Here Are the Best Episodes of ‘The Simpsons’ You’ve Missed
One of my favorite shows ever just unveiled its 800th episode.
I’m obviously speaking of The Simpsons, as it’s one of one in terms of network television staying power.
As a loyalist, I’ve watched every episode, which I know isn’t the case with many of you.
That’s not even half the story, as I frequently rewatch my favorite episodes, leaning heavily on recent seasons.
Here are the 15 The Simpsons shows you’ve probably missed, the ones from episodes 601-800.
“Kamp Krustier” – Season 28, Episode 612
In season four, Bart spent part of his summer at Kamp Krusty, and it didn’t go well.
You’ve almost definitely watched that episode, but what you may not know is that it has a direct sequel.
Yes, 24 years later, the show’s writers decided to tell what happened next as if no time had passed.
Bart and Lisa were so traumatized by the experience at Kamp Krusty that they’re in therapy.
However, the siblings quickly realize that they can weaponize pity, just as all kids do.
“E My Sports” – Season 30, Episode 656
Bart and several of his friends take an interest in a League of Legends knockoff called Conflict of Enemies.
As fate would have it, Bart’s a world-class player, which causes Homer to face a choice.
Should he help his child become great at the video game, or should he make it all about himself?
You can guess which one Homer chooses. That’s not what I love about the episode, though.
The video game spoofs are wildly entertaining, especially the adult tutor who ages out of the game while the kids watch.
“Frinkcoin” – Season 31, Episode 675
Professor John Frink has never monetized his vast genius for personal gain.
Well, he hadn’t until he created Frinkcoin, a cryptocurrency nobody but him understood.
Frink becomes a billionaire and richer than C. Montgomery Burns, which enrages the old man.
By the way, I didn’t list Bart ‘N’ Frink since it’s from the current season and only available via Hulu for now.
However, that equally clever episode explores the same concept from a Knives Out angle.
“A Springfield Summer Christmas for Christmas” – Season 32, Episode 694
If you had asked my wife to name the one recent episode she was sure I’d mention, it’s this one.
My love of Hallmark movies isn’t a joke. I subscribe to Hallmark+ and have watched every 2026 release.
This episode of The Simpsons brilliantly lampoons the entirety of the Hallmark movie genre.
A Hallmark executive dating a handsome surgeon – they mention this a lot – bumps into Seymour Skinner.
While they hate each other at first, sparks fly, leading this new woman to choose.
Should she stay with the ideal man who still doesn’t know how she orders coffee or run away with Principal Skinner?
Let’s just say that it doesn’t play out like a conventional Hallmark movie.
“The Dad-Feelings Limited” – Season 32, Episode 695
In season 25, Comic Book Guy quite randomly fell in love with Kumiko.
She is waaaaaay out of his league, yet they’ve proved absolutely adorable together.
In this episode, Kumiko babysits Maggie and gets baby fever. Comic Book Guy doesn’t want to be a dad.
As the name implies, the third act evolves into a Wes Anderson spoof, but the whole thing is great.
In recent years, the writers have grown more attuned to each character, and this episode is perfect proof.
“A Made Maggie” – Season 33, Episode 716
Theme park fans will delight in the first few minutes of this episode.
The main story centers on Fat Tony falling in love with Maggie and treating her like a princess.
However, the first few minutes will charm you due to the setting.
The Simpsons visit The Overpriced World of Angelica Button, where a sorting hat picks a House for Homer.
I’ve watched the first few minutes of this episode literally hundreds of times and will never get tired of it.
“Treehouse of Horror XXXIII” – Season 34, Episode 734
This mention ties into the last episode in that it’s for theme park fans.
Well, this particular Treehouse of Horror is also for Simpsons fanatics, mostly, but then theme park fans.
The premise involves the creation of a Simpsons World theme park.
Westworld obviously provides the inspiration for the episode, but here’s the thing.
This concept doesn’t feel that far-fetched. It’s an entire park filled with Audio-Animatronics of the characters.
Disney could do that right now if it wanted…and I suspect the company will at some point.
However, this won’t happen in a physical location because this episode feels prescient.
This idea is essentially the same as Josh D’Amaro’s for Disney’s Fortnite collaboration. We’re talking about entire digital worlds based on popular Disney brands such as The Simpsons.
In fact, the final shot of this segment suggests several other worlds, several of which Disney owns.
