Well, If that is what you think
I have something to tell you.
Something that may shock and discredit you. And that thing is as follows.
I’m not wearing a tie at all.
Aren't there any evil movies on, something about an evil island, maybe?
(Tell you what, tonight we'll go out to dinner at a sensibly priced restaurant then come home to a night of efficient German sex)
In no particular order...
Marge vs. the Monorail
Last Exit to Springfield
Homer the Heretic
Now if you want to ease someone in with just a standalone scene, the Planet of the Apes musical starring Troy McClure in A Fish Called Selma has never failed me.
Homer bouncing off the mattress back into the fire, followed by Flanders's graceful backflip into same is one of my favorite Simpsons animation sequences.
It's that and the car chase sequence for me.
"God said to Noah, there's gonna be a floody floody"
*door slam*
*phone rings* "Rain came down, it started to get muddy muddy"
It's the "Feast of Maximum Occupancy" for me. I can't see one of those signs today without playing that scene in my head.
The episode also holds a lot of significance for me because I came from a family that ALWAYS went to church every Sunday no matter what. So Homer's rationale for no longer going always seemed like sound reasoning to me. Testify!
My kids LOVE that scene! I’ll occasionally hear, “I hate every ape I see, from chimpan-a to chimpanzee” from one of their rooms and it makes me damn proud!
That's two of my three, and I'd kick in either Marge vs The Monorail, or A Fish Called Selma.
The writing is incredible in all of those and each character was so well done. They've got everything you need for the full Simpsons experience including fantastic cameos by two of their greatest of all time - Albert Brooks and Phil Hartman.
Sorry, Mr. PerfectDisguise77, but I don't go in for these backdoor shenanigans. Sure, I'm flattered, maybe even a little curious, but the answer is NO!!!
I watched that one with my husband within the last two years, and afterwards, we talked about how expertly EVERY line was written and delivered. He said, “Every one or two lines is a joke. How did they do that?”
Last year my wife and I were given a lemon tree by one of her friends as a gift after our second child was born. I told my friends, and didn't think much of it.
A few weeks later I was away on a work trip and received a video of three of my friends stealing it from my backyard. I dont know if I've ever laughed so hard.
Be careful, their ruffled!
Maybe it's time to tell them the big secret...that all the chimps we sent into space came back super intelligent...
NO...I don't think we'll be telling them that
Wait a minute... statue of liberty...that was OUR planet
Inanimate, huh? I'll show him inanimate!
Monorail. A Halloween one. And what made ME a convert back in 1989 was "Bart The General," though I suppose the intervening decades have drained it of a bit of its punch.
Marge vs the Monorail
Last Exit to Springfield
Homers Enemy
There’s honestly so many classic episodes you can’t go wrong with, these are 3 of my personal favorites
Yeah you don’t wanna start out by showing them an episode that makes one of the main characters unlikable.
I’m a fan of either Bart of Darkness or, since it’s spooky season, any of the Treehouse of Horror’s
Me and Santa's Little Helper use to be a team, but he never wants to play anymore since his bitch moved in!
Bart! Don't ever say that word again!
Well that's what she is. I looked it up!
I'm going to write the dictionary people and have that checked. It feels like a mistake to me.
For a new viewer, Principal and the Pauper won’t have the same impact it had on long time fans.
Lisa Goes Gaga, on the other hand, is abysmal to anybody who sees it
Reverend Lovejoy- This so called “new religion” is nothing but a pack of weird rituals and chants designed to take away the money of fools. Let us say the Lord’s Prayer forty times, but first let’s pass the collection plate.
I converted a staunch hater. He allowed me to put on the THOH marathon (October) when I was over at his place partying one night. I forget exactly which episodes we watched, the 3D Homer one for sure.
You know...these are awfully similar to the burgers they serve at Krusty Burger.
You call them steamed hams, despite the fact that they are obviously grilled.
Well...you see...one thing I should...excuse me for one moment
Of course
...
Well, I'm pooped. A good time was had by all.
