5 Worst/Best Modern Simpsons Episodes

Chatting about the 10 worst and best modern Simpsons episodes with my friend TheRealJims :)
TheRealJims Simpsons Channel: ( / @therealjims )
Written by Josh Strider & TheRealJims
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Video Edited by:
PhoenixStarYT ( / @phoenixstaryt )
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& Josh Strider
Captions by: XenonHatcher ( / xenonhatcher )
Produced & commissioned by Josh Strider

[@TheRealJims]

Thanks for having me on as a guest on this video, Strider. Had so much fun going over these modern episodes! (Also oh god my voice is so deadpan. These crossovers always kinda remind me how dry my personality is, lol. It's a curse!)

[@Dillon69]

Hi

[@Dillon69]

Can you make a new simpsons histories video

[@TheSudzumia]

You're my king, TheRealJims, thank you for everything

[@clippygoat]

Your voice sounds like BlameitonJorge ngl. I even thought he was the one talking

[@train4292]

Loved Your Pixar Perfect series man!

[@professionalballsinspector2006]

Fun fact: The episode “Holidays of Future Passed” was intended to be the series finale.

[@adamatc450]

Yeah , when negociations with Voice Actors stalled and Fox thought about putting an End of the show.. that episode was conceived as the last.

[@leprechaunfarmer4081]

It’s such a perfect ending, that I just stop at that episode. It would’ve been fitting how the show began with a Christmas special and ended with one

[@williamreilly5127]

I really don't think they should have, even though I could totally see it

[@georgeprchal3924]

And Free Churro would have an emmy. Goddamnit.

[@hamsandwich8611]

I guess they faild

[@nickrustyson8124]

One thing I will give Co Dependent's Day is this joke Homer: "I'm drunk I shouldn't drive." "What a minute I'm drunk I shouldn't listen to me."

[@oliverstreet430]

Or the waiting on the line and he startings to just sing la la La la la la la la la la la la gets me every time

[@kieranstark7213]

Take a note, Justin Biebs! - The Weeknd (Bart Baker) m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn2bfYBqfs-pZtU

[@lanceuppercut_]

@@oliverstreet430 I love that scene so much that I actually set it as my phone's ringtone

[@samuelbarber6177]

The Simpsons will never end. Eventually they will have enough sound bites that they will be able to form entire episodes of new material from pre-recorded episodes.

[@yuuki6947]

I believe they can use AI voices in the future, it's not perfect but still great. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6TFaJ2bpZ6JeNU

[@Jaminho397]

Exactly

[@tommyclulow8617]

i wish the Simpsons will end

[@wisconsinwintergreen6296]

There’s so much source material that one day AI voice generators may be able to perform flawlessly, however we are not near that point yet

[@randomguyontheinternet7940]

I feel like it will, infact they have a potential 1000th episode already written out. And it's written as a complete finale. But sigh... reboots and other bullshit exist.

[@britanimations2002]

So back me up here, when Homer calls the ninja pajama guys, that's a Ninjago reference right?

[@senthenerd5332]

Maybe

[@Myamazingsingingmonsters.3022]

Brit😃

[@tylerdenaro639]

Maybe

[@dominothealphaandomega5512]

Most Likely, I Hope So

[@beautifulmeeses]

I don't think so, I think it's just a coincidence.

[@buzzytrombone4353]

I always felt that the Simpsons/ Futurama crossover was a soft conclusion to both shows in a way, ending the Simpsons we're all familiar with, with a nice crossover episode.

[@Joe-mu2cn]

Agreed. The opening title even says "A show out of ideas crosses with a show out of episodes" Wish Futurama was never cancelled ...infinite episode ideas

[@adamkalb1]

I do not like The Simpsons Guy and Simpsorama because The Simpsons is a world where yellow people are "white", but Family Guy and Futurama are not that yellow world. I always found that to be...more than a little problematic. Then again, I also didn't like motherly love being outlawed in Simpsorama, or The Simpsons Guy turning into a platform to make fun of Family Guy for "plagiarizing" The Simpsons, and that for plagiarizing The Flintstones. January 22, 2021, 10:48pm

[@adamkalb1]

@@Jaxbo782 It turned into a whole thing - Pawtucket Beer being a rip-off of the brand of Duff Beer. I think you would remember that if you saw The Simpsons Guy. January 27, 2021, 8:36pm

[@literallyjess]

@@Joe-mu2cn it was cancelled? I thought the last episode was like a conclusion.

[@literallyjess]

@@Joe-mu2cn I'mma go cry now, Futurama is godly

[@dillongreen7274]

"He who gives up on Weird Al has given up on life" Homer Simpson (That 90's Show) The best part of that episode,

[@carlyskolnik296]

I saw that episode recently and I liked it I usually the the flashback/past episodes

[@ptaah9215]

The episode in itself is good, the problem is the retcon. I would have liked It to be a Fictional Story like the ones in the Bible episode

[@zetsubanned4308]

"I legitimately respect Musk", and Gaga is "legitimately insulting as a 20-something child star" Wow that's.... a take that a person could have.

[@commandoclo]

Yuuuuup. Two years isn't long enough for me to consider this a historical bad take. Unsubscribing it is. Gaga whose been an advocate for things like LGBT rights for decades while Musk is estranged from his own LGBT+ daughter.

