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The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 33

Every episode of The Simpsons Season 33 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 33!

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 Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

Genres:FamilyAnimationComedy
Network:FOX

Season 33 Ratings Summary

The best episode of "The Simpsons" season 33 is "The Star of the Backstage", rated 4.4/10 from 1538 user votes. It was directed by Rob Oliver and written by Elisabeth Kiernan Averick. "The Star of the Backstage" aired on 9/26/2021 and is rated 2.6 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Bart's in Jail".

  • The Star of the Backstage
    4.4/10 1,538 votes

    #1 - The Star of the Backstage

    Season 33 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2021

    A musical comes to life in Springfield as Marge stages a revival of her beloved high school show - but her wonderful memories are threatened by the return of a rival from the past.

    Director: Rob Oliver

    Writer: Elisabeth Kiernan Averick

  • Bart's in Jail
    7.0/10 1,033 votes

    #2 - Bart's in Jail

    Season 33 Episode 2 - Aired 10/3/2021

    When Grampa falls victim to a phone scammer, the Simpsons set out on a mission of vengeance to get his money back.

    Director: Steven Dean Moore

    Writer: Nick Dahan

  • Treehouse of Horror XXXII
    6.6/10 1,110 votes

    #3 - Treehouse of Horror XXXII

    Season 33 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2021

    The 32nd annual Simpsons Halloween special includes a spoof of "Parasite" and a segment where Bambi gets his revenge.

    Director: Matthew Faughnan

    Writer: John Frink

  • The Wayz We Were
    6.7/10 874 votes

    #4 - The Wayz We Were

    Season 33 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2021

    Evergreen Terrace is overrun with traffic and Moe has a fateful choice to make.

    Director: Matthew Nastuk

    Writer: Joel H. Cohen

  • Lisa's Belly
    6.8/10 1,008 votes

    #5 - Lisa's Belly

    Season 33 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2021

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

    Director: Timothy Bailey

    Writer: Juliet Kaufman

  • A Serious Flanders (1)
    8.2/10 1,615 votes

    #6 - A Serious Flanders (1)

    Season 33 Episode 6 - Aired 11/7/2021

    When a ruthless debt collector come to Springfield, Homer and Ned's lives are sucked into the artificial world of prestige TV.

    Director: Debbie Bruce Mahan

    Writer: Cesar Mazariegos

  • A Serious Flanders (2)
    8.2/10 1,369 votes

    #7 - A Serious Flanders (2)

    Season 33 Episode 7 - Aired 11/14/2021

    Things for Ned and Homer go from bad to gosh-darn worse in the stunning conclusion of this 'Simpflix' prestige crime thriller.

    Director: Matthew Faughnan

    Writer: Cesar Mazariegos

  • Portrait of a Lackey on Fire
    6.2/10 930 votes

    #8 - Portrait of a Lackey on Fire

    Season 33 Episode 8 - Aired 11/21/2021

    Smithers finds true love with a famous fashion designer, but will his new relationship destroy Springfield?

    Director: Steven Dean Moore

    Writer: Rob LaZebnik, Johnny LaZebnik

  • Mothers and Other Strangers
    6.3/10 751 votes

    #9 - Mothers and Other Strangers

    Season 33 Episode 9 - Aired 11/28/2021

    In a flashback, Homer goes on a road trip with his father to find his mother.

    Director: Rob Oliver

    Writer: Al Jean

  • A Made Maggie
    6.9/10 753 votes

    #10 - A Made Maggie

    Season 33 Episode 10 - Aired 12/19/2021

    Fat Tony becomes Godfather to Maggie Simpson.

    Director: Timothy Bailey

    Writer: Elisabeth Kiernan Averick

  • The Longest Marge
    5.8/10 725 votes

    #11 - The Longest Marge

    Season 33 Episode 11 - Aired 1/2/2022

    Marge and Mr. Burns fight for the soul of a brash young football prodigy.

    Director: Matthew Nastuk

    Writer: Brian Kelley

  • Pixelated and Afraid
    7.7/10 1,128 votes

    #12 - Pixelated and Afraid

    Season 33 Episode 12 - Aired 2/27/2022

    When Homer and Marge are lost in an icy wilderness, they must push themselves to their limits to survive.

    Director: Chris Clements

    Writer: John Frink

  • Boyz N the Highlands
    6.7/10 779 votes

    #13 - Boyz N the Highlands

    Season 33 Episode 13 - Aired 3/6/2022

    Bart, Martin and the bullies run for their lives when a weekend in the wilderness takes a dark turn.

    Director: Bob Anderson

    Writer: Dan Vebber

  • You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About -- Act Three Will Shock You!
    6.5/10 744 votes

    #14 - You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About -- Act Three Will Shock You!

    Season 33 Episode 14 - Aired 3/13/2022

    Homer becomes a pariah when footage of him allegedly leaving Santa's Little Helper in a hot car goes viral.

    Director: Jennifer Moeller

    Writer: Christine Nangle

  • Bart the Cool Kid
    6.4/10 738 votes

    #15 - Bart the Cool Kid

    Season 33 Episode 15 - Aired 3/20/2022

    When Bart befriends a famous kid influencer who owns an ultra-cool skate wear brand, Homer leads a rebellion of loser dads against them.

    Director: Steven Dean Moore

    Writer: Ryan Koh

  • Pretty Whittle Liar
    6.2/10 682 votes

    #16 - Pretty Whittle Liar

    Season 33 Episode 16 - Aired 3/27/2022

    Cletus discovers that his wife Brandine has been hiding a secret love ... of learning.

    Director: Mike Frank Polcino

    Writer: Joel H. Cohen

  • The Sound of Bleeding Gums
    5.9/10 733 votes

    #17 - The Sound of Bleeding Gums

    Season 33 Episode 17 - Aired 4/10/2022

    Lisa meets the son of the late musician Bleeding Gums Murphy - and attempts to improve his life.

    Director: Chris Clements

    Writer: Loni Steele Sosthand

  • My Octopus and a Teacher
    6.6/10 722 votes

    #18 - My Octopus and a Teacher

    Season 33 Episode 18 - Aired 4/24/2022

    Bart can't control his feelings when he gets a new teacher. Meanwhile, Lisa befriends an octopus.

    Director: Rob Oliver

    Writer: Carolyn Omine

  • Girls Just Shauna Have Fun
    6.6/10 691 votes

    #19 - Girls Just Shauna Have Fun

    Season 33 Episode 19 - Aired 5/1/2022

    When Lisa joins the high school marching band, she finds an unlikely mentor in Shauna Chalmers. Meanwhile, Homer becomes a craft beer brewer.

    Director: Matthew Nastuk

    Writer: Jeff Westbrook

  • Marge the Meanie
    6.7/10 668 votes

    #20 - Marge the Meanie

    Season 33 Episode 20 - Aired 5/8/2022

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

    Director: Timothy Bailey

    Writer: Megan Amram

  • Meat Is Murder
    6.1/10 711 votes

    #21 - Meat Is Murder

    Season 33 Episode 21 - Aired 5/15/2022

    Grampa finds himself in a pickle when his hidden hamburger past comes back to "ketchup" with him.

    Director: Bob Anderson

    Writer: Michael Price

  • Poorhouse Rock
    6.0/10 1,095 votes

    #22 - Poorhouse Rock

    Season 33 Episode 22 - Aired 5/22/2022

    After Bart humiliates him at church, Homer finally teaches his son to admire his dad - until a visit from a magical, singing janitor changes everything they thought they knew.

    Director: Jennifer Moeller

    Writer: Tim Long