The Best Episodes Directed By David Silverman

Every TV Episode Directed by David Silverman Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. Background image for Mother Simpson
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    #1 - Mother Simpson

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    S7:E8

    Homer discovers that his mother is still alive, a former radical who is a fugitive from the law. When her old nemesis Burns spots her and tips off the FBI, she is forced to return to the underground.

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  2. Background image for Homer's Triple Bypass
    7.9/10(32 votes)

    #2 - Homer's Triple Bypass

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    S4:E11

    Homer sees a discount doctor for a coronary bypass.

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  3. Background image for The Way We Was
    7.8/10(42 votes)

    #3 - The Way We Was

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    S2:E12

    When the TV breaks, Marge and Homer entertain the kids with the story of how they first met.

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    Writer:Al Jean
  4. Background image for Treehouse of Horror IV
    7.8/10(35 votes)

    #4 - Treehouse of Horror IV

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    S5:E5

    Homer sells his soul; Vampire Burns invites the Simpsons for dinner; Bart sees a gremlin damaging his school bus.

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  5. Background image for Treehouse of Horror
    7.6/10(54 votes)

    #5 - Treehouse of Horror

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    S2:E3

    The Simpson kids hide in the family treehouse and tell each other spooky stories. The first regards haunted houses, the second introduces Kang and Kodos for the first time in an alien abduction, and the third is a Simpson-adapted retelling of The Raven.

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  6. Background image for Blood Feud
    7.6/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Blood Feud

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    S2:E22

    When Mr. Burns is saved by a transfusion of Bart's blood, Homer expects a handsome reward but is outraged to receive only a simple thank-you note.

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  7. Background image for Black Widower
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    #7 - Black Widower

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    S3:E21

    Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged to Sideshow Bob.

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    Writer:Jon Vitti
  8. Background image for Homie the Clown
    7.6/10(29 votes)

    #8 - Homie the Clown

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    S6:E15

    Krusty the Clown's reckless spending forces him to open a clown college to keep afloat. New graduate Homer discovers the perks and perils of being Krusty.

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  9. Background image for Bart Gets an 'F'
    7.5/10(61 votes)

    #9 - Bart Gets an 'F'

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    S2:E1

    Bart fails four consecutive history exams and the school psychiatrist recommends that Bart repeat the fourth grade.

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  10. Background image for Krusty Gets Kancelled
    7.5/10(37 votes)

    #10 - Krusty Gets Kancelled

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    S4:E22

    Krusty's Hollywood pals help when his show is canceled after a new star causes his ratings to plummet.

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  11. Background image for Bart the Genius
    7.4/10(80 votes)

    #11 - Bart the Genius

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    S1:E2

    Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.

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    Writer:Jon Vitti
  12. Background image for Old Money
    7.3/10(39 votes)

    #12 - Old Money

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    S2:E17

    When Grandpa's new girlfriend at the Springfield Retirement Castle dies, he inherits her savings and must decide the best way to spend his windfall.

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    Writer:Jay Kogen
  13. Background image for Some Enchanted Evening
    7.2/10(65 votes)

    #13 - Some Enchanted Evening

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    S1:E13

    Homer takes Marge out for a romantic night, leaving the kids with a sitter--who's profiled on "America's Most Armed and Dangerous."

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  14. Background image for Treehouse of Horror XIII
    7.2/10(23 votes)

    #14 - Treehouse of Horror XIII

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    S14:E1

    The 13th Treehouse of Horror episode, consisting of three self-contained segments. Send in the Clones – Homer buys a hammock that can produce clones of himself. He creates numerous clones to help him around the house, but they soon overrun Springfield. The Fright to Creep and Scare Harms – Lisa petitions the town to get rid of their firearms after discovering the gravestone of a young man named William Bonney who died from gun violence. However, Lisa soon discovers that William Bonney is the real name of Western outlaw Billy the Kid, whose ghost, along with the ghosts of other infamous criminals, takes over the defenseless town. The Island of Dr. Hibbert – Dr. Hibbert invites the citizens of Springfield to his island resort, where he turns them into animals.

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  15. Background image for The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular
    7.1/10(26 votes)

    #15 - The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular

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    S7:E10

    Troy McClure hosts a behind-the-scenes look at the show, including clips of the series' beginnings as shorts on "The Tracy Ullman Show," Simpsons trivia questions, and unaired scenes from popular episodes.

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    Writer:Jon Vitti
  16. Background image for Bart the General
    7.0/10(70 votes)

    #16 - Bart the General

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    S1:E5

    Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.

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  17. Background image for Life on the Fast Lane
    7.0/10(63 votes)

    #17 - Life on the Fast Lane

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    S1:E9

    Homer's bowling-ball gift "for Marge" prompts her to take up the sport--and maybe also a handsome instructor who offers to teach her "many things."

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  18. Background image for Bart vs. Thanksgiving
    7.0/10(46 votes)

    #18 - Bart vs. Thanksgiving

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    S2:E7

    Lisa makes a table centerpiece for the Thanksgiving dinner, which Bart accidentally destroys. After he is sent to his room by his parents, Bart angrily runs away from home and experiences a very different kind of Thanksgiving holiday.

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  19. Background image for The Man Who Came to Be Dinner
    6.7/10(27 votes)

    #19 - The Man Who Came to Be Dinner

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    S26:E10

    During a trip to "Dizzneeland" the Simpsons board the wrong ride, Rocket To Your Doom, and are transported through the galaxy to Kang and Kodos' home planet, where they are held captive at the local zoo and the inhabitants decide to eat Homer.

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    Writer:Al Jean
  20. Background image for Another Simpsons Clip Show
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #20 - Another Simpsons Clip Show

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    S6:E3

    After reading the weepy best-seller The Bridges of Madison County, Marge sits down with the family and recalls romantic moments, along with temptations from her bowling instructor Jacques and Homer's coworker Mindy.

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    Writer:Jon Vitti
  21. Background image for Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
    6.3/10(206 votes)

    #21 - Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

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    S1:E1

    Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.

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    Writer:Mimi Pond
  22. Background image for Treehouse of Horror XV
    6.3/10(19 votes)

    #22 - Treehouse of Horror XV

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    S16:E1

    Ned Flanders' head injury gives him the power to predict others' deaths, Bart and Lisa play detective when a string of Victorian-era prostitutes are murdered by Jack the Ripper, and the Simpsons go on a fantastic voyage inside Mr. Burns' body to save Maggie.

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  23. Background image for Treehouse of Horror XVI
    6.3/10(18 votes)

    #23 - Treehouse of Horror XVI

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    S17:E4

    Bart ends up in a coma after attempting to jump from the roof to the swimming pool at Spinster Arms Apartments, while attending a hunting party at Burns Manor, Homer panics and believes the prey is the hunting party, and after losing a Halloween costume contest to Dr Hibbert as Dracula, a real witch puts a spell on the people of Springfield.

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  24. Background image for Treehouse of Horror XVII
    5.8/10(20 votes)

    #24 - Treehouse of Horror XVII

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    S18:E4

    The 17th annual Halloween trilogy. Included: "Married to the Blob," in which a meteor turns Homer into a monster; "You Gotta Know When to Golem," about a monster from Jewish folklore; and "The Day the Earth Looked Stupid," about an alien invasion.

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David Silverman Ratings Summary

"Mother Simpson" is the best rated episode directed by David Silverman. It scored 8.1/10 based on 33 votes. It was written by Richard Appel. It aired on 11/19/1995 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "Homer's Triple Bypass".