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★ 8.7
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Overall Rating

★ 8.7
S7 E1
#1
★ 9.0

Who Shot Mr. Burns? (2)

Sep 17, 1995

With Mr. Burns shot, Chief Wiggum investigates the crime, and nearly everyone in town has a motive. At the end, it all comes down to the Simpson DNA.

S7 E7
#2
★ 9.0

King-Size Homer

Nov 5, 1995

Homer tries to gain sixty pounds so he can stay home on disability. When he nearly causes a catastrophe at the plant, Homer reconsiders his plan.

S7 E21
#3
★ 9.0

22 Short Films About Springfield

Apr 14, 1996

Bart and Milhouse wonder if anything interesting happens to the citizens of Springfield, which leads to a series of interconnected vignettes.

S7 E4
#4
★ 8.8

Bart Sells His Soul

Oct 8, 1995

Bart sells his soul to Milhouse for five dollars, but soon regrets his decision. Meanwhile, Moe turns the Tavern into a family-friendly restaurant.

S7 E17
#5
★ 8.8

Homer the Smithers

Feb 25, 1996

Forced to take a vacation, Smithers needs to find a temporary replacement who won't outshine him. Homer seems the perfect choice until a sudden outburst forces Mr. Burns to assert his independence.

S7 E6
#6
★ 8.7

Treehouse of Horror VI

Oct 29, 1995

In "Attack of the 50 Foot Eyesores," strange atmospheric conditions bring giant advertising statues to life. In "Nightmare on Evergreen Terrace," Groundskeeper Willie is killed in a freak accident and seeks revenge in the childrens' dreams. In the final segment, Homer steps through a secret portal and becomes three-dimensional.

S7 E8
#7
★ 8.7

Mother Simpson

Nov 19, 1995

Homer discovers that his mother is still alive, a former radical who is a fugitive from the law. When her old nemesis Burns spots her and tips off the FBI, she is forced to return to the underground.

S7 E20
#8
★ 8.6

Bart on the Road

Mar 31, 1996

Bart creates a fake driver's license for himself and uses it to go on a spring break road trip with Milhouse, Nelson, and Martin. Meanwhile, Homer and Lisa bond after spending some quality time together at work.

S7 E5
#9
★ 8.5

Lisa the Vegetarian

Oct 15, 1995

After visiting a local petting zoo, Lisa becomes a vegetarian and faces ridicule from family and friends. When she lashes out and ruins Homer's barbecue, she learns a lesson in tolerance.

S7 E11
#10
★ 8.5

Marge Be Not Proud

Dec 17, 1995

Nabbed for shoplifting, Bart manages to keep it a secret from the family... until it's time to have the family Christmas photo taken at the Try-N-Save.

S7 E10
#1
★ 7.3

The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular

Dec 3, 1995

Troy McClure hosts a behind-the-scenes look at the show, including clips of the series' beginnings as shorts on "The Tracy Ullman Show," Simpsons trivia questions, and unaired scenes from popular episodes.

S7 E15
#2
★ 7.6

Bart the Fink

Feb 11, 1996

In a scheme to get Krusty's autograph, Bart sends him a check. When Krusty's offshore holding corporation endorses the check, his illegal tax shelter is exposed. In despair after the government auctions off his possessions, Krusty fakes his own death.

S7 E14
#3
★ 7.7

Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield

Feb 4, 1996

A chance encounter with a former classmate yields an invitation to the Springfield Country Club, where Marge tries to parlay a bargain basement Chanel suit into elevated social status for her family.

S7 E24
#4
★ 7.9

Homerpalooza

May 19, 1996

To show his kids how hip he is, Homer takes Bart and Lisa to a music festival, where he earns himself a place in the sideshow by catching a cannonball with his belly.

S7 E9
#5
★ 8.0

Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming

Nov 26, 1995

After Sideshow Bob escapes from prison, the Springfield Air Show is the setting for his ill-fated vendetta against television and Krusty the Clown.

S7 E18
#6
★ 8.0

The Day the Violence Died

Mar 17, 1996

Bart meets the original animator who created Itchy, penniless some 70 years after the studio stole his idea. When Bart helps him sue for restitution, he unwittingly bankrupts Itchy & Scratchy.

S7 E16
#7
★ 8.1

Lisa the Iconoclast

Feb 18, 1996

While researching into Jebediah Springfield's past for an essay, Lisa discovers that the town founder wasn't the hero that everyone thinks he was.

S7 E23
#8
★ 8.1

Much Apu About Nothing

May 5, 1996

When Mayor Quimby uses immigrants as a political scapegoat, the Simpsons discover that Apu is an illegal immigrant.

S7 E19
#9
★ 8.2

A Fish Called Selma

Mar 24, 1996

Washed up and plagued by scandal, Troy McClure sees a marriage to Selma as his ticket back to success.

S7 E2
#10
★ 8.3

Radioactive Man

Sep 24, 1995

Bart auditions for the part of Fallout Boy in the movie "Radioactive Man," being filmed in Springfield.

