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10. The Nightmare After Krustmas

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The most recent Christmas themed Simpsons episode, airing in season 28, The Nightmare After Krustmas wasn't an instant classic - but that didn't actually hurt it all that much, either. Plenty of Christmas themed episodes (and Simpsons episodes in general) get better with repeat viewings, so the jury is still out here.

What was a wise option was turning the focus on the supporting characters, this time Krusty and his daughter Sophie. When Krusty once again blows it as a father, he decides to convert to the Christian faith, which his daughter has been raised under by her mother.

A subplot sees Reverend Lovejoy working to up the number of conversions he carries out, and Krusty makes a prime target. It's a similar theme to She Of Little Faith, only we know Krusty isn't giving up his Jewish roots. It's also a much better episode than that one.

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