There are so many outstanding installments that it’s basically a matter of taste.

There are some other episodes that are unique in structure, like every single “Treehouse of Horror.”

Another factor is the scale of the action.

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and practically every Sideshow Bob episode), which can be just as engaging.

There are other factors, too, but ambition can only go so far as its execution.

Luckily, Ruth Powers (one ofthe most relatableSimpsonscharacters) needs a power sander and some faith in humankind.

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Marge provides both, as their night out leads to a friendship and a great parody ofThelma and Louise.

She’s depressed, and her parents' attempts to cheer her up are no good.

In the meantime, Homer tries to defeat Bart (Nancy Cartwright) at a boxing video game.

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One of this episode’s highlights is the duel between Bart and Lisa over whom Maggie loves best.

However, the promotion and good looks aren’t enough.

The biggest laugh is probably Burns’s reaction to a dollar bill getting set on fire.

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It’s one of the series' most wholesome episodes, which is really saying something.

Next up, Kang and Kodos' first (and surprisingly friendly) appearance is their greatest.

It’s a clever and highly immersive parody of one of the best originalTwilight Zoneepisodes.

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Her singing voice is awful, but she can empathize with Blanche Dubois more than anybody else.

As the director says, Homer is crushing his wife’s fragile spirit.

It also touches on class, guilt, media, and holiday traditions.

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Those football announcers, the reporters, the Bart float at the Thanksgiving parade they’re all superb.

It’s hilarious (and scarily relevant) to watch.

“Lisa’s Substitute” is the ultimateSimpsonsepisode, bar none.

Aliens offer the Simpsons food in the &ldquo;Treehouse of Horror&rdquo; episode.

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An adult Lisa Simpson speaks at the White House, wearing a purple shirt and a pearl necklace in &lsquo;The Simpsons&rsquo; Season 11, Episode 17 &ldquo;Bart to the Future&rdquo;.

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Marge holds a bouquet of red roses while a shirtless Flanders gestures towards her in The Simpsons.

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Bart and Lisa at the dinner table in &ldquo;Bart vs. Thanksgiving&rdquo; episode of The Simpsons

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Note to Lisa in Lisa&rsquo;s Substitute from The Simpsons