Underated Episodes

[Red Hot Homer Simpson]

One Episode that is highly underrated is homer the smithers. I mean that is what the simpsons is really all about. Homer trying his hardest, but failing miserably.

[Wonderlicious]

I'll probably edit with some explaining later, but...

Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield
You either love it or hate it. I love it. Yet a good portion of others hate it. That makes me sad.

The Front
Often considered a lesser Season 4 episode, which still means a good rating. However, it deserves more attention.

The PTA Disbands
Often considered a mediocre piece, but I like it.

A Star is Burns
I know now that it's essentially a crossover, but I never knew this when I first saw it, so the promotion of The Critic was oblivious to me. I've read a lot of criticism over just this fact and the dark secrets to do with Matt pulling his name. In my opinion, it should be watched on its own as a normal episode, as it is good. And Susie Deiter did a great job as director on the episode.

Bart vs Thanksgiving
Why doesn't this get mentioned a lot? This happens to be one of my favourite episodes.

See Homer Run
The third act was somewhat questionable, but I still enjoyed it immensly.

Last of the Red Hot Mamas
Aside from Moe's suicide attempts, another one that's very good yet overlooked.

Homer vs Dignity
Is the reason for the hatred just because of the panda rape scene? Aside from that, this episode is quite good.

[Ryan]

The Computer Wore Menace Shoes.
Fantastic episode.

[Thats A Paddlin]

Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield is definitly the most underated if you ask me.

I mean, a lot of people equate it as a weak spot in Season 7 because its not extreeemly funny or offbeat.

Its just a natural story that could be about anyone, and its a gem.

[Nebuchanezzar]

The City of New York v Homer Simpson - Whoever the showrunner was is irrelevant, this is a hilarious episode that deserves more credit.

Trash of the Titans - Ditto

Homer's Phobia - It's highly praised, yet it deserves more praise. It's by far a better satire that Homer Badman or Homer the Heretic.

Sweet Seymour's Baaadasssss song - It's quite an enjoyable and loveable episode, I like it.

[Drunk Barney]

Nebuchanezzar - What did you think about the claims of jerkass Homer in the episode, along with the terrible ending?

For me, much of Season 9,10 and 12 feature a lot of underrated episodes.

[do what donny dont does]

I love Mountain of Madness, but alot of people dislike it.


Homer: "Wow, you sure know how to cheat Mr. Burns"
Burns: "Yes, well, I'm older than you.

[Rest your giant head]

The Computer Wore Menace Shoes.
Fantastic episode.

I agree,that one is excellent. Last few seasons have many underrated episodes. "Worst episode ever" is one of them,IMO.

[CJman327]

Hello Gutter, Hello Fadder

Despite the suicide attempt and the weird dancing-around plots like Homer's sudden dedicate-his-life-to-children epiphany, this overall had some great jokes and a more decent plotline than I expected.

Marge:Kids, turn off the TV. I have some bad news. Lenny's in the hospital.
Bart and Lisa:NOT LENNY!

Homer:I don't need your pity or your money.
(Homer takes Ron Howard's money.)
Ron Howard:Uhhhhhh normally when you say that, you give the money back.
Homer:Huh?
Ron Howard:YOINK!
(Ron grabs the money and drives away.)

Lenny:Miss. MISS! This split you gave me is making me choke!
Carl:At least call it a banana split ya dumbwad.
Lenny:Hey, spare me your guttermouth.
(Homer chucks a bowling ball at Lenny's stomach.)
Lenny:OW!

Weekend At Burnsie's

Oh come on now, was this episode REALLY THAT BAD? I mean sure it was taken off the bottom 50 episodes but still, shouldn't have been there in the first place. Was the plotline really that bad? I mean it had that typical Scully-esque hint but it had some excellent jokes and I honest to god enjoy seeing it when I can.