The writers on The Simpsons may have once again predicted the future!
“Game Done Changed” – Season 34, Episode 738
Here’s another video game send-up and one near and dear to my heart.
A running joke among my friends is that my favorite thing to do in video games is break their economies.
As we speak, I’ve got the maximum of 5 million Stubs on MLB The Show 25, a game I’ve barely played since September.
The entire economy of that game centers on tricking people into paying real money for Stubs.
I…don’t do that, and neither does Bart. He finds a glitch in a Roblox knockoff that makes him real money.
What follows is a children’s digital turf war with real-world consequences for all involved.
My favorite part is a satire on video game influencer culture featuring Astrid and French Fry.
“My Life As a Vlog” – Season 34, Episode 740
Speaking of influencer culture, here’s another take on the same concept.
This time, Homer and Maggie do something so cute that they go viral.
As usual, Homer’s instant celebrity goes to his head, and the entire family becomes famous.
So, they build an influencer mansion, and everything devolves from there.
This episode is pure joy and the kind of biting satire you’d expect from The Simpsons.
“Ae Bonny Romance” – Season 35, Episode 758
After the successful pairing of Comic Book Guy and Kumiko, the writers tried again.
This time, they had Groundskeeper Willie fall in love with a woman from Edinburgh who sounds a lot like Karen Gillan.
The Simpsons join Willie on a destination wedding in Scotland, only to discover his future in-laws hate him.
This is the show at its most whimsical, and Doctor Who fans will get a kick out of it.
David Tennant voices the father of Karen Gillan’s character.
“Murder, She Boat” – Season 35, Episode 759
Fans of Disney cruises – and all cruises, really – will love this particular episode.
The Simpsons embark on a nerdvana cruise, one themed to everything in pop culture.
Then, Comic Book Guy’s most valuable action figure, one worth millions, gets stolen.
Suddenly, another Knives Out mystery breaks out with Bart Simpson as the most likely perpetrator.
So, Lisa tries to ferret out the truth, and she’s joined by…Taika Waititi. Trust me. It makes sense.
The whole thing is one giant spoof and a charming one at that.
“Lisa Gets an F1” – Season 35, Episode 762
I always love the episodes where Lisa gets to shine, just as in the above example.
In that one, she uses her brain. With this episode, Lisa finds her courage.
After a lifetime of riding in the car with her reckless driver dad, Lisa has developed a phobia.
The only way she can feel comfortable in a vehicle is when she’s driving.
So, Lisa somehow winds up in a Springfield F1 race for kids, and her opponent is terrible.
He’s an entitled rich kid and the worst kind of nepo baby. Also, he has a friend.
Bart loves all the money this kid hands out and does his dirty work, which puts him and Lisa at odds.
As usual, they make up and join together, which are often some of my favorite Simpsons stories.
“Clan of the Cave Mom” – Season 35, Episode 763
Everyone knows an extreme example of two sets of parents suddenly fighting.
Oftentimes, these are the most socially awkward moments due to the palpable tension.
In this story, Marge and Milhouse’s mom, Luann, get into an incredibly tense feud.
The story pairs their current fight over concert tickets with a story inspired by Clan of the Cave Bear.
So, parts of the parental tiff occur in prehistoric times…and Grandpa Simpson dies violently.
This episode embodies The Simpsons at its most ambitious, and I love the resolution.
“Bart’s Birthday” – Season 36, Episode 769
Fox billed this episode as The Simpsons Series Finale, and that’s the plot.
From the moment Conan O’Brien appears on stage, he explains that the show is ending.
So, he and an audience full of former guest stars celebrate the family.
Meanwhile, Bart experiences the strangest birthday of his life, the one that has taken 36 years.
He finally turns 11 years old! For that to happen, any number of ridiculous stories must resolve, though.
Let’s just say that Bart’s life appears ready to change dramatically…until it doesn’t.
“Abe League of Their Moe” – Season 36, Episode 787
As a baseball fan, I have to include this one, as it’s the Shohei Ohtani episode.
Moe and Grandpa Simpson try to improve Springfield’s baseball team.
So, they sign a Macedonian two-way player, who promptly…becomes a gambling addict.
This seems like a good time to mention that when they wrote this, Ohtani’s thing hadn’t happened yet.
I have no idea how the writers continually anticipate future events, but it’s stunning.
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