Since The Simpsons has been on TV for, like, 1,000,000 years, and has created some legendary characters outdoors of the 5 nuclear relations of the Simpsons, it is smart that there could be quite a lot of nice episodes that characteristic these “aspect” characters. It is slightly bizarre to name them aspect characters, as in some ways a few of these are as necessary because the relations. Nonetheless, these are episodes permitting different characters to shine like Marge, Homer, Lisa, Bart, or Maggie.
The Final Temptation of Krust
Krusty the Clown is without doubt one of the OG aspect characters. He is been the main focus of quite a lot of exhibits, however possibly the perfect “The Final Temptation of Krust” from Season 9. Krusty bombs on stage together with his get up act that features jokes that have been offensive within the Forties. Krusty re-invents himself as a George Carlin-like comic and as soon as once more reaches the top of his career, solely to promote out as soon as once more.
Who Shot Mr. Burns?
One of many biggest TV cliffhangers of all time got here on the finish of Season 6 with “Who Shot Mr. Burns.” Seemingly everybody on the town has cause to homicide the proprietor of the Nuclear Energy Plant, and many of the episode follows Mr. Burns and his varied run ins. The primary episode of Seven 7, when it is reveals who really shot him, is usually about him too
Flaming Moe’s
“Let’s all go to Flaming Moe’s” is the catchy jingle that each Simpsons fan is buzzing to themselves proper now. As implied, the episode from Season 3 is all about everybody’s favourite surly bartender, Moe. Moe is pressured to re-invent his bar with a drink he invents that features being lit on fireplace, to the detriment of Lenny and Carl, amongst others. It additionally featured the primary look by a band on the present when Aerosmith visitor stars.
Selma’s Selection
Patty and Selma are technically relations, however they are not all the time welcome by everybody, particularly Homer. “Selma’s Selection from Season 4 is about Selma deciding she does not need to die alone and wishes having a baby. The episode additionally has some basic moments, like Lisa coming back from Duff Gardens whereas “coming down” and Homer consuming an enormous Hoagie for days.
The Principal And The Pauper
For a lot of, “The Principal And The Pauper” in Season 9 is the second the present jumped the shark. There’s a strong argument for it, however not as a result of it is a couple of supporting character, Principal Skinner. It is as a result of the episode re-writes his backstory, which is foolish.
Radioactive Man
Regardless of the episode’s title, “Radioactive Man,” the one from Season 7 is usually about Milhouse. Milhouse wins a task within the newest Rainier Wolfcastle’s motion film, filming in Springfield. Bart takes it arduous and ultimately Milhouse loses his zest for movie-making as properly.
Two Dozen and One Greyhounds
“Two Dozen and One Greyhounds” is, because the title hints at, a parody of 101 Dalmatians. Within the Season 6 episode, Mr. Burns decides he wants a coat made from greyhound puppies, together with 25 sired by the Simpson household canine, Santa’s Little Helper.
Girl Bouvier’s Lover
Grampa Simpson is without doubt one of the most frequently seen supporting characters, however Marge’s mom, Jacqueline Bouvier, is not almost as frequent. Nonetheless, in a Season 5 episode referred to as “Girl Bouvier’s Lover,” she performs an enormous half when she and Grampa begin courting.
22 Quick Movies About Springfield
“22 Quick Movies About Springfield” is about quite a lot of completely different characters on The Simpsons who aren’t relations. It was a very new strategy to an episode when it debuted within the exhibits seventh season, telling, properly, 22 completely different tales about varied characters each acquainted and new.
A lot Apu About Nothing
Hank Azaria has been voicing Simpsons characters for the reason that very starting of the present. One voice he now not voices, nevertheless, is Apu. The character was retired after it was (rightly) determined {that a} white man must be the voice of an Indian character. That mentioned, there are nonetheless some basic episodes centered on the Kwik E Mart proprietor, like “A lot Apu About Nothing.”
Sideshow Bob Roberts
Kelsey Grammer is without doubt one of the most well-known visitor voices within the present’s historical past for his legendary character, Sideshow Bob. The murderous former sidekick to Krusty has been the main focus of a number of episodes through the years, like “Sideshow Bob Roberts” when Bob runs for workplace (and virtually wins).
Krusty Will get Kancelled
“Krusty Will get Kancelled” is the finale of Season 4 and it’s, by most accounts, a real basic episode. The episode focuses on Krusty the Clown, clearly, who loses his present after his scores tank because of a rival referred to as “Gabbo.” Bart and Lisa crew as much as get Krusty’s present again on the air.
When Flanders Failed
Poor Ned Flanders. Not solely does he need to dwell subsequent door to the Simpsons, he typically faces quite a lot of dangerous luck. In “When Flanders Failed,” Ned’s retailer, The Leftorium, is pressured to shut and the “Flanderses” fall on arduous instances. It ends with one of many sweetest moments between Homer and Ned, although.
Burns, Child Burns
In Season 8, audiences study that Monty Burns fathered a baby after we meet his son Larry, voiced by the good Rodney Dangerfield. In a nod to a film the place Dangerfield had a few of his most ridiculous traces, Caddyshack, when “Anyway you Need It” by Journey performs over the credit.
