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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Hercules and the World's First Doctor
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E8

    Hippocrates, the father of medicine, comes to Athens and takes Hercules and Icarus on as assistants during a school internship week. Meanwhile, Hades, fearing a successful doctor will cut down on the number of dead people tricks Hercules into spreading the plague throughout Athens.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  2. undefined Season 2 Episode 10 - Landing the Plane
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    S2:E10

    Sue gears up for her big moment at the shareholders' meeting, while Frank and friends lay a trap for Scoop. But the day takes a dramatic turn.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  3. undefined Season 35 Episode 8 - AE Bonny Romance
    7.9/10(11 votes)

    S35:E8

    When Groundskeeper Willie is kidnapped to Scotland, Bart and the Simpsons follow - only to discover that what awaits is Homer's worst nightmare.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  4. undefined Season 3 Episode 10 - Bill Murphy's Night Off
    7.9/10(7 votes)

    S3:E10

    As the Murphys and their neighbors scour the city, Bill bounces from one harrowing ordeal to the next. Rosie's debate turns into a rescue mission.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - The Mahogany Fortress
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S5:E1

    At a family funeral, Frank deals with bottled-up emotions, Maureen befriends an embalmer, and Bill discovers the last rites can wipe away any sin.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The Trough
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    S1:E3

    Frank makes a powerful friend at a football game and his move into management stirs up trouble with his old work pals.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  7. undefined Season 37 Episode 3 - Treehouse of Horror XXXVI
    7.7/10(14 votes)

    S37:E3

    Springfield is threatened by a mysterious killer monster emerging from the sewers, Krusty welcomes a demonic guest to his Halloween special, and the action moves a thousand years into the future in a post-apocalyptic, plastic version of the city.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 1 - Heavy Sledding
    7.5/10(13 votes)

    S2:E1

    As Frank stews over his lost job, Sue tries to lighten the mood with a family sledding trip. But the outing brings on more headaches.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 1 - The Bleedin' in Sweden
    7.3/10(31 votes)

    S1:E1

    Desperate to keep his buddies from watching the fight at a neighbor's house, Frank promises an epic big-screen experience. But now he has to deliver.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  10. undefined Season 4 Episode 1 - Father Confessor
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S4:E1

    A surprise visit from his estranged dad sends Frank off the deep end — and into the confession booth.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  11. undefined Season 3 Episode 4 - Mr. Murphy's Wild Ride
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    S3:E4

    As the guys start work on the baby's room, Chet takes Frank on an unforgettable outing to the Air Force base. A jealous Phillip lashes out at Bill.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  12. undefined Season 15 Episode 2 - My Mother the Carjacker
    7.0/10(33 votes)

    S15:E2

    Homer's mother returns, and after being cleared of all charges, is re-imprisoned on a technicality.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  13. undefined Season 34 Episode 16 - Hostile Kirk Place
    6.9/10(12 votes)

    S34:E16

    When Milhouse's Dad, Kirk, takes exception to a school history lesson that paints one of his ancestors in a bad light, Kirk goes on a crusade to censor and control the school curriculum -- a crusade that Homer co-opts for fun and profit.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  14. undefined Season 25 Episode 16 - You Don't Have to Live Like a Referee
    6.8/10(33 votes)

    S25:E16

    Homer is recruited as a World Cup referee after Lisa extols his integrity on the youth soccer field in a Springfield Elementary speech contest. But when the Simpsons travel to Brazil (again), Homer finds his honesty tested by one of South America's slickest gangsters in the soccer match-bribing business.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  15. undefined Season 19 Episode 10 - E Pluribus Wiggum
    6.7/10(22 votes)

    S19:E10

    Homer burns down Springfield's fast-food district. In order to float a bond issue to rebuild it, Mayor Quimby moves up election day, making Springfield's primary election the first in the nation. This causes the town to be overrun with reporters, candidates and pundits.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  16. undefined Season 23 Episode 17 - Them, Robot
    6.7/10(27 votes)

    S23:E17

    When Mr. Burn replaces most of the plant's employees with robots that end up turning on the community, the people he laid off must come to the rescue.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  17. undefined Season 19 Episode 8 - Funeral for a Fiend
    6.6/10(26 votes)

    S19:E8

    Sideshow Bob tries again for revenge against the Simpsons.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  18. undefined Season 20 Episode 12 - No Loan Again, Naturally
    6.6/10(28 votes)

    S20:E12

    When the adjustable rate on the Simpson couple's mortgage resets at more than the pair can afford, they must sell their house. Good Samaritan Ned Flanders buys the house and rents it out to them at an affordable rate. But Homer pushes his luck too far when he takes advantage of Ned's generous landlord duties.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  19. undefined Season 23 Episode 14 - At Long Last Leave
    6.6/10(24 votes)

    S23:E14

    When the Simpsons are kicked out of Springfield, they join an off-the-grid community near by; Homer and Marge's former friends react badly when they try to sneak back into town.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  20. undefined Season 15 Episode 7 - 'Tis the Fifteenth Season
    6.5/10(33 votes)

    S15:E7

    Homer realizes how selfish he is after he spends all the family's Christmas money on a present for himself. He becomes the nicest guy in town, making Ned Flanders jealous.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  21. undefined Season 21 Episode 17 - American History X-cellent
    6.5/10(27 votes)

    S21:E17

    When the police are called to diffuse a rowdy crowd at Mr. Burns' estate, one of the officers recognizes priceless stolen paintings on the walls, and the maniacal billionaire is taken downtown for questioning. With Mr. Burns gone, Smithers takes charge of the power plant. But when employees take advantage of his good nature, he exacts revenge by forcing the employees to work night and day. These unfair working conditions prompt Homer and his crew to devise a plan to bust out Mr. Burns.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  22. undefined Season 26 Episode 13 - Walking Big & Tall
    6.5/10(30 votes)

    S26:E13

    When Lisa learns Springfield's anthem was stolen from another town she writes a replacement. Meanwhile, Homer learns the meaning of "Wide Pride".

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  23. undefined Season 26 Episode 22 - Mathlete's Feat
    6.5/10(28 votes)

    S26:E22

    When a modernized Springfield Elementary has a technical meltdown, Lisa transforms it into a Waldorf school. Meanwhile, Groundskeeper Willie becomes the coach of the mathletes.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  24. undefined Season 17 Episode 12 - My Fair Laddy
    6.4/10(26 votes)

    S17:E12

    Mr. Krupt is the school’s new gym teacher and introduces Bart and the kids to “BOMBARDMENT!” Bart’s attempt to get back at the new gym teacher results in the destruction of Groundskeeper Willie’s shack and the family takes him in. Lisa decides to make Willie the focus of her science fair project and tries to turn him into a “proper gentleman” with surprising results. Meanwhile, Homer has ruined his last pair of blue pants and attempts to generate interest in them so the manufacturer will start making them again.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Michael Price

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  25. undefined Season 18 Episode 14 - Yokel Chords
    6.4/10(24 votes)

    S18:E14

    Bart has to see a psychiatrist after he starts a panic at school by telling a story about a murderous cafeteria worker. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to civilize Cletus Spuckler's hillbilly children, with mixed results.

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    Writer:Michael Price

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Michael Price Ratings Summary

"Hercules and the World's First Doctor" is the best rated episode written by Michael Price. It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 9/9/1998 and is rated 1.5 points higher than their second-best episode, "Landing the Plane".