The Best Episodes Written By Michael Price

Every TV Episode Written by Michael Price Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

Episode Rankings

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

    #1 - Hercules and the World's First Doctor

    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.

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

    #2 - AE Bonny Romance

    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.

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  3. undefined Season 37 Episode 3 - Treehouse of Horror XXXVI
    7.6/10(8 votes)

    #3 - Treehouse of Horror XXXVI

    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.

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  4. undefined Season 15 Episode 2 - My Mother the Carjacker
    7.1/10(27 votes)

    #4 - My Mother the Carjacker

    S15:E2

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

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

    #5 - Hostile Kirk Place

    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.

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  6. undefined Season 26 Episode 22 - Mathlete's Feat
    6.8/10(23 votes)

    #6 - Mathlete's Feat

    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.

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  7. undefined Season 25 Episode 16 - You Don't Have to Live Like a Referee
    6.8/10(26 votes)

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

    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.

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  8. undefined Season 15 Episode 7 - 'Tis the Fifteenth Season
    6.7/10(27 votes)

    #8 - 'Tis the Fifteenth Season

    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.

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  9. undefined Season 19 Episode 8 - Funeral for a Fiend
    6.7/10(23 votes)

    #9 - Funeral for a Fiend

    S19:E8

    Sideshow Bob tries again for revenge against the Simpsons.

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  10. undefined Season 19 Episode 10 - E Pluribus Wiggum
    6.7/10(18 votes)

    #10 - E Pluribus Wiggum

    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.

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  11. undefined Season 20 Episode 12 - No Loan Again, Naturally
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #11 - No Loan Again, Naturally

    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.

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

    #12 - At Long Last Leave

    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.

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  13. undefined Season 23 Episode 17 - Them, Robot
    6.6/10(22 votes)

    #13 - Them, Robot

    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.

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  14. undefined Season 26 Episode 13 - Walking Big & Tall
    6.6/10(25 votes)

    #14 - Walking Big & Tall

    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".

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  15. undefined Season 21 Episode 17 - American History X-cellent
    6.5/10(22 votes)

    #15 - American History X-cellent

    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.

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  16. undefined Season 24 Episode 22 - Dangers on a Train
    6.5/10(24 votes)

    #16 - Dangers on a Train

    S24:E22

    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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  17. undefined Season 27 Episode 12 - Much Apu About Something
    6.5/10(26 votes)

    #17 - Much Apu About Something

    S27:E12

    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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  18. undefined Season 24 Episode 5 - Penny-Wiseguys
    6.4/10(18 votes)

    #18 - Penny-Wiseguys

    S24:E5

    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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  19. undefined Season 16 Episode 7 - Mommie Beerest
    6.4/10(21 votes)

    #19 - Mommie Beerest

    S16:E7

    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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  20. undefined Season 17 Episode 12 - My Fair Laddy
    6.3/10(21 votes)

    #20 - My Fair Laddy

    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.

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  21. undefined Season 18 Episode 14 - Yokel Chords
    6.3/10(20 votes)

    #21 - Yokel Chords

    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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  22. undefined Season 28 Episode 14 - Fatzcarraldo
    6.2/10(23 votes)

    #22 - Fatzcarraldo

    S28:E14

    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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  23. undefined Season 33 Episode 21 - Meat Is Murder
    6.2/10(12 votes)

    #23 - Meat Is Murder

    S33:E21

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

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  24. undefined Season 20 Episode 11 - How the Test Was Won
    6.1/10(28 votes)

    #24 - How the Test Was Won

    S20:E11

    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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  25. undefined Season 22 Episode 6 - The Fool Monty
    6.1/10(23 votes)

    #25 - The Fool Monty

    S22:E6

    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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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 2.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "AE Bonny Romance".