Homer:Marge, I just realized....I am the OW.....in the word NOOOW.And if you tell anyone!......
Marge:Honey, I like it when you call but we just talked 5 minutes ago. H--hold on I've got call waiting. Hello?
Homer:Hey, it's me. I've got Marge on the other line and she is TOTALLY bumming me out.
Marge:Mmmm!

Homer:That's great Doc, now can you do something about my SEARING PAIN.
Dr. Hibbert:Well, I do have a prescription but it's a little....controversial.
Homer(worriedly): Does it go in the butt???

Homer:Oh my god this dude does the best Flanders!
Flanders:Uhhhheh-heh. Homer, i-it's me, Ned.
Homer:Hold on I've got a question for you.
(Homer unfolds a crumpled-up piece of paper from his pocket.)
Homer:Could Jesus microwave a burrito SO HOT, that he himself could not eat it?
Flanders:Weh-hell as far as melon-scratchers go that's a DILLY of a pickle!
Homer:Riiight.

Otto:Hey CHIMP, is HEMP spelled backwards!
Homer:And Otto is----OTTO! spelled backwards! Ha ha ha ha!
(Otto turns wide-eyed.)
Otto:Now I'm scared.
Marge:Homer I don't mean to nag but what does this have to do with healing your eye?
(A news report on the medicinal marijuana outlawing protest occurs at the moment.)
Homer:GASP! We've gotta get out and stop that initiative! Marge, I'm gonna need 10,000 veggie burritos!
Otto:No guac' in mine.
Marge:Good night Homer.....
(She walks away.)
Otto: Dude, your mom is HOT!

I could go on and on!

Burns' Heir

Just hilarious. The whole Mr. Kurns moment at the heir auditions to Bart's riches, this episode has it all and didn't even make the top 100! Very underrated.

Homer Actor:I am so glad Bart is not here.
Marge Actor:As am I.
(The Homer actor drops his sandwich.)
Homer Actor:BOH!!!!

New Kids On The Bleech

I'm gonna get pummeled for this but really guys. Number 4 on the bottom 50???? It may have been a very dull twist at the end with LT. Smash going insane, but the rest of the episode wasn't all that bad. The NSync ridiculing dance routine everytime they enter somewhere was very funny and the Party Posse video all the better! The YVAN EHT NIOJ thing, I could go on forever!

[Your_Hero]

I'm going to vote for the Computer who wore menace shoes. IMO funniest episode since The Cartridge Family

if mountain of madness is underrated then i am going to have to give props to that episode aswell.

[Reverend Lovejoy]

In Marge we trust is IMO very underrated.

[Imperciph]

[b]Homer's Phobia - It's highly praised, yet it deserves more praise. It's by far a better satire that Homer Badman or Homer the Heretic.


Have to disagree. Episode goes downhill with irrelevant Homer and Bart getting attacked by reindeers. You may counter that Homer the Heretic has a similar "character in danger" climax, but that one ties into the satire by subtly posing whether the fire happened as an accident or by divine intervention. The one in Homer's phobia doesn't connect that well to the main commentary.

It also has problems resolving the main conflict. Having Homer become tolerant to gays just because John saved his life isn't nearly as cynical commentary like Homer going back to church yet sleeping loudly throughout sermons or Homer believing the same media propaganda about the guy who saved him from the media.

[California Prunes]

Lady Bouvier's Lover

The Boy Who Knew Too Much - Highly praised, but I don't often see this mentioned with the true greats. This is Mirkin at his absolute best, an incredibly unique episode with some classic scenes (Skinner chasing Bart and in particular the Terminator parody) and laughs by the barrelful.

Selma's Choice - Engaging storyline that makes the reader sympathise with the main character (Selma), and offers a vast array of classic Simpsons humour. Oh, and this was undoubtedly one of Homer's finest episodes.

Radioactive Man - Simply hilarious.

Mr. Lisa Goes To Washington

Don't Fear The Roofer

A Star Is Torn - Don't really see the problem with this, Homer's occasional over the top behaviour aside (and even that is an exaggerated critisism of the episode.) Final scene is actually quite moving for a post season 8 outing.

