this episode, such as Bart & Milhouse on a Squishee bender, Homer and Flanders out to sea, and the guest appearance of Ernest Borgnine (which is more enjoyable if you’ve seen “From Here To Eternity”)
Memorable Line: “Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It’s what separates us from the animals… except the weasel.” – Homer’s advice.
9. Homer the Vigilante
The ineptness of the residents of Springfield shows as they are all had by an elderly cat burglar. For some reason Homer is elected the leader of a mob squad and chaotic hilarity ensues, ending in a wonderful “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” parody (music, visuals and all).
Memorable Line: “Whatsa matter with you kid! You told me this stream was shallow! Why you… (grumble, grumble)” – Phil Silvers type character drowning.
8. I Love Lisa
The greatest episode to feature beloved Ralph, in which he transforms from a mild mannered boy to the greatest actor ever all because of Lisa. Delightful episode with as much sincerity as humor (and with a great song about the mediocre Presidents).
Memorable Line: “Six simple words: I’m not gay, but I’ll learn” – Homer’s advice to Lisa.
7. Flaming Moe’s
This Cheer’s-esque parody in which Homer accidentally creates the greatest alcoholic beverage ever made, which Moe steals as his own. Arrowsmith makes an appearance as well as Hugh Jass to make this a memorable favorite.
Memorable Line: “Oh look at me! I’m making people happy! I’m the magical man from Happyland in a gumdrop house on Lollipop Laaane!” – Homer
6. Deep Space Homer
There’s nothing like sending the Simpson’s to space via spoofs on “2001: A Space Odyssey” and “The Right Stuff”. There are so many good elements to this episode: Blue Danube Waltz, Modern Major General, James Taylor, inanimate carbon rods, conquering ants, etc.
Memorable Line: “The only danger is if they send us to that terrible Planet of the Apes…. Wait a minute, Statue of Liberty–that was our planet! You maniacs! You blew it up! Damn you! Damn you all to hell!” - Homer at NASA.
5. Last Exit to Springfield
Rated by some people as the best episode out there, it comes in as number five. This episode contains several parodies to the Godfather movies, references to “Batman”, Dr. Seuss’s Grinch, and “Yellow Submarine”, just to name a few. There are so many great lines that really require you to see the episode.
Memorable Line: “Lisa needs braces. Dental Plan! Lisa needs braces. Dental Plan! Lisa needs braces. Dental Plan! Lisa needs braces. Dental Plan! ….etc. –Homer’s head.
4. Lisa the Vegetarian
An awesome episode where Lisa believes it’s wrong to partake of the heavy meat-driven society we live in. At the same time Homer throws the biggest BBQ ever and the conflicting interests lead to a flying pig (among other things). It truly has the best Troy Maclure appearance ever.
Memorable Line: “Ms. Hoover? My worm went in my mouth and then I ate it, can I have a new one?” – Ralph in class.
3. Duffless
Homer gives up drinking for a month while Bart and Lisa compete in the Science Fair. My favorite part of the episode is the “A Clockwork Orange” spoof with Bart and the cupcakes. The “Very Good Beer” song and the “Butch Cassidy…” ending were delightful too. All in all, very complete and very funny.
Memorable Line: “Every good scientist is half B.F. Skinner and half P.T. Barnum” – Principle Skinner.
2. Rosebud
Mr. Burns has a birthday and all he wants is his childhood teddy-bear, Bobo. This is a complete rip-off of “Citizen Kane”, even from the first shot, and because they pull if off wonderfully, it ranks high in my book. Watch “Citizen Kane” then watch this episode and let it all set in.
Memorable Line: “Mmmm…. 64 slices of American cheese. 64… 63…” - Homer
1. Cape Feare
The absolute greatest ever made. Not only is it an excellent and complete parody of “Cape Fear” (Scorcesse’s remake version), but it contains so many elements that I love every time I watch it. Homer wanting to be John Elway, Homer as ‘Homer Thompson’, and Sideshow Bob with the rakes are just a few things that make this episode wonderful. Plus it ends with a montage of songs from the “H.M.S. Pinafore” that cinches the episode. These elements all combined into one episode gives birth to the greatest Simpson’s show ever created! (or so says I)
Memorable Line: “Now when I say ‘Hello Mr. Thompson’ and press down on your foot, you smile and nod.” “No problem.” “Hello Mr. Thompson!” “I think he’s talking to you.” - Witness Relocation guy and Homer.
