The Best Episodes Written By John Swartzwelder
Every TV Episode Written by John Swartzwelder Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters
John Swartzwelder Ratings Summary
The best episode written by John Swartzwelder is "Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment", rated 8.4/10 from 28 user votes. It was "directed by Bob Anderson". "Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment" aired on 3/16/1997 and is rated 0.1 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "You Only Move Twice".
8.4/10 28 votes#1 - Homer vs. the Eighteenth Amendment
Season 8 Episode 18 - Aired 3/16/1997
When Prohibition is revived in Springfield, Homer and Bart supply the town with alcohol.
Director: Bob Anderson
Writer: John Swartzwelder
8.3/10 33 votes#2 - You Only Move Twice
Season 8 Episode 2 - Aired 11/3/1996
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.
Director: Mike B. Anderson
Writer: John Swartzwelder
8.2/10 32 votes#3 - Homer the Great
Season 6 Episode 12 - Aired 1/8/1995
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.
Director: Jim Reardon
Writer: John Swartzwelder
8.0/10 34 votes#4 - Rosebud
Season 5 Episode 4 - Aired 10/21/1993
Burns longs for a childhood toy that winds up in the grip of Maggie.
Director: Wes Archer
Writer: John Swartzwelder
8.0/10 27 votes#5 - Bart's Comet
Season 6 Episode 14 - Aired 2/5/1995
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.
Director: Bob Anderson
Writer: John Swartzwelder
8.0/10 28 votes#6 - Homer the Smithers
Season 7 Episode 17 - Aired 2/25/1996
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.
Director: Steven Dean Moore
Writer: John Swartzwelder
8.0/10 31 votes#7 - Homer's Enemy
Season 8 Episode 23 - Aired 5/4/1997
A hardworking new employee at the power plant is consumed with resentment at Homer's undeserved success.
Director: Jim Reardon
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.9/10 35 votes#8 - Bart the Murderer
Season 3 Episode 4 - Aired 10/10/1991
While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.
Director: Rich Moore
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.9/10 33 votes#9 - Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie
Season 4 Episode 6 - Aired 11/3/1992
Bart is punished by being barred from the Itchy and Scratchy movie.
Director: Rich Moore
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.9/10 29 votes#10 - Itchy & Scratchy Land
Season 6 Episode 4 - Aired 10/2/1994
The family's trip to Itchy & Scratchy Land takes an unexpected turn when high-tech robots malfunction and become violent.
Director: Wes Archer
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.9/10 24 votes#11 - Mountain of Madness
Season 8 Episode 12 - Aired 2/2/1997
To promote teamwork amongst the power plant's employees, Mr. Burns makes them go on a corporate retreat up in the mountains.
Director: Mark Kirkland
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.7/10 40 votes#12 - Itchy & Scratchy & Marge
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/20/1990
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.
Director: Jim Reardon
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.7/10 28 votes#13 - Treehouse of Horror VI
Season 7 Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/1995
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.
Director: Bob Anderson
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.7/10 20 votes#14 - King of the Hill
Season 9 Episode 23 - Aired 5/3/1998
After Rainier Wolfcastle helps Homer get in shape, Homer accepts a challenge to climb the Murderhorn, the tallest mountain in Springfield.
Director: Steven Dean Moore
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.6/10 26 votes#15 - Homie the Clown
Season 6 Episode 15 - Aired 2/12/1995
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.
Director: David Silverman
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.6/10 24 votes#16 - The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace
Season 10 Episode 2 - Aired 9/20/1998
A midlife crisis prompts Homer to quit his job and become an inventor.
Director: Mark Kirkland
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.6/10 48 votes#17 - Treehouse of Horror
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/1990
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.
Director: David Silverman
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.5/10 38 votes#18 - Bart Gets Hit by a Car
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 1/10/1991
After Mr. Burns hits Bart with his car, ambulance-chasing attorney Lionel Hutz persuades Homer and Marge to sue for a million dollars.
Director: Mark Kirkland
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.5/10 27 votes#19 - Homer the Vigilante
Season 5 Episode 11 - Aired 1/6/1994
Homer leads a vigilante group to catch the Springfield Cat Burglar, who then robs the museum.
Director: Jim Reardon
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.5/10 34 votes#20 - Homer at the Bat
Season 3 Episode 17 - Aired 2/20/1992
Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.
Director: Jim Reardon
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.4/10 43 votes#21 - Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/1990
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.
Director: Wes Archer
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.4/10 32 votes#22 - Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?
Season 3 Episode 24 - Aired 8/27/1992
Homer's half-brother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash.
Director: Rich Moore
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.4/10 29 votes#23 - Whacking Day
Season 4 Episode 20 - Aired 4/29/1993
Lisa takes a stand against Springfield's annual snake-bashing festival.
Director: Jeffrey Lynch
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.4/10 34 votes#24 - Krusty Gets Kancelled
Season 4 Episode 22 - Aired 5/13/1993
Krusty's Hollywood pals help when his show is canceled after a new star causes his ratings to plummet.
Director: David Silverman
Writer: John Swartzwelder
7.4/10 27 votes#25 - Radioactive Man
Season 7 Episode 2 - Aired 9/24/1995
Bart auditions for the part of Fallout Boy in the movie "Radioactive Man," being filmed in Springfield.
Director: Susie Dietter
Writer: John Swartzwelder