For over 30 years, The Simpsons has offered up a trilogy of yellow-tinged terror known as “Treehouse of Horror,” an annual Halloween treat that takes Springfield’s first family — along with their friends, neighbors, and enemies — and drops them into some truly horrific situations. From original tales of terror to fright-filled parodies of classic horror movies, TV shows, books, and modern pop culture, nothing is off limits once Halloween rolls around.
But of the 30-plus bite-sized anthologies of horror that have arrived each spooky season, which ones stand out from the rest?
We’re looking back at the very best 15 “Treehouse of Horror” episodes, from early classics that helped define the tradition to modern installments that proved The Simpsons can still deliver a few tricks along with its treats.
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