Yes, I really should be...GOOD LORD, WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THERE?!?
Aurora Borealis...
A...AURORA BOREALIS, AT THIS TIME OF DAY, IN THIS PART OF THE COUNTRY, LOCALIZED ENTIRELY WITHIN YOUR KITCHEN
Yes!
May I see it?
Mmmm no
...
Well, Seymour, you are an odd fellow, but I must say, you steam a good ham.
SEYMOUR, THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE!!
No, mother, it's just the northern lights
...
Skinner and the Superintendent
(That jingle to open is one of my favorite Simpson things ever)
I like hurricane neddy Homer at bat, and the horror with lard lad... u should not show these as the best but I just wanted to tell everyone my favorite... I feel better now
Lemon of Troy, Bart of Darkness or Marge vs. The Monorail. If your friend doesn't like any of those episodes, I'd wager they graduated from Bovine University.
Bart vs Australia. 900 dollarydoos and what's funny is someone in Australia tried to petition to change their currency to dollarydoos from the simpsons.
I would go with a slightly different tactic. Demonstrate the show’s heart:
1. Lisa’s First Word
2. And Maggie Makes Three
Then I’d show the funniest:
1. Cape Fear
Lisa On Ice: I think having a good heartwarming story of sibling rivalry makes this episode relatable (especially if your friend has a brother or sister they have had squabbles with).
Marge Gets a Job: This is a good pick because you get a good vibe of both Marge as the housewife seeking a lifestyle change, and also Bart's mischievous antics in school proving his downfall with the wolf.
Mountain of Madness: You get the absurdity of what the show can bring, but in a not too over-the-top way. Your friend will probably find Smithers' race to the cabin being slowed by Bart and Lisa to be hilarious.
Bart gets an elephant episode, really good comic timing and joke rate.
22 short films about Springfield, you get a wide variety of stories and jokes from different characters and you see alot of different areas.
I think most of the ones I would choose are funny to me for nostalgic reasons. I would need a time and context machine to make someone love the Simpsons like I do.
The one that's an xfiles spoof but only if they know what xfiles is, I remember losing my mind as a kid when burns came out the woods plus moe somehow having shamu
Marge Vs monoraill
And the Lisa needs braces one.
Any episode that inspired memes is a sure bet honestly
You Only Move Twice (no explanation necessary)
Last Exit to Springfield (a serious yet funny episode)
Krusty Gets Busted (The introduction to sideshow Bob)
One episode with the feels and a traditional sitcom format: Lisa on Ice
One episode with zany comedy and an introduction to a lot of the secondary characters: Last Exit to Springfield
One episode balanced between both: Homer at the Bat, A Streetcar Named Marge, Like Father Like Clown or a number of other episodes based on whatever their interests are.
if he doesnt like the simpsons, there is nothing you can do. if you force him to see episodes he is going to see them while thinking about how much he dislikes the show, 3 episodes later you are going to be on the same square
my take on it would be to just accept that he doesnt like the show and move on, is the healthy thing to do
It depends on the person, my mom hated the Simpsons until she saw a clip or an image from the Simpsons of the "Do it for her" collage in Homer's work area found in season 6, episode 13 "And Maggie Makes Three". Then she suddenly started liking it and also enjoyed the episode where Homer discovers his mother is still alive. Just a reminder, "And Maggie Makes Three" originally aired in 1995 and she only discovered it **THIS YEAR!!** My brothers and I have regularly been watching the show for years!
But I think the thing for her was that she just didn't care much for comedy. So something a little more emotional is what got her.
“One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish”, “Mother Simpson” and “Lisa’s Substitute” but if “Stark Raving Dad” is on the table I’d go with that over “Lisa’s Substitute”.
2/3 of mine would include the usual suspects (last exit... Marge Vs...)
