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The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 30

Every episode of The Simpsons Season 30 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 30!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 1 - Bart's Not Dead
    6.3/10(1412 votes)

    #1 - Bart's Not Dead

    S30:E1

    Bart takes a dare, and ends up in the hospital. To cover for himself and Homer, he says he went to Heaven and met Jesus. Christian producers offer the Simpsons a movie deal, which Homer takes. But Bart can't deal with the guilt and comes clean to Marge after the movie is finished.

    Director:Bob Anderson
    Writer:Stephanie Gillis

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  2. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 2 - Heartbreak Hotel
    6.1/10(1281 votes)

    #2 - Heartbreak Hotel

    S30:E2

    Marge and Homer's marriage is tested when they travel to a tropical island to compete for a million dollars on Marge's favorite reality competition show.

    Director:Steven Dean Moore
    Writers:Matt Selman, Renee Ridgeley

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  3. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 3 - My Way or the Highway to Heaven
    6.2/10(1225 votes)

    #3 - My Way or the Highway to Heaven

    S30:E3

    God and St. Peter contemplate what merits a soul getting into heaven, while citizens of Springfield remember their divine encounters.

    Director:Rob Oliver
    Writers:Deb Lacusta, Dan Castellaneta, Vince Waldron

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  4. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 4 - Treehouse of Horror XXIX
    6.0/10(1439 votes)

    #4 - Treehouse of Horror XXIX

    S30:E4

    Homer wins an oyster-eating contest against the mythical Cthulhu, Springfield is overrun by plant body-snatchers, Lisa finally snaps and Mr. Burns opens a retirement home with some Jurassic upgrades.

    Director:Matthew Faughnan
    Writer:Joel H. Cohen

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  5. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 5 - Baby You Can't Drive My Car
    7.0/10(1190 votes)

    #5 - Baby You Can't Drive My Car

    S30:E5

    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

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  6. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 6 - From Russia Without Love
    6.5/10(1122 votes)

    #6 - From Russia Without Love

    S30:E6

    On a mission to play hardcore pranks, Bart, Nelson and Milhouse get Moe a mail-order bride on the Dark Web.

    Director:Matthew Nastuk
    Writer:Michael Ferris

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  7. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 7 - Werking Mom
    5.8/10(1328 votes)

    #7 - Werking Mom

    S30:E7

    Marge wants a job, and stumbles into becoming a plastic food storage container-selling drag queen. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to make the world better in the style of "Amelie"

    Director:Michael Polcino
    Writers:Carolyn Omine, Robin Sayers

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  8. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 8 - Krusty the Clown
    6.4/10(1090 votes)

    #8 - Krusty the Clown

    S30:E8

    Homer finds his calling as a TV recapper, but his harsh grading causes a brawl with Krusty. After almost killing Homer, Krusty hides out at a real circus, and finds happiness there.

    Director:Matthew Faughnan
    Writer:Ryan Koh

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  9. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 9 - Daddicus Finch
    6.8/10(1103 votes)

    #9 - Daddicus Finch

    S30:E9

    Lisa and Homer's bond gets stronger when they start spending real quality time together, and Bart feels neglected. So Marge tries to help Homer balance his attention between the kids.

    Director:Steven Dean Moore
    Writer:Al Jean

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  10. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 10 - 'Tis the 30th Season
    6.7/10(1106 votes)

    #10 - 'Tis the 30th Season

    S30:E10

    After a failed Black Friday shopping spree, Marge is determined to fix Christmas; Homer and the kids surprise Marge with a vacation to a Florida resort.

    Director:Lance Kramer
    Writers:Joel H. Cohen, John Frink

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  11. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 11 - Mad About the Toy
    6.0/10(1271 votes)

    #11 - Mad About the Toy

    S30:E11

    When Marge and Homer leave Grampa to baby-sit the kids, some little green army men trigger a PTSD episode, sending the family on a journey to Grampa's past and the time period when he was a post-war toy model.

    Director:Rob Oliver
    Writer:Michael Price

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  12. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 12 - The Girl on the Bus
    6.5/10(1125 votes)

    #12 - The Girl on the Bus

    S30:E12

    When Lisa spots a new best friend from the window of the bus, she gets a taste of what life could be like with a different, more cultured family.

