The Essential Simon & Garfunkel is the second 2-CD compilation album of greatest hits by Simon & Garfunkel, released by Columbia Records on October 14, 2003.

This two-disc anthology was released to coincide with Simon & Garfunkel's 2003 reunion tour.

It contains all of the duo's 16 singles originally released between 1964 and 1975 to reach the Hot 100 (including the 1975 reunion hit, "My Little Town").

The remaining 17 songs include non-hits like “Richard Cory”, and eight live performances from 1967 to 1969.

All songs composed by Paul Simon, except where noted.