13. The Many Saints Of Springfield -

While some fans feel the show leans heavily on parodies these days, "The Many Saints of Springfield" felt like a genuine tribute. It captured the existential dread of The Sopranos while keeping the yellow-hued heart of The Simpsons intact.

Joe Mantegna continues to be the MVP as Fat Tony, bringing a strange, soulful depth to a character who usually just orders hits between bites of cannoli.

When Ned gets caught up in the mob’s web, we get a hilarious look at how "pious" meets "pizzo." The episode balances the show’s classic slapstick with the moody, cinematic atmosphere of a prestige mob drama. Why It Works 13. The Many Saints of Springfield

"The Many Saints of Springfield": A Sopranos Love Letter or Just Another Homer Run?

If you caught the title of The Simpsons season 33 double-feature, and immediately started humming Woke Up This Morning , you weren’t alone. The show that has parodied everything from The Godfather to Goodfellas finally took a direct swing at the world of Tony Soprano, and it was a "prequel" worth the wait. The Premise: Fat Tony’s Origin Story? While some fans feel the show leans heavily

Seeing Flanders deal with the moral ambiguity of organized crime is a goldmine for comedy. How do you "okily-dokily" your way out of a federal indictment? The Verdict

Whether you're a fan of the Pine Barrens or 742 Evergreen Terrace, this was a crossover of vibes that actually landed. When Ned gets caught up in the mob’s

Taking its name from the Sopranos prequel film The Many Saints of Newark , this two-part event dives deep into the relationship between Ned Flanders and Fat Tony. It’s the ultimate "Odd Couple" pairing: the holiest man in Springfield meeting the least holy.