Whacky escapades aside, The Simpsons works best when depicting the reality of the average American family.
Peter Griffin and Hank Hill rode Homer’s coattails; with The Simpsons truly defining the trials, tribulations and quirks of American suburbia for a generation.
Throughout The Simpsons’ golden years, the episodes featuring Kelsey Grammer as would-be homicidal clown sidekick Sideshow Bob were consistent high points.
Here is a ranking of the top ten Simpsons episodes.