Home Away From Homer - Second best Homer-Flander's ep after Dead Putting Society.

A Star Is Born Again - A brilliant look at Flander's human side.

'Scuse Me While I Miss The Sky - Consistently enjoyable all the way through, well paced, a great B-story, and a beautiful ending make this a real treat.

[Rest your giant head]

New Kids On The Bleech
I'm gonna get pummeled for this
Not by me.

[box elder]

Weekend At Burnsie's



2nd

i'd also go with some of the early episodes like "Dancin' Homer" and "Some Enchanted Evening." i love those two, and it seems many people here strongly dislike them.

[Jims]

Well, that depends how you define "Underrated." I don't really feel like discussing each of them, but I'll make a few lists.

Episodes That Aren't Total Garbage
The Computer Wore Menace Shoes
New Kids on the Blech
Homer the Moe
The Blunder Years
The Frying Game
Pray Anything
The Strong Arms of the Ma


There. I said it.

I've never hated any of those episodes as much as others seem to. Especially "Homer the Moe." I think that episode's pretty funny, actually. Except for that lackluster third act, of course.

Classic Era Episodes That Don't Get Enough Respect
Bart Vs. Thanksgiving
When Flanders Failed
Bart's Friend Falls in Love
Burns' Heir
The PTA Disbands
The Canine Mutiny


These episodes tend to be omitted when discussing great classic-era episodes. I think these tend to be slightly underrated in that regard.

Good Non-Classic Era Episodes
Homer to the Max
HOMR
A Star is Born - Again
C.E. Doh
The President Wore Pearls
I, D'ohbot
Diatribe of a Mad Housewife
Smart and Smarter
Catch 'Em if you Can
Thank God It's Doomsday


When constructing a Top 50 favorite episodes list, you see a lot of classic era episodes, and the occasional gem like "Trilogy of Error." I think these episodes are just as good as many of the classic seasons, and could've easily fit into Seasons 5-8. I especially think "A Star is Born - Again" is underrated in this sense. Hilarious episode with an interesting story. Nice "Benny Hill" parodies. Here comes Helen Fielding...

[do what donny dont does]

I Am Furious (Yellow) is one of my post-classic era favorites. I Dont see it getting much love around here.

[TheFlandersMan]

Ditto I am Furious (Yellow). It's a modern day classic. Also A star is Torn, and I especially think Homer the Moe is very good.

[Veryjammy]

I tried hard to think of an classic era episode that doesn't get much love that I really like, and I ending up going with My Sister, My Sitter. It's odd in that some people like it but a sizable amount seem to hate it. I think it's well-conceived, daring and believable (well less so towards the end, but in The Simpsons universe it makes sense). There are so many moments in the episode that remind me of me and my sister bickering when we were younger, while keeping the dialogue funny and not just childish nonsense.

I'll also agree with Bart Vs Thanksgiving. People seem to like it but it is rarely cited as great. Even I would have said it was 'only' a very good Season 2 episode a few weeks ago. But I recently rewatched it and it's actually brilliant. Great observational humour, hilarious dialogue, perfect characterisations, particularly of Bart, and a heartwarming ending.

[Malachy]

Homer the Moe
Homer to the Max
The Blunder Years
I'm Goin' to Praiseland - definitely the most underrated
Bart to the Future

[CJman327]

Bart To The Future?

Sorry dude but that episode was just completely dull and the only things funny in the episode were the whole "No, that's my brother CrazyTalk. We're all a little worried about him and when there's an ad in Bart's vision. I also liked this:

Homer:Oh what a bleak horrible future we live in!
Bart: Don't you mean PRESENT?
Homer:Right, right, present.

I also have to go with I Am Furious Yellow as well.

Homer:I just can't live without Rage-A-Hol!

Yeah, I also second Bart Vs. Thanksgiving and Mountain Of Madness.

And what about My Mother The Carjacker?

