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The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 26

Every episode of The Simpsons Season 26 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 26!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 1 - Clown in the Dumps
    5.7/10(1672 votes)

    #1 - Clown in the Dumps

    S26:E1

    A Springfield resident dies, Krusty retires after he's offended by a comedy cable channel roast of him, and Lisa tries to protect Homer from getting hurt.

    Director:Steven Dean Moore
    Writer:Matt Groening

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  2. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 2 - The Wreck of the Relationship
    6.7/10(1430 votes)

    #2 - The Wreck of the Relationship

    S26:E2

    When Bart disrespects Homer's authority, Homer makes a point to try his hand at parenting. This proves fruitless, so Marge signs them up for the Relation Ship, where they'll resolve their conflicts at sea. Meanwhile, Marge is in charge of Homer's fantasy football league, but manages to win despite being the underdog.

    Director:Chuck Sheetz
    Writer:Jeff Westbrook

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  3. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 3 - Super Franchise Me
    6.4/10(1354 votes)

    #3 - Super Franchise Me

    S26:E3

    Marge opens a sandwich franchise store after her sandwiches become a huge hit at Springfield Elementary. But running day-to-day at the store proves challenging, especially when the same franchise opens another location across the street.

    Director:Mark Kirkland
    Writer:Bill Odenkirk

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  4. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 4 - Treehouse of Horror XXV
    7.4/10(1863 votes)

    #4 - Treehouse of Horror XXV

    S26:E4

    In a Halloween-theme episode Bart reads Aramaic symbols from the bottom of his desk and he and Lisa are transported to an alternate world filled with demons. Also, Moe organizes a "Clockwork Orange"-ish gang in which member Dum (Homer) falls for a young lady (Marge) who wants him to quit. In a homage to "The Others," the Simpsons reconnect with their earlier incarnations from the Tracey Ullman era.

    Director:Matthew Faughnan
    Writer:Stephanie Gillis

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  5. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 5 - Opposites A-Frack
    6.3/10(1319 votes)

    #5 - Opposites A-Frack

    S26:E5

    Lisa brings in assembly woman Maxine Lombard to put a stop to Mr. Burns' fracking operation, but is taken aback when the two political opponents find themselves attracted to one another.

    Director:Matthew Nastuk
    Writer:Valentina Garza

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  6. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 6 - Simpsorama
    7.9/10(2537 votes)

    #6 - Simpsorama

    S26:E6

    The Planet Express crew come to present-day Springfield to prevent the Simpsons from destroying the future.

    Director:Bob Anderson
    Writer:J. Stewart Burns

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  7. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 7 - Blazed and Confused
    6.8/10(1404 votes)

    #7 - Blazed and Confused

    S26:E7

    Bart schemes to bring down his new teacher, Mr. Lassen, who is a terrible bully. Meanwhile, The Simpsons go to Burning Man.

    Director:Rob Oliver
    Writers:Carolyn Omine, William Wright

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  8. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 8 - Covercraft
    6.4/10(1354 votes)

    #8 - Covercraft

    S26:E8

    Homer has a mid-life crisis, takes up bass guitar and forms a cover band with some of the other dads in town. But the band's modest early success is soon overwhelmed by the breakout potential of their most unlikely star, Apu.

    Director:Steven Dean Moore
    Writer:Matt Selman

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  9. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 9 - I Won't Be Home for Christmas
    6.8/10(1354 votes)

    #9 - I Won't Be Home for Christmas

    S26:E9

    After Moe convinces Homer to stay out drinking on Christmas Eve, Marge tells Homer not to come home. This leads to Homer's sad trek through lonely Springfield, where he learns that the only place where one should truly get drunk on Christmas is home.

    Director:Mark Kirkland
    Writer:Al Jean

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  10. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 10 - The Man Who Came to Be Dinner
    6.6/10(1556 votes)

    #10 - The Man Who Came to Be Dinner

    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.

    Director:David Silverman
    Writers:Al Jean, David Mirkin

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  11. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 11 - Bart's New Friend
    7.2/10(1401 votes)

    #11 - Bart's New Friend

    S26:E11

    Bart has a new accomplice and best friend when Homer is hypnotized at the circus and believes he is a young boy again.

