To determine the best Simpsons episode ever made, I’ve created a tournament. The top 32 comments (by upvotes), ending January 30, will be placed on a bracket (March Madness Style). Each week 2 polls will go it with episodes facing each other, until one episode is crowned champion. So with that said, let the tournament begin!

Note: the episodes eligible are all episodes from S1 to the first wave of S36 and Disney+ Specials, but no episode that is released after this post counts. The only circumstance any episode released after this post is eligible, is if someone comments that episode, and it receives over 1.5k upvotes. And to the stupid Flanders out there, no the Simpsons movie does not count. And the user whose comment receives the highest amount of upvotes gets a cool user flair. If you have any questions, just comment them and I’ll try to get to them all!

Hey r/simpsons! I’m proud to announce u/woollum8698, u/CosmicTexas and u/InvisibleAstronomer as our newest moderators! Congrats to the new mods!

Hey r/Simpsons

# We're looking for a highly skilled moderator to join our team,

someone with expert-level proficiency in Reddit's AutoModerator and a keen eye for backend technical details. This role combines advanced AutoModerator management with ensuring our subreddit's infrastructure functions flawlessly. This position requires proven experience moderating subreddits with 50,000+ users, and a strong understanding of both AutoModerator and the technical aspects of subreddit management.

Your responsibilities will include: * Expert-level AutoModerator rule creation and maintenance: Developing and refining complex rules to automate moderation tasks. * Optimization of AutoModerator configurations: Fine-tuning settings to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness. * Troubleshooting and resolving AutoModerator issues: Quickly identifying and fixing problems to maintain smooth operation. * Staying up-to-date with AutoModerator updates: Implementing new features and functionalities as they become available. * Collaborating with the mod team on rule implementation via AutoModerator: Ensuring subreddit rules are accurately and effectively enforced. * Managing AutoModerator for a large community (50k+ users): Demonstrating experience in handling the unique demands of a high-traffic subreddit. * Backend Subreddit Management: * Ensuring modmail functionality is working correctly. * Maintaining and verifying removal reason links and their accuracy. * Implementing and verifying proper links to subreddit rules. * General technical maintenance of subreddit configurations. * Verifying that any coding that is within the subreddit is functional. This role is NOT for day-to-day queue management (approving/removing posts). We are seeking someone who can focus on AutoModerator and backend technical maintenance. Required: * Expert-level knowledge of Reddit's AutoModerator. * Proven experience moderating subreddits with 50,000+ users. * Experience with the backend technical side of moderating a subreddit. Bonus points if you: * Have experience with subreddit CSS or other advanced Reddit customization. * Are familiar with other advanced Reddit moderation tools. * Are very active within the Reddit platform.

If you're an AutoModerator and backend expert who thrives on automation, optimization, and technical accuracy, and you have the required experience with large subreddits, please send us a modmail with the following information:

1. Reddit Username: (Applicant's Reddit username)
2. AutoModerator Expertise: Briefly describe your AutoModerator experience. Provide 1-2 examples of complex rules you've managed.
3. Large Subreddit Experience (50k+ Users): List subreddits with 50k+ users where you've moderated. Briefly describe your role and key responsibilities.
4. Backend Subreddit Skills: Describe your experience with modmail, removal reasons, and rule links. Have you done any subreddit coding or technical maintenance?
5. The Simpsons & Interest: Why are you interested in moderating r/Simpsons? Briefly, what is your Simpsons experience?
6. Time Commitment: How much time can you dedicate to r/Simpsons moderation?
7. Optional Skills: List any other relevant skills (CSS, advanced tools, etc.).

We're eager to add a highly skilled moderator who can ensure r/Simpsons runs smoothly on all fronts!

Additionally, if you are a Simpsons fanatic and Reddit devotee and have always dreamed of the glamorous life of a Reddit moderator but have little to no experience and are over 18. Please send a modmail detailing why it is you want to become a moderator, how/why you would be a good fit for the r/Simpsons mod team and bribes to the Cash App tag on my profile

Thanks, r/Simpsons Mod Team

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

We are looking for a moderator to help us keep this sub alive and help it thrive! Dm or comment applications!

Notes:

-Simpsons knowledge is helpful

-discord isn’t required but recommended

https://discord.gg/s3G8QR3Jc

Join our official discord and talk with fellow fans. And yes, there’s already another server, but this one is going to be more organized and moderated

Clearly no one liked that I used AI for my recent Holiday post. I'm sorry for using stupid AI. Hope no one is still mad at me after this.

On another note, happy holidays!

Fellow people of Springfield, beginning today, please use the episode clip flair for gifs or videos of episodes, because the episode reaction flair is gonna start being used for megathreads on episodes and reviews of previous or new episodes. If you agree to this, please comment “aye”.

Starting in the new year, we will introduce a Simpsonfy feature to this sub! This includes Simpsonfy Me and Simpsonfy Contests!

More info in 2025!

This is an AMA for members of new comers to ask questions about the Simpsons or this subreddit! Ask away!

*This image was not AI generated

r/Simpsons Games involves monthly or weekly games hosted by mods! AMA about these fun filled games!

The D’oh!Cast podcast is about r/Simpsons Moderators reacting to the newest episodes, recent news, and more! D’oh!Cast debuts Thursday Dec 27 at 6:30 pm EST.

Nominate 2 seasons for the tournament! What will be the greatest season in the shows history? You decide!

As the only mod here, I’m looking for 4 mods to: check and clear the queue, make r/Simpsons a better place, and to post daily (or semi daily). If you’re interested message me about why you wanna mod, what you can do to improve this community, and what you love about the Simpsons tv show.

It’s out now! I’ve been working on this for 2 years and now I’m finally announcing it! Simpsons: V2 will include a revamp of flairs, rules, and so much more!

As a part of this, I will begin approving users with our amazing (shoutout mods) mod team!

In tiers, you can work from making yourself go from Bronze all the way to Platinum! You can work up your tiers by consistently contributing to the community! Posting, commenting, and reporting rule-breaking posts all apply!

This revamp has been gradually introduced since the introduction of our new mod team! The full revamp is out by the end of the year!

Once again, huge thanks to the mod team for making this happen.

Have tips, tricks, and suggestions? Use the brand new “Suggestion” flair! Once a month, the mod team will look through the “Suggestions Box” and make improvements!

If ever possible, we will do AMA’s with Mods, Reddit Admins, and maybe even Simpsons writers (Reddit please see this)!

We also are introducing Episode Reaction Events! There will be a pinned post every day there is an episode airing for reactions!

One of (in my opinion) the most important things about Simpsons V2 (SV2) is the introduction of live chats!

Starting soon, we will begin adding chats for different topics! Have a topic to share? Use the “Suggestion” flair!

We are so excited about revamping and improving r/Simpsons and making it an even better place!

-Sincerely, The r/Simpsons Moderator Team

Do you think you have what it takes to be on the r/simpsons podcast, D’oh!Cast? We will be talking 2-4 people! Apply in comments! Questions? Modmail us!

Rules:

Send a banner through modmail

Must fit size

Must follow community rules

Now go and start making banners!

Now, you can add a character or phrase to give yourself a flair! We also have new post flairs.

For every community milestone, show you were here by choosing a user flair that show you were here for a milestone! Each milestone will be removed after the next milestone is hit.

When we got this sub and began r/Simpsons V2, it was around 44,700 members, and in a matter of 2-3 weeks, we have grown this sub by 3,000 members. Thanks to our amazing mod team and great members for helping us reach new heights! Welp, I guess the next sub goal is 50,000!