The christmas specials wiki is a website that anyone can edit about our favorite christmas specials, movies, tv episodes, characters from within these media and music from them. While the simpsons is more at home with halloween horror, their christmas episodes manage to somewhat warm the heart while staying true to the series subversive muse. The simpsons started, as far as the family you know and love is concerned, as a christmas special. Ranking all 18 the simpsons christmas episodes, best to worst. Of course, like many episodes of the show, some are more entertaining than others. Bart ruins christmas seems to be a common thread throughout these holiday simpsons episodes. Launching with a pilot episode revolving around the holiday season, the simpsons have provided viewers with 16 episodes of pure christmas magic in their decadeslong run. In an attempt to get the jump on christmas presents, bart wakes up before the rest of the. Early simpsons christmas the independent television show the simpsons got its start with a christmasthemed episode. Episodes simpsons roasting on an open fire grift of the magi she of little faith mr. The simpsons the simpsons full episodes new youtube.
The marathon will consist of 661 episodes, as well as the simpsons movie and the academy awardwinning short film the longest daycare. The simpsons obviously continued after 2011, but holidays of future passeds status as a possible series finale definitely gives it more emotional oomph. Ive watched the simpsons on and off since they first aired when i was in 3rd grade. Dec 24, 2019 its christmas time, and you know what that means.
Every christmas, in the few days before, i watch the simpsons christmas episodes. The simpsons is an emmy award, annie award and peabody awardwinning animated comedy. The simpsons and bless the harts have christmasthemed episodes on fox tonight, and cbs has the 2019 kennedy center honors show, which. A great set of classical simpsons christmas episodes. Simpson christmas tracy ullman show the simpsons short simpsons roasting on an open fire season 1 episode 1 marge be not proud season 7 episode 11. Episodes of the simpsons have won dozens of awards, including 31 emmys ten for outstanding animated program, 30 annies, and a peabody. The executive producers for the first production season were matt groening, james l. Test your knowledge on this television quiz to see how you do and compare your score to. That gives me enough to put together this list of the simpsons christmas episodes, ranked from worst to best. Back in 1989, the debut episode of foxs the simpsons, a thirty minute animated sitcom based on. Lets look back at the best christmas episodes of the simpsons. For the purpose of this exercise, a christmas episode will be one in which the plot revolves around the holiday. It started as a night before christmas tradition, but there.
She of little faith, to quote a disillusioned lisa, could not be more blasphemous, but it does boast guest voice richard gere as lisas buddhist mentor. The simpsons saved three christmases, ruined eight. When a sudden tourist spike means that the family cannot afford christmas, the simpsons open up their house to boarders. Dec, 20 check out the special version of the simpsons opening credits made for the december 15th episode, white christmas blues. December 11, 2005 this was right around the point where all the threepart episodes the simpsons were doing started to really get tiresome. Simpsons roasting on an open fire, titled onscreen as the simpsons christmas special, is the first syndicated episode of the american animated tv series the simpsons and tv spectacular, originally airing on december 17, 1989. In mr plow 1992 homers new snowplow business has a rival and it is run by his best friend barney. The simpsons christmas episodes are all classics in their own right, but which ones come out on top. If youve never laughed at homers incompetence and marveled at how well meaning he can be in one episode, are.
Every single christmas episode of the simpsons ranked joe is the. While the simpsons might be better known for their halloween specials, there are plenty of christmas offerings that are perfect for this time of years. However, as far as im concerned, there are six of them that manage to stand out. The halfhour series premiered on december 17, 1989, with simpsons roasting on an open fire, a christmas special. Its also all about binging tv, especially all the best. Every single christmas episode of the simpsons ranked joe. Dec 16, 2016 if things hadnt worked out in the simpsons favor, the show would span 22 seasons, neatly bookended by two christmas episodes. Nov 17, 2019 and no christmas is complete without some classic christmas episodes from the simpsons. The best and complete list of simpsons christmas episodes was shared by the official simpsons licenseholding promo group. Since its debut, the show has aired over 600 episodes over the course of 30 seasons, including several christmas themed episodes, all categorized here. Simpsons roasting on an open fire again, the simpsons singing christmas carols is secondary to the main plot of homer not being able to afford christmas. This is the first episode of the series that would redefine animation and add that special little something to christmas for many years to come.
