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The original "Treehouse of Horror" episode aired on October 25, 1990, and was inspired by EC Comics Horror tales. [1] From "Treehouse of Horror" (1990) to "X" (1999), every episode has aired in the week preceding or on October 31; "II" and "X" are the only two episodes to air on Halloween.
Treehouse of Horror episodes typically consist of four parts: an opening and Halloween-themed version of the credits, followed by three segments.These segments usually have a horror, science fiction or fantasy theme and quite often are parodies of films, novels, plays, television shows, Twilight Zone episodes, or old issues of EC Comics.
Treehouse of Horror episodes have aired annually since the second season (1990) and each episode has three separate segments. These segments usually involve the family in some horror , science fiction , or supernatural setting and always take place outside the normal continuity of the show and are therefore considered to be non- canon .
In 2017, IGN called "Citizen Kang" the best segment of the entire anthology, and placed the episode itself as number one in its ranking of all "Treehouse of Horror" episodes. [8] The A.V. Club named Kang/Bob Dole's line, "Abortions for some, miniature American flags for others!", one of the best lines in the history of the show. [9]
On John Hugar's top 25 Treehouse of Horror episodes he placed the episode at #21. He enjoyed "The Ned Zone" but thought "Four Beheadings and a Funeral" "bland" and "In the Belly of the Boss" done better before. [7] When ranking the top 78 Treehouse of Horror segments Louis Peitzman was positive on the segments.
When listing the 66 segments of the first 22 Treehouse of Horror episodes in order from worst to best, Joshua Kurp of Splitsider gave this episode's segments (in order of appearance) rankings of #52, #47, and #59. He "saw this episode screened at an event where Matt Groening was present".
Is it even spooky season without another edition of “Treehouse Of Horror” from The Simpsons? Each year the twisted geniuses behind one of the longest running shows on television can be counted ...
4th episode of the 26th season of The Simpsons "Treehouse of Horror XXV" The Simpsons episode Promotional poster depicting the three segments of the episode. Top left: "A Clockwork Yellow"; Top right: "School is Hell"; Bottom: "The Others" Episode no. Season 26 Episode 4 Directed by Matthew Faughnan Written by Stephanie Gillis Production code SABF21 Original air date October 19, 2014 (2014-10 ...