Television | In defence of modern era The Simpsons
I love The Simpsons. You love The Simpsons. Let’s face it, everyone used to love The Simpsons. But at some point, that affection began to fade. Author - Amy W Most fans agree that the golden age ended somewhere around the twelfth or thirteenth season. It is hard to say exactly when things started to go wrong, but many critics refer to the episodes that followed as part of the ‘Zombie Simpsons’ era. The show, while still on air, is often described as a lifeless version of what it once was. So now, the popular verdict seems to be that The Simpsons is a show people no longer enjoy. Worst. Show. Ever. Let’s take a breath. Let’s look again. There have still been moments of brilliance since 2005, and some episodes are every bit as sharp, funny and moving as the classics. Here are some of the best episodes from the later years that prove The Simpsons still has something to offer. Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind (Season 19, Episode 9) This inventive episode plays with memory and s...