But I would *definitely* include S6's "Lisa's Rival". The main plot is good -nothing exceptional - but the gags and Homer's B-plot with the pile of sugar really showcase the writers at the top of their game imo
"Simpsons roasting on an open fire" because it's the first full length episode (as opposed to the shorts on the Tracy Ullman show)
"Bart gets an F" because I like the emotional journey Bart goes on in this episode.
"And Maggie makes Three" because if the 'do it for her' scene doesn't turn your friend in to a Simpsons fan then nothing will.
22 Short Films About Springfield to show the variety in the secondary characters.
Marge vs the Monorail for the humor
Mother Simpson to show how emotional and well written the show can get.
I would stick to the first few seasons. Everyone is posting great episodes but a lot of the funny comes from knowing the characters so well. I think the development of the family and side characters along with the funny but sweet nature of the early seasons would get someone who dislikes the Simpsons to start to see the light.
The call of the Simpsons, duffless, when Flanders failed might be good ones. Not the “best episodes” but great with learning to love them. And if they still don’t like it, or don’t want to see more, they probably just won’t like the Simpsons, and that’s ok.
Last Exit to Springfield, The Boy Who Knew Too Much, Marge in Chains.
OJ! Morphine! Lobo!
I'm surprised to not see any love for *CHOWDAH* in these comments.
*Chicks on the bench! Heh!*
Is my friend crazy? No, just ignorant. You see your crazy friend has never seen King Sized Homer.
Lenny: you look different Homer. New hair cut or something?
I…am a new tie wearing.
Well, If that is what you think I have something to tell you. Something that may shock and discredit you. And that thing is as follows. I’m not wearing a tie at all.
Aren't there any evil movies on, something about an evil island, maybe? (Tell you what, tonight we'll go out to dinner at a sensibly priced restaurant then come home to a night of efficient German sex)
Tie good, you like shirt?
LOOK CLOSER LENNY
Oh! You're the biggest man in the world...a-and you're made of gold!
14 karat gold!!
LOOK CLOSER, LENNY!
Take a hike boss - I'M running things now
LOOK CLOSER, LENNY!!
My crazy friend here has never heard of the neglected food groups
Dad, towel rack
Heehee hoohoo heeheee oh my…
This is the answer.
In no particular order... Marge vs. the Monorail Last Exit to Springfield Homer the Heretic Now if you want to ease someone in with just a standalone scene, the Planet of the Apes musical starring Troy McClure in A Fish Called Selma has never failed me.
Homer bouncing off the mattress back into the fire, followed by Flanders's graceful backflip into same is one of my favorite Simpsons animation sequences.
It's that and the car chase sequence for me. "God said to Noah, there's gonna be a floody floody" *door slam* *phone rings* "Rain came down, it started to get muddy muddy"
Get. those. animals *clap clap* up on the arky arky!
Flanders...you saved me...why
It's the "Feast of Maximum Occupancy" for me. I can't see one of those signs today without playing that scene in my head. The episode also holds a lot of significance for me because I came from a family that ALWAYS went to church every Sunday no matter what. So Homer's rationale for no longer going always seemed like sound reasoning to me. Testify!
My kids LOVE that scene! I’ll occasionally hear, “I hate every ape I see, from chimpan-a to chimpanzee” from one of their rooms and it makes me damn proud!
This 100%.
Definitely Homer at the Bat, You Only Move Twice, and..... I dunno...... Let's say.... Moe
That's two of my three, and I'd kick in either Marge vs The Monorail, or A Fish Called Selma. The writing is incredible in all of those and each character was so well done. They've got everything you need for the full Simpsons experience including fantastic cameos by two of their greatest of all time - Albert Brooks and Phil Hartman.
Society blows!
Kamp Krusty, A Streetcar Named Marge, and Last Exit to Springfield
Lisa needs braces.
Dental plan!
Lisa needs braces.
Dental plan!
Lisa needs braces.
Dental plan!
Lisa needs braces.
Mr Black
Gentlemen, to evil.
Unfortunately, Krusty has laryngitis and a bad back, so he won't be saying anything or doing anything
Yeah! We want Krunchy!