S7 E1
★ 9.0

Who Shot Mr. Burns? (2)

Sep 17, 1995

With Mr. Burns shot, Chief Wiggum investigates the crime, and nearly everyone in town has a motive. At the end, it all comes down to the Simpson DNA.

S7 E2
★ 8.3

Radioactive Man

Sep 24, 1995

Bart auditions for the part of Fallout Boy in the movie "Radioactive Man," being filmed in Springfield.

S7 E3
★ 8.4

Home Sweet Homediddly-Dum-Doodily

Oct 1, 1995

When Homer and Marge are found to be unfit parents, the kids are placed with the Flanders family. Reluctant participants in the Flanderses' wholesome family activities, Bart and Lisa become the targets of an emergency baptism.

S7 E4
★ 8.8

Bart Sells His Soul

Oct 8, 1995

Bart sells his soul to Milhouse for five dollars, but soon regrets his decision. Meanwhile, Moe turns the Tavern into a family-friendly restaurant.

S7 E5
★ 8.5

Lisa the Vegetarian

Oct 15, 1995

After visiting a local petting zoo, Lisa becomes a vegetarian and faces ridicule from family and friends. When she lashes out and ruins Homer's barbecue, she learns a lesson in tolerance.

S7 E6
★ 8.7

Treehouse of Horror VI

Oct 29, 1995

In "Attack of the 50 Foot Eyesores," strange atmospheric conditions bring giant advertising statues to life. In "Nightmare on Evergreen Terrace," Groundskeeper Willie is killed in a freak accident and seeks revenge in the childrens' dreams. In the final segment, Homer steps through a secret portal and becomes three-dimensional.

S7 E7
★ 9.0

King-Size Homer

Nov 5, 1995

Homer tries to gain sixty pounds so he can stay home on disability. When he nearly causes a catastrophe at the plant, Homer reconsiders his plan.

S7 E8
★ 8.7

Mother Simpson

Nov 19, 1995

Homer discovers that his mother is still alive, a former radical who is a fugitive from the law. When her old nemesis Burns spots her and tips off the FBI, she is forced to return to the underground.

S7 E9
★ 8.0

Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming

Nov 26, 1995

After Sideshow Bob escapes from prison, the Springfield Air Show is the setting for his ill-fated vendetta against television and Krusty the Clown.

S7 E10
★ 7.3

The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular

Dec 3, 1995

Troy McClure hosts a behind-the-scenes look at the show, including clips of the series' beginnings as shorts on "The Tracy Ullman Show," Simpsons trivia questions, and unaired scenes from popular episodes.

S7 E11
★ 8.5

Marge Be Not Proud

Dec 17, 1995

Nabbed for shoplifting, Bart manages to keep it a secret from the family... until it's time to have the family Christmas photo taken at the Try-N-Save.

S7 E12
★ 8.3

Team Homer

Jan 7, 1996

Homer catches Mr. Burns in an ether-induced haze and asks for $500 for his bowling team. When Burns' head clears, he demands to join the team. Meanwhile, Bart's inflammatory T-shirt provokes Principal Skinner to require school uniforms.

S7 E13
★ 8.5

Two Bad Neighbors

Jan 14, 1996

Homer resents being upstaged when former president George Bush moves into the neighborhood. After Bush spanks Bart, an all-out prank war ensues.

S7 E14
★ 7.7

Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield

Feb 4, 1996

A chance encounter with a former classmate yields an invitation to the Springfield Country Club, where Marge tries to parlay a bargain basement Chanel suit into elevated social status for her family.

S7 E15
★ 7.6

Bart the Fink

Feb 11, 1996

In a scheme to get Krusty's autograph, Bart sends him a check. When Krusty's offshore holding corporation endorses the check, his illegal tax shelter is exposed. In despair after the government auctions off his possessions, Krusty fakes his own death.

S7 E16
★ 8.1

Lisa the Iconoclast

Feb 18, 1996

While researching into Jebediah Springfield's past for an essay, Lisa discovers that the town founder wasn't the hero that everyone thinks he was.

S7 E17
★ 8.8

Homer the Smithers

Feb 25, 1996

Forced to take a vacation, Smithers needs to find a temporary replacement who won't outshine him. Homer seems the perfect choice until a sudden outburst forces Mr. Burns to assert his independence.

S7 E18
★ 8.0

The Day the Violence Died

Mar 17, 1996

Bart meets the original animator who created Itchy, penniless some 70 years after the studio stole his idea. When Bart helps him sue for restitution, he unwittingly bankrupts Itchy & Scratchy.

S7 E19
★ 8.2

A Fish Called Selma

Mar 24, 1996

Washed up and plagued by scandal, Troy McClure sees a marriage to Selma as his ticket back to success.

S7 E20
★ 8.6

Bart on the Road

Mar 31, 1996

Bart creates a fake driver's license for himself and uses it to go on a spring break road trip with Milhouse, Nelson, and Martin. Meanwhile, Homer and Lisa bond after spending some quality time together at work.

S7 E21
★ 9.0

22 Short Films About Springfield

Apr 14, 1996

Bart and Milhouse wonder if anything interesting happens to the citizens of Springfield, which leads to a series of interconnected vignettes.

