The Best Episodes Directed By Timothy Bailey

Lisa feels a need for speed as well a need for control of her anxiety when she becomes a pro kid go-cart racer.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Ryan Koh

Giant monsters created by political rage threaten to tear the town apart, a Victorian Mr. Burns is jump-scared on Thanksgiving by the ghosts of his abused workers, and Homer bonds with a pair of extra-terrestrial jeans in an unforgettable stop-motion adventure that can only be called… Denim.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Matt Selman

In a parody documentary, a young college-dropout CEO embraces the Silicon Valley "fake it until you make it" philosophy and bewitches Mr. Burns into funding her highly dubious dream project.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Rob LaZebnik

When Bart discovers a profitable glitch in an online game, he ropes Principal Skinner into his lucrative criminal enterprise. Marge and Maggie discover paradise.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Ryan Koh

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: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Dan Greaney

When the Boy Explorers become co-ed, Bart and Lisa vow to "out scout" each other at the annual jamboree.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Dan Greaney

Scotty Boom, a Chew Network super-chef, challenges Homer to a smoke-off. But when someone steals Homer’s secret weapon – a smoker he bought off a mysterious man at a BBQ shack – Lisa and Bart are on the case.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Joel H. Cohen

Homer wins a MyPad at the school auction and Steve Mobbs, who is now in heaven, talks to Homer through it. Homer goes into a funk when he breaks the myPad, until Ned Flanders discovers a miracle tree in the Simpsons' back garden.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Stephanie Gillis

"The Simpsons are going to..." Paris (well, Homer and Marge are), but in order to be able to afford the trip, Homer has to smuggle an exotic snake into France so it can be made into a gourmet meal.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Bill Odenkirk

Bart feels guilty after he wins the annual "last day of school" race around Springfield Elementary School, with help from Nelson, who beats up the frontrunner, Milhouse. Meanwhile, Homer tries to bring back 4th of July fireworks after they are canceled due to budget cuts.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Billy Kimball

There is a new teacher at Springfield Elementary, and a captivated Bart tries everything to win her over. Meanwhile, Homer decides to buy a new brand of “milk,” which causes early puberty, both for Bart (augmenting his wooing powers) and Lisa (whose small bout with acne opens her up to the world of makeup and popularity).

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Joel H. Cohen

When Homer is accused of stealing a million-dollar painting, only a detective from the 1970s can clear his name.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Kevin Curran

After Moe breaks their most sacred rule, a secret society of bartenders seeks ultimate vengeance on Homer and his friends.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Dan Vebber

A self-driving car company comes to Springfield, poaching all of the power plant employees with their fun work environment.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Rob LaZebnik

Lisa stays home from school to explore the wonders of Western art. She appears as Lisanardo, while Bart takes the shape of a French impressionist, Homer and Marge as Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, and Maggie as a warrior Cupid.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Dan Greaney

Homer is put in charge of keeping Princess Kemi out of trouble while her father, a Nigerian king, works out a uranium deal with Mr. Burns.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Brian Kelley

Maggie becomes possessed by an ancient demon, Lisa discovers a creepy/perfect version of her family in an alternate universe and Homer cannibalizes himself.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: John Frink

Krusty reveals the untold story of his past in his movie "The Sands of Space". While working as personal assistants on the movie, Bart and Lisa learn about the early years of their parents' relationship.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Matt Selman

Homer publicly disparages a pop singer and faces the ire of her vindictive and highly organized fan army.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Broti Gupta

The 666th episode of the Simpsons parodies the Omen and Stranger Things, not to mention a little Crazy Rich Aliens.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: J. Stewart Burns

A cable channel films a Christmas movie in Springfield and Skinner falls in love.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Jessica Conrad

A surprise from Marge's past has her bonding with Bart and terrifying Homer.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Megan Amram

Fat Tony becomes Godfather to Maggie Simpson.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Elisabeth Kiernan Averick

The Simpsons join other Springfield families on the Van Houten's annual trip to Costa Rica, which they obviously can't afford. While there, Homer befriends Patty's new girlfriend, Evelyn, and Lisa tracks down the real reason the Van Houtens can go on this trip every year

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Brian Kelley

Marge puts a hurtful word in Lisa's brain and Bart gets swole.

Director: Timothy Bailey

Writer: Juliet Kaufman