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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 1 - The Star of the Backstage
    4.3/10(1750 votes)

    #1 - The Star of the Backstage

    S33:E1

    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

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  2. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 2 - Bart's in Jail
    7.0/10(1192 votes)

    #2 - Bart's in Jail

    S33:E2

    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

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  3. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 3 - Treehouse of Horror XXXII
    6.6/10(1299 votes)

    #3 - Treehouse of Horror XXXII

    S33:E3

    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

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  4. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 4 - The Wayz We Were
    6.7/10(1013 votes)

    #4 - The Wayz We Were

    S33:E4

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

    Director:Matthew Nastuk
    Writer:Joel H. Cohen

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  5. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 5 - Lisa's Belly
    6.9/10(1163 votes)

    #5 - Lisa's Belly

    S33:E5

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

    Director:Timothy Bailey
    Writer:Juliet Kaufman

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  6. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 6 - A Serious Flanders (1)
    8.3/10(1882 votes)

    #6 - A Serious Flanders (1)

    S33:E6

    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

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  7. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 7 - A Serious Flanders (2)
    8.2/10(1599 votes)

    #7 - A Serious Flanders (2)

    S33:E7

    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

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  8. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 8 - Portrait of a Lackey on Fire
    6.2/10(1070 votes)

    #8 - Portrait of a Lackey on Fire

    S33:E8

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

    Director:Steven Dean Moore
    Writers:Rob LaZebnik, Johnny LaZebnik

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  9. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 9 - Mothers and Other Strangers
    6.3/10(875 votes)

    #9 - Mothers and Other Strangers

    S33:E9

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

    Director:Rob Oliver
    Writer:Al Jean

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  10. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 10 - A Made Maggie
    7.0/10(892 votes)

    #10 - A Made Maggie

    S33:E10

    Fat Tony becomes Godfather to Maggie Simpson.

    Director:Timothy Bailey
    Writer:Elisabeth Kiernan Averick

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  11. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 11 - The Longest Marge
    5.8/10(855 votes)

    #11 - The Longest Marge

    S33:E11

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

    Director:Matthew Nastuk
    Writer:Brian Kelley

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  12. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 12 - Pixelated and Afraid
    7.8/10(1339 votes)

    #12 - Pixelated and Afraid

    S33:E12

    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

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  13. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 13 - Boyz N the Highlands
    6.7/10(930 votes)

    #13 - Boyz N the Highlands

    S33:E13

    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

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  14. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 14 - You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About -- Act Three Will Shock You!
    6.6/10(883 votes)

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

    S33:E14

    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

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  15. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 15 - Bart the Cool Kid
    6.4/10(864 votes)

    #15 - Bart the Cool Kid

    S33:E15

    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

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  16. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 16 - Pretty Whittle Liar
    6.2/10(812 votes)

    #16 - Pretty Whittle Liar

    S33:E16

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

    Director:Mike Frank Polcino
    Writer:Joel H. Cohen

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  17. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 17 - The Sound of Bleeding Gums
    5.8/10(869 votes)

    #17 - The Sound of Bleeding Gums

    S33:E17

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

    Director:Chris Clements
    Writer:Loni Steele Sosthand

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  18. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 18 - My Octopus and a Teacher
    6.6/10(858 votes)

    #18 - My Octopus and a Teacher

    S33:E18

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

    Director:Rob Oliver
    Writer:Carolyn Omine

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  19. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 19 - Girls Just Shauna Have Fun
    6.6/10(833 votes)

    #19 - Girls Just Shauna Have Fun

    S33:E19

    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

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  20. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 20 - Marge the Meanie
    6.7/10(807 votes)

    #20 - Marge the Meanie

    S33:E20

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

    Director:Timothy Bailey
    Writer:Megan Amram

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  21. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 21 - Meat Is Murder
    6.1/10(846 votes)

    #21 - Meat Is Murder

    S33:E21

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

    Director:Bob Anderson
    Writer:Michael Price

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  22. The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 22 - Poorhouse Rock
    6.0/10(1254 votes)

    #22 - Poorhouse Rock

    S33:E22

    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

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Season 33 Ratings Summary

"The Star of the Backstage" is the best rated episode of "The Simpsons" season 33. It scored 4.3/10 based on 1750 votes. Directed by Rob Oliver and written by Elisabeth Kiernan Averick, it aired on 9/26/2021. This episode is rated 2.7 points higher than the second-best, "Bart's in Jail".