[@DrGregoryHouseIT]

A terribly godawful take at that.

[@P0lar6]

Tbh, I want a Disenchantment and Simpson’s crossover.

[@leephillips4402]

There have been cameos in both shows.

[@Straw_berri3]

@@leephillips4402 yeah in Tree house of horror XXIX When Lisa transport to another planet you get to see Lucifer smoking on the castle,

[@sleepingonyourroof]

@@Straw_berri3 and in Cbg room in one episode there there

[@trishapancio61]

Finally somebody else that knows about disenchantment

[@luvbyrdie]

Well we got one for Futurama, sooooooo

[@nathanielbacon2661]

"Halloween Of Horror" from Season 27 is one of my favorite Simpsons episodes of all time. I never see anyone else give it love, but I think it's genuinely hilarious, spooky and touching with really excellent animation. These are good choices for the best 5 modern eps, though I don't love the Futurama crossover. I agree with those who say it's rushed. I think it should have been a 2 parter.

[@patricklauer4452]

Yeah I agree it really should had been a 2 parter

[@ShadowtheYouTuber523]

LS Mark was pleasantly surprised by this.

[@born2hula325]

There’s a single GREAT joke in the simpsons safari; “It was a bloodless coup - all smotherings”

[@adamatc450]

Yeah, my favorite joke from this episode are mostly the " political" ones.

[@trush0t1]

Yeah I like the ending when dude got over thrown and is handing out peanuts in the plane. 🤣🤣🤣

[@dillongreen7274]

In my opinion The greatest story ever Doh'ed could've been Ned just feels like taking Rod and Todd to show them Israel and Homer winning a trip to come along It would at least make a tad bit more sense.

[@leephillips4402]

You think someone winning a contest that's prize just happens to be the exact vacation that his neibour was planning is more logical than the idea that Ned Simply invited them? Also would that have fixed the episode, was the biggest problem with the episode to you that you couldn't fathom the idea that someone would go on vacation with friends. When I was a kid I went to the Isle of White with my mum's friend Claire every summer and this may surprise you but we didn't win the same contest every year.

[@leephillips4402]

If this is one of those scenarios where I was meant to read it in a sarcastic voice I apologise.

[@dillongreen7274]

@@leephillips4402 It's okay, I was only saying it might have fixed the opening and reason for going (HEAVY emphasis on might) but I can see were you are coming from, (Also the episode wouldn't be that good even if the reason was fixed I just though it would make more sense then Ned forcing Homer to "Redeem him"

[@letoliv5191]

I actually like Doh'ed because I love krav maga and they did a very accurate krav maga joke in the episode lol (the scene where the girl knees bart in the balls repeatedly).

[@dillongreen7274]

@@letoliv5191 I Agree the joke was a good one

[@devonrichardson44]

I'm glad the lego episode is on here

[@Biologicalerror]

I am number 69!

[@fazkid9971]

Am I the only one who chuckled at the random/dumb 'Magungo' joke clip here?? (I haven't seen the Simpson Safari episode, so that MIGHT be why!) PS: Phantomstrider, you don't have any 'hideous' faces, only ones that look good and/or make people laugh due to funnily exaggerated reactions!

[@evanrichardson4744]

That was the best episode

[@BriceGum138]

I'm happy they made this episode too.

[@poweroffriendship2.0]

Yeah.

[@dremcrak5647]

I'm always happy to see good modern Simpsons, it reminds me the show hasn't lost all of its charm 😁

[@nobanjo]

I highly recommend season 32 if you haven't got into it yet. Its so far been a real standout compared to other recent seasons. Its no season 3 - 8 but much more enjoyable than I was expecting for this late in the day.

[@Joe-mu2cn]

Season 26 is also good. Simpsorama is crossover with Futurama

[@hobossuck2]

Season 1 to Season 9 is great Seasons 10 - Season 20 Episode 9 is mostly ok Current is very hit and miss with very few hits.

[@adamkalb1]

@@nobanjo He should have waited until Season 32 was over to make this video. The Simpsons has so many episodes that he should really make another 5 worst/best modern episodes anytime soon for other best new episodes that are not like those out-of-the-ordinary plots, but have some good emotion and character in the story. Still, I think I am going to like The Simpsons having new voice actors of color from now on. January 22, 2021, 10:33pm

[@adamkalb1]

But I do not like most of these being episodes where the Simpsons temporarily grow up (i.e. Barthood and Holidays of Future Passed) the crossover Simpsorama, or Brick Like Me, the lego parody episode. At least none of these are Flanders Ladder. But I really wanted to hear from Strider on Halloween of Horror and The Way of the Dog! Those should also be one of the best modern episodes. January 22, 2021, 10:37pm

[@senthenerd5332]

Fun Fact: The Worst Story Ever D'ohed is based off a real mental condition people get when they travel to Jerusalem/Israel (I can't remember)

[@karaoconnoraliasraidra]

W.D. Gaster Jerusalem Syndrome

[@kieranstark7213]

