The simpsons is known for its epic halloween episodes, but there are christmas episodes of the simpsons that are also some of the most memorable ones. Since its debut, the show has aired over 600 episodes over the course of 30 seasons, including several christmas themed episodes. Launching with a pilot episode revolving around the holiday season, the simpsons have provided viewers with 16 episodes of pure christmas. Simpsons roasting on an open fire, titled onscreen as the simpsons christmas special, is the premiere episode of the american animated tv series the simpsons, originally airing on december 17. Mr burns loses all his money and employs lisa to help him earn his fortune back. Currently in its 21st season, the simpsons has piled up over 440 episodes, over 20 emmy awards, a handful of music albums, countless endorsements and merchandise, and even made the jump to the silver screen in the summer of 2007 with the simpsons.
Simpson christmas tracy ullman show the simpsons short simpsons roasting on an open fire season 1 episode 1. Christmas episodes of the simpsons wifetime of happiness. The show holds several american television longevity records. Many individuals have contributed to them over the past decade, though they have been principally the work of raymond chen, chris baird, james a. The best and complete list of simpsons christmas episodes was shared by the official simpsons licenseholding promo group. I wont be home for christmas season 26 episode 9 the nightmare after krustmas season 28 episode 10 copy this checklist. In fact, this is only the eleventh christmas themed episode and only the fourth time that the simpsons. The holiday season is upon once again, meaning the simpsons have graced us with yet another christmas episode. Most people take the time to praise the annual treehouse of horror episodes, and for a very good reason, but simpsons has another group of holiday episodes that are just as integral and iconic. It was exactly what i wanted when i purchased it and i loved watching these episodes but it really made me wish the simpsons would do more christmas episodes like this. Here are all the 10 best christmas episodes of the simpsons, ranked. Ratings wise, new episodes of the cosby show beat the simpsons every time during the. Season 3 is one of only two seasons to date with no christmas break. The simpsons is an emmy award, annie award and peabody awardwinning animated comedy.
Since its debut, the show has aired over 600 episodes over the course of 30 seasons, including several christmas themed episodes, all categorized here. The simpsons was confirmed on october 7, 2011 as being renewed through its 25th season. The simpsons christmas episodes and seasons, in order. The simpsons go back to new york city so that bart can find his old girlfriend mary spuckler. The simpsons treehouse of horror episodes are an annual tradition that has never been skipped. Watch the simpsons episodes online season 31 2020 tv.
Robot chicken couch gag season 24 the simpsons duration. I wont be home for christmas season 26 episode 9 the nightmare after krustmas season 28 episode. It started as a night before christmas tradition, but there are too many episodes now to do this in one. If youre looking to watch some holiday appropriate simpsons episodes in this, the season. While most yearlong tv series typically produce an annual holiday episode, the simpsons tends to be much choosier when it comes to christmas content. A definitive ranking of 7 christmas episodes of the simpsons. A black hole threatens to swallow springfield, homer tries to find the source of paranormal activity, and a. As of the 25th season, there has been 12 christmas themed episodes, but those are also just regular episodes, not specials.
Homer and marge simpson raise bart, lisa and baby maggie in springfield, where eccentric residents make everyday life interesting. It is the longestrunning primetime animated series and longestrunning sitcom in the united states. After the family begins to lose some of their christmas spirit, they all have dreams that help. The simpsons twentyfourth season began airing on fox on september 30, 2012, and concluded on may 19, 20. Since its debut on december 17, 1989, the simpsons has broadcast 680 episodes. Ranking the top five christmas episodes of the simpsons. As you can imagine, after 31 seasons, the simpsons has had quite a few christmas episodes, some better than others. The simpsons does not always do christmas themed episodes. This wellstuffed stocking of simpsons holiday treats includes classic tales of the season, from simpsons seasons one through seventeen. Supposed its my fault for not knowing more about the series beforehand but i am still disappointed. If youve never laughed at homers incompetence and marveled at how well meaning he can be in one episode. Ranking the top five the simpsons thanksgiving episodes. Season 24 began on september 30, 2012 and ended on may 19, 20. Dignity season 12, episode 5 skinners sense of snow season 12, episode 8 dude, wheres my ranch season 14, episode.
Though this episode aired first, it wasnt the first simpsons episode, as it aired before the first season as a christmas special, and it wasnt the first episode produced. Christmas, in the few days before, i watch the simpsons christmas episodes. They dont come with labels similar to treehouse of horrors, but they are memorable for casual and dedicated fans alike. She of little faith season s she of little faith is almost more of a lisa episode than a christmas episode, and is known as the episode in which lisa converts to buddhism. All 24 episodes of season 3 were released as a dvd boxset on august 26, 2003 in. This occurred as part of the negotiations with the shows main actors over their salaries as a means of keeping the show going.
Tvguide has every full episode so you can stayuptodate and watch your favorite show the simpsons anytime, anywhere. Miracle on evergreen terrace is the third christmas themed episode of the simpsons, aired as the tenth episode of the shows ninth season. The halfhour series premiered on december 17, 1989, with simpsons roasting on an open fire, a christmas special. Christmas episode opening titles couch gag season 29 ep. Some of the best episodes of tv s longestrunning sitcom, the simpsons, have been their holiday episodes. Meanwhile, lisa and marge spend the trip trying to take in new york culture on the cheap. Miracle on evergreen terrace season 9, 1997 the simpsons only started really doing christmas episodes towards the end of the 1990s hence theres not many from the shows golden era. Meanwhile, lisa and marge spend the trip trying to take in new. Miracle on evergreen terrace christmas specials wiki. To celebrate, lets take a look at past christmas adventures with the. After the family begins to lose some of their christmas.
This wellstuffed stocking of simpsons holiday treats includes classic tales of the. On february 19, 2012, the simpsons reached its 500th episode in the twentythird season. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. Someone steals all the christmas packages off peoples front porches. Homer and marge go christmas shopping at the trynsave, where frenzied shoppers are quickly snatching the holiday season. While every season of the simpsons brings us a new treehouse of horror episode, less than half of the shows seasons thus far have featured a christmas episode 12 to date, over 25. All 65 songs featured in the simpsons season 24 soundtrack, listed by episode with scene descriptions. But there are some that have lasted the test of time over the years to become. The family begins by taking their christmas family photograph to feature on the christmas cards they will send.
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