Top 10 the simpsons christmas episodes whats on disney plus. Twas the night before christmas, and all through the town, not a creature was stirring not even krusty the clown. To honor the anniversary and because the simpsons is now on disney plus we watched all 14 christmas episodes to determine which simpson wins christmas. It started as a night before christmas tradition, but there are too many episodes now to do this in one night. It originally aired on the fox network in the united states on december 11, 2011.
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. But, to be fair, barts christmasruining in miracle on evergreen terrace comes about as a complete accidentthough one fueled by selfishness. Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Christmas episodes of the simpsons wifetime of happiness. At its best, the simpsons is probably the greatest and. Released on october 14, 2003, it was followed by the simpsons christmas 2 in 2004.
Winter episodes community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. As such, youll want to start right at the beginning with season 1, episode 1. Simpson christmas tracy ullman show the simpsons short simpson s roasting on an open fire season 1 episode 1 marge be not proud season 7 episode 11 miracle on evergreen terrace season 9. The best and worst simpsons christmas episodes loco mag.
Lets look back at the best christmas episodes of the. But you should have no trouble finding the right episode to help celebrate the holiday season. Check out the special version of the simpsons opening credits made for the december 15th episode, white christmas blues. But truth be told, there arent that many simpson christmas episodes. December 11, 2005 this was right around the point where all the threepart episodes the simpsons were. After most give up hope, sideshow bob manipulates milhouse into revealing where bart is hiding. Celebrate the holidays with every great simpsons christmas. Thirty years in the future the simpsons get together for christmas. The first season of the american animated television series the simpsons originally aired on the fox network between december 17, 1989, and may, 1990, beginning with the christmas special simpsons roasting on an open fire. The best and worst simpsons christmas episodes some of the best episodes of tvs longestrunning sitcom, the simpsons, have been their holiday episodes.
Christmas with the simpsons is a simpsons dvd and vhs that features episodes with a christmas theme. Ranking the top five christmas episodes of the simpsons. Every single christmas episode of the simpsons ranked. Most of the episode is set thirty years into the future, when bart and lisa take their children with them to homer and marges house over christmas, while a pregnant maggie goes into labor. In thirty years and thirty seasons, foxs the simpsons has had several classic christmas episodes with a lot of mediocre ones from the later seasons doh. The simpsons turns 30 in 2019, which fox is commemorating with a slew of events and specials that began with last weekends 30episode marathon of beloved episodes on fxx. The simpsons simpsons roasting on an open fire marge loses the holiday spending budget when barts tattoo requires removal and homers work bonus doesnt come through.
Dec 23, 2018 in thirty years and thirty seasons, foxs the simpsons has had several classic christmas episodes with a lot of mediocre ones from the later seasons doh. The very first episode of the series to debut on television had a christmas theme and was entitled simpsons. We wish you a simpson christmas simpsons christmas special duration. Times are tough in the simpson household when homer finds out he wont be getting a christmas bonus and has to take a second job as a mall santa. The family is forced to spend all of their savings to get barts new tattoo removed, and with no money for christmas, homer is forced to become a. Dec 22, 2015 its a nice balance of emotion, comedy, and realismeven in a cartoon. With dan castellaneta, julie kavner, nancy cartwright, yeardley smith. 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. With its epic retelling of edgar allen poes the raven, narrated by james earl jones no less, many overlook their first foray into holiday episodes, simpsons roasting on an open fire. The simpsons christmas show the simpsons release date 2003 region unknown distributor 20th century fox no. Dec 19, 20 the very first fulllength episode of the simpsons ever aired thats right, trivia nerd. Best christmas tv episodes to watch on netflix and hulu.