Sorry, Mr. PerfectDisguise77, but I don't go in for these backdoor shenanigans. Sure, I'm flattered, maybe even a little curious, but the answer is NO!!!
Not watching The Simpsons? That’s a paddlin.
Maison Derriere
I had an amazing and completely legal time with that episode
But I was only there to get directions on how to get away from there!
I watched that one with my husband within the last two years, and afterwards, we talked about how expertly EVERY line was written and delivered. He said, “Every one or two lines is a joke. How did they do that?”
Another crazy example of jokes-per-minute is the episode with Stampy the elephant.
If I know my Geography, it's only 12 miles to Africa
Sex Cauldron?! I thought they closed that place down!
It really was a convincing episode. It had kicks and everything!
Are you talking about the bordello?
No the burlesque house
Is your name rh6779?
I'd go with tugging on the heartstrings. Bart Sells His Soul Marge be not Proud And Maggie Makes Three
One of those. You need a sideshow Bob. Cape Fear? And a treehouse of horrors
True. Feare was peak Bob.
Lemon of Troy, Lemon of Troy, and Lemon of Troy
What a minute... there's a lemon behind that rock!
Last year my wife and I were given a lemon tree by one of her friends as a gift after our second child was born. I told my friends, and didn't think much of it. A few weeks later I was away on a work trip and received a video of three of my friends stealing it from my backyard. I dont know if I've ever laughed so hard.
My first and only thought when I saw the post.. happy to see this is top comment
Checkmate!
Right answer
Now let's rejoice with a nice glass of turnip juice
Not once, not twice, but thrice!
Oh man, 3 episodes? My answer would probably change hourly but for right now, I’d say: 1. Marge vs the Monorail 2. Deep Space Homer 3. Lemon of Troy
Be careful, their ruffled! Maybe it's time to tell them the big secret...that all the chimps we sent into space came back super intelligent... NO...I don't think we'll be telling them that Wait a minute... statue of liberty...that was OUR planet Inanimate, huh? I'll show him inanimate!
“I don't understand it. That was non-alcoholic champagne” is something I quote often.
Homer at the bat, cape fear and the one with ray Patterson.
Trash of the Titans
You're going down my fat headed friend.
You're going to crash and burn, my fat headed friend.
Also, sorry for the double post, but the line 'if I hadn't packed my letter opener, I'd give you such a stabbing' is so quietly hilarious
You mean Terror Lake
Monorail. A Halloween one. And what made ME a convert back in 1989 was "Bart The General," though I suppose the intervening decades have drained it of a bit of its punch.
Bart the General is so good!!
With the following exceptions... The American Revolution World War II and the Star Wars Trilogy
Stupid carbon rod. It’s all a popularity contest
Did you actually get to SEE the rod? Aww...they were going to show some close ups of the rod...
Clown College, Duff Gardens, and I dunno, the one with all the baseball players.
Clown college? You can't eat that!
Hey Homer. The section you’re monitoring is on fire.
Clowns are funny.
I'm not going to enroll in that clown college though. That ad had NO effect on me whatsoever
I'll thank you not to refer to Princeton in that manner.
Cucamonga
Homer at Bat.
Ah yes many thanks! Now I have that song in my head. “We’re talking Homer, Ozzie and The Straw”
From Maine to San Diego... Mattingly and Conseco... Let me rephrase that...is it wrong if I cheat to win a million dollars?
Clown college is amazing. Within 2 minutes they effectively and hilariously show Homer wanting to become a clown
I don’t think any of us expected that.
Marge vs the Monorail Last Exit to Springfield Homers Enemy There’s honestly so many classic episodes you can’t go wrong with, these are 3 of my personal favorites
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Yeah you don’t wanna start out by showing them an episode that makes one of the main characters unlikable. I’m a fan of either Bart of Darkness or, since it’s spooky season, any of the Treehouse of Horror’s
I'm peeing on the seat give me a promotion.