S7 E22
★ 8.5

Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in 'The Curse of the Flying Hellfish'

Apr 28, 1996

When a fellow veteran dies, Grandpa Simpson and Mr. Burns fight for buried WWII treasure as the only surviving members of their battalion.

S7 E23
★ 8.1

Much Apu About Nothing

May 5, 1996

When Mayor Quimby uses immigrants as a political scapegoat, the Simpsons discover that Apu is an illegal immigrant.

S7 E24
★ 7.9

Homerpalooza

May 19, 1996

To show his kids how hip he is, Homer takes Bart and Lisa to a music festival, where he earns himself a place in the sideshow by catching a cannonball with his belly.

S7 E25
★ 8.5

Summer of 4 Ft. 2

May 19, 1996

On a family vacation, Lisa tries on a new identity to fit in with the other kids at the beach. Jealous, Bart reveals her true nerdiness to the group.

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
6 ★ 8.4 25
★ 9.2 Treehouse of Horror V
★ 5.8 Another Simpsons Clip Show
7 ★ 8.4 25
★ 9.0 Who Shot Mr. Burns? (2)
★ 7.3 The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular
5 ★ 8.3 22
★ 9.2 Cape Feare
★ 7.5 Lady Bouvier's Lover
4 ★ 8.3 22
★ 9.1 Marge vs. the Monorail
★ 6.9 So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show
8 ★ 8.2 25
★ 9.3 Homer's Enemy
★ 7.1 The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase
3 ★ 8.1 24
★ 8.8 Flaming Moe's
★ 7.6 Like Father, Like Clown
2 ★ 8.0 22
★ 8.8 One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish
★ 7.3 Dancin' Homer
9 ★ 7.8 25
★ 9.0 The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson
★ 5.0 All Singing, All Dancing
1 ★ 7.7 13
★ 8.3 Krusty Gets Busted
★ 7.3 Homer's Odyssey
10 ★ 7.6 23
★ 8.1 The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace
★ 7.0 Sunday, Cruddy Sunday
12 ★ 7.3 21
★ 8.6 Trilogy of Error
★ 6.7 Bye Bye Nerdy
11 ★ 7.3 22
★ 7.9 E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)
★ 6.4 Saddlesore Galactica
13 ★ 7.1 22
★ 7.8 Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge
★ 5.4 Gump Roast
14 ★ 7.0 22
★ 7.7 Moe Baby Blues
★ 6.6 Old Yeller-Belly
15 ★ 7.0 22
★ 7.5 Treehouse of Horror XIV
★ 6.3 Bart-Mangled Banner
16 ★ 6.9 21
★ 7.4 Treehouse of Horror XV
★ 6.2 Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass
18 ★ 6.9 22
★ 8.1 24 Minutes
★ 5.9 The Boys of Bummer
20 ★ 6.9 21
★ 7.2 Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes
★ 6.0 Lisa the Drama Queen
19 ★ 6.8 20
★ 8.2 Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind
★ 6.1 Papa Don't Leech
17 ★ 6.8 22
★ 7.6 The Seemingly Never-Ending Story
★ 6.2 The Bonfire of the Manatees
21 ★ 6.8 23
★ 7.3 Treehouse of Horror XX
★ 5.7 The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed
25 ★ 6.7 22
★ 7.9 Brick Like Me
★ 5.8 What to Expect When Bart's Expecting
23 ★ 6.7 22
★ 8.3 Holidays of Future Passed
★ 4.0 Lisa Goes Gaga
22 ★ 6.7 22
★ 7.3 500 Keys
★ 6.0 A Midsummer's Nice Dream
24 ★ 6.7 22
★ 7.2 Treehouse of Horror XXIII
★ 6.2 Love Is a Many-Splintered Thing
27 ★ 6.6 22
★ 8.4 Barthood
★ 5.6 Every Man's Dream
29 ★ 6.6 21
★ 7.6 Flanders' Ladder
★ 6.0 Fears of a Clown
26 ★ 6.6 22
★ 7.9 Simpsorama
★ 5.2 The Musk Who Fell to Earth
33 ★ 6.6 22
★ 8.3 A Serious Flanders (1)
★ 4.3 The Star of the Backstage
35 ★ 6.5 18
★ 7.1 A Mid-Childhood Night's Dream
★ 6.0 Thirst Trap: A Corporate Love Story
36 ★ 6.5 11
★ 8.0 Bart's Birthday
★ 5.7 Women in Shorts
31 ★ 6.5 22
★ 7.5 The Way of the Dog
★ 5.7 Marge the Lumberjill
34 ★ 6.5 22
★ 8.3 Treehouse of Horror XXXIII
★ 5.5 Fan-ily Feud
28 ★ 6.4 21
★ 7.0 The Town
★ 5.9 The Nightmare After Krustmas
32 ★ 6.4 22
★ 7.4 The Last Barfighter
★ 5.6 Yokel Hero
30 ★ 6.3 23
★ 7.0 Baby You Can't Drive My Car
★ 5.1 Bart vs. Itchy & Scratchy