10. Boy Scouts N the Hood
Many classic scenes and memorable lines in this episode, such as Bart & Milhouse on a Squishee bender, Homer and Flanders out to sea, and the guest appearance of Ernest Borgnine (which is more enjoyable if you’ve seen “From Here To Eternity”)
Memorable Line: “Weaseling out of things is important to learn. It’s what separates us from the animals… except the weasel.” – Homer’s advice.
9. Homer the Vigilante
The ineptness of the residents of Springfield shows as they are all had by an elderly cat burglar. For some reason Homer is elected the leader of a mob squad and chaotic hilarity ensues, ending in a wonderful “It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World” parody (music, visuals and all).
Memorable Line: “Whatsa matter with you kid! You told me this stream was shallow! Why you… (grumble, grumble)” – Phil Silvers type character drowning.
8. I Love Lisa
The greatest episode to feature beloved Ralph, in which he transforms from a mild mannered boy to the greatest actor ever all because of Lisa. Delightful episode with as much sincerity as humor (and with a great song about the mediocre Presidents).
Memorable Line: “Six simple words: I’m not gay, but I’ll learn” – Homer’s advice to Lisa.
7. Flaming Moe’s
This Cheer’s-esque parody in which Homer accidentally creates the greatest alcoholic beverage ever made, which Moe steals as his own. Arrowsmith makes an appearance as well as Hugh Jass to make this a memorable favorite.
Memorable Line: “Oh look at me! I’m making people happy! I’m the magical man from Happyland in a gumdrop house on Lollipop Laaane!” – Homer
6. Deep Space Homer
There’s nothing like sending the Simpson’s to space via spoofs on “2001: A Space Odyssey” and “The Right Stuff”. There are so many good elements to this episode: Blue Danube Waltz, Modern Major General, James Taylor, inanimate carbon rods, conquering ants, etc.
Memorable Line: “The only danger is if they send us to that terrible Planet of the Apes…. Wait a minute, Statue of Liberty–that was our planet! You maniacs! You blew it up! Damn you! Damn you all to hell!” - Homer at NASA.
5. Last Exit to Springfield
Rated by some people as the best episode out there, it comes in as number five. This episode contains several parodies to the Godfather movies, references to “Batman”, Dr. Seuss’s Grinch, and “Yellow Submarine”, just to name a few. There are so many great lines that really require you to see the episode.
Memorable Line: “Lisa needs braces. Dental Plan! Lisa needs braces. Dental Plan! Lisa needs braces. Dental Plan! Lisa needs braces. Dental Plan! ….etc. –Homer’s head.
4. Lisa the Vegetarian
An awesome episode where Lisa believes it’s wrong to partake of the heavy meat-driven society we live in. At the same time Homer throws the biggest BBQ ever and the conflicting interests lead to a flying pig (among other things). It truly has the best Troy Maclure appearance ever.
Memorable Line: “Ms. Hoover? My worm went in my mouth and then I ate it, can I have a new one?” – Ralph in class.
3. Duffless
Homer gives up drinking for a month while Bart and Lisa compete in the Science Fair. My favorite part of the episode is the “A Clockwork Orange” spoof with Bart and the cupcakes. The “Very Good Beer” song and the “Butch Cassidy…” ending were delightful too. All in all, very complete and very funny.
Memorable Line: “Every good scientist is half B.F. Skinner and half P.T. Barnum” – Principle Skinner.
2. Rosebud
Mr. Burns has a birthday and all he wants is his childhood teddy-bear, Bobo. This is a complete rip-off of “Citizen Kane”, even from the first shot, and because they pull if off wonderfully, it ranks high in my book. Watch “Citizen Kane” then watch this episode and let it all set in.
Memorable Line: “Mmmm…. 64 slices of American cheese. 64… 63…” - Homer
1. Cape Feare
The absolute greatest ever made. Not only is it an excellent and complete parody of “Cape Fear” (Scorcesse’s remake version), but it contains so many elements that I love every time I watch it. Homer wanting to be John Elway, Homer as ‘Homer Thompson’, and Sideshow Bob with the rakes are just a few things that make this episode wonderful. Plus it ends with a montage of songs from the “H.M.S. Pinafore” that cinches the episode. These elements all combined into one episode gives birth to the greatest Simpson’s show ever created! (or so says I)
Memorable Line: “Now when I say ‘Hello Mr. Thompson’ and press down on your foot, you smile and nod.” “No problem.” “Hello Mr. Thompson!” “I think he’s talking to you.” - Witness Relocation guy and Homer.
posted by Chris Burzlaff @ 9/10/2004
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