[Homer Jay]

The most underrated is Lady Bouvier's Lover. There's nothing I didn't love about this episode. The main plot featuring a relationship between three old people was a great idea, and it was carried out brillantly. The subplot is very strong and self-aware. I loved the treatment of the parodies with Burns' lawyer forcing Grampa to stop. The Graduate parody was one of the best done on the series and Sounds of Grampa is one of the funniest songs to be played over the end credits.

[bluemoose]

Weekend at Burnsie's

[TheForbiddenDonut]

Bart vs Thanksgiving
Dog of Death
Homer loves Flanders
Homer's Odyssey
Lisa the Vegetarian
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield
Principal Charming
Lady Bouvier's Lover
Sweet Seymour Skinner's Badass..... Song

[Thats A Paddlin]

I agree that "I am Furious Yellow" is a post classic-era classic.

And why'll we're on that subject, "Diatribe of a Mad Housewife" and "I Do'h-bot" are too.

[Kiyosuki]

Ohhh, I got a few.

Lisa the Skeptic: I rarely hear about this episode. Its in my opinion, one of the best Lisa episodes in the series. It perfectly showcases her inner angst. You do start to question whether or not Lisa is just being pig-headed and uptight...but then so does she. But in the end....all her suspicions and thoughts turned out to be true. It says a lot about Lisa's character I think, and her relation to people. She may outright hate others and feel totally alone, but in the end she can't live without them...in this case namely Marge.

Raging Abe Simpson and his Grumbling Grandsom in "The Curse of the Flying Hellfish":

Jesus christ I'm shocked I can remember the title by heart. Well anyways, this is one of my favorite episodes. I rarely hear about it...but I do think as far as cinematography (or scene work and placement since its animation of course) its one of the best episodes. Its also one of the funnest and most endearing, not to mention it was Abe's brightest moment. I was rooting for him so much in this episode. I've never done that since. I wish they maintained the motif of how strong Abe really is despite his seniality, but regardless...this is one of the true classics in my opinion.

The Simpsons Spinoff Showcase:

This is one of my favorite episodes too. It gets so much flak as its one of the first of the dreaded trilogies, but in my opinion its still one of the best. You really do have to be familiar with the source material each part parodies to truly appreaciate it, but even so it uses Chief Wiggum/Ralph, Moe, and Grandpa in very different situations compared to what they usually do in the show. Even if its a parody...I loved seeing these guys in particular in such unfamiliar water. The third act was just pure insanity.

Bart on the Road: Another classic that I feel isn't as talked about as other classics. Its always been one of the funnest episodes for me...and its so rare to see these four kids in particular interact for such a long period of time. Bart/Milhouse/Nelson/Martin I think are honestly a really fun as a group, I wish they'd do more together. The relationship between Lisa and Homer is so sincere and endearing as well...that it almost steals the show. I think it was Lisa and Homer together at thier best. Nothing too fancy, nothing too over the top or angsty. Just normal Lisa interacting with normal Homer. I also think it was one of Homer's finest moments on his own. He was funny and wacky as usual...but it was kept in check and most of the time he was so much more human. Great episode.

Most of the Future episodes:

Lisa's Wedding is popular enough, but I'm talking about Bart to the Future and Future-Drama specifically here. Yes...this is no doubt an incredibly unpopular choice for me to make but its opinion remember. While both episodes suffer an enormous amount of flaws (Bart to the Futrue specifically...Future-Drama not quite as much.) But for what its worth...I find the future depictions of the characters really entertaining to watch because of the possibilities. I think people take the Future episodes far too seriously...like they're all canon. Remember...its all stuff in the future and there's a ton of inconsistencies. What happens in these futures isn't necessarilly what could really happen. But thats what makes them so fun to watch for me. I try to put aside the critic in me and just enjoy them for what they are...random possibilities. As episodes in themselves...Bart to the Future was more depressing than funny, and Future-Drama was a bit over the top...but still...I find them enjoyable on premise alone.

I am Furious Yellow.: I feel like the only person on earth who found this hilarious. Also a very clever premise.