It’s also that episode where Ned Flanders was… well, flanderized while Homer wasn’t by his low standards, so thank God for that jab towards The Simpsons Movie 1 (hopefully the sequel will be a massive improvement, even by the (mixed but mostly) low standards of The Simpsons as of the 21st Century) because while it has strong visuals, it was also written to be mean-spirited as if somehow that makes the movie more grand and epic. Most movies AniMat gives the Seal of Approval I strongly agree with because if all his great points, but TSM1, like the Pixar films made between Coco and Onward (Incredibles 2 and Toy Story 4 of the Sequel Era) and Frozen 1 (guys, I’ve just rewatched it with an open mind as recently as last year, and while I love what it’s trying to do, it needs a lot more work on the story and shouldn’t have been this overexposed. Something the sequel barely improved upon. But hey, like I said, I respect these movies more than I like them because at least they have great animation and interesting themes that justifies their fans!).

[@JohnnyXanax]

So when I leave, ill no longer have whatever mental condition you are mentioning. What mental condition would someone have when entering a country. It is not if it is 1939 and a Jewish family lands in Berlin.

[@StillOnFire]

That warthog joke and the bag boy strike were the best things about Simpson Safari. Granted I was a kid when I first saw it, but I remember laughing so hard at the Warthog joke at the time.

[@RingoandCarlin]

I really like that episode too. It had a number of great jokes and moments especially the hippo chase and the rhino hatches from an egg and the whole apes and monkey thing.

[@Yamamanama]

Brick Like Me is a homage to the Lego Movie that does its own thing and not a ripoff of the Lego Movie. That's why it works.

[@RolyWestYT]

I do watch everything now and still enjoy but I was quite shocked at Barthood and how good it was! I really love it

[@ProfRolf]

ok

[@MaddoxEzman]

Never thought I’d see you here Roly!

[@sophiawilkins613]

It is hands down my favorite episode!

[@vongolagear]

Barthood is my favorite future episode, mostly because it’s the only one that treats Bart with some dignity. He’s not written to be some kind of failure or is overly pathetic. He’s a mild success, and seems happy. It’s nice to see something unique done with him, after other modern episodes that don’t handle him well. My only gripe is that scene where Lisa blows up at Bart, because we actually DO see moments where she (unintentionally) takes attention away from him throughout the years. It’s more nitpicky than anything, but I’m not a fan of that scene.

[@joelmole3157]

Itchy and Scratchy: The Movie had a good future for Bart as he’s Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

[@vongolagear]

@@joelmole3157 Yeah, but every future between those episodes treated him like crap, so it's a nice change of pace. Plus, I like him being an artist over a supreme court justice. It make more sense, imo.

[@dugonman8360]

I'd argue that Lisa's wedding gave him due respect. Sure he was a construction worker but he was good at his job and happy while doing it and Barts slip-ups weren't detrimental to him, but just a quirk to his character.

[@Colonel_RamRod]

​​@@vongolagearmakes wayyyy more sense. Why someone who resents authority to such a degree as Bart would want to be a judge 🤔

[@ghostsurfer23]

The Book Job wasn't even an honorable mention? Boy, I really hope somebody got fired for that blunder. (but seriously this was great, don't hate me, guys xD)

[@adamatc450]

Oh my God .. thanks for the reminder.. That was a great episode as well !!!

[@bergman864]

About to post about it. One of my favorites from recent years. It's still a great though.

[@phantombloodmoon1471]

I always had a tradition where I’d always watch Holidays of Future Passed in December every year

[@CMGThePerson]

"I respect Elon Musk" You're a more forgiving person than I am

[@Noobmasterdp]

Why?

[@CMGThePerson]

@@Noobmasterdp he’s an egotistical prick, that’s why

[@creaketh]

@@CMGThePerson yes

[@jbcatz5]

@@CMGThePerson And he made an unforgivable accusation against a hero because he didn’t get there first.

[@CMGThePerson]

@@jbcatz5 tell me more

[@HouseOfTowski]

Simpson Safari might be bad but the flower joke got me to laugh really hard. Marge: Oh no! It's eating us! Homer: Not a chance! Bart: Wow, dad, how did you do that? Homer: It's a flower...

[@moneylover318]

I actually love Simpson safari. They have poachers, Lisa gets knocked down a peg, and we have a crazy twist

[@EndOfSmallSanctuary97]

The joke about the government coups are also pretty funny

[@sephikong8323]

Honestly, I didn't find the mask joke that stupid, it wasn't the best nor was it completely revolutionary but it still gave me a small chuckle, it's a fine joke, nothing more nothing less

[@davy209]

I really liked the crazy twist in the end, it made me laugh and of course the last joke of the former African President!

[@SickVapeTricks]

Yea I love this episode

[@surinaam1186]

Yea this video is completely pointless. Over analyzing episodes that span decades just to nitpick some mediocre jokes. How meaningless does your life have to be?

[@MinimalistTheatre333]

I might argue with you on 'The Greatest Story Ever D'ohd'. Yes, it's a rather silly way to learn about Jerusalem, but Homer's speech at the end about uniting the Abrahamic religions was a nice touch and comes from a good place.

