Top 20 Times The Simpsons Went Too Far

[@WatchMojo]

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[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Moe near suicides

[@algernopkrieger138]

None. Because as an adult I can recognize that it's a product of its time, and satire or parody of other movies/shows/real situations.

[@francbiss]

Lame!! None of those went too far….

[@jonathanhahn6955]

Actually “Marge’s Breast Implants” Is Definitely Not A Moment Went To Far Cause It’s Really Impassive :-)👩🏻‍🦰

[@Jeremiah_Rivers76]

The Simpsons’ trip to New York City is living proof of my hatred of Homer.

[@ashleybrown4754]

The best part of Homer trying to jump the gorge is when the ambulance hit a tree and he fell all the way back down again

[@Crazyladuda]

Whats even more funnier is that the simpsons movie kept it in and it can be seen after the dome is shattered in the end lol

[@dreamguardian8320]

It's amazing he survived after all that.

[@FionaApplewright]

I love in the episode with Smithers Sr, they tell him to "think back" and he starts in on the memory of jumping the gorge and Lisa chimes in "No, Dad, everyone's sick of that story". I never tire of the meta humor.

[@exoroxx]

@@dreamguardian8320 It's still a cartoon and they don't have to be realistic, as Lisa mentioned in one episode. 😁

[@mojo3318]

@@Crazyladuda Oh, I didn't notice the ambulance in the movie.

[@imnotbroken118]

The breast implant episode had so many good one liners. "Hey Marge, let's go out to dinner tonight. Just you, me, the kids, and the twins!"

[@toainsully]

You can tell that it had "The Writer's barely disguised fetish"

[@Nathangames4]

It’s the simpsons

[@toainsully]

@@Nathangames4 I also did an edit of Marge Simpson as Lady Dimitrescu (Resident Evil Village)

[@Kickinthescience]

South Park and Boondocks makes this show so tame and family friendly

[@katherineknapp4370]

I agree

[@ThisBirdHasFlown]

That's... because it is and never was trying to be anything else?

[@chrisyoung3603]

Family Guy has entered the chat

[@PoeticProphetic]

Writers of the early seasons were able to pull off shocking moments with humor. Later seasons just try to use shock humor

[@COMPFUNK2]

Actually, later seasons don’t use humor at all.

[@lexkanyima2195]

​@@COMPFUNK2or over the top.😊

[@justapeacefulmanwhosbornin7291]

“Large Marge” is also one of my personal favorite episodes.

[@l-wolverine2211]

It’s hard to depict on The Simpsons when it comes to “going to far”, as oppose to other Adult Animated Shows, most notably Family Guy, American Dad, Archer, Rick & Morty, Aqua Teens, etc.

[@theunknownstuntman4010]

"Hiring the yakuza doesn't seem like something Maude Flanders and Helen Lovejoy would do" Someone clearly not watching The Simpsons closely enough, Helen Lovejoy is a menace

[@callum110597]

I haven't seen all of The Simpsons yet, but gosh, Bart jumping the gorge, also getting hated by the townsfolk, and Maude Flanders is killed off?! Those are such gobsmacking moments!

[@TheCommenterDragon]

I always loved how Marge's breast implants is considered to be one of the most notorious episodes in the entire Simpsons series!!!

[@toainsully]

I even made an edit of Marge as Lady Dimitrescu

[@SorenDaein]

I thought I'd point with that with the Number 16 pick, it got a callback in the crossover episode with Family Guy. Peter Griffin says "We're gonna MAKE it!" with Homer's response being "Trust me, we're not". Predictably, the flying saucer they were in fell into Springfield Gorge just before it could clear the gap.

[@Eco-pu2zs]

I'm surprised they didn't mention literally every Itchy and Scratchy episode.

[@trexadvent4726]

Can you do top 10 worst things Marge and Lisa Simpson has done which makes them as bad as the rest of their family?