Mom and Pop Art.: Its not that popular, and its essentially alright..but the scene with Homer putting together the barbeque is one of the funniest Homer scenes I've ever seen in my life. It makes me laugh out loud consistently because I've seen this situation in real life so many times! Not to mention Homer's expression is so funny at the end of the BBQ scene. He wasn't over the top..just his usual self reacting to something mundane...and ending up in a hilarious situation. His little mini break down after was great too because it was one of the few times it fit perfectly. That scene alone makes it underrated for me.

Bart vs. Thanksgiving:

I agree...I don't know why this episode doesn't get more attention. It was one of Bart's best moments in the series. The story was so simple and easy to get, and thats where its endearing quality lies.

Pranksta Rap: Ahh...another episode not many like..but I loved. I thought much of it was funny...but it was more entertaining to me than funny. The fact it was one of the only times in the series we got even a little spotlight on Chief Wiggum elevated it certainly. I think he'd be an interesting character to give an episode to in future, but aside from that the random ending I just found hilarious...because I find over the top gangsta scenes hilarious myself for some reason.

A Star is Born Again, I'm going to Praise Land, and all the "post Maude" Flanders episodes:

A lot of people wish Maude's death never happened. I don't understand why personally, I think Maude's death was the best thing to happen to Ned's character. The thing about the Simpsons is no character is perfect. Ned at first when we met him, had the perfect everything. Perfect house, perfect personality, perfect family...everything. But as the series has progressed we've seen Ned's darker side...and with Maude's death I think it gave Ned something he desperatly needed. A wrench thrown into his life he has to adapt to. I think its an underrated quality he brings if there ever was one. Its almost an embodiment of the show's overall message of human imperfection...and the endearing things that come from that. How can perfect little Ned grow past his wife's death, and how can he grow past his overbearing relationship to his two sons...who are showing signs now that they'll obviously start to want to escape from his protective thumb as they get older. (especially Rod) Really I think if Maude never died it would of been worse. Its a great example too of the fact that while he's maybe a little bit...off...Ned is essentially one of the Simpsons' most sincerely good men.

A Star is Torn: Testament that the show isn't beyond greatness in the modern seasons. This was a great Lisa episode I know would be considered classic if it was aired pre season 8. Regardless of when its aired though, its a fantastic episode and another one that shows Lisa's more vulnerable side.

Homer the Moe: I agree, this is a great episode for Moe. Moe is I think one of the series' best characters if used right. Its also very a very funny Homer episode. The half finished robot I found hilarious too.

New Kids On The Bleech: The concept was really fun, I wish it were done differently but in the end...it sorta went a bit awkward as it progressed. Still..I can't help but think that this episode isn't liked by many just because of the fact N'Sync is a guest star. You know it to be true.

Worst Episode Ever: I don't know if its necessarilly underrated...as most seem to love it. But it is a great modern classic. Extremely fun episode...there's not enough episodes of just Bart and Milhouse doing stuff together. But also...there's the fact its one of the few times Comic Book Guy gets the spotlight...even if its briefly...and a little bit creepy. But hey thats the big guy for you.

This Little Wiggy: I think this is the point in the series where Ralph started to lose his endearinf quality that many people (including myself) really loved about the character. When he started to become too mental and random and less human. However, on its own merit this episode is talked about very little...which is surprising to me because its one of Bart's finest moments. How he challenges his own craving for popularity for the sake of intrgrity in the end is just a great showing of how Bart is at his core, a great guy. Its also a great little hint to a bit of Ralph's life...no matter how negligent and questionable Clancy can be towards him he seems to genuinly show a lot of concern over Ralph. I thought that was neat. But also...this episode showed (and was sadly one of the last to show) Ralph's inner side, the part of him that wishes he had more friends. Very underrated episode in my opinion. When he starts crying near the end...it was for me almost on par as a heart clutcher as when Bart cried at the end of Bart gets an F. You just don't expect it.