Christmas specials wiki is a freely editable database containing information on christmas specials, tv episodes, and movies, as well as a christmas tv listing. Miracle on evergreen terrace comes at the tail end of it, a tad below the shows very best moments, but still very solid. List rules only episodes set during christmas or featuring the holiday season. Foxs longrunning animated sitcom, the simpsons, kicked off with a christmas episode back in 1989 but several years later, it would air one of its most memorable in. Burns, smithers, principal skinner, milhouse, moe, ned and todd flanders, barney and marges sisters patty and selma, among many others. The best christmas episodes of the simpsons for your next. Winter is ruined for springfield when bart falls into an underground missile silo, leading the town to put together a search party to find him. Can you click the correct simpsons christmas episode based on a brief plot description. The simpsons christmas episodes are costeffective chimneys. Simpson christmas tracy ullman show the simpsons short simpsons roasting on an open fire season 1 episode 1 marge be not proud season 7 episode 11 miracle on evergreen terrace season 9 episode 10. The simpsons has enjoyed a long run on tv that has lasted well over 25 years. The simpsons is an american adult animated sitcom created by matt groening for the fox. The greatest christmas tv sitcom episodes that are perfect to watch on netflix, hulu, and amazon during the holiday season, from the office, blackish, arrested development, friends, and more. Homer tells the tale of the first christmas ever, while grandpa pursues his decadeold feud with santa.
The best christmas episodes of the simpsons for your. The simpsons has a full fifteen christmas themed episodes in their holiday arsenal though they play fast and loose with the seasonal theme, and a few extra episodes that were added to their. The simpsons first episode is still a christmas classic. Dec 20, 2016 every christmas, in the few days before, i watch the simpsons christmas episodes. Free checklist of all the simpsons christmas episodes. My family watches this all the time durig the holiday season. Dec 10, 2014 simpsons christmas stories original air date. The simpsons only started really doing christmas episodes towards the end of the 1990s hence theres not many from the shows golden era. See more ideas about the simpsons, simpsons party and homer simpson. Holidays of future passed is the ninth episode of the twentythird season of the american animated sitcom the simpsons. If an episode even mentioned christmas it was thrown on this dvd. The best christmas episodes in tv history indiewire. On sunday night, there was a new simpsons christmas episode.
They dont come with labels similar to treehouse of horrors, but they are memorable for casual and dedicated fans alike. Over that 30 years, the simpsons has aired 14 different christmas episodes. Bart and lisa are struggling as parents to connect with their children. No christmas is complete without some classic simpsons christmas specials. The simpsons is an american adult animated sitcom created by matt groening for the fox broadcasting company. Not only was simpsons roasting on an open fire the first christmas episode of the series, but it was also the first episode overall. The stories involve a retelling of the birth of jesus, grampa simpsons wwii christmas story and a simpsons rendition of. I expected this dvd to be more like a christmas version of their treehouse of horrors halloween discs. Simpson christmas tracy ullman show the simpsons short simpsons roasting on an open fire season 1 episode 1.
The simpsons simpsons christmas stories tv episode 2005. It is a satirical depiction of a dysfunctional middleclass american lifestyle starring the eponymous family. A definitive ranking of 7 christmas episodes of the simpsons. Christmas has always been a big part of the simpsons dna in fact, as mentioned previously, its very first full episode following its debut as shorts on the tracey ullman show was. Let it snow in springfield, and enjoy the best the simpsons. Marges relationship with bart is strained when he is caught shoplifting before christmas.
Since its debut, the show has aired over 600 episodes over the course of 30 seasons, including several christmasthemed episodes, all categorized here. The family is forced to spend all of their savings to get barts new tattoo removed, and with no money for christmas, homer is forced to become a store santa. I love the introduction of santas little helper, which subverts the typical hackneyed plot with the dog track environment. The simpsons white christmas blues tv episode 20 imdb. The simpsons christmas episodes and seasons, in order. In simpsons roasting on an open fire 1989 homer manages to fail as a department store santa but comes up trumps with a christmas gift for all the family. Mar 14, 2018 i rank all of the simpsons christmas episodes, including the first episode ever.
So i thought id take a little break from the event and grab an opinion poll of the addicts community. Dec 17, 2019 the simpsons treehouse of horror episodes are an annual tradition that has never been skipped. Set in the town of springfield, the show lampoons both american culture and the human condition. The simpsons, grift of the magi season 11, episode 9 simpsons roasting on an open fire may be a holiday tradition after all, its the very first episode of this long, long. The simpsons treehouse of horror episodes are an annual tradition that has never been skipped.
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