[@ryansinbela6396]

I agree

[@carlyskolnik296]

I love that episode

[@gianinabadami5341]

I will say the scene when Bart tries to fight a girl who knows Krav Maga with Karate followed by the scene when he tried it with Lisa is so hilarious I'm so happy the scene is available on KZbin

[@carlyskolnik296]

@@gianinabadami5341 I love that scene and I just saw it again on tv so happy

[@Trux2010]

Oy vey

[@BlueLightningSky]

I like how even in Holidays of Future Passed the writers make it a point that Lisa-Milhouse might not be endgame and Lisa-Nelson might have a chance. Even going so far as to imply that Zia is not even Milhouse's daughter.

[@mjfromjersey]

I’m shocked “homer vs dignity” didn’t even get an honorable mention for the worst section

[@Dzuno18]

Same here. Mainly because of the infamous panda scene

[@sophiebubbles07]

Please explain

[@mjfromjersey]

@@sophiebubbles07 the episode reuses old simpsons ideas (most notably the family being broke) and isn’t particularly funny. Burns also reuses a joke from an older season (which was funnier the first time) about there being a “new” Mexico. In addition, there’s a scene where homer dresses up as a panda and goes into the exhibit at the zoo. It’s heavily implied that he was... assaulted by the other panda. Very uncomfortable scene that’s not funny in the slightest.

[@Alias_Anybody]

@@mjfromjersey I don't think it's even remotely the worst episode.

[@TylerDean2ndchannel]

In my opinion, I didn't find the episode that bad aside from the panda rape scene, there were some funny moments including the scene where Homer throws pudding into Lenny's eye and the part where Homer eats the Spider-Man comic.

[@Fi_Sci_]

Recently I’ve been binge watching the Simpsons on Disney+ and I must admit for a show that has been running for so long it has been an Amazing experience. Sure it has bad episodes, but that’s to be expected from a show that’s lasted for so many years. However I hope that when the show does meet its end, it ends in a way that is fulfilling to fans that have stuck with it for so long.

[@BellHillMayor]

I've remembered getting the lego simpsons house set for my birthday back in 2014 :)

[@bromleyareshite6555]

How long did it take you to build that

[@BellHillMayor]

@@bromleyareshite6555 11+ hours

[@Adam-mh7zv]

I guess the reason brick like me was so good was it was done at the height of the popularity of the lego movie, they even reference that they took inspiration from it.

[@danielaroa7932]

8:16 "then Homer decides he's the messiah because... he had a dream with veggi tales in it" I actually laughed

[@JJLarge]

Never in my life have I been more disappointed than when I found out Sacha Baron Cohen voiced the annoying tourist guide

[@stardustnation2480]

I have never seen the episode before but I could tell it was SBC just from the small voice clip

[@loganhenry0]

Hey, at least the warthog joke is better than some of the modern jokes from Family Guy, “cough” Dad Noises “cough.”

[@lieutenant.catnip]

Yeah I agree

[@paulamurphy3775]

"cough" cutaway gags are not funny and are there just to fill time "cough"

[@loganhenry0]

@@paulamurphy3775 I think that cutaways actually can be funny, but only in the right context. Modern Family Guy has just been adding way to many when there should only be about 1-3 per episode. Cutaways should also help tie the story together when a character shares an experience, instead of just being a filler joke you see the Griffins watching on TV at the beginning of an episode.

[@paulamurphy3775]

@@loganhenry0 yeah some of them did make me laugh but i think 1-3 per episode would be perfect

[@matti.8465]

Family Guy has a tendence of having jokes that drag on forever for some reason. For all its flaws the comedy in The Simpsons is more fast paced most of the time.

[@dynamosaurusimperious6341]

When modren Simpson has bad episode: *oh,we still have the good epsiodes.*

[@icecreamhero2375]

Some of my favorite episodes they ever did came late. In my opinion Season, 1-26 is a masterpiece after that its very hit and miss.

[@TH1515FAK3]

@@icecreamhero2375 Holy shit that’s a lot of Simpsons.

[@josoveys649]

@@icecreamhero2375 i agree, there's an odd stinky episode, but I grew up with simpsons, so I can't watch some of the new ones, it's so cringey...

[@qKitti]

i dont know why i remember this but the Simpsons Future episode couch gag was one of the first experiences of the simpsons i had back in 2015... i was mortified...

[@alanspirand880]

"Don't worry, I won't subject you to that stupid joke again" 3:13 - So that was a lie.

[@robotnikcentric64]

*yes*

[@kyrohowe3156]

Bruh 🙃

[@phantomstrider]

I don't troll viewers often. But when I do, I enjoy it 😁

[@danielfotheringhamproducti7368]

@@phantomstrider, I enjoy it too. The safari episode is basically probably the least offensive out of them, including (Ahem!) Bart Vs Australia and Blame it on Lisa, but others like The Regina Monologues are really respectful. And as for the Lego episode, I also really liked it! It had a unique plot that also switched between the Lego world and the real world, that it goes to show that the creators really cared about it. It gets a well done from me! 👍 I really enjoyed the video, because I never really watched The Simpsons regularly these days, but I do look back at them for a memory down trip lane, I mean a trip down Memory Lane, sorry for that. I think that this year will be a lot better than last year, and I hope to see more content from you that makes everyone smile. Even when you trolled us, it actually got a laugh out of me. You’re swell.

