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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   8.6/10(10 votes)

   #2 - Landing the Plane

   S2:E105/30/2017

   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.

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   8.0/10(6 votes)

   #3 - Bill Murphy's Night Off

   S3:E1011/30/2018

   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.

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   8.0/10(3 votes)

   #4 - The Mahogany Fortress

   S5:E111/25/2021

   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.

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   7.9/10(11 votes)

   #5 - 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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   7.8/10(12 votes)

   #6 - 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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   7.8/10(17 votes)

   #7 - The Trough

   S1:E312/18/2015

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

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   7.5/10(10 votes)

   #8 - Heavy Sledding

   S2:E15/30/2017

   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.

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   7.5/10(6 votes)

   #9 - Mr. Murphy's Wild Ride

   S3:E411/30/2018

   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.

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    7.3/10(28 votes)

    #10 - The Bleedin' in Sweden

    S1:E112/18/2015

    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.

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    7.1/10(7 votes)

    #11 - Father Confessor

    S4:E16/12/2020

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

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    7.0/10(33 votes)

    #12 - 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)

    #13 - 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(33 votes)

    #14 - 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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15. 

    6.7/10(22 votes)

    #15 - 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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    6.7/10(27 votes)

    #16 - 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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    6.6/10(26 votes)

    #17 - Funeral for a Fiend

    S19:E811/25/2007

    Sideshow Bob tries again for revenge against the Simpsons.

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    6.6/10(28 votes)

    #18 - 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(24 votes)

    #19 - 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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    6.5/10(33 votes)

    #20 - '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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    6.5/10(27 votes)

    #21 - 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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    6.5/10(30 votes)

    #22 - 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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    6.5/10(28 votes)

    #23 - 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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    6.4/10(26 votes)

    #24 - 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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    6.4/10(24 votes)

    #25 - 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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