[@matthewvorwald7169]

I would like to see them do more videos like that, especially for the rest of the Simpsons family. Granted, even though Homer and Bart have done some awful things and Marge and Lisa usually do their best to not do the things that Homer and Bart have done, they both still did similar things that are just as bad as what Homer and Bart have done.

[@brandonscott5544]

MARGE SIMPSON BOOB SERIOUSLY SEXUAL

[@markofthewolvessucks8930]

The worst thing Marge did : kicking Homer out The worst things Lisa did : Kicking Bart out with a restraining order and torturing him, Ruining Homer's barbecue.

[@tamakunminnip2117]

​@markofthewolvessucks8930 the worst thing marge did was the #1 on this list

[@trexadvent4726]

What do you think Flanders would be like if he never lost Maud while Edna ended up with Skinner?

[@amedeobazar9423]

Episode 23 of season 10 is banned in Japan. And for many good reason. On top, Homer grabbing the Emperor during a sumo match and throwing Akihito in a basket full of used thongs. And this episode was also initially called Fat Man and Little Boy 😮

[@ventanaestudiocreativo4694]

Bodybuilding Marge is one of my favorite episodes actually 😁😍

[@dcspidey1218]

The dead body is only 19th place?! I was so terrified that I actually thought the body was gonna come out of the corner of almost every corridor!

[@nebbynetwork2089]

As funny as this show was it did have some questionable jokes sometimes

[@robertreid1579]

I had a feeling that Marge forcing herself on Homer from the Season 14 episode The Strong Arms Of The Ma would be number 1.

[@Solh0und]

The funny thing is Family Guy did a similar joke 2 years prior to that episode except Lois got into martial arts instead of weightlifting.

[@toainsully]

@@Solh0und That reminds me of the scene in Family Guy where Peter Griffin explains to Homer that he got to the joke on messing up TV

[@trexadvent4726]

What do you think the Simpsons would be like if these shocking moments never happened and they were a normal family? What do you think the future where the siblings are adults would be like if this happened?

[@christophergolfer]

That thumbnail 😂😂

[@Ishtarru]

I can't believe you don't even mention that time Homer framed Marge for drunk driving.

[@toainsully]

Marge: *Gets implants* Titania: Finally, a worthy opponent. Our battle will be LEGENDARY!

[@broden4838]

Shaming Bart over a bad pitch was too far. If I was Bart's neighbor and friend, I would gladly sacrifice my freedom just to make the mob go away

[@cressnaar]

Art imitates life...

[@Thrillseeker420]

Hear hear! Bart's done some bad things, but he's caught more then enough flak to make him an innocent victim. No boy should have to go through the thing's he's gone through. Poor Bart.

[@dreamguardian8320]

Reminds me of that episode in Family Guy where Brian gives a bad comment about a movie and an angry mob terrorizes him and his family.

[@broden4838]

@@Thrillseeker420 I know, and I would have attacked the mob harassing Bart if I was chief of police (even though society seems to hate cops these days)

[@broden4838]

@@dreamguardian8320 I know, though different, both groups are criminals in their own ways

[@jamalvargas6146]

Top 20 Worst Situations Caused By Mordecai and Rigby on Regular Show

[@TheCommenterDragon]

Oh I'd love to see that list, Because as we all know almost if not literally everything Mordecai and Rigby ever did always unleashed a magical or supernatural force.

[@mojo3318]

I like that one!

[@Thrillseeker420]

The whole town shaming Bart over a lost ball game was horrible. That's why I'm not a sports fan, losing just creates hate. Power to Marge for scolding the town for it, but it just didn't feel like enough punishment for the town. Poor Bart, he just cannot catch a break.

[@playz452]

I love the Simpsons back when it was awesome and on point so from the start to like season 20

[@FAISALMILAN]

Nah It fells down even before that like S15

[@dreamguardian8320]

Yes, the Simpsons was good back in the past, but now we have so many seasons that it's starting to loose its comedy touch. Just like Disney is starting to loose its magic and popularity. It should've retired sooner when it had the chance.

