The Best Episodes Directed By Chris Clements

Lisa must solve a closed-boat mystery when Comic Book Guy's million-dollar action figure is "murdered" on a pop culture cruise.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Broti Gupta

Marge gets a job in a high-pressure ghost kitchen, but when she tries to start a union, she gets more than she (collectively) bargained for.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Cesar Mazariegos

When Bart gets his wish for a family vacation, he becomes determined to make it last forever.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Matt Warburton

After a photo Marge posts on social media gets Homer fired, he returns to the best job he ever had, a dishwasher at a Greek restaurant. This same post inspires Lisa to code an app that predicts the real-life consequences of anything you post online, only to create sentient artificial intelligence.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Rob LaZebnik

Lisa infiltrates a convent in order to steal back Maggie who was accidentally taken in by nuns. While in the convent, Lisa uncovers a series of cryptic clues leading to a hidden jewel in Springfield. With help from resident history buffs Principal Skinner and Comic Book Guy, Lisa sets off to find the coveted prize. But Springfield's Freemasons are also hot on the trail of the jewel, and Lisa must race against them to find the jewel and rescue Maggie.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Billy Kimball

When Bart ends up the only guest at Nelson's birthday party, the bully decides he's his best friend and goes about protecting Bart in a parody of "Goodfellas." Meanwhile, Homer reads Lisa to sleep and debates on whether to reveal the book's sad ending to her.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Matt Selman

When Comic Book Guy meets a woman writing an autobiographical manga, he seeks Homer's advice on dating.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Tim Long

Homer is completing his court-ordered community service when he befriends his supervisor, Chief Wiggum, by offering him one of his sandwiches. Touched by the act of kindness, Wiggum assigns the other convicts unpleasant tasks, but allows Homer to join him at the picnic table. They continue to grow close, but when the Chief gets injured during a botched bank robbery, Homer doesn't come through when Wiggum needs him the most. Meanwhile, Bart becomes addicted to Battle Ball, a Japanese game made up of plastic balls and magnetic cards, and his family and teachers try to help him kick the habit.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Carolyn Omine

When the Great Raymondo takes Lisa on as his magician's assistant, she is conned into revealing the secret of his greatest trick to his nemesis.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Matt Warburton

The fate of Springfield Elementary rests on Bart and his test scores, and Homer finds way to make money with his own parking meter.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Joel H. Cohen

When challenged to think up a new Christmas carol, Homer instead writes a song about how much he hates Ned Flanders. The song becomes such a hit that the Simpsons become sick of hearing it and take a trip to a dude ranch. Lisa develops affections for a local boy named Luke but becomes jealous when he hears him talking to a girl named Clara on the telephone. One night, she meets Clara and gives her the wrong directions, leading her to become lost. After Lisa discovers that Clara is actually Luke's sister, she rushes to find her. She saves Clara, and decides to tell Luke what happened, but he is offended and dumps her. Meanwhile, Bart and Homer decide to help a tribe of Native Americans who want a beaver dam removed so they can reclaim their land.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Ian Maxtone-Graham

Not feeling unique, Lisa signs up for the Mars One Space Colony – to Marge’s dismay. Then, Marge hires Bart to go through the tryout process with Lisa to make her want to quit.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Brian Kelley

A mysterious figure from Marge's past returns to coach her for a bowling tournament.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Jeff Westbrook

Homer is recruited to be a deacon by the cutting-edge new pastor. The dry cleaner mistakenly switches Marge's wedding dress for one of Krusty's costumes.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Bill Odenkirk

Lisa dates a competitive eater; Bart benefits from helping convict Snake Jailbird escape from a jam.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Carolyn Omine

When Lisa learns Springfield's anthem was stolen from another town she writes a replacement. Meanwhile, Homer learns the meaning of "Wide Pride".

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Michael Price

Lisa is called to trial after her online social networking site creates dysfunction in the community; Patty and Selma compete in a rowing event.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: J. Stewart Burns

Todd blames God for the death of his mother and rejects his faith, so Ned sends him to live with the Simpsons, hoping they can scare him into believing in God again.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Tim Long

When Maggie goes to preschool, Marge decides to get a job to pass the time and ends up working at an upscale weed dispensary; Homer decides to open his own dispensary that mimics a sketchy drug deal, putting their two businesses at odds.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Carolyn Omine

Homer blows off Marge to buy a lottery ticket and winds up winning the million-dollar jackpot. Fearing how Marge will react if she finds out the reason Homer missed their date, Homer keeps his newly inherited fortune a secret and spoils his family with “anonymous” gifts. When Bart finds out, he and Homer spend the money like it’s going out of style, including buying front-row to tickets to see Coldplay in concert.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Bill Odenkirk

The Simpsons learn about Grampa’s days in the Air Force, and Bart takes up smoking to impress Milhouse’s Dutch cousin, Annika.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Jeff Westbrook

Comic Book Guy and his wife Kumiko debate about having a baby and we learn about his awesome origin story.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Ryan Koh

Lisa meets the son of the late musician Bleeding Gums Murphy - and attempts to improve his life.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Loni Steele Sosthand

Marge reconnects with a close group of mothers she used to be friends with; Bart tries to break up their group when his playdates stop being fun.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Brian Kelley

Mr. Burns tries to relive his glory days and crosses paths with a mysterious music mogul. After being conned by him and reduced to bankruptcy, Mr. Burns seeks revenge on the Music Producer with the help of Homer, Bart, rapper Jazzy James and the mogul's ex-wife, Praline. Also, Lisa is courted by the richest kid in town, Smithers begins a perilous journey and Marge opens an obscure boutique store.

Director: Chris Clements

Writer: Dan Greaney