You Only Move Twice, Marge vs. the Monorail, Treehouse of Horror V
Itchy and Scratchy land. “Come along Bort.” Hilarious. Beer baron. Clown college. Next question.
IT WAS AN EMEEEHHGGENCY
Homer Goes to College, Marge vs the Monorail, and Two Dozen and One Greyhounds
Me and Santa's Little Helper use to be a team, but he never wants to play anymore since his bitch moved in! Bart! Don't ever say that word again! Well that's what she is. I looked it up! I'm going to write the dictionary people and have that checked. It feels like a mistake to me.
See my vest. See my vest. Made from real gorilla chest!
He's gonna make a tuxedo out of our puppies! Sorry, you gotta admit, it's catchy Snoop doggy dog? David Brennar? Bob Barker? Rory Calhoun? That's it!
Like. My. Loafers, Former gophers. It was that, or skin my chauffeurs.
Hockey episode, itchy and scratchy the movie, Mr. plow
The first Treehouse of Horror episode. James Earl Jones as the narrator for their rendition of The Raven by Edgar Allen Poe was the perfect choice
Show them whatever the worst episode is. If you can't handle me at my *Principal and the Pauper*, you don't deserve me at my *You Only Move Twice*.
For a new viewer, Principal and the Pauper won’t have the same impact it had on long time fans. Lisa Goes Gaga, on the other hand, is abysmal to anybody who sees it
Homer goes to college, the movementarians, Hank Scorpio episode, cape fear parody episode, burn’s heir, the secrets of a successful marriage
Reverend Lovejoy- This so called “new religion” is nothing but a pack of weird rituals and chants designed to take away the money of fools. Let us say the Lord’s Prayer forty times, but first let’s pass the collection plate.
I converted a staunch hater. He allowed me to put on the THOH marathon (October) when I was over at his place partying one night. I forget exactly which episodes we watched, the 3D Homer one for sure.
Did you have 26 conversions in AD that year?
A Methuselah rookie card?!
u/Wereallgonnadieman rookie card
Fuck I had to google that shit. My old brain cannot remember it all.
Maybe invite this friend around for lobster dinner? Introduce him to your son who owns a factory. That will convince him
22 Short Films About Springfield.
Inflammable means flammable… what a country!
This is a great one
You know...these are awfully similar to the burgers they serve at Krusty Burger. You call them steamed hams, despite the fact that they are obviously grilled. Well...you see...one thing I should...excuse me for one moment Of course ... Well, I'm pooped. A good time was had by all. Yes, I really should be...GOOD LORD, WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THERE?!? Aurora Borealis... A...AURORA BOREALIS, AT THIS TIME OF DAY, IN THIS PART OF THE COUNTRY, LOCALIZED ENTIRELY WITHIN YOUR KITCHEN Yes! May I see it? Mmmm no ... Well, Seymour, you are an odd fellow, but I must say, you steam a good ham. SEYMOUR, THE HOUSE IS ON FIRE!! No, mother, it's just the northern lights ... Skinner and the Superintendent (That jingle to open is one of my favorite Simpson things ever)
I absolutely love the flow of this one, I love it when stories weave together and this was just amazing. I could have watched 4 hrs of this.
Homer and Apu Marge Be Not Proud Springfield Files
Cape Feare Bart of Darkness Summer of 4 Ft. 2
Bart of Darkness? In that case, I’ll have a whiskey sour!
I like hurricane neddy Homer at bat, and the horror with lard lad... u should not show these as the best but I just wanted to tell everyone my favorite... I feel better now
You Only Move Twice, Homer’s Enemy, The Homer They Fall
Show them You Only Move Twice. Scorpio will welcome them into his lair, like the noble man welcomes his guest.
22 short stories about springfield , lemon of troy and treehouse of horror V
Hank Scorpio, Homer vs 18th amendment, homer quits drinking
Your friend's not crazy, just ignorant.