    Director:Bob Anderson
    Writer:Judd Apatow

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  12. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 12 - The Musk Who Fell to Earth
    5.0/10(1760 votes)

    #12 - The Musk Who Fell to Earth

    S26:E12

    When inventor Elon Musk lands in Springfield, he and Homer become fast friends and revolutionize the town's nuclear plant. But when Musk goes overboard and Mr. Burns wants him removed, Homer must figure out a way to break up with him.

    Director:Matthew Nastuk
    Writer:Neil Campbell

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  13. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 13 - Walking Big & Tall
    6.2/10(1226 votes)

    #13 - Walking Big & Tall

    S26:E13

    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

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  14. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 14 - My Fare Lady
    6.6/10(1209 votes)

    #14 - My Fare Lady

    S26:E14

    When Marge gets fed up with the thankless duty of chauffeuring her kids around, she begins working as a driver for a transportation app service. Meanwhile, Homer bankrupts Moe when he watches over the bar for one night, which forces Moe to take a temporary job as a janitor at the nuclear plant.

    Director:Michael Polcino
    Writer:Marc Wilmore

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  15. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 15 - The Princess Guide
    6.4/10(1234 votes)

    #15 - The Princess Guide

    S26:E15

    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

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  16. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 16 - Sky Police
    6.7/10(1287 votes)

    #16 - Sky Police

    S26:E16

    Chief Wiggum is mistakenly delivered a military jet pack, which he gleefully accepts and uses in order to fight crime. But when the jet pack crashes into the church, the congregation, led by Marge, must resort to gambling and counting cards in order to collect money to repair the church.

    Director:Rob Oliver
    Writer:Matt Selman

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  17. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 17 - Waiting for Duffman
    6.6/10(1209 votes)

    #17 - Waiting for Duffman

    S26:E17

    When Duffman (guest voice Stacy Keach) undergoes hip replacement surgery and retires, the company sets up a reality show competition to find his replacement. Homer wins the competition, and because the job requires him to stay sober, he learns that beer isn't as necessary as he thought to have a good time.

    Director:Steven Dean Moore
    Writer:John Frink

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  18. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 18 - Peeping Mom
    6.6/10(1161 votes)

    #18 - Peeping Mom

    S26:E18

    Bart lies about being involved in a bulldozer crash, so Marge decides to follow him everywhere until he confesses. Meanwhile, Homer ignores Santa’s Little Helper when Flanders gets a new dog.

    Director:Mark Kirkland
    Writer:John Frink

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  19. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 19 - The Kids Are All Fight
    6.7/10(1181 votes)

    #19 - The Kids Are All Fight

    S26:E19

    When Homer gets an old film roll developed, the family takes a trip down memory lane to see the origins of how Bart and Lisa first started fighting with each other.

    Director:Bob Anderson
    Writer:Rob LaZebnik

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  20. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 20 - Let's Go Fly a Coot
    6.0/10(1154 votes)

    #20 - Let's Go Fly a Coot

    S26:E20

    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

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  21. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 21 - Bull-E
    6.5/10(1176 votes)

    #21 - Bull-E

    S26:E21

    After Bart gets bullied at the school dance, Marge convinces the town to pass anti-bullying legislation. Homer then gets arrested and sent to rehab for bullying Ned Flanders, only to subsequently leave rehab as a hero.

    Director:Lance Kramer
    Writer:Tim Long

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  22. The Simpsons Season 26 Episode 22 - Mathlete's Feat
    6.7/10(1218 votes)

    #22 - Mathlete's Feat

    S26:E22

    When a modernized Springfield Elementary has a technical meltdown, Lisa transforms it into a Waldorf school. Meanwhile, Groundskeeper Willie becomes the coach of the mathletes.

    Director:Michael Polcino
    Writer:Michael Price

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Season 26 Ratings Summary

"Clown in the Dumps" is the best rated episode of "The Simpsons" season 26. It scored 5.7/10 based on 1672 votes. Directed by Steven Dean Moore and written by Matt Groening, it aired on 9/28/2014. This episode is rated 1.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Wreck of the Relationship".