Since its debut in 1990, The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror has become a verified TV institution, currently totaling 37 annual specials

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The Golden Age (Seasons 2–8)

Treehouse of Horror I (Season 2, 1990)

First annual. Black-and-white opening. Still creepy.

  1. Treehouse of Horror (Season 2, Episode 7) - The very first Treehouse of Horror episode, which started the tradition. It features three segments: "Clown Without Pity," "King Homer," and "Nightmare Cafeteria."
  2. Treehouse of Horror II (Season 3, Episode 7) - The second installment, featuring "Welcome to Hell," "Killer Bees," and "The Bart-Mangled Banner."
  3. Treehouse of Horror III (Season 4, Episode 5) "Clown Without Pity," "The Transmogrifier," and "The Head On a Platter."
  4. Treehouse of Horror IV (Season 5, Episode 5) - Includes "The Simpson's Coffin," "The Black Widower," and "I Married Marge."
  5. Treehouse of Horror V (Season 6, Episode 6) - Features "The Shinning," "Time and Punishment," and "Nightmare Cafeteria" (a repeat from Season 2).
  6. Treehouse of Horror VI (Season 7, Episode 6) - Includes "The PTA Disbands," "The Faze with the Rage," and "The Stinning."
  7. Treehouse of Horror VII (Season 8, Episode 1) - Features "The House That Dripped Blood," "The Bart-Mangled Banner" (a repeat from Season 2), and "The Cyberpooch."
  8. Treehouse of Horror VIII (Season 9, Episode 4) - Includes "The Longest Day of the Year," "The Fiery Assassination," and "The Ziff Who Came to Dinner."
  9. Treehouse of Horror IX (Season 10, Episode 4) - Features "The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson," "Sewage Backup," and "The Mole."
  10. Treehouse of Horror X (Season 11, Episode 4) - Includes "The Pest," "The Fog," and "The Mansion of Dr. Death."