[@jasminejohnston6393]

Also RIP Phil Hartman (voice of Troy McClure and Lionel Hutz)

[@VanessaSamuels-v5x]

The boys of bummer had a funny moment where it’s revealed Marge owns glasses and claim they make her look dowdy

[@mayraverdugamarcillo]

Always brighten my days, greetings from Ecuador

[@trexadvent4726]

In all the episodes showing the future, How come Lisa is the only one with the best future while Bart and Maggie are in her shadow? Honestly they deserve better with them not having the best upbringing

[@Thrillseeker420]

Amen to that!

[@thechillindude4478]

Because despite her being detestable the writers seem to adore Lisa

[@sonicspyrofan5237]

Lisa almost getting a girl killed by purposely sending her down the wrong path.

[@Meta_was_my_idea]

Nice thumbnail, that'll definitely work for sure.

[@justapeacefulmanwhosbornin7291]

We still 💛 ‘The Simpsons.’

[@umgrumgrum-xb1rp]

Yes yes we do

[@THANATOS-PRIME]

Definitely the episode where the whole town drove Bart insane because of a baseball game. There was absolutely no need for them to go that harsh; even by Simpsons standards. There’s an early season episode where the Simpsons are stealing cable and Lisa gets all preachy and religious. That episode helped cement her as my least favorite character in the show

[@aarondrake8502]

I love how you say struggle for the jockys lol

[@JackassJunior627]

Nothing wrong with Marge’s big baps. We WANTED the big baps 😂

[@The_momur]

To lighten the mood… Homer’s Phobia is my all time favorite.

[@mauricesmithjr4050]

Next: top 20 worst Simpsons episodes

[@Sly88Frye]

I know it's really dark that they showed Moe coming very near to committing suicide But come on I could not help but laugh when the song that played when he was on hold with the suicide hotline actually says "suicide is painless"😂

[@jasminejohnston6393]

RIP Marcia Wallace (voice of Edna Krabappel) and Russi Taylor (voice of Martin Prince)

[@weispaints]

This is unwatchable, every clip you pointed out is why the show is so amazing. The show is great because it’s a cartoon that connects so viscerally with actual life. In every instance the cartoon aspect takes it to the extreme but the characters motives are driven by real world conflict. Like public outrage, shame, internal conflict, etc. things we all go through. In this way Homer or Bart or Lisa or Marge are a vessel for the audience to explore and laugh about real things they might have actually dealt with in their lives. In writing the characters this way the audience will never side against the characters despite how deplorable their actions may be because the internal conflict is so relatable. Even in the episode where Homer leaves his father to die, you understand Homer as a viewer. You understand fear, you understand a complicated relationship with a family member, and you understand shame. It’s amazing writing and not to far at all.

[@Krystlist]

the only one i can really refute is Maud's death as the voice actress quit so it kinda makes sense instead of trying to recast her, same with Mrs Krabapple whose voice actor passed.

[@Zappo32]

Homer falling down the gorge it's one of the funniest moments in the history of television 😂. Never too far: it's funny, logical and perfectly written.

[@jeffrey5125]

Mr. Burns did something bad? I am shocked! So out of character...

[@ΕυάγγελοςΦώσκολος]

Number 7: It was shocking to see the two characters change personalities in the episode. Lisa wants to keep the secret while Bart wants to confess.

[@BlenderStudy]

Thank you for the update, WatchMojo..!! I think the Ice Sculpture McBain skit was way too violent. 🥶

[@Tibainium]

Marge's ''magumbos'' did give us a lot of solid Rule 34 art

[@axels3188]

I think that Marge not taking no for an answer is the number 1 time the Simpsons went too far.

[@Sodor18]

In 10-15 years, The Simpsons will become completely unwatchable.

[@thealextrifier]

There were dozens even hundreds of times the simpsons went too far!!!

[@Daichi82]

Homer's enemy is the best Simpsons episode.

