After three decades on the air and more than episodes, Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie have officially moved into the Mouse House. Back in , we assembled this list of the most essential Simpsons episodes as a guide for fans both young and old, and for those who have yet to even see a single episode. These episodes best paint a picture of all the things the series does best. Happy streaming! Both episodes deal with the alternative culture of the day, as a way of showing Homer facing the fact that he has aged out of relevance. First, it helps that the jokes were rooted in fleshed-out characters and real insecurities Homer and Marge have.