[@dontspikemydrink9382]

@@phantomstrider you should have had shown crictism of israel.

[@cartmanreviews3415]

*Phantom Please make:* Top10▪︎Best Dark Age Spongebob Episodes (Seasons 6 to 8)

[@jamalsistas414]

Sand Castles in the Sand is best one and one of The best SpongeBob Squarepants Episodes Of All Time

[@ColinElkin-ce1337]

"Not Normal" would definitely be on there.

[@billygray6776]

please no, i'm bored of spongebob videos on this channel.

[@thelastprotectorofoverain1035]

I dont think so. He said before he tries not to copy people, and not only Enter, but Jem Reviews, one of his editors, has done it. But even if he did, Sandcastles would not be on it, due it it being talked about on best spongebob

[@locomotivetrainstation6053]

@@billygray6776 then don't want them

[@darknesskingsized8996]

I love how groundskeeper Willie is canonically super buff

[@skuffy4930]

The best part about Holidays Future and Past is how 30 years later we still don't know what Maggie sounds like.

[@robertdullnig3625]

I actually liked Sacha Baron Cohen's tour guide, it felt like they just let him riff and do what he wanted with it. I particularly like the gag of him always threatening to cross something major off the itinerary for a seemingly minor hold-up.

[@Polycomical]

"Ape spray" and "mating gel"- Mental.

[@kaydwessie296]

I was telling my friend how the Simpsons future episodes always make me wish we could just get a spinoff show in that universe instead now

[@animationreview5696]

The simpsons is nothing short of a masterful show, and it's great to see that even now, thirty three years after the simpsons originally premiered, there are still wonderful episodes with some people even thinking that the show has made a resurgence in recent years, and with episodes like barthood, paths of glory and Brick like me, i can only agree

[@mrbonky1098]

The latest season 33 I think is actually very enjoyable imo

[@train4292]

@@mrbonky1098 Really? That’s surprising

[@mrbonky1098]

@@train4292 some decent episodes not all plus you learn more about characters you never learned before like sea captain for example

[@Alias_Anybody]

I don't think there was a significant uptick in quality. The thing is, people are quite overdramatic with all of their stupid "The day the Simpsons died" nonsense. While sure, seasons 3-8 had the most consistently good episode, 9-18 still had quite a lot of strong ones and even after that (and they were REALLY running out of ideas at that point) there was still the occational highlight.

[@dugonman8360]

@@Alias_Anybody most people acknowledge that theres still plenty of great modern simpsons episodes but they're sadly few and far between. I could gather all the great to good episodes from season 21-32 and I probably would have 3 great seasons, maybe 4. I think the writing crew has talent, they just need a fire lit under their bums to get it going. Success breeds lethargy.

[@julesrules7297]

I really liked Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes as far as new Simpsons gems. Homer and Flanders working together as a team had a kind of charm, lots of comedy, and the action and B-plot really kept the pace up throughout.

[@animeHEAT]

I had a feeling that "Lisa Goes Gaga" would be on here.

[@jamalsistas414]

He talked about in his top 10 worst Simpson Episodes and his top 10 worst Adult Cartoon Episode

[@coachgoltzbizpro23]

I agree. From what I'm hearing it was NOT good. Probably a reason why I didn't believe Lady Gaga had ACTUAL talent until I saw A Star Is Born.

[@El_Descarriado]

I'm guessing...... 1ST BEST

[@cedgson91]

No surprises there, after watching his other videos like 10 worst episodes

[@schlanvlcoredude9438]

The recent “a summer Christmas for Christmas” was the perfect parody and I would have put it in the best

[@broadwaybaby561]

My favorite modern episode is "Halloween of Horror". Surprised it wasn't brought up, considering the wonderful Homer/Lisa dynamic it features.

[@cipherbunz2612]

also the Rocky Picture Horror Show inspired musical number!!

[@HangryOnPaws]

I love Strider's passionate excitement when he talks about each episode. He has some great emotion and obviously cares a lot about animation.

[@9timepokechamp]

Hey Strider, great news PBS has finally dumped Caillou after 21 years 😀 👏 👍 😄

[@Showtunediva]

I was delighted when I saw that article on Facebook.

[@9timepokechamp]

@the hevy fuck off i was not talking to you

[@maxweltersworld2270]

🎉🎉🎉

[@aidanredding8058]

HALLELUJAH IT'S A MIRACLE

[@mightymollyfan]

As someone who is half Canadian that made me happy they cancelled caillou I hate that bald kid him and Justin Bieber are the worst things to come out of Canada. If you want to discover 80's Metal from Canada which is really good Razor is a really great Canadian Thrash Metal band

[@enriquesrandomizerchannel9302]

You missed Ms Lisa’s Opus it was similar to the barthood episode but focused more on Lisa

[@ColinElkin-ce1337]

I enjoyed the scene where we got to see an even younger version of Maggie, even if it did retcon how she first got her pacifier.

