The Simpsons isn't as good now. It's something we all know, and yet people still feel the need to bring it up. There have been some Lady Gaga-sized trainwrecks since the Golden Age, including one episode that just seemed to be an advertisement for how great Elon Musk is.

If you love talking about The Simpsons online, you'll know that all too often someone will derail any conversation by moaning about the slump.

But whatever side of the argument you're on, this is the list for you. If you're sick of people moaning about how the quality has declined, point them towards these diamonds in the rough. And if you're one of those grumps who misses the monorail so much, these can show the last five seasons in a better light.

Since Season 30 has only just begun, Seasons 25-29 will be looked at here. They took some risks, as might be expected considering the show's long run. As a result, some episodes felt stale, some flopped, some got lost in the shuffle but some really shone, and these are the pick of the bunch.