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The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 22

Every episode of The Simpsons Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 22!

The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 22

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and...
  1. Background image for Elementary School Musical
    6.1/10(1.7k votes)

    #1 - Elementary School Musical

    S22:E1

    Marge sends Lisa to a performing arts camp, where counselors and fellow campers inspire her to embrace her creative side; upon returning to Springfield, Lisa grows restless with her boring suburban lifestyle.

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    Director:Mark Kirkland
    Writer:Tim Long
  2. Background image for Loan-a-Lisa
    6.7/10(1.4k votes)

    #2 - Loan-a-Lisa

    S22:E2

    Grampa gives each family member a portion of his savings; Lisa worries that Nelson's instant success with a new business venture might lure him away from continuing his education.

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  3. Background image for MoneyBART
    6.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #3 - MoneyBART

    S22:E3

    Lisa starts coaching Bart's Little League team; Marge and Bart spend the day at an amusement park, where former MLB manager Mike Scioscia gives Bart advice.

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    Director:Nancy Kruse
    Writer:Tim Long
  4. Background image for Treehouse of Horror XXI
    7.1/10(1.9k votes)

    #4 - Treehouse of Horror XXI

    S22:E4

    Worried about the effects of violent video games, Marge encourages Bart and Milhouse to play board games; Lisa becomes smitten with a new student, a vampire; while on a second honeymoon, Homer and Marge rescue a castaway who escaped from his ship.

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  5. Background image for Lisa Simpson, This Isn't Your Life
    7.1/10(1.5k votes)

    #5 - Lisa Simpson, This Isn't Your Life

    S22:E5

    Fearing that she will end up like Marge, Lisa pledges to focus solely on her academics and not get distracted by other things; Bart puts Nelson in his place and unintentionally earns the title of school bully.

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  6. Background image for The Fool Monty
    6.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #6 - The Fool Monty

    S22:E6

    Mr. Burns becomes distraught at the town's apathetic reaction to the announcement that he has only weeks to live; Bart secretly takes Burns into the family's home.

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  8. Background image for How Munched Is That Birdie in the Window?
    6.3/10(1.4k votes)

    #7 - How Munched Is That Birdie in the Window?

    S22:E7

    After Bart nurses an injured bird back to health, Homer enters it in a race.

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  9. Background image for The Fight Before Christmas
    6.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #8 - The Fight Before Christmas

    S22:E8

    When the rest of the family seems to lack Christmas spirit, Marge contacts Martha Clause.

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  10. Background image for Donnie Fatso
    7.0/10(1.5k votes)

    #9 - Donnie Fatso

    S22:E9

    Homer ends up in the Springfield penitentiary after getting caught bribing an official; an FBI investigator offers Homer a way to reduce his jail time.

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    Director:Ralph Sosa
  11. Background image for Moms I'd Like to Forget
    6.3/10(1.3k votes)

    #10 - Moms I'd Like to Forget

    S22:E10

    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.

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  12. Background image for Flaming Moe
    6.7/10(1.5k votes)

    #11 - Flaming Moe

    S22:E11

    When Smithers transforms Moe's pub into a refined and trendy lounge, the establishment becomes Springfield's local gay hangout; Principal Skinner falls for the new, free-spirited music teacher.

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    Director:Chuck Sheetz
  13. Background image for Homer the Father
    6.9/10(1.4k votes)

    #12 - Homer the Father

    S22:E12

    When Homer insists Bart must earn the new dirt bike he wants, Bart comes up with a scheme; James Lipton interviews a TV cast.

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  14. Background image for The Blue and the Gray
    6.7/10(1.4k votes)

    #13 - The Blue and the Gray

    S22:E13

    Moe attends a seminar in hope of gaining more confidence with women; Marge makes a change after discovering her gray hair.

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    Director:Bob Anderson
  15. Background image for Angry Dad: The Movie
    7.2/10(1.6k votes)

    #14 - Angry Dad: The Movie

    S22:E14

    Bart's film about an angry father quickly becomes a critical favorite, winning him several awards.

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    Writer:John Frink
  16. Background image for The Scorpion's Tale
    6.6/10(1.4k votes)

    #15 - The Scorpion's Tale

    S22:E15

    During a field trip, Lisa discovers desert water that makes usually combative creatures get along; after getting kicked out of the retirement home, Grampa comes to live with the family.

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  17. Background image for A Midsummer's Nice Dream
    6.0/10(1.4k votes)

    #16 - A Midsummer's Nice Dream

    S22:E16

    When Cheech and Chong stop in Springfield while on their reunion tour, Homer impresses Cheech so much he asks him to replace Chong; Principal Skinner forms a new comedy team with Chong; Marge tries to help a hoarder.

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  18. Background image for Love Is a Many Strangled Thing
    6.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #17 - Love Is a Many Strangled Thing

    S22:E17

    Marge persuades Homer to enroll in a fathering enrichment class; Bart becomes a school bully.

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  19. Background image for The Great Simpsina
    6.8/10(1.4k votes)

    #18 - The Great Simpsina

    S22:E18

    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.

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  20. Background image for The Real Housewives of Fat Tony
    6.5/10(1.4k votes)

    #19 - The Real Housewives of Fat Tony

    S22:E19

    Fat Tony and Marge's sister, Selma, fall in love and get married; Bart discovers a special ability.

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  21. Background image for Homer Scissorhands
    7.1/10(1.4k votes)

    #20 - Homer Scissorhands

    S22:E20

    Homer opens his own hair salon after discovering he is a talented stylist; Milhouse professes his love for Lisa.

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  22. Background image for 500 Keys
    7.3/10(1.5k votes)

    #21 - 500 Keys

    S22:E21

    After finding the keys to every door in Springfield, Lisa finds a hidden room beneath the elementary school.

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    Director:Bob Anderson
    Writer:John Frink
  23. Background image for The Ned-liest Catch
    7.0/10(1.5k votes)

    #22 - The Ned-liest Catch

    S22:E22

    When Ned starts dating Mrs. Krabappel, he is surprised to learn how many of Springfield's men she has been with.

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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"Elementary School Musical" is the best rated episode of "The Simpsons" season 22. It scored 6.1/10 based on 1672 votes. Directed by Mark Kirkland and written by Tim Long, it aired on 9/26/2010. This episode is rated 0.6 points higher than the second-best, "Loan-a-Lisa".