10 Greatest TV Episodes Of All-Time

2. "Marge Vs. The Monorail" (4.12) - The Simpsons

Trying to pick the best episode of The Simpsons outfrom the height of its glory years is near-on impossible, though - if forced at gunpoint to make a decision - you might end up mumbling a series of words that sound like "Marge Vs. The Monorail." Often regarded as one of the greatest episodes of the greatest show ever made by even the most hard-core fans, "Marge Vs. The Monorail" showcases The Simpsons firing on all cylinders for 22 minutes without a moment of hesitation. It's authoritatively perfect.

The plot here involves a con man's attempts to sell Springfield a monorail, which sets the stage for an endless ballet of stupidity. Simply put, this episode - penned by Conan O'Brien - makes for one of the most consistently hilarious episodes of TV ever produced: every single joke, no matter how broad, subtle, abstract, zany, or downright obscure, hits its mark, throwing the viewer into a dizzyingly laughter riot that doesn't let-up until the credits roll. If The Simpsons is the greatest sitcom, this might be its best episode.