A Milhouse Divided
Because the episode title reveals, “A Milhouse Divided” is all about Bart’s finest pal and his dad and mom. After a disastrous banquet on the Simpson’s home, Kirk and Luanne, Milhouse’s dad and mom, resolve they’re divorcing. It is arduous to imagine this was within the eighth season, because it looks like they’ve all the time been divorced.
Homer and Apu
The thirteenth Episode of Season 5 is all about Apu when Homer helps to get him fired from the Kwik E Mart. It is one of many episodes that possible led to the choice to retire the character, but it surely was a basic on the time.
The Otto Present
“The Otto Present” from Season 3 is…properly… all about everybody’s favourite palindrome, Otto the bus driver. Otto loses his driver’s license and at first Patty and Selma aren’t interested by serving to him, till it is revealed Otto solely desires to get his license again to make Homer mad.
Rosebud
“Rosebud” from Season 5 opens with a bang, when The Ramones seem to sing completely satisfied birthday to Mr. Burns. The episode focuses on Burns, even managing to, not less than quickly, make him a sympathetic character after we study he longs for his lengthy misplaced teddy bear, an analog, in fact, for one of many biggest MacGuffins in movie historical past, the sled in Citizen Kane.
Like Father, Like Clown
Krusty is Jewish, and it seems his father is a Rabbi. And he is a Rabbi that disowned his son a few years in the past. This hurts Bart and Lisa once they study it within the Season 3 episode “Like Father, Like Clown,” in order that they crew as much as get the 2 to reconcile.
Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in ‘The Curse of the Flying Hellfish’
There are numerous backstories about Abe Simpson and one of many wildest is advised in “Raging Abe Simpson and His Grumbling Grandson in ‘The Curse of the Flying Hellfish.'” It seems Grampa was as soon as a part of an elite combating squad throughout World Conflict II and he enlists Bart to assist him recuperate a misplaced treasure on this episode from Season 7.
Hurricane Neddy
Ned Flanders is without doubt one of the chillest residents of Springfield, however he has his limits, as we see in “Hurricane Neddy” when he loses after a collection of dangerous luck befalls the hapless neighbor of the Simpsons. His explosion on the entire city is without doubt one of the funniest moments within the present’s historical past on this Season 8 episode.
A Fish Referred to as Selma
You may keep in mind Troy McClure from his hit motion pictures from the ’70s like ‘P is for Psycho’ and ‘The President’s Neck is Lacking!’ You additionally may keep in mind him because the love curiosity to Selma in a single episode of The Simpsons from Season 7. It is episodes like this that make us actually miss Phil Hartman, who voiced the washed up star.
Two Automobiles in Each Storage and Three Eyes on Each Fish
Native politics has lengthy been a part of The Simpsons. Very early on, in Season 2, Mr. Burns runs for governor in “Two Automobiles in Each Storage and Three Eyes on Each Fish,” after Bart catches a three-eyed fish close to the ability plant. All of it goes very unsuitable for the previous man.
Dumbbell Indemnity
Moe has all the time been unfortunate in love, as highlighted in Season 9 when he and Homer crew as much as get him a girlfriend in “Dumbbell Indemnity.” Oscar winner Helen Hunt visitor stars as Moe’s girlfriend, Renee. Sadly, the connection does not final.
Brother from One other Sequence
Whereas Kelsey Grammer has lengthy guest-starred on The Simpsons, in Season 16 Grammer is joined by David Hyde Pierce who performs Bob’s brother, Cecil Terwilliger. Pierce, in fact, additionally performs Nils Crane on Frasier, therefore the title of the episode, Brother from One other Sequence.
Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk
Mr. Burns’ entire id is wrapped up in being the proprietor of the ability plant and due to this fact essentially the most highly effective man in Springfield. When he sells the plant in Season 3, it does not take lengthy for him to understand that he cannot dwell with out the ability and the concern it instills in everybody, so he has to purchase it again.
The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase
There actually is not a extra apparent instance of episodes on The Simpsons about supporting characters than “The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase.” Because the title explains, it is all about potential spin offs, together with the perfect concept, Principal Skinner and Chief Wiggum teaming up as PIs in New Orleans. Simply keep in mind, New Orleans is not actually a celebration city.
The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons
“The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons” from Season ninth Season is a wild one. There are some considerably offensive moments with Apu and his spouse Manjula, particularly from Homer, but it surely’s a great instance of the redemption of the characters at instances, too.
Grade Faculty Confidential
A really basic episode, “Grade Faculty Confidential” is all about Skinner and Bart’s trainer Edna Krabappel. The 2 find yourself in a relationship after they fall for one another at a celebration on the Simpson’s home. Even Ralph Wiggum sees them making out in a closet.
Sideshow Bob’s Final Gleaming
The PTA Disbands
Earlier than they briefly dated in Season 8, Ms. Krabappel and Principal Skinner have been livid with one another in Season 6, within the episode “The PTA Disbands.” A whole lot of different characters happen on this ensemble episode of the present.
Canine of Demise
You by no means know which character goes to take middle stage and it might even be the household canine, Santa’s Little Helper. Within the Season 3 episode “Canine of Demise,” vet payments overwhelm the household they usually begin to resent their lovable mutt. He finally ends up operating away and into Mr. Burns’ arms. The evil energy plant proprietor trains the canine to be a vicious guard canine, not less than for some time, till Bart reconnects together with his beloved pet.