The Simpsons: 10 Best Treehouse Of Horror Episodes

10. Treehouse Of Horror XII

While the Treehouse of Horror episodes have declined in quality over the years, it didn't happen at quite the same rate as the regular episodes as proven by the twelfth Halloween special being one of the standout entries in season 13.

After Mr. Burns and Smithers decorate the house for trick or treaters to start the episode, Homer gets cursed by the owner of a fortune telling shop in 'Hex and the City'. Even after Marge is covered in hair, Lisa is turned into a centaur, and Bart, Lenny, Carl, and Moe die, Homer still won't apologise for ruining the the store despite knowing it would bring his son back to life.

The second entry, 'House of Whacks' is possibly the best of the episode, as the Simpsons' new sentient house, voiced by Pierce Brosnan, falls in love with Marge and plots to kill Homer. Somehow he survives and manages to banish the technology to the torture of hearing about Patty and Selma's day at the DMV.

Rounding out the episode is the show's take on a Harry Potter spoof, 'Whiz Kids'. The episode actually aired just before the release of The Philosopher's Stone in cinemas, allowing the show to take advantage of all the excitement for a quick win.