[@Duelinator]

Never seen and not interested in Boondocks, and I LOATHE South Park

[@TreyMcDonaldAnimator]

I mean the thing to remember is that yes, it may push the envelope, but it seems like a lot of the edgier moments are within today's standards. More often than not, the dark tone is to give us a sense of moral for the character to learn from. Not only that, but a lot of it is actually really funny.

[@poke125]

I know there is no shortage of Simpsons episode that are bad but the Boys of Bummer is arugably the worst

[@tvland2007]

Homer Strangling Bart is way too far

[@wikidleigh]

They didn't kill Maude to "spice things up" her voice actor quit the show because of travel issues and so they had to do something.

[@bimmyfrizzo3988]

Large marge is one of my favorite episodes. I was also disappointed when she went back to a normal flat chest at the end and im sure homer was too. I kinda expected her to keep saying my eyes are up here! 😅

[@cybernautadventurer]

Goldilocks getting slowly eaten alive by the 3 bears whilst screaming for help behind a locked door.

[@ClassifiedRanTom]

Wait a second... I haven't watch Simpsons in a long long time since it got bad, but I now I know Number 1 is a Family Guy episode... Simpsons really have done everything..

[@JerAndBillyBoughtAHouse]

No such thing as the Simpsons going to far. Marge's breast implants was one of the funniest episodes ever. Lighten up.

[@BigFella117]

I find it hilarious that Frank Grimes’ last words were “I’m Homer Simpson” 😂

[@MegaSantaclaude]

Getting offended over singing jockey elves... Yeah, im done with Watchmojo

[@rosemartasgaminghoard]

Most of these moments aren't disturbing if you have even a little sense of humor. The jocky moment especially is meant to be A JOKE for gosh sake 🙄

[@trexadvent4726]

Is Lisa the worst sister since she either doesn't accept or sabotaging her siblings on what they're good at which she fears would outshine her like Bart drumming and Maggie being somewhat smarter?

[@sarahquinn6849]

I wouldn’t say that she’s the worst, as her being smart and being a musician has been her main traits since the first season so having one of her siblings suddenly outshining her at the things that make her unique leading to her acting out doesn’t seem overly unrealistic

[@MelodicQuest]

That's certainly an interesting thumbnail choice

[@kzarkage]

If you offend at least one person , you've done your job right

[@1958PonyBoy]

What about Burn's wardrobe made out of various animal skins? That little musical number was quite funny.

[@trexadvent4726]

How bad is the Simpsons compared to Family Guy involving the families and the people who they're associated with?

[@arlfiftyfourtd8132]

I honestly thought you'd put Maude's death at the top like you'd normally do

[@ΕυάγγελοςΦώσκολος]

Personally, I think you should have added the episode in which Apu had an affair. I found that wrong for soooooo many reasons. And every time it was mentioned it made me want to... 🤢. I could totally relate to Homer that one time.

[@bennywark3103]

I actually like the Smithers sr episode, it was a nice mystery.

[@Askcashin]

At least they can predict the future.

[@Mr.WestcottX]

For real

[@ProfessionalBirdWatcher]

I laughed at most of these - guess I'm a horrible person lmao

[@ProfessionalBirdWatcher]

Actually feels like WatchMojo didn't get the irony for almost all of these jokes

[@jessicachell8993]

8:56 i have to admit this one would be me because I'm scared of pain 😅

[@basseman4239]

that is what humour partly is about taking it far enough. most of the times they just got so way far, where it just gets stupid. and you often see where they try too play it somewhat serious..

[@emersongalli]

I'm from Brazil and trust me, the only wrong thing about that Simpsons' episode was the monkeys on streets and rats, we don't have those walking freely. But the rest, especially today, are very accurate

[@MikeWiest]

The Spanish accent was TOO FAR! 😊

[@emersongalli]

@@MikeWiest if you see a Brazilian that doesn't speak English very well it'll kinda look Spanish.

[@MikeWiest]

@@emersongalli OK if you say so! I thought I heard the lisp from Barcelona ("Barthelona")...which I don't think Brazilians do...