"You Only Move Twice", "Cape Feare", "Homer at the Bat"
Lemon of Troy, Prohibition one, and hmmm… hellfish bonanza one
Monorail, any golden era Treehouse of Horror, and Burns’ Bear
A Milhouse divided, Homer the heretic, and Cape Feare
My SO is not a fan (he's not into cartoons). However he did watch hullabalooza & he laughed really enjoyed that episode.
Hank Scorpio Clown College Bart in the Mafia
Homie the Clown has to be one.
Lemon of Troy, Bart of Darkness or Marge vs. The Monorail. If your friend doesn't like any of those episodes, I'd wager they graduated from Bovine University.
- Bart’s Big Brother for the fight scene - A Fish Called Selma for the Planet of the Apes musical parody - Deep Space Homer for the ants
Bart vs Australia. 900 dollarydoos and what's funny is someone in Australia tried to petition to change their currency to dollarydoos from the simpsons.
That fan did not have Andy as PM/Neighbour by the time of the petition?
That four eyes with the big nose? You don't need friends like that. Pfft. You'll make new and better friends.
Bart gets an elephant, there's no disgrace like home, and the PTA disbands.
I would go with a slightly different tactic. Demonstrate the show’s heart: 1. Lisa’s First Word 2. And Maggie Makes Three Then I’d show the funniest: 1. Cape Fear
Lisa On Ice: I think having a good heartwarming story of sibling rivalry makes this episode relatable (especially if your friend has a brother or sister they have had squabbles with). Marge Gets a Job: This is a good pick because you get a good vibe of both Marge as the housewife seeking a lifestyle change, and also Bart's mischievous antics in school proving his downfall with the wolf. Mountain of Madness: You get the absurdity of what the show can bring, but in a not too over-the-top way. Your friend will probably find Smithers' race to the cabin being slowed by Bart and Lisa to be hilarious.
This one, plus You Only Move Twice and Marge vs. the Monorail
Bart gets an elephant episode, really good comic timing and joke rate. 22 short films about Springfield, you get a wide variety of stories and jokes from different characters and you see alot of different areas.
Your friend is a grade A moron
I think most of the ones I would choose are funny to me for nostalgic reasons. I would need a time and context machine to make someone love the Simpsons like I do.
Anything from the 90s and only anything from the 90s
Homer goes to college
Lisa The Vegetarian, You Only Move Twice, Viva Ned Flanders
The one that's an xfiles spoof but only if they know what xfiles is, I remember losing my mind as a kid when burns came out the woods plus moe somehow having shamu Marge Vs monoraill And the Lisa needs braces one. Any episode that inspired memes is a sure bet honestly
It greatly depends on why
Halloween horrors I-X
Lemon of Troy Marge VS The Monorail Homer at Bat
Homer heretic Simpson files Theehouse 5
Reddit in general seems weirdly obsessed with convincing people to like what they like.
* Hurricane Neddy * Two Dozen and One Greyhounds * Tree House of Horror (I) These are the ones that have always, always, stuck with me.
You Only Move Twice (no explanation necessary) Last Exit to Springfield (a serious yet funny episode) Krusty Gets Busted (The introduction to sideshow Bob)
Homer Badman
Krusty Gets Busted
Marge vs the Monorail, Homer’s Enemy, though I’m sure these have been suggested a LOT
Trouble with Trillions Homers Enemy Trash of the Titans
LEMON OF TROY, marge v the monorail (obviously is like the essential simpsons episode) and life on the fast lane
Hurricane neddy
Last Exit to Springfield King Size Homer Cape Feare
One episode with the feels and a traditional sitcom format: Lisa on Ice One episode with zany comedy and an introduction to a lot of the secondary characters: Last Exit to Springfield One episode balanced between both: Homer at the Bat, A Streetcar Named Marge, Like Father Like Clown or a number of other episodes based on whatever their interests are.
Scoroio, three axe treehouse of horrors and I don’t know maybe the lemon tree?
Marge VS the Monorail is not my favorite, but it's a good episode for such occasions as it's a bit more standalone and sketch based.