Summer of 4 ft 2: I found some parts really funny, but it was also one of the coolest..most different looks at Lisa's character. I can relate...because sometimes it seems like to me...Lisa doesn't have as many friends as she could have not because of who she is..but because of how she judges people. Its all her own doing. This episode was cool because it showed a different side to Lisa, one where she has her own close knit group. I almost wishes in the end that she'd keep in touch with those kids. Very memorable.

Milhouse doesn't live here anymore: Last one I promise. I'm surprised this episode isn't mentioned more often either...because it shows not only Bart's more vulnerable side but also Lisa's. In the end, while Lisa may have dozens of disagreements with Bart deep down she really genuinly loves him unconditionally as her big brother. It was one of the most heart clutching episodes in my opinion near the end, when Lisa feels left in the dust when Milhouse comes back. In turn...we see how delicate Bart himself can be...but in the end we also see how much integrity he has again by coming through for Lisa. The very end with the little Opera-like segment should have totally been left off...it almost ruined what could of been one of the Simpsons' greatest scenes. But it doesn't stop the fact that this and the Hockey episode are in my opinion, the series' best Bart/Lisa moments.

Sorry I went a bit overboard. ^^; I think there's quite a few of the new episodes here and there that are genuinly really good, but are written off immediatly because they're the "new" ones. Its kind of unfair...but hey its opinion.

[do what donny dont does]

Raging Abe Simpson and his Grumbling Grandsom in "The Curse of the Flying Hellfish":
this is one of the true classics in my opinion.
I am Furious Yellow.: I feel like the only person on earth who found this hilarious. Also a very clever premise.
Mom and Pop Art.: the scene with Homer putting together the barbeque is one of the funniest Homer scenes I've ever seen in my life. That scene alone makes it underrated for me.


I feel ya on these, brother

[Nebuchanezzar]

Have to disagree. Episode goes downhill with irrelevant Homer and Bart getting attacked by reindeers. You may counter that Homer the Heretic has a similar "character in danger" climax, but that one ties into the satire by subtly posing whether the fire happened as an accident or by divine intervention. The one in Homer's phobia doesn't connect that well to the main commentary.

It also has problems resolving the main conflict. Having Homer become tolerant to gays just because John saved his life isn't nearly as cynical commentary like Homer going back to church yet sleeping loudly throughout sermons or Homer believing the same media propaganda about the guy who saved him from the media.

Hmmm, I tend to agree that it doesn't resolve the main conflict very well, but that's essentially the whole point of it. I believe the quote went something like this:

"Well, Homer, I won your respect, and all I had to do was save your life.
Now, if every gay man could just do the same, you'd be set."

The point being that Homer has not become tolerant with gays, yet he thinks he has. I know many older men (in the same demographic as Homer) who claim to be tolerant to gays, yet they're just as homophobic as they were before they adopted their current attitude. Homer is just as blind, stupid and ignorant toward the subject as he was beforehand, and yet he only shows tolerance to John because he saved his life.

What did you think about the claims of jerkass Homer in the episode, along with the terrible ending?

I didn't notice all that much jerkass Homer, he was an angry man who was angry with the local council, and did his best to solve the problem...and the problems that he caused in the best way he could think of. I'll tie it in with personal experiences here; I've heard many threats in the local neighbourhood to stop paying council rates to see what the garbagemen do. These people are fed up with the high prices (although Homer's reason seemed more personal), and hence they make threats and always say they wish they were as confident as Homer was to stand up to the garbagemen.

Aside from that, the other jerkass moment I can think of was at the debate where he made several insults to old man Patterson. I hardly think that it was jerkass Homer for no reason, it was a tiny satire of political debates.

But yeah, the ending was kinda terrible.

[Imperciph]

I agree with Veryjammy about My Sister, My Sitter. It gets hated by many for being slightly darker in nature.

My Sister, My Sitter is a fascinating look at the darker side of sibling rivalry. I really don't see any problem with either Lisa or Bart's characterisation her.One of the great things about Lisa is that she prides herself for being more mature than other kids, but actually she has her own childish, slihtly naive side. And Bart wasn't being too malicious at all : the writers just focussed on the more negative aspects of his character. It is entirely plausible for Bart to detest an authority figure: especially when it is his own younger sister.

