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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 22 episodes

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Episode 1

Elementary School Musical

23m6.1 / 10

Marge sends Lisa to a performing arts camp, where counselors and fellow campers inspire her to embrace her creative side; upon returning to Springfield, Lisa grows restless with her boring suburban lifestyle.

Episode credits

Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Tim LongGuest stars Stephen Hawking, Jemaine Clement, Ira Glass, Bret McKenzie, Lea Michele, Cory Monteith, Amber Riley

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Episode 2

Loan-a-Lisa

23m6.5 / 10

Grampa gives each family member a portion of his savings; Lisa worries that Nelson's instant success with a new business venture might lure him away from continuing his education.

Episode credits

Directed by Matthew FaughnanWritten by Valentina GarzaGuest stars Muhammad Yunus, Chris Hansen, Mark Zuckerberg

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Episode 3

MoneyBART

22m6.6 / 10

Lisa starts coaching Bart's Little League team; Marge and Bart spend the day at an amusement park, where former MLB manager Mike Scioscia gives Bart advice.

Episode credits

Directed by Nancy KruseWritten by Tim LongGuest stars Mike Scioscia

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Episode 4

Treehouse of Horror XXI

23m6.3 / 10

Worried about the effects of violent video games, Marge encourages Bart and Milhouse to play board games; Lisa becomes smitten with a new student, a vampire; while on a second honeymoon, Homer and Marge rescue a castaway who escaped from his ship.

Episode credits

Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Joel H. CohenGuest stars Hugh Laurie, Daniel Radcliffe

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Episode 5

Lisa Simpson, This Isn't Your Life

23m6.7 / 10

Fearing that she will end up like Marge, Lisa pledges to focus solely on her academics and not get distracted by other things; Bart puts Nelson in his place and unintentionally earns the title of school bully.

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Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Joel H. Cohen

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Episode 6

The Fool Monty

23m6.2 / 10

Mr. Burns becomes distraught at the town's apathetic reaction to the announcement that he has only weeks to live; Bart secretly takes Burns into the family's home.

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Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Michael Price

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Episode 7

How Munched Is That Birdie in the Window?

22m6.6 / 10

After Bart nurses an injured bird back to health, Homer enters it in a race.

Episode credits

Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by Kevin CurranGuest stars Rachel Weisz, Danica Patrick, Marcia Wallace

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Episode 8

The Fight Before Christmas

23m6.6 / 10

When the rest of the family seems to lack Christmas spirit, Marge contacts Martha Clause.

Episode credits

Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Deb Lacusta, Dan CastellanetaGuest stars Martha Stewart, Katy Perry

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Episode 9

Donnie Fatso

23m6.6 / 10mid season

Homer ends up in the Springfield penitentiary after getting caught bribing an official; an FBI investigator offers Homer a way to reduce his jail time.

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Directed by Ralph SosaWritten by Chris CluessGuest stars Jon Hamm, Joe Mantegna

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Episode 10

Moms I'd Like to Forget

22m6.4 / 10

Marge reconnects with a close group of mothers she used to be friends with; Bart tries to break up their group when his playdates stop being fun.

Episode credits

Directed by Mike B. Anderson, Chris ClementsWritten by Brian KelleyGuest stars Marcia Wallace

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Episode 11

Flaming Moe

23m6.1 / 10

When Smithers transforms Moe's pub into a refined and trendy lounge, the establishment becomes Springfield's local gay hangout; Principal Skinner falls for the new, free-spirited music teacher.

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Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Matt SelmanGuest stars Alyson Hannigan, Scott Thompson, Kristen Wiig

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Episode 12

Homer the Father

22m6.7 / 10

When Homer insists Bart must earn the new dirt bike he wants, Bart comes up with a scheme; James Lipton interviews a TV cast.

