This got to be one of the examples of nightmare fuel in western animation. The simpsons treehouse of horror v tv episode 1994. And a great simpsons episode can set out to accomplish a lot of different things, from broad, outrageous physical premises springfield gets a faulty monorail, sideshow bob hijacks a nuke, to surprisingly emotional character comedy grandpa loses. Named just that, the original treehouse of horror not only gave the moniker by which all future episodes would be known, it also set a distinct tone for how future halloween themed episodes of the simpsons would play out. Simpsons roasting on an open fire december 17, 1989. Scary stories is the eighteenth simpsons short and originally aired on the tracey ullman show december 20, 1987. The best simpsons halloween horror episodes are right around the corner, so join watchmojo as we count down our favourite treehouse of horror episodes. Also known as the simpsons halloween specials, is a series of halloween specials in the animated series the simpsons 1989, each consisting of three separate, selfcontained segments. Based on the horror classics poltergeist and the amityville horror, this was the first treehouse of horror segment that ever aired, and it set the perfect tone for this spooky simpsons tradition. So these are the top 10 scary lost simpsons episodes. For a list of episodes in production order, see list of episodes by production order. These segments usually involve the family in some horror, science fiction, or supernatural setting and always take place outside the normal continuity of the show and. Classic simpsons halloween episodes favorite simpsons halloween episodes.
The longestrunning primetime scripted series ever, the simpsons is regarded simultaneously as one of the greatest shows of the 20th century and most disappointing of the 21st. And as fun and hilarious as the show is, there are actually quite a few. Homer sells his soul to the devil for a donut, bart contends with a gremlin on the side of the school bus which only he can see, and the family discovers that mr. Ever since the simpsons did a halloween episode in their second season, it became an annual tradition. To freely cram shocking, ghoulish imagery into otherwise normal episodes of a family sitcom is another. Bart to have an annual halloween episode is one thing. The episode features ggghost dddad, scary tales can come true and night of the dolphin and was written by rob lazebnik story by mike scully, john frink and don payne and carolyn omine and directed by matthew nastuk. Homers visit to the land of the space coyotea blocky, stylized version of the american. Viewers have discovered that all classic simpsons episodes are the cropped widescreen versions. The simpsons treehouse of horror xxii tv episode 2011. 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 simpsons already made the perfect ending episode.
Bart agrees, but is unable to find the light switch and starts. Event episodes can be funthe treehouse of horror episodes have certainly provided some of the most memorable simpsons moments of all time. The 5 scariest treehouse of horror episodes of the simpsons. Today on top 5 scary videos, we bring you our list of the top 5 scariest simpsons treehouse of horror episodes. Cherry, frederic briere, hari michael wierny and, presently, benjamin robinson and andrew gill. Capsules for the most recent seasons may not be yet finished. The simpsons halloween episodes has become so bad that it makes me sad. Treehouse of horror episodes have aired annually since the second season 1990 and each episode has three separate segments. Experts pick the 10 best simpsons episodes of all time time. And finally the avatarbit was so bad i threw up not kidding. Whether you love or hate the series as a whole, its hard to deny that the simpsons is at its best each year with the annual treehouse of horror episodes.
Its a scary, outstanding simpsons halloween episodeno, not. The episode begins with marge standing on a stage warning parents that this episode may be too scary for children, and. The simpsons new automated house malfunctions and tries to kill homer. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page.
The simpsons has already made the best ending episode possible. The simpsons legacy as a television pioneer is secure beyond a shadow of a doubt. The simpsons greatest treehouse of horror movie parodies. This is a list of the simpsons episodes by broadcast order. The first classic episode of the simpsons is a satire on political spin, as c montgomery burns decides to run for office after his nuclear plants egregious environmental record is revealed. Top 10 darkest episodes of the simpsons the simpsons is the longest running animated series in the history of television. But then, the simpsons writers and animators never had much interest in following formulas or obeying tv conventions, preferring to. Oct 29, 2016 the best simpsons halloween horror episodes are right around the corner, so join watchmojo as we count down our favourite treehouse of horror episodes. They have a few episodes that are so scary and depressing that they should be viewed with caution. Bart agrees, but is unable to find the light switch and starts panicking believing that its gone. The top 10 simpsons halloween episodes cinemathread. Treehouse of horror episodes typically consist of four parts.
