13. The Many Saints Of Springfield Page

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.

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The animation stepped up to mimic the gritty, dimly lit aesthetic of New Jersey’s finest. Taking its name from the Sopranos prequel film

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 When Ned gets caught up in the mob’s

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.