Episode credits

Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Joel H. CohenGuest stars James Lipton, Michael Paul Chan, David Mamet, Garry Marshall

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Episode 13

The Blue and the Gray

23m6.5 / 10

Moe attends a seminar in hope of gaining more confidence with women; Marge makes a change after discovering her gray hair.

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Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Rob LaZebnikGuest stars Marcia Wallace

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Episode 14

Angry Dad: The Movie

23m6.9 / 10

Bart's film about an angry father quickly becomes a critical favorite, winning him several awards.

Episode credits

Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by John FrinkGuest stars Nick Park, Russell Brand, JB Smoove, Halle Berry, Ricky Gervais, Pamela Hayden, Maurice LaMarche, Chris Edgerly

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Episode 15

The Scorpion's Tale

23m6.8 / 10

During a field trip, Lisa discovers desert water that makes usually combative creatures get along; after getting kicked out of the retirement home, Grampa comes to live with the family.

Episode credits

Directed by Mike B. Anderson, Matthew SchofieldWritten by Billy Kimball, Ian Maxtone-GrahamGuest stars Werner Herzog, Russi Taylor, Pamela Hayden, Kevin Michael Richardson, Tress MacNeille

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Episode 16

A Midsummer's Nice Dream

22m6.0 / 10

When Cheech and Chong stop in Springfield while on their reunion tour, Homer impresses Cheech so much he asks him to replace Chong; Principal Skinner forms a new comedy team with Chong; Marge tries to help a hoarder.

Episode credits

Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Deb Lacusta, Dan CastellanetaGuest stars Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong

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Episode 17

Love Is a Many Strangled Thing

22m6.4 / 10

Marge persuades Homer to enroll in a fathering enrichment class; Bart becomes a school bully.

Episode credits

Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by Bill OdenkirkGuest stars Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Paul Rudd, Marcia Wallace, Kevin Michael Richardson

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Episode 18

The Great Simpsina

23m6.8 / 10

When the Great Raymondo takes Lisa on as his magician's assistant, she is conned into revealing the secret of his greatest trick to his nemesis.

Episode credits

Directed by Mike B. Anderson, Chris ClementsWritten by Matt WarburtonGuest stars Martin Landau, Ricky Jay, Jack McBrayer, Teller, Penn Jillette, David Copperfield

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Episode 19

The Real Housewives of Fat Tony

23m6.8 / 10

Fat Tony and Marge's sister, Selma, fall in love and get married; Bart discovers a special ability.

Episode credits

Directed by Lance KramerWritten by Dick BlasucciGuest stars Joe Mantegna

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Episode 20

Homer Scissorhands

23m7.3 / 10

Homer opens his own hair salon after discovering he is a talented stylist; Milhouse professes his love for Lisa.

Episode credits

Directed by Mark Kirkland, Mike B. AndersonWritten by Peter Gaffney, Steve VikstenGuest stars Marcia Wallace, Maggie Roswell, Kristen Schaal, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly

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Episode 21

500 Keys

23m7.0 / 10

After finding the keys to every door in Springfield, Lisa finds a hidden room beneath the elementary school.

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Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by John FrinkGuest stars Albert Brooks

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Episode 22

The Ned-liest Catch

23m6.3 / 10finale

When Ned starts dating Mrs. Krabappel, he is surprised to learn how many of Springfield's men she has been with.

Episode credits

Directed by Mike B. Anderson, Chuck SheetzWritten by Jeff WestbrookGuest stars Joey Kramer, Marcia Wallace

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about The Simpsons

Cast

Dan CastellanetaHomer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice)
Julie KavnerMarge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)
Nancy CartwrightBart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
Yeardley SmithLisa Simpson (voice)
Hank AzariaMoe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl (voice)
Harry ShearerNed Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Skinner / Lenny (voice)
Jane KaczmarekConstance Harm (voice)
Jackie MasonHyman Krustofsky (voice)

Credits

Created by
Matt Groening

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
802
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 humorappreciativecartoondysfunctional familyfamilyfarcejoyful