This is the second installment of my favorite simpsons episodes but this will one will be about my favorite halloween episodes from the past. This episodes ending introduces lester and eliza, doppelgangers for bart and lisa who save the day. Scary movie is the thirtyeighth simpsons short and originally on the tracey ullman show february 12, 1989. The secret war of lisa simpson is a very sad and dark episode it really is uncomfortable in every way from the beginning where homer and marge are very adminmant that bart deserves to be punished and for the students at the military school to be mean spirited to bart and lisa was just plain awful,given it was the last golden age episode and any episode done after season 9 was more considered wacky and less meaningful storylines and characters becoming more mellowed if an episode was. Were gonna be seeing some pretty heavy stuff in this movie. May 14, 2015 the first classic episode of the simpsons is a satire on political spin, as c montgomery burns decides to run for office after his nuclear plants egregious environmental record is revealed. Lisa and bart tell scary stories to each other in treehouse of horror, which is the only episode to feature a treehouse as a setting. Mar 17, 2020 they have a few episodes that are so scary and depressing that they should be viewed with caution. Getting a spiderbite and gets paralyzed is not scary. Jun 30, 2011 it didnt really have a single, especially scary moment i could point to as with the episodes on the list but it is a good sign of how season 9 could get really eerie at times.
He cant find the light switch because its dark panicked i cant find the light switch. Oct 16, 2016 the simpsons scariest nontreehouse episodes. That means there are now 27 treehouse of horror episodes, and even casual fans of the simpsons make it a point to see what they do for halloween. The simpsons treehouse of horror xii tv episode 2001. The simpsons have been doing scary names during the credits for their treehouse of horror episodes since season two. Viewers have discovered that all classic simpsons episodes are. These segments usually involve the simpson family in some horror, science fiction, or supernatural setting. Episodes of the simpsons have won dozens of awards, including 31 emmys ten for. List of the simpsons treehouse of horror episodes wikipedia. The simpsons is an emmy award, annie award and peabody awardwinning animated comedy. Jan 07, 2019 top 10 darkest episodes of the simpsons the simpsons is the longest running animated series in the history of television. Nov 12, 2018 the simpsons has already made the best ending episode possible. Bart turns off the light and begins his scary story once upon a time, there was an evil insane maniac lisa. They take place outside the shows normal continuity and completely abandon.
These segments usually involve the family in some horror, science fiction, or supernatural setting and always take. After all, the show is among the longestrunning sitcoms and animated series ever made, with 600 episodes. Treehouse of horror, also known as the simpsons halloween specials, are a series of halloweenthemed episodes of the animated series the simpsons, each consisting of three separate, selfcontained segments. The funniest scary name from every treehouse of horror. The simpsons treehouse of horror episodes, also known as the simpsons halloween episodes, are a series of episodes in the animated series the simpsons. I happen to have seen all 602 episodes of the simpsons ever made, and that includes all the treehouses of horroreach featuring three.
With dan castellaneta, julie kavner, nancy cartwright, yeardley smith. Though this is the last time a warning is used by a simpsons family member at the beginning of this episode regarding the disturbing content of this episode, it wouldnt be until 23 years later in the simpsons. Episodes of the simpsons have won dozens of awards, including 31 emmys ten for outstanding animated program, 30 annies, and a peabody. Jan 16, 2018 the simpsons legacy as a television pioneer is secure beyond a shadow of a doubt. Treehouse of horror xi is the first episode of the simpsons twelfth season and the 249th overall, and the eleventh halloween episode. The simpsons treehouse of horror iv tv episode 1993 imdb. Tonight is a landmark in one of the longest running animated series on american television as. Nightmare cafeteria now this episode was scary because when i was little, i thought this could be. These segments usually involve the family in some horror. Four freaky simpsons episodes that arent treehouse of horror. Feb 14, 2020 today on top 5 scary videos, we bring you our list of the top 5 scariest simpsons treehouse of horror episodes. Classic simpsons halloween episodes retro junk article. I was considering the endoftheworld hysteria in lisa the skeptic, too.
Top 5 scariest simpsons treehouse of horror episodes youtube. Its a scary, outstanding simpsons halloween episodeno. Bart asks lisa and maggie if they want to hear a scary story and switches off the light showing only their eyes to start telling about an evil insane maniac, but lisa asks him why he couldnt tell it with lights on. This is a list of treehouse of horror episodes produced by the animated television series the simpsons. The thirtyfirst season of the animated television series the simpsons was announced on february 6, 2019. Treehouse of horror series halloween specials wiki fandom. Treehouse of horror xxviii 2017 which aired in season 29 that this segment would be used again due to the disturbing content of the. Bobs plan to surprise linda for their anniversary gets tricky when the kids become involved. These segments usually have a horror, science fiction or fantasy theme and quite often are parodies of films, novels, plays, television shows, twilight zone episodes, or old issues of ec comics. Gumballs ghost design can give one a seizure thanks to the overuse of the bright colors.