[@emersongalli]

@@MikeWiest that one we don't say

[@MikeWiest]

@@emersongalli 🙂

[@art.of.verser]

The only scene I was able to stomach for a bit was that musical number in the episode "Saddlesore Galactica." Then seeing Homer getting out of that secret door, wondering if what he witnessed was real or all a dream. Till one of the elves popped up to respond that it was clearly not the latter. The ending of that scene was more humorous than anything. Homer: Was it real? Or was it just a wonderful dream? Elf: No dream! Lose the race, Fatboy!!!

[@purplesimpsonrizz13]

I think the one where Homer dresses up as a panda because of Burns should be AT LEAST in the top 5. Why is it so low? To me, that scene is the definition of "taking it too far".

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

The moe nearly ending it all bits ARE NEVER funny

[@PowerRangerfan]

How exactly is Homer jumping the gorge on this list.

[@sylasDC]

The whole disposing of toxic waste in the movie The Simpsons was so bad I couldn't even watch the rest of it

[@trexadvent4726]

Which one of the Simpsons do you think has the most common sense with no devastating flaws?

[@jeffb.6642]

an implied fish fetish is "going too far". right.

[@MrRonald327]

Maybe they didn’t go far enough sometimes?

[@MrStGeorgeIllawarra]

"This [episode] is about a community of people who like things just the way they are. Skinner's not really close to any of these people - you know, he's mostly a minor character in their lives - but they get upset when someone comes in and says, 'This is not really the way things are', and they run the messenger out of town on the rail. When the episode aired, lo and behold, a community of people who like things just the way they are got mad. It never seems to have occurred to anyone that this episode is about the people who hate it." -Ken Keeler writer of The Principal and the Pauper

[@josephmarrison4606]

The part of The Simpsons Movie where they want to kill Maggie was too far if you ask me.

[@Animeguy300]

Who made the thumbnail?

[@SuperYouFox]

Similar to the reasons people dislike the episode Boyz of Bummer, I found myself disliking the episode "On a Clear Day I can't see my Sister." I get that Bart was a bit of a douche to Lisa in the beginning of the episode, but I found some of the ways Lisa used her restraining order to torture Bart a little overly cruel.

[@damiankarras]

Simpsons have never ‘gone too far’. They need to go even further. It’s satire. That’s the whole point. Plus you never admit to committing murder.

[@endgame009]

Context is key. A lot if not all of the episodes featured were done that way intentionally.

[@TheMulToyVerse]

So Troy McClure likes fishsticks; that doesn’t make him a gay fish And sure, Selma may have really hairy legs, but that does **NOT** make her a Hobbit!

[@ROCKONplaceboforever]

Love the simpsons good list 👏

[@ThisBirdHasFlown]

I don't know why people keep comparing this to Family Guy, South Park, etc. It's pushing "too far" because this show's NOT like those and doesn't need to be.

[@TanakaSigauke]

Man simpsons was me childhood and before I was even born

[@weispaints]

7:05 the point of the episode where Bart plays little league was that public ridicule often goes too far and using Bart an innocent child to depict that only amplifies how ridiculous public outrage often is. You dullards missed that one by a mile.

[@jadebadgal2384]

I don't think any of these went too far. These are some of my favourite episodes

[@tamakunminnip2117]

So you don't think a scene depicting spousal r*pe, and playing it for laughs is going going too far? You are sick.

[@mayraverdugamarcillo]

love you very much

[@mojo3318]

Number 13, 6, and 2 are the only ones I've seen on this list. Why would Moe try to do that to himself?! Homer should've just pulled over for his dad to go to the bathroom. And how could he do something like that?! I'm glad he stopped Lisa from putting that in her mouth. It's a good thing he stopped Bart from doing something dangerous. And how could he sleep at a funeral?! Also, I didn't cringe when Marge got a breast implant. It is heart-breaking how there are deaths in some episodes.

[@phantom115cw]

I like large Marge