[@AriOrSomething]

I agree. It was a great episode

[@SirGhostee]

19:15 I saw this couch gag for the first time when I was sick with the flu. I genuinely thought that I was having a fever dream. It’s weird to see it now knowing it was real

[@mvjbass9561]

Feel like Strong Arms of the Ma has to be at the very least a dishonourable mention, if not on the list. Marge assaulting Homer in the bedroom and the show playing it for a laugh is a depressing example of how our society treats sexual assault, especially concerning victims who are married. Otherwise, a nice list. I feel like there could have been more 2000's episodes on the list but I'm glad the great later episodes got spotlight too.

[@carlyskolnik296]

I hate that episode. I agree

[@cipherbunz2612]

oh god that episode sucked- the only part I really liked was Disco Stu saying "Disco Stu should've disco ducked"

[@iliketrains3495]

Yeah, never liked that episode and it was one of the few reasonable inclusions on WatchMojo's 'Controversial Simpsons Moments' list.

[@marcosgamesbrasilreviews78]

My opinion Worst: Lisa Goes Gaga Best: Simpsorama

[@professorpenne9962]

lisa goes gaga is beyond just being the worst simpsons episodes, imo it's one of the worst episodes of a cartoon ever made. I felt like visiting the dentist after watching that from clenching my teeth so hard.

[@marcosgamesbrasilreviews78]

@@professorpenne9962 yes It IS real animated atrocities of simpsons

[@miss_daisy4925]

I don't think it's the best, but i like the episode where homer and flanders became bounty hunters. I don't remember what its called tho.

[@sacrilegioussasquatch]

It honestly wasn't that bad. It was just pretty meh.

[@MrDylan2306]

@Kenny McCormick Yeah i get that, but the commercial thing doesn't work with Futurama because it's the same creator and Futurama had finished at this point. So it came across more sincere and that's why it worked better imo

[@masonruni]

You should do the best and worst modern treehouse of horror episodes next time strider.

[@MustacheOnMars9]

The 60 Second Review for Clown In The Dumps was quite funny, a good change of pace from standard Top 5 list explaining and really well edited! It was a neat little segment and I honestly really enjoyed it. Just saying if you wanted some feedback.

[@nutellatubby1943]

You know its a bad or good episode when its on a top 5 list when the show has over 690 episodes

[@BogLoud]

The Legend has Returned

[@bedroomstudios2614]

Best thing of "Eternal Moonshine of the Simpsons Mind" is that it's a mix between The Game and the movie that the title parodies, but with The Simpsons humour.

[@calebpribyl5152]

I love eternal sunshine of the spotless mind! So when I first saw this I was kinda confused but after the movie I began to laugh my ass off! The movie is beautiful though...

[@bedroomstudios2614]

@@calebpribyl5152 it is a great movie and one you should watch more than once to appreciate every detail. I recommend you to watch The Game too, that movie screws with ur mind.

[@charliechaplin852]

21:55 "I'm certainly not bursting out my sides" I was

[@dirtdisrespector7077]

Barthood made me cry when I first watched it, I was bawling on my couch.

[@summerjonz]

Homer'S LEGO movie reference quote at the end is also hilarious.

[@theowlreviewer6523]

The second we got into the stick figure section of that couch gag I swear I was just about to say "Did Don Herdzfelt animate this?!"

[@mrhal812]

Even the worst episodes, I get one laugh over. It's been years since I can say that about "Family Guy"

[@actic555]

I think it's either you love modern Simpsons episodes & hate modern Family Guy episodes, love modern Family Guy episodes & hate modern Simpsons episodes.

[@jeremy1860]

It's been years since I was a regular watcher of the Simpsons, but despite that I'm glad to hear that family is still giving good episodes after all this time 😊

[@speedyeagle2.25]

I guess I’m as will get my opinion out since I absolutely love the Simpsons. a little iffy on the modern episodes I mean they’re fine I don’t find them that bad I mean there are some good episodes but the writing quality is not great but at least it’s better than Family Guy

[@sheakirkness4735]

Hey, at least Homer Simpson and Marge Simpson is a better couple than Peter and Lois Griffin.

[@carlyskolnik296]

I agree

[@icecreamhero2375]

I guess I'm more forgiving than most. In my opinion season 1-26 is a masterpiece after that it is very hit and miss. One problem I have with the more recent ones is the constant imagination scenes. In older episodes they were every now and then now they are in every episode sometimes multiple times an episode. To me it feels like a lazy way to write cheap jokes. The Simpsons was intended to be somewhat realistic but they can do whatever gag they want if the characters imagine it.

[@nightisright1873]

@@icecreamhero2375 get rid of the Mike Scully era !

[@icecreamhero2375]

@@nightisright1873 Some of my favorite episodes of all time came from that era.

[@FUTURESQUASH767]

You should have put “E my Sports” on the list.

[@Jacobmathews.]

Yeah

[@coquimapping8680]

Good or bad?

[@FUTURESQUASH767]

@@coquimapping8680 bad

[@JerryBlueCast]

The only thing I like about that episode for it’s title, and even then, it’s just a stupid pun

[@FUTURESQUASH767]

@@JerryBlueCast Lisa was absolutely dreadful in the episode and constantly being Jealous. Bart being a gamer was stupid and clearly a grasp at trends. Homer all the sudden becoming a super peaceful pacifist after that thing he did with the dust thing was stupid. The whole episode was boring, unfunny, tacky, and just trying to grasp at trends

[@davy209]

My 5 favorite modern Simpsons episodes (not included on this list) are The Debarted, Gone Maggie Gone, 24 minutes, The Book Job, and There Will Be Buds.

