“The Simpsons” is a venerable television institution, and one of its most beloved franchises turned 25 this year. “Treehouse of Horror XXV” featured a nod to “A Clockwork Orange,” a trip to hell and a fun look back at how America’s favorite family began.
It was another strong installment with a memorable mashup across time in what has already been a strong season for Fox’s long-running animated comedy. “The Simpsons” kicked off the season with the highly-anticipated death of a minor character, while Springfield and all of its denizens appeared in the premiere crossover event of the year on “Family Guy.”