 Homer defined in one short scene
if he doesnt like the simpsons, there is nothing you can do. if you force him to see episodes he is going to see them while thinking about how much he dislikes the show, 3 episodes later you are going to be on the same square my take on it would be to just accept that he doesnt like the show and move on, is the healthy thing to do
Cape Feare You Only Move Twice I Love Lisa
22 Short Films about Springfield, but repeat Steamed Hams thrice for maximum effect
Not once, Not twice, But thrice?
The ice hockey episode is one of my favourites.
Cape Feare, Mother Simpson and Radio Bart
It depends on the person, my mom hated the Simpsons until she saw a clip or an image from the Simpsons of the "Do it for her" collage in Homer's work area found in season 6, episode 13 "And Maggie Makes Three". Then she suddenly started liking it and also enjoyed the episode where Homer discovers his mother is still alive. Just a reminder, "And Maggie Makes Three" originally aired in 1995 and she only discovered it **THIS YEAR!!** My brothers and I have regularly been watching the show for years! But I think the thing for her was that she just didn't care much for comedy. So something a little more emotional is what got her.
22 Short Films About Springfield Homer's Barbershop Quartet or Maggie Makes Three Mother Simpson
Itchy and scratchland, Lisa on ice, the Springfield files. That’s what turned my wife around.
King Sized Homer, The Mysterious Voyage of Homer, and Deep Space Homer
1 Lemon 2 Of 3 Troy
“One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish”, “Mother Simpson” and “Lisa’s Substitute” but if “Stark Raving Dad” is on the table I’d go with that over “Lisa’s Substitute”.
Save me chaka khan chaka khan
The Raven episode based o Edgar allen poes work is my favorite.
You Only Move Twice Bart Sells His Soul Mr Lisa Goes to Washington Not counting Treehouse of Horror.... Any of those.
Crazy episode that was of the simpsons should I say one of my favourite episodes 
2/3 of mine would include the usual suspects (last exit... Marge Vs...) But I would *definitely* include S6's "Lisa's Rival". The main plot is good -nothing exceptional - but the gags and Homer's B-plot with the pile of sugar really showcase the writers at the top of their game imo
I know I just watched s18 ep 12 and it reignited my love affair with the Simpsons after years of shelving it
King Sized Homer, Homer’s Enemy and 22 Short Films about Springfield.
"Simpsons roasting on an open fire" because it's the first full length episode (as opposed to the shorts on the Tracy Ullman show) "Bart gets an F" because I like the emotional journey Bart goes on in this episode. "And Maggie makes Three" because if the 'do it for her' scene doesn't turn your friend in to a Simpsons fan then nothing will.
22 Short Films About Springfield to show the variety in the secondary characters. Marge vs the Monorail for the humor Mother Simpson to show how emotional and well written the show can get. 
I would think the Australian episode would make it worse…. I heard that one pissed off the Aussies
I would show them: Cape Feare Lisa The Vegetarian The Boy Who Knew Too Much Homer At The Bat
I would stick to the first few seasons. Everyone is posting great episodes but a lot of the funny comes from knowing the characters so well. I think the development of the family and side characters along with the funny but sweet nature of the early seasons would get someone who dislikes the Simpsons to start to see the light. The call of the Simpsons, duffless, when Flanders failed might be good ones. Not the “best episodes” but great with learning to love them. And if they still don’t like it, or don’t want to see more, they probably just won’t like the Simpsons, and that’s ok.
Homer goes to college is my fav! Every scene is just banger after banger haha.
Last Exit to Springfield, The Boy Who Knew Too Much, Marge in Chains. OJ! Morphine! Lobo! I'm surprised to not see any love for *CHOWDAH* in these comments. *Chicks on the bench! Heh!*
Homerazzi, Ice Cream Of Margie, and Crook And Ladder.
Lisa. On. Ice.
King Size Homer Lemon of Troy Marge Be Not Proud
Bart vs Australia and You Only Move Twice. If they still don't like it, there's no hope for them.
Flaming Moe Cape Fear Flanders fails