[@Galvis76]

I like the strider and Jim’s combo, they’re really pure :)

[@epicsnail14]

I feel like Barts New Friend could be on the top 5. It's a really funny and heart-warming episode and it embodies the charm of modern Simpsons.

[@jeremiasazcona9159]

I feel like Barthood could have been a pretty good conclusion to the series.

[@mechajay3358]

Yeah. It's definitely one of the better episodes to come out of Modern Simpsons.

[@thatfishingfella4672]

All those Simpsons safari jokes. I’m sorry but those are pure gold 😂😂

[@themanman1549]

Dude the fact Fry used to live in Springfield by the way his dog is by a restaurant which he worked at. That dog breaks my heart ( also it breaks my heart because he waited for Fry for years at that door until death never seeing Fry probably as he looked at the corner not seeing him.)

[@cartmantv6465]

Idea: *Top6 Worst Golden Age Simpsons Episodes (Seasons 3-8)*

[@thomasspongeconductor2222]

@Cr1tikal’s Yu Gi Oh Collection Season 9 and 10 too.

[@PossiblyGenii]

Cosmodore did a whole ranking of season 1 to 10 but I refuse to watch it

[@cartmantv6465]

@@thomasspongeconductor2222 I Honestly Think the Season 9 and 10 is the Plate Age. Because i think this Seasons is a big step in Simpsons decclaim Like Spongebob Seasons 4 and 5,Isn't Bad But i think the humor become more Dumber and Broken in Season 9 and 10 and the comedy more Non-Impact and i think the Good Episodes of That Seasons Isn't soo Good (Except Mom and Pop Art and The Joy of Sect). And The Bad episodes become worse like Homer Simpson in Kidney Trouble and All Singing All Dancing. But Look...I Not Think That Seasons are Bad but not Soo good like Seasons 1-8. (SORRY MY BAD INGLISH I'M BRAZILIAN)

[@thomasspongeconductor2222]

@@cartmantv6465 Also, why is The Principal And The Pauper so hated? All I know is that it dumps all over Principal Skinner’s character, is that it?

[@cartmantv6465]

@@thomasspongeconductor2222 Yeah i don't think that episode is Abysmal But Matt Groenning think that episode ruined the Show.

[@renamon5658]

Marge is hiding bunny ears in her hair it was suppose to be reviled in the series finale

[@suarezguy]

I thought Simpson Safari was overall OK, including the leader joke was definitely basic but decent. I liked the beginning of Co-Depedents' Day but yes then it turned so stunningly bad.

[@WreckInSilenceRecords]

Found your channel through the collab video you did with doug walker from a while back. Really like your personality, calm, respectful and reserved, informative and a voice that keeps you interested in the material being discussed.

[@lazermation9696]

The legend returned!!!!!

[@kristofgriffin384]

I remember one of the better modern Simpsons episodes I've watched was the one where Bart is tired of how mundane his life has become, so he traps his family and everyone else on a dream cruise ship in order to have fun forever, only for it to turn into a nightmare. Not only were the jokes funny, but its message of "Stop thinking about fun, and have it" is not only deep but also very important for a lot of people.

[@Alias_Anybody]

Some people specifically hate that episode. I don't know, with modern Simpsons the range of opinions on some episodes is quite insane.

[@patricklauer4452]

Oh yeah I remember that one

[@Alias_Anybody]

@Kenny McCormick Apparently some people hate all and every modern travel episode (because the Simpsons are supposed to be too poor in their head canon) others seem to dislike the ending for being too unrealistic or something.

[@Alias_Anybody]

@Kenny McCormick You don't have to defend it, I do not agree with those people. Some just search for excuses to hate everything past S9 even if it doesn't make sense.

[@spencermalley10]

Awesome to see another list from you, Strider. It always brightens my day.

[@sheakirkness4735]

When I first heard Real Jim's voice, he sounds so much like Blameitonjorge until I kept listening to it.

[@Showtunediva]

I thought the same thing too!

[@AliciaInNevada]

Imagine if those two collab

[@LazarouDave]

I remember watching Holidays of Future Passed about 20 times in the span of a week because i remember it being such a great episode, looking back now - seems i was right to do so it's still fantastic

[@pikachuyip1478]

I love the Futurama And Simpsons crossover because they reference their universe are the same.

[@adeptdamage3669]

Not really their show in each other's universes.

[@101000102]

Marge and Homer are the most successful parents: Lisa became President, Bart became Chief Justice Of The Supreme Court, and Maggie became the Greatest Secret Agent in America (in the Fan Fiction I am going to write when I stop being lazy).

[@hueygamer3295]

Yessssss another real Jim’s and phantom strider collab!!