And I just rewatched it recently and this episode caught me off guard completely with its extremely engaging storytelling; it kept me interested throughout the whole 30 minutes. I was extremely impressed how well-written the sibling rivalry was : only the rivalries in Bart vs. Thanksgiving and Lisa On Ice are on par with this one.

Only complaint is the ending : it sort of ends on a "feel-good" way with everything turning out all right. I would've have a liked a more cynical ending.

[Drunk Barney]

I also agree with My Sister, My Sitter. I didn't used to been keen on the episode, but I liked it after a re-watch a few months ago. The only thing that was over the top for me was Bart knocking himself out by banging his head. I know it wasn't just some random gag, and it was meant to be serious, but it will still cringe worthy. I think I graded it about an A or an A-. The last few minutes were a bit meh for me (still pretty good)

[Nameless]

Bart vs Thanksgiving
Dog of Death
Homer loves Flanders
Lisa the Vegetarian
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield
Sweet Seymour Skinner's Badass..... Song

many people give these episodes good grades, how are they underrated? i agree with you on 'principal charming' though...i also think 'moaning lisa' is very underrated too.

on 'my sister', i didn't really hate it after a rewatch, i just found bart going as far as to badly hurt himself on purpose was over-the-top.

and where's all this sudden love for new kids on the blecch coming from?

[TheForbiddenDonut]

Bart vs. Thanksgiving- people have already explained
Dog of Death- Constantly getting the rating C, definitely not what it's worth
Homer Loves Flanders- People always criticize Homer's jerk-ass attitude in this one, when I don't see how his attitude differs from his in the overrated Boy Scoutz N the Hood. Homer also atoned for it in the end with his speech, which I thought saved the episode from anything below a B. Also, it was very funny.
Lisa the Vegetarian- True, it gets good ratings, but I still don't think it gets all the praise it deserves
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Springfield- I usually find this getting average grades when I think it's a wonderful Marge episode
Sweet Seymour Skinner's Badass..... Song- Yes, this gets fairly good grades, but I still think it deserves better

[do what donny dont does]

Homer Loves Flanders is one of my all-time favorites. And dont tell me about "jerkass Homer". It's funny how people choose what episodes he's being a "jerkass" in. HOMER IS A JERK ALL THE TIME. Quit using it as an excuse to not like an episode.

[Mira]

Good:

Homer's Phobia
My Sister, My Sitter
The Secret War of Lisa Simpson
Hurricane Neddy
Lost Our Lisa

Not as Bad as they're made out to be:

The Computer Wore Menace Shoes
Pray Anything
Homer the Moe
The Great Louse Detective

The part of The Great Louse Detective with the Homer dummy is actually one of my favorite scenes ever.

[Cartoonnetwork]

I agree with Bart Vs Thanksgiving. It's a superb episode. The scene in the roof is gold and I love Bart's imagination sequence too.

My only problem with My sister My sitter is that I can't remember anything of it, but I remember I did like it.

Dancin Homer, Homerpalooza, Spin Off Showcase are quite underrated IMO.

Recent underrated episodes could be On A Clear Day I Can't See My Sister or Homer Simpson This Is Your Wife, they are not superb but I think they don't deserve some of the criticism they get.

[Malachy]

Bart To The Future?

Sorry dude but that episode was just completely dull and the only things funny in the episode were the whole "No, that's my brother CrazyTalk. We're all a little worried about him and when there's an ad in Bart's vision.Humor isn't the only element. It gave enough forward-story on the family to be both entertaining and informative. Definitely a solid A.

[Channel Surfer]

"Sideshow Bob's Last Gleaming" - Some of the best Sideshow Bob lines in the entire series, combined with an exciting, fast-paced action/adventure storyline, great parodies, great Krusty moments, and a simultaneously self-aware storyline that manages to tie directly and neatly into the events on-screen. Hardly that rare classic dud it's often made out to be.

