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I agree with the graphic.
However, I recently completed a straight watch-thru of every Simpsons episode, and while watching the lackluster episodes from seasons ~20-~30, I have to acknowledge one thing:
Quality of the show and its writing have noticeably improved since around Season 32.
The most recent episodes feel more centered on the family and much less on bizarre cameos and really outrageous situations. It actually feels like a show about the Simpson family and treats the characters more age-appropriately.
I donβt like that they lost/recast established voices of minority characters (Apu, Carl, Dr. Hibbert, etc), I do think the quality and the focus of the show is much better than it has been in almost 2-decades.
Dude, that's over 700 episodes, most of which suck ass. Why would you do that to yourself?
The literal worst episode of Simpsons is still pretty good honestly. It's not as good as the best episodes of Simpsons, but it's still better than most TV shows.
What's the worst episode? I think the lady gaga one used to have the lowest review score but I'm wondering if a more recent episode has taken the crown
Actually good point, I was thinking the lady gaga episode, but I don't know if at this point that is still the lowest rated. But really, even not going by ratings and just going each persons personal opinion, the worst episode they can think of, or even while they are watching it, thinking, " this isn't a great episode". It's still better than most other stuff on tv, just not a good episode of simpsons.
Kind of like saturday night live, even the bad episodes and seasons are still a pretty good show. And easy to appreciate the effort involved.