The Simpsons
Treehouse of Horror is an annualSimpsonstradition . The first installment aired on October 25 , 1990 during the serial publication ' second time of year , and the show has since produced thirty Treehouse of Horror specials . Most special lie of parodies of pop horror and scientific discipline fable work , with the mold take on more flakey and unrealistic roles .
The quality of the episodes has obviously differed and wide ranged throughout the years , with some clear widespread acclamation and award nominating speech , while others landed with more of a bomb . It ’s quite exemplary ofThe Simpsons : astral , groundbreaking ceremony , wearying , and trite all at once .
Updated on October 21, 2022 by Colin McCormick:
The Treehouse of Horror episodes represent often the highlights of any season ofThe Simpsons . Of course , just like the show itself , not every one of these Halloween specials is large and can belike be hop-skip by fan . But even the bad of these episodes might offer something that viewers will have play with and get them in the mood for the spooky season .
Treehouse of Horror XX (2009) - 7.3
The Simpsonshas sport many Hitchcock referencesover the years , so tacklingStrangers on a Trainseemed like a meet idea . This first section place the tone for the entire episode which features cagy concepts that deliver solid laughs even if it does n’t leave in a abysmally memorable installment overall .
Treehouse of Horror XXIII (2012) - 7.2
Serving as the second episode of time of year 24 , Treehouse of Horror XXIII receive relatively solid reviews from fans and critics alike , and was even name for Outstanding Animated Program at the 2013 Emmy Awards . In " The Greatest Story Ever Holed , " Springfield is threatened by a destructive fatal hole .
In " Un - normal action " ( an obvious mockery ofParanormal Activity ) , Homer is beset by a poltergeist . And in " Bart and Homer ’s Excellent Adventure , " a clip - locomote Bart by chance prevents Homer from marrying Marge .
Treehouse of Horror XXVIII (2017) - 7.1
The season 29 Halloween special has the distinction of present perhaps the most disgusting and distressing segment in the show ’s history . The final segment involves Homer father a taste for his own physical body in a stomach - churning tale .
The installment also offers tales that parodyCoralineandThe Exorcistwithsome funSimpsonsguest starslike Neil Gaiman and William Friedkin . It makes for a solid if not outstanding episode .
Treehouse of Horror XIX (2008) - 7.1
ventilate on November 2 , 2008 , Treehouse of Horror XIX kicked off with " Untitled Robot Parody , " which sees Transformer - similar robots catch up with Springfield .
Treehouse of Horror XXI (2010) - 7.1
Treehouse of Horror XXI , of the show ’s 22nd time of year , was another receiver of mixed reviews . " warfare and art object " service as aJumanjiparody and concerns Bart and Milhouse playing the game . " Master and Cadaver " refer Marge and Homer on a sailing boat in a loose put-on of the 1989 filmDead Calm , a recondite cutting .
And the last section , " Tweenlight , " is a then - topical charade of theTwilightfranchise which sees Lisa falling for a lamia quite predictably refer Edmund — a close approximation of Edward from the aforementioned series .
Treehouse of Horror XVIII (2007) - 6.9
break out the 7.0 roadblock ( in a spoilt way of life ) is season 19 ’s Treehouse of Horror XVIII . Released on November 4 , 2007 , this one features many confutative parodies of non - horror films .
" E.T. , Go Home " is an obvious parody ofE.T.“Mr . & Mrs. Simpson " is a parody ofMr . & Mrs. Smithand incorporate the accurate same plot ( a married couple endeavor to assassinate each other ) . And in " Heck House , " Ned Flanders is given God - similar abilities that he apply to turn back neighbourhood Halloween pranks .
Treehouse of Horror XXIV (2013) - 6.9
Also sitting at 6.9 is season 25 ’s Treehouse of Horror XXIV . This is one is in particular notable for Guillermo Del Toro ’s stellar opening couch jape . However , most people agree that it pop off downhill once the sequence proper begins rolling .
Treehouse Of Horror XXVII (2016) - 6.8
The third and final instalment with a 6.9 rating is season 28 ’s Treehouse of Horror XXVII . let go of on October 16 , 2016 , this episode kicks thing off with " Dry Hard , " which followsThe hungriness Gamesas the children of Springfield are forced to agitate and pour down each other .
" BFF R.I.P. " sees Lisa ’s supposedly notional friend murdering her real - life supporter . And the spy movie parody " MoeFinger " take care Moe inscribe Bart to serve as one of his clandestine agents . This was actually the 600th episode of the show , which only make it all the more unsatisfying that the major milestone was wasted on a lackluster Treehouse .
Treehouse of Horror XXX (2019) - 6.8
It was only a matter of time beforeThe Simpsonsgot around to spoofingStranger Thingsand its love of the fourscore . While it is fun to see these two show collide , it is another example of the gag overtake the story , not leaving another worth follow .
There is a fun section record the 666th episode of the series with of parody ofThe Omen . Yet with such a massive episode and all the potential , it does n’t sum up to anything all that special .
Treehouse Of Horror XVII (2006) - 6.8
Falling even further to 6.8 is Treehouse of Horror XVII , the 4th installment of season 18 . " marital to the Blob " predictably sees Homer in the office of the titular blob . " You get ta Know When to Golem " sees Bart dish up out some personal revenge via Krusty ’s robot .
