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The Simpsons

1989TV-1438 seasons8.0 / 10

Just a product of society that's lost its good manners.

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

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Synopsis

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

Season 38 episodes

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Episode 1

The Children's Book Job

21m8.0 / 10

A British children's book author comes to Springfield to give a talk at Springfield Elementary School. Homer is tasked with picking her up from the airport, but things go bad from there.

Episode credits

Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Dan VebberGuest stars Grey DeLisle, Dawnn Lewis, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly, Kelly MacLeod, Mo Collins, Emma Thompson, Colin Jost

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Episode 2

Diary of a Chimpy Kid

21m6.3 / 10

Bart and Lisa adopt an abandoned baby chimp and clash over their surprisingly different parenting styles. When the chimp is abducted by a private wild animal zoo, the family goes on a mission to rescue him. Homer is conflicted about saving the ape, because he's convinced the chimp will tear off his face and groin.

Episode credits

Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Dan VebberGuest stars Ike Barinholtz

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Episode 3

Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening

21m5.7 / 10

All hell breaks loose on Halloween when a killer comes to Springfield and hacks their way through town. No Simpson is safe from... THE REVENGENING!

Episode credits

Directed by Eddie RosasWritten by Nick DahanGuest stars Mo Collins, Gustavo Dudamel, Sunil Malhotra, Janina Gavankar, Tress MacNeille, Grey DeLisle, Alex Désert, Chris Edgerly

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Episode 4

Treehouse of Horror XXXVII

21m8.0 / 10

In this year's extra-scary, ultra-spooky Treehouse of Horror, Marge gets a horrifying new perspective on marriage; Bart and Santa's Little Helper embark on a bone-chilling adventure; and Homer takes a driving lesson.

Episode credits

Directed by David SilvermanWritten by Tim Long, Joel H. Cohen, Jessica ConradGuest stars Tiffany Haddish, Jeff Probst

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Episode 5

Testing 1-2-3

21m7.5 / 10

In what she argues is not an attempt to get extra time on tests, Lisa has herself evaluated for three types of neurodiversity... which remind her of behaviors she's witnessed in Principal Skinner, Comic Book Guy, and Homer. Perhaps these atypical behaviors aren't as atypical as we think.

Episode credits

Directed by Matthew FaughnanWritten by J. Stewart BurnsGuest stars Rachel Bloom, Tress MacNeille, Rosalie Chiang, Maggie Roswell, Kimberly Brooks, Jenny Yokobori

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Episode 6

The Kosmic Kruiser

21m4.5 / 10

Bart and Lisa break into Krustyland's most notorious failed attraction, only to discover that it hasn't been completely abandoned.

Episode credits

Directed by Mike Frank PolcinoWritten by Brian KelleyGuest stars Jenny Nicholson, Jimmi Simpson, Tress MacNeille, Grey DeLisle, Chris Edgerly

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Episode 7

Dream Scenari-Moe

21m

When Moe has trouble sleeping, he enrolls in a brand-new sleep study that gives him the greatest romantic comedy dreams of his life. But unbeknownst to him, his beautiful fantasy comes at a nightmarish price.

Episode credits

Written by Broti GuptaGuest stars Meg Ryan, James Austin Johnson, Eric Bauza

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Episode information updated Nov 15, 2026

More about The Simpsons

Cast

Dan CastellanetaHomer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)
Julie KavnerMarge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)
Nancy CartwrightBart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
Yeardley SmithLisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)
Hank AzariaMoe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)
Harry ShearerNed Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)
Jackie MasonHyman Krustofsky (voice)
Kelsey GrammerSideshow Bob (voice)

Credits

Created by
Matt Groening

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
816
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • FOXUnited States
  • Gracie FilmsUnited States
  • 20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
  • 20th Television AnimationUnited States
  • 20th TelevisionUnited States

Themes

adult animationadult humorcartoondysfunctional familyfamilyfamily conflictfarcekids