Top 10 Best Fairly OddParents Episodes Ever
#10: “Timmy the Barbarian!”
When the unlucky fairy Binky gets sick, Jorgen Von Strangle tries to cheer him up with a magical bedtime story called “Timmy the Barbarian”. Unfortunately for Timmy, the book’s magic forces him, Wanda and Cosmo to live out the story while Jorgen makes it up. On the bright side, not only does Timmy become ridiculously swole, but he gets to take down exaggerated versions of his real-life bullies. The episode takes full advantage of the fairy tale setting while making fun of the genre’s clichés. There’s also a hilarious running joke of Jorgen stopping the story just to torture Cosmo. Although Jorgen isn’t the best or most polite storyteller, we thoroughly enjoyed his action-packed fairy tale.
#9: “Pipe Down!”
Timmy grows tired of the constant yelling and noise in his life. So, he decides to wish all the sound away. Although people try to yell so loudly that they literally explode, Timmy doesn’t hear a peep. He enjoys this peaceful world until a meteor threatens to destroy Dimmsdale. Luckily, Timmy uses charades to bring the sound back and save the town. This episode’s fun premise is supported by an excellent score. When the world is silent, every gesture and attempt to speak is accented by a different musical instrument or sound effect. The episode’s lack of dialogue and unique concept made it stand out as one the series’ most creative stories.
#8: “The Big Problem!”
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In “The Big Problem”, Timmy wishes to become an adult. At first, he’s excited to do grown up things like drive and stand up to bullies. But in a hilarious montage, Timmy learns that being an adult isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. After Timmy ends up in jail, he decides that he’d rather deal with childhood problems. His attempts at adulting are full of clever gags and pitfalls. And as the first official episode of the series, this story served as a great introduction to the quirky cast of characters. “The Big Problem” was followed by the thrilling video game parody episode “Power Mad”. These two stories were the perfect double header to kick off the series.
#7: “Shiny Teeth”
What do you get when you combine a sadistic dentist, shiny teeth, and an extremely catchy song? An iconic “Fairly Oddparents” episode! In “Shiny Teeth”, the evil Dr. Bender steals popstar Chip Skylark’s pearly whites. With the help of magic tooth fairy accessories, Timmy fights the dentist for Chip’s teeth in a hilariously over-the-top battle. Timmy gets the set of chompers back just in time for Chip to shoot the “Shiny Teeth” music video. The song itself is a fun pop hit that still holds up today. Its great composition is supported by an excellent vocal performance from former NSYNC member Chris Kirkpatrick. To this day, we can’t get this song or this episode out of our heads.
#6: “Jimmy Timmy Power Hour”
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Long before Marvel made film crossovers look easy, Nickelodeon brought two iconic characters together in the “Jimmy Timmy Power Hour”. When Timmy forgets about his science project, he teleports himself into Jimmy Neutron’s science lab to steal an award-winning invention. After a misunderstanding, Jimmy accidentally teleports himself back to Timmy’s world. The two protagonists cause chaos wherever they go. However, they both manage to make new friends who help them save the day. The special manages to balance two storylines and comedy styles perfectly. And while fans and critics were mixed on the blended animation styles, seeing Timmy in 3D as Jimmy struggled with 2D was entertaining. The fact that this special got two sequels proves the crossover was a magical and intelligent idea.
#5: “Information Stupor Highway”
A lovesick Timmy decides to ask out his crush Trixie with a romantic email. Unfortunately, his parents and fairies make the letter more threatening and sappier before sending it. Timmy is left with no other option but to journey inside the Internet to stop the email. At the same time, he has to prevent Crocker from exposing his fairy godparents. While some of the internet jokes are hilariously dated now, the episode is a perfect parody of early 2000’s technology. The story also provided a great running gag about parents invading their kids’ privacy with a battering ram. Although Timmy overcomes his parents’ meddling and Crocker, Trixie rejects him. But at least he can take comfort in knowing this digital adventure was one of our favorites.
#4: “Channel Chasers”
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“Channel Chasers” features a dystopian future where an older Vicky rules with a magical remote. In the present, an immature Timmy literally jumps into television with a magical remote to get away from his problems. After inserting himself in parodies of everything from “Scooby-Doo” to “Batman”, he meets his future self. Older Timmy warns that Vicky can use the remote to conquer the world. The two Timmys then decide to team up to take her down. This TV special combines time travel shenanigans, sharp television satire and a poignant message about growing up, into a fun and exciting package. If you see this hilarious and heartwarming special on TV, you shouldn’t change the channel.
#3: “Christmas Everyday!”
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Every Christmas, Timmy’s neglectful parents stay home and enjoy presents and eggnog with their son. After singing a joyous holiday song, Timmy decides to make it so that Christmas happens every day. But after his wish drives the world crazy and gets his fairies kidnapped, Timmy unites with kids across the world to make things right. This episode introduces a host of fun magical characters while poking fun at Christmas clichés. But underneath the ridiculous fight scenes and songs, the episode constantly reminds us about the importance of family. Although we also loved the spooky and spectacular “Scary Godparents” Halloween special, the Christmas episode delivered more than enough to earn its place on our list.
#2: “The Secret Origin of Denzel Crocker!”
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The fairy obsessed Denzel Crocker is at his meanest and most vicious on March 15. Timmy tries to figure out why by traveling back into his enemy’s past. After a few hilarious false starts, Timmy discovers a shocking truth. Denzel used to have Cosmo and Wanda as his fairy godparents. This episode‘s twist was a shocking and brilliant way to complicate Timmy and Crocker’s relationship. We also end up feeling bad for the creepy teacher. Hopefully this episode taught fans about the dangers of being fixated on something so unhealthy that it ruins the rest of your life. But even if they completely miss the message, this special was still a great and hilarious adventure that deepened the lore of the series. Before we wish for our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. “Fairly Odd Baby” “The Big Superhero Wish” “Fairy Idol” “The Good Old Days!” “Animal Crockers/One Flu Over the Crocker's Nest”
#1: The “Wishology!” Trilogy
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After spending an afternoon pretending to be “the chosen one” of different movie franchises, Timmy receives a prophecy that he will save everyone. What follows is a massive 3-part special that’s so good we couldn’t just pick one part. Timmy fights an ancient evil known as “The Darkness” and its army of robotic eliminators with quick thinking, compassion and help from rock band KISS. Along the way, he teams up with his funniest friends and worst foes. And Timmy’s adventure manages to parody so many movie trilogies and franchises that we’d be here all day if we listed them all. The “Wishology” trilogy is ultimately a magical combination of the series' three best elements: colorful characters, hilarious jokes and a ton of heart.