Treehouse of Horror XIX” – Season 20 2008

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Perfect occasion for the shows creators to get downright weird when it comes to exploring wild plotlines that wouldnt work as typical Sunday-night Simpsons fare.With more than 30 seasons under its belt and just as many “Treehouse” episodes to match, the classic cartoons horror-sci fi-supernatural specials are downright prolific. But not all are created equal when it comes to the fright factor or even the laughs. Ready to see what we mean? These 10 “Treehouse” episodes outshine the rest —  and theyre sure to get you in a spooky mood in the days leading up to All Hallows Eve.10.


Treehouse of Horror XIX” – Season 20 2008 Photo Courtesy FoxIMDbThe 19th “Treehouse LOB Directory of Horror” special featured famous parodies in its three segments — the format these Halloween episodes typically take. In “Untitled Robot Parody,” Transformers-esque robots are running amok in the shows fictional setting of Springfield. However, the final segment, “Its the Grand Pumpkin, Milhouse,” might be the best of the trio. In a short parody of the Peanuts television special Its the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, Milhouse Van Houten summons the Great Pumpkin.





Which becomes enraged after seeing humans carve Jack-o-lanterns. Peanuts was always way too cheerful, wasnt it?9. “Treehouse of Horror II” – Season 3 1991 Photo Courtesy FoxIMDbThe earlier “Treehouse of Horror” specials are now considered classics — and not just because of their age. In the second special, there are references to famous horror and science fiction works, presented as dreams from Lisa, Bart and Homer. In “The Bart Zone” a definite reference to The Twilight Zone, everyone must obey an all-powerful Bart…or suffer.