The Simpsons has been known to parody TV on so many occasions in the past, and most of the episode titles are even puns on classic movies, but there are actually some episodes of the cartoon that would make for some genuinely brilliant crime dramas.

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Many episodes of The Simpsons feature crime to some extent, and the amount of times the civilians of Springfield have appeared before a judge are unbelievable, with the offences ranging from victimless crimes to being on trial for murder. Whether it’s a vengeful TV personality with absurd schemes, the main characters taking it upon themselves to solve crimes, or Marge taking the law in to her own hands, there are so many episodes that would make incredible crime dramas.

Who Shot Mr. Burns

Homer points a gun at Mr. Burns’ head as he’s lying in a hospital bed

”Who Shot Mr. Burns?” is already on its way to being a series, as it was the first ever two-part episode of the animated show. And what was even better was that the series brilliantly left audiences guessing for months, as part-one was the finale of season six, and part-two was season seven's premiere.

As there are so many different characters who have a problem with Mr. Burns and there are so many people he's cheated, a full series could explore more of those. And it could even play out like Lost, where each episode focuses on a different character and their relationship with the billionaire.

Some Enchanted Evening

Ms. Botz ties up Lisa and Bart with rope

“Some Enchanted Evening” is one of the most iconic episodes from the very first season, as it features the diabolical babysitter Ms. Botz. Also called the Babysitter Bandit, the character burgles every house she babysits at, and though that narrative can only stretch so thin, Botz has been criminally underused throughout the show’s 30+ year run.

A season simply about Botz and her criminal life would more than make up for her lack of use over the years.

Marge In Chains

Marge looks upset as she sits with other inmates in prison

There are so many different storylines in “Marge In Chains” that would make for a great multi-stranded series. After Marge is caught accidentally stealing alcohol from the Kwik-E-Mart, she is soon thrown in jail, which is then followed with a court case. Marge even has a classic Saul Goodman-type criminal lawyer, as he pulls dirty tricks in the courtroom to win over the jury.

And there’s even a Family Guy-like cutaway to Bart imagining how he would break Marge out of prison, which would make a great episode in itself. Other criminals get involved in the whole debacle too, as Snake ends up lifting the Kwik-E-Mart onto the truck and driving away with it.

Krusty Gets Busted

Sideshow Bob is disguised as Krusty as he holds up the Kwik-E-Mart with a gun

Being one of the most iconic TV clowns, “Krusty Gets Busted” was the first truly great episode featuring Krusty the Clown, and his bitter rivalry with Sideshow Bob made it that much better. It was less like Batman and the Joker and more like the Joker and the Joker.

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As Krusty is framed by Sideshow Bob for armed robbery at the Kwik-E-Mart, what follows is a great whodunnit, and with Bart and Lisa trying to uncover the truth, a full-length crime series could play out like American Crime Story. And with the Kwik-E-Mart being the subject of so many crimes, it’s almost as if the convenience store could have a show of its own, too.

The Great Money Caper

Homer and Bart Simpson conning senior citizens in The Great Money Caper

There have been many times when Homer should have gone to jail, but none are more obvious than the time he scammed everyone in sight, including his friends, in “The Great Money Caper.” The episode is one big homage to the Robert Redford movie The Sting, as it follows Bart and Homer tricking the citizens of Springfield in to handing over wads of cash, whether it’s Bart pretending to be blind or Homer making pensioners think they’ve won millions.

As the episode even references The Sting by name at one point, a whole series following the father/son duo would be brilliant, and it could follow them attempting a different comical sting each week.

Bart of Darkness

Bart lies in bed with a telescope sitting on his lap

With many episodes of The Simpsons based on classic movies, “Bart of Darkness” is no different. As it sees Bart holed up in his room all summer after breaking his leg, there’s little entertainment for him except for his telescope. But with Bart being Bart, he still manages to find himself in the middle of trouble.

In one big homage to Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window, Bart spends the whole time trying to get to the bottom of a potential murder involving Ned Flanders. The episode is so much fun and it really makes viewers want a whole season of this stuff, especially considering Bart is one of the many characters who deserves their own spin-off.

The Springfield Connection

Marge wears a police uniform and points her gun

There are a few times where Marge has proven she’s more than the housewife who cleans up after her ungrateful family, but “The Springfield Connection” shows just how much of a hero she can be. After some heroic vigilantism, the character gets fully inducted in to the Springfield police force, and she’s the only officer of any worth.

Over the course of the episode, people begin to fear Marge as she enforces the law, and it’s a narrative that’s screaming for a criminal-of-the-week type procedural crime show. And with the other more inferior officers on the force, it could get even darker and be something like The Shield.

Homer The Great

Homer and other members of the Stonecutters sing and dance in gowns while drinking beer

Any TV show or movie that delves in to the Illuminati, a new world order, or some sort of secret society is always a hit, and that’s no different than in “Homer The Great.” Here, Homer stumbles upon the Stonecutters, which is a clear parody of the Freemasons. As nobody really knows what goes on in those Freemason meetings, it’s imagined up in The Simpsons; they sit around in cloaks drinking beer and singing about how great they are.

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The whole episode depicts how the Stonecutters get preferential treatment over anybody else, and it follows Homer rise through the ranks to get to number one. A whole series about Homer’s climbing the ladder to becoming the leader of the Stonecutters and showing the shady under belly that fans got a glimpse of in the episode could be so refreshing, as there isn’t anything like it currently on TV.

Mayored To The Mob

Homer leaps in front of Mayor Quimby to protect him

There are few shows better than political crime dramas, whether it’s The Thick of It, which comically follows an evil spin doctor puppeteer the British government, or House of Cards, in which politicians literally murder to get to the top.

“Mayored to the Mob” could be added to the list of brilliant political crimes, as it depicts Mayor Quimby’s mob connections. As the character keeps making deals behind closed doors with Fat Tony, the dynamic in the relationship would be exciting to see for a whole series, especially as both Fat Tony and Mayor Quimby are both based on real people.

Every Other Sideshow Bob Episode

Sideshow Bob in a chair, smiling in The Simpsons

The maniacal Sideshow Bob has always been fascinating. Whether it’s trying to get revenge on Krusty the Clown and breaking out of prison.

The criminal life of Sideshow Bob is arguably the most interesting part of The Simpsons, and nothing would be more welcome than a crime drama following his ingenious plots. And even his brother Cecil would be an incredible supporting character.

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