[@toushin1000]

The things as great as Barthood it was kind of the last straw for Lisa and Homer’s characters. While neither Bart nor Lisa are wholly in the right, Bart is the only one shown to be in the wrong. The story is primarily from his point of view and all he sees is Lisa upstaging him at every turn, and she shows little to no remorse for that fact. They have a big fight at Milhouse's graduation party where she gives him a backhanded compliment, praising him for his artistic talent but saying "the thing all artists have in common is a miserable life, and if I'm responsible for that you're welcome!" The problem is that this is a regular occurrence not just in this episode but throughout the entire series Lisa is blatantly treated better then Bart Marge and Homer have even called her the good child and the one we like right in front of Bart on more then one occasion. Lisa was constantly showing him up throughout the episode for no reason, with some of them being on purpose. Another recurring plotline Bart succeeds at something, only for Lisa to grow jealous/resentful and the episode will end with Bart giving up what he loves to make her happy. Plus anytime Bart complains about how different their parants treat them Lisa’s response is the same as above get over it. So while Bart's terrible lot in life isn't her fault, Lisa still ruined chances for him, and was insensitive towards all his problems. He's right to blame her for some of his problems, and he is right to be angry because she's never made to see fault in her own behavior. To drive this home further, the final part of the episode shows that Bart was able to become a successful artist and bike shop owner, moving past his grudge against Lisa in order to succeed... Except he was able to succeed after he essentially cut her out of his life and avoided her. So he succeeded even with the grudge, and getting away from her not only helped him, but would later go on to help repair their relationship. Ending the episode by says Bart can’t be successful unless he completely shuts Lisa out of his life really undercuts its point. As for Homer yes for all the trouble Bart causes Homer still bluntly 'admits' that he doesn't want anything to do with Bart to a therapist, and can't say one nice thing to his son that isn't backhanded. Pitting your children against each other is one of the more subtle but particularly odious forms of bad parenting/child abuse yet there’s never any consequence for. Even you admitted you feel sorry for him. The Same with Holiday of Future Past the fact that Lisa is married to Milhouse shows her as self destructive and makes Bart's sacrifice in the previous episode completely pointless. it is also a thinly veiled attempt to absolve Homer and Marge of responsibility for their bad parenting

[@Kyle-bl7xs]

I am surprised not a lot of episodes from season 20 are here that season was awesome

[@cassthea18]

Omg I'm so happy to see you two doing a crossover! This was a really enjoyable watch

[@thetoadmato]

tbh the couch gag from clown in the dumps is one ofnthe show's best imo not only is the animation really creative and detailed, but it serves as a crazily self aware metaphor for the show and its decline. i think the year 10,535 bit shows how the series has just become a corporate product at this point, just capitalising on people's nostalgia and selling merchandise, and how as a result the writing quality and the characters have become shells of their past selves. also genuinely i find the dream montage after this so moving - the chopin nocturne is a great choice of soundtrack omg - and the bit where marge says 'i will never forget you' gives me chills every time. its so poignant and sad, specially when you consider how garish the show in the gag has become. uh yeah, so overall its a great gag. i like it 👍 also it introduced me to don hertzfeld and his work, so thats nice :D

[@RingoandCarlin]

Yeah, That 90's show kinda bugged me because they made the history different when they took everything that should have been based on 1980 and made it late 90s. To me modern Simpsons really started in season 14

[@tannerwilson4843]

Got an interesting idea! What would the best ways to end different long running series? The Simpsons Family Guy American Dad South Park Spongebob Squarepants Rick and Morty

[@Flamestar320]

It's always great to see a new video from you, Strider.

[@milliees248]

So glad you’re back, Strider! Great video 😊

[@imagoofygoober3647]

Phantomstrider is back and better then ever !!!!!! Keep it up strider 👍👍👍 Ps was that music for the Barthood episode music from Zelda ocarina of time

[@Em-mg2vm]

Idea: Top 6 Best Dark Age Spongebob Episodes (Seasons 6-7) Not including Sand Castles In The Sand

[@jaxbartlett138]

You forgot 8

[@Em-mg2vm]

Season 8 wasn't THAT bad. I thought it was just mediocre.

[@carlyskolnik296]

I find season 8 the worst

[@Em-mg2vm]

Honestly, Episodes like "It's A Spongebob Christmas", "Hello Bikini Bottom", and "Mooncation" with a few others makes this an improvement over 6 and 7.

[@jaxbartlett138]

@@Em-mg2vm Yeah, you got a point. I thought you would spit me out in a nasty way. Glad to see you have points 😄

[@mrwatch1396]

I’m surprised to see you back so soon. Happy your back. I hope your feeling better

[@imadog3837]

Wow, the editing in this video is so good. Also, the “Mongogo” joke honestly made me smile a bit. It’s not that bad IMO.

[@jscot3683]

I think “The Man Who Came To Be Dinner” Should have had at least a mention, because of how boring it was.

[@adamatc450]

Yeah .. it was awful and felt like a Treehouse getting reinvented.

[@jscot3683]

The first five minutes or so were actually pretty funny, but it just went downhill from there.

[@Alias_Anybody]

Maybe I'm just weird, but I think the idea of forcing apes to mine diamonds or Bart doing pregnancy vodoo are so insanely over the top that it kinda crosses the line twice and becomes really entertaining.

[@BrennySpain]

I am in love with the new thumbnail you have for this video! it's so good I think!

[@The_Undead_Werewolf]

I'm really loving these worst and best lists keep up the good work man