Screen Rant

  • In its decades long run, The Simpsons has attracted a wide range of fans. 1 / 7

  • Today, some fans feel that the best years are well behind the series. 2 / 7

  • Other fans however, will never get enough of what The Simpsons has to offer. 3 / 7

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  • A definite debate continues over which season of The Simpsons is best. 4 / 7

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  • In a new interview, reclusive former Simpsons writer, John Swartzwelder, named his favorite season. 5 / 7

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  • Swartzwelder said season three is the best for its "first-class" episodes. 6 / 7

  • Swartzwelder quit the show 18 years ago and hasn't given an interview until now. 7 / 7

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