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The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 22

Every episode of The Simpsons Season 22 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 22!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 21 - 500 Keys
    7.3/10(1629 votes)

    S22:E21

    After finding the keys to every door in Springfield, Lisa finds a hidden room beneath the elementary school.

    Director:Bob Anderson
    Writer:John Frink

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  2. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 14 - Angry Dad: The Movie
    7.2/10(1688 votes)

    S22:E14

    Bart's film about an angry father quickly becomes a critical favorite, winning him several awards.

    Director:Matthew Nastuk
    Writer:John Frink

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  3. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 4 - Treehouse of Horror XXI
    7.1/10(2008 votes)

    S22:E4

    Worried about the effects of violent video games, Marge encourages Bart and Milhouse to play board games; Lisa becomes smitten with a new student, a vampire; while on a second honeymoon, Homer and Marge rescue a castaway who escaped from his ship.

    Director:Bob Anderson
    Writer:Joel H. Cohen

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  4. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 5 - Lisa Simpson, This Isn't Your Life
    7.1/10(1566 votes)

    S22:E5

    Fearing that she will end up like Marge, Lisa pledges to focus solely on her academics and not get distracted by other things; Bart puts Nelson in his place and unintentionally earns the title of school bully.

    Director:Matthew Nastuk
    Writer:Joel H. Cohen

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  5. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 20 - Homer Scissorhands
    7.1/10(1538 votes)

    S22:E20

    Homer opens his own hair salon after discovering he is a talented stylist; Milhouse professes his love for Lisa.

    Directors:Mark Kirkland, Mike B. Anderson
    Writers:Peter Gaffney, Steve Viksten

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  6. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 9 - Donnie Fatso
    7.0/10(1603 votes)

    S22:E9

    Homer ends up in the Springfield penitentiary after getting caught bribing an official; an FBI investigator offers Homer a way to reduce his jail time.

    Director:Ralph Sosa
    Writer:Chris Cluess

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  7. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 22 - The Ned-liest Catch
    7.0/10(1575 votes)

    S22:E22

    When Ned starts dating Mrs. Krabappel, he is surprised to learn how many of Springfield's men she has been with.

    Directors:Mike B. Anderson, Chuck Sheetz
    Writer:Jeff Westbrook

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  8. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 12 - Homer the Father
    6.9/10(1479 votes)

    S22:E12

    When Homer insists Bart must earn the new dirt bike he wants, Bart comes up with a scheme; James Lipton interviews a TV cast.

    Director:Mark Kirkland
    Writer:Joel H. Cohen

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  9. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 18 - The Great Simpsina
    6.8/10(1494 votes)

    S22:E18

    When the Great Raymondo takes Lisa on as his magician's assistant, she is conned into revealing the secret of his greatest trick to his nemesis.

    Directors:Mike B. Anderson, Chris Clements
    Writer:Matt Warburton

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  10. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 2 - Loan-a-Lisa
    6.7/10(1507 votes)

    S22:E2

    Grampa gives each family member a portion of his savings; Lisa worries that Nelson's instant success with a new business venture might lure him away from continuing his education.

    Director:Matthew Faughnan
    Writer:Valentina Garza

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  11. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 3 - MoneyBART
    6.7/10(1582 votes)

    S22:E3

    Lisa starts coaching Bart's Little League team; Marge and Bart spend the day at an amusement park, where former MLB manager Mike Scioscia gives Bart advice.

    Director:Nancy Kruse
    Writer:Tim Long

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  12. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 8 - The Fight Before Christmas
    6.7/10(1647 votes)

    S22:E8

    When the rest of the family seems to lack Christmas spirit, Marge contacts Martha Clause.

    Director:Bob Anderson
    Writers:Dan Castellaneta, Deb Lacusta

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  13. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 11 - Flaming Moe
    6.7/10(1542 votes)

    S22:E11

    When Smithers transforms Moe's pub into a refined and trendy lounge, the establishment becomes Springfield's local gay hangout; Principal Skinner falls for the new, free-spirited music teacher.

    Director:Chuck Sheetz
    Writer:Matt Selman

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  14. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 13 - The Blue and the Gray
    6.7/10(1454 votes)

    S22:E13

    Moe attends a seminar in hope of gaining more confidence with women; Marge makes a change after discovering her gray hair.

    Director:Bob Anderson
    Writer:Rob LaZebnik

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  15. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 15 - The Scorpion's Tale
    6.6/10(1518 votes)

    S22:E15

    During a field trip, Lisa discovers desert water that makes usually combative creatures get along; after getting kicked out of the retirement home, Grampa comes to live with the family.

    Directors:Mike B. Anderson, Matthew Schofield
    Writers:Ian Maxtone-Graham, Billy Kimball

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  16. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 6 - The Fool Monty
    6.5/10(1506 votes)

    S22:E6

    Mr. Burns becomes distraught at the town's apathetic reaction to the announcement that he has only weeks to live; Bart secretly takes Burns into the family's home.

    Director:Steven Dean Moore
    Writer:Michael Price

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  17. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 19 - The Real Housewives of Fat Tony
    6.5/10(1508 votes)

    S22:E19

    Fat Tony and Marge's sister, Selma, fall in love and get married; Bart discovers a special ability.

    Director:Lance Kramer
    Writer:Dick Blasucci

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  18. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 7 - How Munched Is That Birdie in the Window?
    6.3/10(1497 votes)

    S22:E7

    After Bart nurses an injured bird back to health, Homer enters it in a race.

    Director:Michael Polcino
    Writer:Kevin Curran

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  19. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 10 - Moms I'd Like to Forget
    6.3/10(1447 votes)

    S22:E10

    Marge reconnects with a close group of mothers she used to be friends with; Bart tries to break up their group when his playdates stop being fun.

    Directors:Mike B. Anderson, Chris Clements
    Writer:Brian Kelley

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  20. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 1 - Elementary School Musical
    6.1/10(1789 votes)

    S22:E1

    Marge sends Lisa to a performing arts camp, where counselors and fellow campers inspire her to embrace her creative side; upon returning to Springfield, Lisa grows restless with her boring suburban lifestyle.

    Director:Mark Kirkland
    Writer:Tim Long

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  21. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 17 - Love Is a Many Strangled Thing
    6.1/10(1534 votes)

    S22:E17

    Marge persuades Homer to enroll in a fathering enrichment class; Bart becomes a school bully.

    Director:Michael Polcino
    Writer:Bill Odenkirk

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  22. The Simpsons Season 22 Episode 16 - A Midsummer's Nice Dream
    6.0/10(1457 votes)

    S22:E16

    When Cheech and Chong stop in Springfield while on their reunion tour, Homer impresses Cheech so much he asks him to replace Chong; Principal Skinner forms a new comedy team with Chong; Marge tries to help a hoarder.

    Director:Steven Dean Moore
    Writers:Dan Castellaneta, Deb Lacusta

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Season 22 Ratings Summary

"500 Keys" is the best rated episode of "The Simpsons" season 22. It scored 7.3/10 based on 1629 votes. Directed by Bob Anderson and written by John Frink, it aired on 5/15/2011. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Angry Dad: The Movie".