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The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 4

Every episode of The Simpsons Season 4 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 4!

The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 4

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. 9.1/10(6.4k votes)

    #1 - Marge vs. the Monorail

    S4:E12

    When Springfield gets a sudden windfall, a charismatic traveling salesman convinces the town to build a monorail.

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    Director:Rich Moore
  2. 9.0/10(5.8k votes)

    #2 - Last Exit to Springfield

    S4:E17

    Union president Homer fights to keep the dental plan.

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  3. 8.9/10(5.6k votes)

    #3 - Homer the Heretic

    S4:E3

    After skipping church one Sunday morning, Homer decides to quit church altogether and spend Sundays worshiping in his own way -- with cigars and beer.

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    Director:Jim Reardon
  4. 8.8/10(5.0k votes)

    #4 - Mr. Plow

    S4:E9

    Homer and Barney become competitors in the snow-plowing business.

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    Director:Jim Reardon
    Writer:Jon Vitti
  5. 8.7/10(4.3k votes)

    #5 - Lisa's First Word

    S4:E10

    While trying to get Maggie to say her first word, Marge and Homer reminisce about Bart's and Lisa's first words.

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    Director:Mark Kirkland
  6. 8.6/10(4.6k votes)

    #6 - Homer's Triple Bypass

    S4:E11

    Homer sees a discount doctor for a coronary bypass.

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  8. 8.5/10(4.6k votes)

    #7 - Kamp Krusty

    S4:E1

    Bart leads an uprising at Krusty's summer camp after he and Lisa are subjected to a Dickensian sweatshop.

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  9. 8.4/10(4.5k votes)

    #8 - Treehouse of Horror III

    S4:E5

    A Halloween trilogy includes a murderous Krusty doll; a "King Kong" parody; an invasion of zombies unleashed by Bart's incantation.

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  10. 8.4/10(4.1k votes)

    #9 - I Love Lisa

    S4:E15

    Chief Wiggum's son has a crush on Lisa after she gives him a Valentine out of pity.

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    Director:Wes Archer
    Writer:Frank Mula
  11. 8.3/10(3.8k votes)

    #10 - Duffless

    S4:E16

    After a DUI, Homer swears off beer for a month. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa's sibling rivalry plays out in the school science fair.

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  12. 8.2/10(4.0k votes)

    #11 - Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie

    S4:E6

    Bart is punished by being barred from the Itchy and Scratchy movie.

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  13. 8.2/10(4.0k votes)

    #12 - New Kid on the Block

    S4:E8

    Bart has a crush on his new neighbor, a teenage girl who only has eyes for Jimbo Jones. Bart sets out to prove that Jimbo is not as tough as he seems.

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    Director:Wes Archer
  14. 8.1/10(4.1k votes)

    #13 - A Streetcar Named Marge

    S4:E2

    Marge is cast in a version of "A Streetcar Named Desire," playing Blanche to Ned Flanders' Stanley.

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    Director:Rich Moore
  15. 8.1/10(3.7k votes)

    #14 - Brother from the Same Planet

    S4:E14

    When Homer neglects Bart once too often, Bart goes to the Big Brother program to get a new father figure. Stung, Homer replaces Bart with a little brother.

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    Director:Jeffrey Lynch
    Writer:Jon Vitti
  16. 8.1/10(3.6k votes)

    #15 - The Front

    S4:E19

    Lisa and Bart write an Itchy and Scratchy episode; Homer makes up a missing high-school credit.

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  17. 8.1/10(3.8k votes)

    #16 - Whacking Day

    S4:E20

    Lisa takes a stand against Springfield's annual snake-bashing festival.

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  18. 8.1/10(3.8k votes)

    #17 - Krusty Gets Kancelled

    S4:E22

    Krusty's Hollywood pals help when his show is canceled after a new star causes his ratings to plummet.

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  19. 8.0/10(3.7k votes)

    #18 - Selma's Choice

    S4:E13

    After seeing Aunt Gladys die alone, Aunt Selma wants to get married and have a baby... until she spends a day babysitting Bart and Lisa at Duff Gardens.

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  20. 7.8/10(3.7k votes)

    #19 - Marge Gets a Job

    S4:E7

    Mr. Burns is instantly smitten when Marge takes a job at the nuclear power plant.

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  21. 7.7/10(3.8k votes)

    #20 - Lisa the Beauty Queen

    S4:E4

    Homer enters Lisa into the Little Miss Springfield Pageant to help her feel better about her looks. But when she must choose between the title and her integrity, she realizes that confidence comes from within.

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    Director:Mark Kirkland
  22. 7.7/10(3.5k votes)

    #21 - Marge in Chains

    S4:E21

    Overwhelmed by her family's demands during a flu epidemic, Marge accidentally shoplifts at the Kwik-E-Mart and winds up in prison.

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  23. 6.9/10(3.4k votes)

    #22 - So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show

    S4:E18

    An April Fools' Day prank provides the jumping-off point for Simpson family flashbacks.

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    Director:Carlos Baeza
    Writer:Jon Vitti

Season 4 Ratings Summary

"Marge vs. the Monorail" is the best rated episode of "The Simpsons" season 4. It scored 9.1/10 based on 6357 votes. Directed by Rich Moore and written by Conan O'Brien, it aired on 1/14/1993. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Last Exit to Springfield".