The Best Episodes Written By John Swartzwelder

Every TV Episode Written by John Swartzwelder Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

  1. 8.4/10(36 votes)

    #1 - You Only Move Twice

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    S8:E2

    In an idyllic planned community, Homer works for a new boss who has trouble with the government. Meanwhile, the rest of the family has difficulty dealing with the bucolic burg.

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  2. 8.4/10(30 votes)

    #2 - Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment

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    S8:E18

    When Prohibition is revived in Springfield, Homer and Bart supply the town with alcohol.

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  3. 8.3/10(36 votes)

    #3 - Homer the Great

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    S6:E12

    Homer joins the secret society of the Stonecutters and is suddenly exalted when the brethren discover his birthmark. The ancient order is shaken to the core by the ineptitude of its new Chosen One.

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  4. 8.1/10(36 votes)

    #4 - Homer's Enemy

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    S8:E23

    A hardworking new employee at the power plant is consumed with resentment at Homer's undeserved success.

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  5. 8.0/10(37 votes)

    #5 - Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie

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    S4:E6

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

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  6. 8.0/10(38 votes)

    #6 - Rosebud

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    S5:E4

    Burns longs for a childhood toy that winds up in the grip of Maggie.

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  7. 8.0/10(30 votes)

    #7 - Homer the Smithers

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    S7:E17

    Forced to take a vacation, Smithers needs to find a temporary replacement who won't outshine him. Homer seems the perfect choice until a sudden outburst forces Mr. Burns to assert his independence.

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  8. 8.0/10(27 votes)

    #8 - Mountain of Madness

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    S8:E12

    To promote teamwork amongst the power plant's employees, Mr. Burns makes them go on a corporate retreat up in the mountains.

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  9. 7.9/10(39 votes)

    #9 - Bart the Murderer

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    S3:E4

    While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.

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  10. 7.9/10(31 votes)

    #10 - Itchy & Scratchy Land

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    S6:E4

    The family's trip to Itchy & Scratchy Land takes an unexpected turn when high-tech robots malfunction and become violent.

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  11. 7.9/10(31 votes)

    #11 - Bart's Comet

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    S6:E14

    When Bart is forced to assist Principal Skinner in early-morning astronomy observations, he discovers a giant comet heading towards Springfield. Facing impending doom, the entire town shows up at the Flanders family bomb shelter.

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  12. 7.7/10(45 votes)

    #12 - Itchy & Scratchy & Marge

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    S2:E9

    Maggie attacks Homer with a mallet after seeing it on Itchy & Scratchy. Marge begins a protest outside the production offices, demanding the show be retooled to prevent further violence.

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  13. 7.7/10(31 votes)

    #13 - Treehouse of Horror VI

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    S7:E6

    In "Attack of the 50 Foot Eyesores," strange atmospheric conditions bring giant advertising statues to life. In "Nightmare on Evergreen Terrace," Groundskeeper Willie is killed in a freak accident and seeks revenge in the childrens' dreams. In the final segment, Homer steps through a secret portal and becomes three-dimensional.

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  14. 7.7/10(22 votes)

    #14 - King of the Hill

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    S9:E23

    After Rainier Wolfcastle helps Homer get in shape, Homer accepts a challenge to climb the Murderhorn, the tallest mountain in Springfield.

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  15. 7.7/10(26 votes)

    #15 - The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace

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    S10:E2

    A midlife crisis prompts Homer to quit his job and become an inventor.

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  16. 7.6/10(54 votes)

    #16 - Treehouse of Horror

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    S2:E3

    The Simpson kids hide in the family treehouse and tell each other spooky stories. The first regards haunted houses, the second introduces Kang and Kodos for the first time in an alien abduction, and the third is a Simpson-adapted retelling of The Raven.

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  17. 7.6/10(42 votes)

    #17 - Bart Gets Hit by a Car

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    S2:E10

    After Mr. Burns hits Bart with his car, ambulance-chasing attorney Lionel Hutz persuades Homer and Marge to sue for a million dollars.

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  18. 7.6/10(36 votes)

    #18 - Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?

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    S3:E24

    Homer's half-brother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash.

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  19. 7.6/10(29 votes)

    #19 - Homie the Clown

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    S6:E15

    Krusty the Clown's reckless spending forces him to open a clown college to keep afloat. New graduate Homer discovers the perks and perils of being Krusty.

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  20. 7.5/10(48 votes)

    #20 - Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish

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    S2:E4

    Bart catches a three-eyed fish in a river downstream of the Nuclear Power Plant. This causes the plant to become inspected, and in order to prevent it from being shut down, Mr. Burns decides to run for governor. After a hard campaign which sees Burns rise from being universally despised to running neck and neck with popular incumbent Mary Bailey, it is decided that Burns will have dinner with a random employee the night before the election. Homer is chosen, much to Marge's chagrin.

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  21. 7.5/10(41 votes)

    #21 - Treehouse of Horror II

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    S3:E7

    Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.

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  22. 7.5/10(37 votes)

    #22 - Homer at the Bat

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    S3:E17

    Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.

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  23. 7.5/10(32 votes)

    #23 - Whacking Day

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    S4:E20

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

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  24. 7.5/10(37 votes)

    #24 - Krusty Gets Kancelled

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    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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  25. 7.5/10(30 votes)

    #25 - Homer the Vigilante

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    S5:E11

    Homer leads a vigilante group to catch the Springfield Cat Burglar, who then robs the museum.

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John Swartzwelder Ratings Summary

"You Only Move Twice" is the best rated episode written by John Swartzwelder. It scored 8.4/10 based on 36 votes. It was directed by Mike B. Anderson. It aired on 11/3/1996 and is rated 0.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment".