The Best Episodes Written By Michael Price

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Hercules and the World's First Doctor

   S1:E89/9/1998

   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.

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   7.9/10(11 votes)

   #2 - AE Bonny Romance

   S35:E812/3/2023

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

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   7.6/10(8 votes)

   #3 - Treehouse of Horror XXXVI

   S37:E310/19/2025

   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.

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   7.1/10(27 votes)

   #4 - My Mother the Carjacker

   S15:E211/9/2003

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

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   6.9/10(12 votes)

   #5 - Hostile Kirk Place

   S34:E163/12/2023

   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.

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   6.8/10(23 votes)

   #6 - Mathlete's Feat

   S26:E225/17/2015

   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.

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   6.8/10(26 votes)

   #7 - You Don't Have to Live Like a Referee

   S25:E163/30/2014

   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.

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   6.7/10(27 votes)

   #8 - 'Tis the Fifteenth Season

   S15:E712/14/2003

   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.

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   6.7/10(23 votes)

   #9 - Funeral for a Fiend

   S19:E811/25/2007

   Sideshow Bob tries again for revenge against the Simpsons.

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10. 

    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #10 - E Pluribus Wiggum

    S19:E101/6/2008

    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.

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    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #11 - No Loan Again, Naturally

    S20:E123/8/2009

    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.

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    6.6/10(19 votes)

    #12 - At Long Last Leave

    S23:E142/19/2012

    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.

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13. 

    6.6/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Them, Robot

    S23:E173/18/2012

    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.

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14. 

    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Walking Big & Tall

    S26:E132/8/2015

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

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15. 

    6.5/10(22 votes)

    #15 - American History X-cellent

    S21:E174/11/2010

    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.

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16. 

    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Dangers on a Train

    S24:E225/19/2013

    When Marge tries to buy Homer snack cakes for their anniversary, she winds up meeting a married man who shares a common love of British Television. Ignorant of all, Homer attempts to secretly construct a romantic anniversary train in the Simpsons back yard.

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    6.5/10(26 votes)

    #17 - Much Apu About Something

    S27:E121/17/2016

    Sanjay passes his stake in the Kwik-E-Mart to his millennial son, Jay, who turns it into a hip, health food market against Apu’s insistence on tradition. Bart, whom Homer had convinced to give up pranking, is called upon to return to his trickster life and take down the new store.

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    6.4/10(18 votes)

    #18 - Penny-Wiseguys

    S24:E511/18/2012

    Homer is shocked to discover that his bowling teammate is an accountant for Fat Tony and his mob. When Fat Tony gets jury duty, he appoints Dan as the temporary don of the mafia. Meanwhile, Lisa adds insects to her vegetarian diet after she passes out in the middle of a saxophone solo, but starts questioning her decision when bugs start pleading for mercy in her dreams.

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    6.4/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Mommie Beerest

    S16:E71/30/2005

    When Marge discovers Homer has remortgaged the house to help Moe's bar, she takes over as landlady. Little does Homer know, Moe and Marge are a match made in pub heaven.

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    6.3/10(21 votes)

    #20 - My Fair Laddy

    S17:E122/26/2006

    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.

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    6.3/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Yokel Chords

    S18:E143/4/2007

    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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    6.2/10(23 votes)

    #22 - Fatzcarraldo

    S28:E142/12/2017

    All of the fast food restaurants in Springfield go healthy, forcing Homer to turn to the last bastion of greasy food for comfort.

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    6.2/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Meat Is Murder

    S33:E215/15/2022

    Grampa finds himself in a pickle when his hidden hamburger past comes back to "ketchup" with him.

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    6.1/10(28 votes)

    #24 - How the Test Was Won

    S20:E113/1/2009

    Bart gets a perfect score on a practice test for a national achievement test, which not only rattles Lisa, but it means Bart gets to attend a special party instead of having to take the actual test. Meanwhile, Homer must avoid injuring himself for an entire afternoon after failing to pay his insurance.

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    6.1/10(23 votes)

    #25 - The Fool Monty

    S22:E611/21/2010

    Mr. Burns becomes distraught at the town's apathetic reaction to the announcement that he has only weeks to live; Bart secretly takes Burns into the family's home.

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