    Director:Chris Clements
    Writer:Joel H. Cohen

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  13. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 13 - I'm Dancing as Fat as I Can
    6.9/10(1116 votes)

    #13 - I'm Dancing as Fat as I Can

    S30:E13

    Homer angers Marge by binging their favorite show without her, and has to pick up a new skill in order to make amends. Meanwhile, Bart prepares to compete in "Krusty's Holiday Trample".

    Director:Matthew Nastuk
    Writer:Jane Becker

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  14. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 14 - The Clown Stays in the Picture
    6.2/10(1038 votes)

    #14 - The Clown Stays in the Picture

    S30:E14

    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

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  15. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 15 - 101 Mitigations
    6.4/10(984 votes)

    #15 - 101 Mitigations

    S30:E15

    Comic Book Guy sues Homer for joyriding in his car. Meanwhile, Guillermo del Toro saves Mr. Burns from his troubles with the law.

    Director:Mark Kirkland
    Writers:Brian Kelley, Rob LaZebnik, Dan Vebber

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  16. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 16 - I Want You (She's So Heavy)
    5.8/10(1004 votes)

    #16 - I Want You (She's So Heavy)

    S30:E16

    When a romantic night ends in injury, Marge recovers by taking up kite boarding while Homer bonds with his hallucinated hernia; Lisa attempts to fix her parents' strained relationship by seeking advice from an unlikely source.

    Director:Steven Dean Moore
    Writer:Jeff Westbrook

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  17. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 17 - E My Sports
    6.4/10(1095 votes)

    #17 - E My Sports

    S30:E17

    As Bart begins to excel in video game competitions, Homer discovers a passion for coaching him; Lisa attempts to bring Homer back to reality, but the plan causes chaos.

    Director:Rob Oliver
    Writer:Rob LaZebnik

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  18. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 18 - Bart vs. Itchy & Scratchy
    5.0/10(1943 votes)

    #18 - Bart vs. Itchy & Scratchy

    S30:E18

    Krusty releases an all-female reboot of “Itchy and Scratchy,” so Bart and his crew of all-male friends decide to boycott the show. After Bart’s friends turn on him for laughing at the reboot, Bart joins a woke group of sixth-grade girls who commit crimes against patriarchy.

    Director:Chris Clements
    Writer:Megan Amram

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  19. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 19 - Girl's in the Band
    6.5/10(1047 votes)

    #19 - Girl's in the Band

    S30:E19

    Homer works extra shifts at the plant so Lisa can play in the Capitol City Philharmonic.

    Director:Jennifer Moeller
    Writer:Nancy Cartwright

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  20. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 20 - I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh
    5.6/10(1061 votes)

    #20 - I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh

    S30:E20

    Marge becomes director of Springfield's local theater, armed with Lisa's script resembling "Hamilton"; Homer joins a baby class with Maggie, and he takes a liking to supervisor Chloe.

    Director:Michael Polcino
    Writers:Jeff Martin, Jenna Martin

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  21. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 21 - D'oh Canada
    5.8/10(1220 votes)

    #21 - D'oh Canada

    S30:E21

    Lisa is mistakenly given political asylum in Canada during a family trip to Niagara Falls.

    Director:Matthew Nastuk
    Writers:Tim Long, Miranda Thompson

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  22. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 22 - Woo-Hoo Dunnit?
    6.3/10(1038 votes)

    #22 - Woo-Hoo Dunnit?

    S30:E22

    The documentary crime series "Dateline: Springfield" goes in-depth to solve the case of Lisa’s missing college fund.

    Director:Steven Dean Moore
    Writer:Brian Kelley

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  23. The Simpsons Season 30 Episode 23 - Crystal Blue-Haired Persuasion
    6.2/10(1020 votes)

    #23 - Crystal Blue-Haired Persuasion

    S30:E23

    Marge starts a business selling healing crystals to the naive mothers of Springfield when Homer’s work cuts children’s health-care benefits, leading Marge to use the crystals as a cheaper solution for Bart’s ADD.

    Director:Matthew Faughnan
    Writer:Megan Amram

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Season 30 Ratings Summary

"Bart's Not Dead" is the best rated episode of "The Simpsons" season 30. It scored 6.3/10 based on 1412 votes. Directed by Bob Anderson and written by Stephanie Gillis, it aired on 9/30/2018. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Heartbreak Hotel".