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The Worst Episodes of The Simpsons

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. Background image for The Star of the Backstage
    4.3/10(1.7k 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.

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  2. Background image for Gorillas on the Mast
    4.9/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Gorillas on the Mast

    S31:E5

    After a trip to Aquatraz Water Park, Lisa becomes determined to set free Springfield's most vicious animals in captivity. Meanwhile, Homer fulfills a lifelong dream of buying a boat, and quickly realizes boat ownership sucks.

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    Writer:Max Cohn
  3. Background image for All Singing, All Dancing
    5.0/10(3.1k votes)

    #3 - All Singing, All Dancing

    S9:E11

    Homer rents a Clint Eastwood movie and is dismayed to find it's a musical. Using clips from past episodes, the rest of the family reminds him about the many times he and other members of the family and town have broken into song and dance.

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  4. Background image for Hail to the Teeth
    5.0/10(12 votes)

    #4 - Hail to the Teeth

    S31:E11

    Homer and Marge attend Artie Ziff’s wedding and become quite uncomfortable when they realize that his bride-to-be is a clone of Marge. Meanwhile, Lisa grapples with the misogynistic implications of the immediate popularity she receives after getting her new Invisalign braces.

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  5. Background image for The Musk Who Fell to Earth
    5.1/10(1.7k votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. Background image for Bart vs. Itchy & Scratchy
    5.1/10(1.9k votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. Background image for Livin La Pura Vida
    5.2/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Livin La Pura Vida

    S31:E7

    The Simpsons join other Springfield families on the Van Houten's annual trip to Costa Rica, which they obviously can't afford. While there, Homer befriends Patty's new girlfriend, Evelyn, and Lisa tracks down the real reason the Van Houtens can go on this trip every year

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  9. Background image for Bobby: It's Cold Outside
    5.2/10(13 votes)

    #8 - Bobby: It's Cold Outside

    S31:E10

    Sideshow Bob gets contracted as this year’s mall Santa. Meanwhile, someone is stealing all the Christmas packages off people’s front porches.

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  10. Background image for Warrin' Priests (1)
    5.2/10(8 votes)

    #9 - Warrin' Priests (1)

    S31:E19

    Helen Lovejoy's request for a youth pastor is answered by Bode Wright, a charismatic young preacher from Michigan. When Bode quickly has the Springfield congregation enamored by his easy-going and liberal approach to religion, an outcast and suspicious Reverend Lovejoy decides to look into the newcomer's past.

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    Director:Bob Anderson
  11. Background image for Better Off Ned
    5.3/10(9 votes)

    #10 - Better Off Ned

    S31:E16

    Bart bonds with Ned Flanders, which leaves Homer jealous, so he retaliates by mentoring Nelson Muntz; a heroic act by Homer makes Bart look up to him again.

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    Director:Rob Oliver
    Writer:Unknown
  12. Background image for Gump Roast
    5.4/10(2.0k votes)

    #11 - Gump Roast

    S13:E17

    In this clip show episode, Homer is honored at a Friars' Club Roast. A number of characters show up to roast him, but the celebrating is interrupted by Kang and Kodos, who say that humanity will be judged based on Homer's experiences.

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  13. Background image for Lisa Goes Gaga
    5.4/10(24 votes)

    #12 - Lisa Goes Gaga

    S23:E22

    Lisa tries to make herself more popular by writing good things about herself on the school blog, but the plan backfires; Lisa helps Lady Gaga and learns the importance of being yourself.

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  14. Background image for The Winter of Our Monetized Content
    5.4/10(24 votes)

    #13 - The Winter of Our Monetized Content

    S31:E1

    When a video of Bart and Homer fighting goes viral, they begin a journey as social media celebrities; Lisa battles the school's new industrialized detention system.

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    Director:Bob Anderson
    Writer:Ryan Koh
  15. Background image for Treehouse of Horror XXX
    5.4/10(15 votes)

    #14 - Treehouse of Horror XXX

    S31:E4

    The 666th episode of the Simpsons parodies the Omen and Stranger Things, not to mention a little Crazy Rich Aliens.

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    5.4/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Screenless

    S31:E15

    When Marge implements a screen time limit for the family, she realizes that she is the one addicted.

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  17. Background image for The Ten-Per-Cent Solution
    5.5/10(17 votes)

    #16 - The Ten-Per-Cent Solution

    S23:E8

    After Krusty the Clown's show is canceled and his talent agency drops him, his very first agent, Annie, tries to craft his comeback.

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  18. Background image for The Daughter Also Rises
    5.5/10(15 votes)

    #17 - The Daughter Also Rises

    S23:E13

    Marge and Lisa's plans for a mother-daughter Valentine's Day take a turn when Lisa falls head over heels for an intellectual romantic; Bart and Milhouse investigate Springfield Elementary's legends.

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    Director:Chuck Sheetz
  19. Background image for Go Big or Go Homer
    5.5/10(15 votes)

    #18 - Go Big or Go Homer

    S31:E2

    Homer must supervise interns, among whom is a go-getter who asks Homer to be his mentor.

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  20. Background image for Warrin' Priests (2)
    5.5/10(8 votes)

    #19 - Warrin' Priests (2)

    S31:E20

    While Bode has won over most of Springfield, he finds one churchgoer he can't sway in Ned Flanders. Meanwhile in Michigan, Reverend Lovejoy finds the ammunition he needs to get rid of his replacement.

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  21. Background image for Fan-ily Feud
    5.5/10(813 votes)

    #20 - Fan-ily Feud

    S34:E18

    Homer publicly disparages a pop singer and faces the ire of her vindictive and highly organized fan army.

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  22. Background image for Every Man's Dream
    5.6/10(1.6k votes)

    #21 - Every Man's Dream

    S27:E1

    Homer is diagnosed with narcolepsy, but instead of returning home with his prescription medication, he returns home drunk. He and Marge visit a marriage counselor and have a trial separation, during which Homer begins dating a 20-something.

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  23. Background image for I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh
    5.6/10(1.0k votes)

    #22 - 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.

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  24. Background image for Marge the Lumberjill
    5.6/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Marge the Lumberjill

    S31:E6

    When Marge realizes that everyone views her as boring, she takes up competitive lumber-jacking as a hobby (and has a real gift for it). The circuit of competitive timbersports takes her on a month-long retreat to Portland with her trainer, Paula, whom Homer worries is going to steal her away forever

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    Director:Rob Oliver
    Writer:Ryan Koh
  25. Background image for Frinkcoin
    5.6/10(11 votes)

    #24 - Frinkcoin

    S31:E13

    Lisa decides to do an essay on Professor Frink just as the scientist invents a new cryptocurrency. When this makes him the richest man in Springfield, Mr. Burns sees red and he starts plotting against Frink in order to restore his former status, while Frink learns who his real friends are.

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  26. Background image for Yokel Hero
    5.6/10(848 votes)

    #25 - Yokel Hero

    S32:E14

    Cletus becomes a singing sensation, while Homer becomes a new man. Then, Cletus turns on his fans, ruining everything.

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The Star of the Backstage" is the worst rated episode of "The Simpsons". It scored 4.3/10 based on 1685 votes. Directed by Rob Oliver and written by Elisabeth Kiernan Averick, it aired on 9/26/2021. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Gorillas on the Mast".