"I Married Marge" - The forgotten flashback, but every bit as good as "The Way We Was" or "Lisa's First Word".

"The Lastest Gun in the West" - Not that great, but considering just how often even some of the most generous people on the board pan it, I think it still deserves a little more respect. Does a decent enough job of satirizing westerns, one of the last decent Bart/Lisa teamups (sorta), and it's gag quality, while questionable at times, isn't any more hit and miss than a lot of other Jean episodes, or its premise any more questionable (even considering the opening).

[Semaj]

Homer vs. Dignity
The Parent Rap

(more later)

[TheFlandersMan]

Not as Bad as they're made out to be:

The Computer Wore Menace Shoes
Pray Anything
Homer the Moe
The Great Louse Detective

The part of The Great Louse Detective with the Homer dummy is actually one of my favorite scenes ever.

Dude, The Great Louse Detective is one of the worst episodes I've ever seen. If you think that one scene is going to save a horrible episode, then... well, I don't know what to say. Sure it's your opinion and all, but sheesh, that episode is so bad that it even annoys me.

I'll say The Front. It's a consistantly funny episode, I enjoy it quite a bit. Fear of Flying is also underrated, the plot isn't so strong, but I liked it too. And I forget the name of that episode where Santa's Little Helper becomes spokesdog for Duff, but that's not too bad either.

[Rest your giant head]

"The Lastest Gun in the West" - Not that great, but considering just how often even some of the most generous people on the board pan it, I think it still deserves a little more respect. Does a decent enough job of satirizing westerns, one of the last decent Bart/Lisa teamups (sorta), and it's gag quality, while questionable at times, isn't any more hit and miss than a lot of other Jean episodes, or its premise any more questionable (even considering the opening).

Finaly,someone mentioned it!
I just want to say that "TLGITW" is mu 3rd favorite of season 13. Excellent episode,another Swartzwelder's good work. The painting made of liquer, Frank the wonder horse,a "trip" to the laundry room are one of my favorite scenes EVER! And Grampa was also funny - Little Grampa Simpson. :)
This episode is UNDERRATED!

[Mazzi_rules]

i say Homer the smithers... he actuly tried hard

[729]

The Principal & The Pauper is a hilarious epiosode and the characterisations are all pretty sound. The premise on the other hand ... :uhh:

Trash Of The Titans is another episode that deserves more praise than it gets.

Judging by what seems to be the consensus on seasons 15-17, they're pretty underrated.

[Rest your giant head]

"Goo goo gai pan" is also pretty much underrated. I know the were some gross out jokes,but they were also pretty funny.

[Adamm R)))]

Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson In: Curse of the Flying Hellfish doesn't get enough love. It's beautiful and gripping stuff. Although 'un-simpsony', it's still great. And I've never heard anyone express real love for Dead Putting Society. It's my third favourite episode. And I've stuck up for Beyond Blunderome on countless occasions.

[Rest your giant head]

Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson In: Curse of the Flying Hellfish .
I'm not kiding - that's my father's favorite episode.

[do what donny dont does]

In my opinion, "Mayored to the Mob" is a great episode.

[Kiyosuki]

Raging Abe is just one of the series' best moments in my mind.

"Goo goo gai pan" is also pretty much underrated. I know the were some gross out jokes,but they were also pretty funny.

Yeah I agree. It was genuinly really fun, and it was a great post 11 episode where you never felt the presense of Jerkass Homer at all. He was pretty damn noble in the episode in fact...in his own Homer kind of way. go go Homie. XD

It wasn't as awkward as the other "go to" episodes, although I enjoyed Regina Monologues and Italian Bob a fair bit. But Goo goo is underrated a lot.

[Ivan]

Sunday Cruddy Sunday.

I've watched this almost every day for the last fortnight and I can see nothing wrong with it. So it's written by four people (including Mike Scully)..I found it to be quite enjoyable, even if some of it is a little far-fetched.