TV series
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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Checked Jul 22, 2026
The Simpsons is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube TV, Fubo, and Spectrum On Demand in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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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Episode 1
Homer befriends a new security guard at the plant; Marge daydreams about being a contestant on "Top Chef."
Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Justin HurwitzGuest stars Kevin Michael Richardson, Kiefer Sutherland, Marcia Wallace
Episode 2
When superintendent Chalmers is fired for taking Bart and his friends on an unauthorized field trip, the boys hold the school hostage until he is reinstated.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Tim LongGuest stars Marcia Wallace
Episode 3
A boulder traps Homer's arm when he takes a drive through a canyon; a spider bite paralyzes Homer; Flanders becomes a vigilante by night; Bart and Milhouse travel to a distant planet to obtain an extract.
Directed by Matthew FaughnanWritten by Carolyn OmineGuest stars Jackie Mason
Episode 4
Lisa's science fair project is overshadowed by Bart's mechanical baby seal; Homer's new assistant ends up stealing his job.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Stephanie GillisGuest stars Jane Lynch
Episode 5
Marge, Bart and Lisa start their own food blog and land a reservation at a popular restaurant; when Marge sends Homer to a cooking lab, he finds himself in a situation with law enforcement.
Directed by Mike B. AndersonWritten by Matt SelmanGuest stars Anthony Bourdain, Tim Heidecker, Gordon Ramsay, Eric Wareheim, Mario Batali
Episode 6
Homer creates a team, including author Neil Gaiman, to write the next hit "tween" book; after receiving an advance copy of the work from his publisher, Homer learns there's more to the business than he imagined.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Dan VebberGuest stars Andy Garcia, Neil Gaiman
Episode 7
The Simpsons host a party to promote Krusty's own brand of liquor; impressed with the party's sucess, Mr. Burns decides to promote Homer; Bart takes an interest in reading classic novels.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Jeff WestbrookGuest stars John Slattery, Matthew Weiner, Chris Edgerly, Kevin Michael Richardson, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille
Episode 8
After Krusty the Clown's show is canceled and his talent agency drops him, his very first agent, Annie, tries to craft his comeback.
Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by Deb Lacusta, James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Dan Castellaneta, Sam SimonGuest stars Joan Rivers, Kevin Dillon, Janeane Garofalo, Jackie Mason
Episode 9
Thirty years in the future, Bart, Lisa and their children spend the holidays at Marge and Homer's house.
Directed by Rob OliverWritten by J. Stewart Burns, James L. Brooks, Matt GroeningGuest stars Maggie Roswell
Episode 10
After a video of Homer ranting goes viral, he gets his own political talk show; Homer endorses rocker Ted Nugent for the Republican presidential nominee.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by James L. Brooks, John Frink, Matt GroeningGuest stars Dana Gould, Ted Nugent
Episode 11
Lisa is called to trial after her online social networking site creates dysfunction in the community; Patty and Selma compete in a rowing event.
Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by J. Stewart Burns, James L. Brooks, Matt GroeningGuest stars Armie Hammer, David Letterman
Episode 12
Moe's bar rag explains that he started as a medieval tapestry a thousand years earlier; Bart tries to reconcile with Milhouse; the disappearance of Moe's bar rag makes him realize he has friends.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Tim LongGuest stars Jeremy Irons, Maggie Roswell, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille
Episode 13
Marge and Lisa's plans for a mother-daughter Valentine's Day take a turn when Lisa falls head over heels for an intellectual romantic; Bart and Milhouse investigate Springfield Elementary's legends.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Rob LaZebnikGuest stars Michael Cera, Jamie Hyneman, Adam Savage, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Tress MacNeille, Russi Taylor
Episode 14
When the Simpsons are kicked out of Springfield, they join an off-the-grid community near by; Homer and Marge's former friends react badly when they try to sneak back into town.
Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Michael PriceGuest stars Jackie Mason, Kelsey Grammer, Julian Assange
Episode 15
When Bart decides to get back at Homer by becoming a graffiti artist, established street artists offer him a gallery show; a new health food store threatens to put Apu out of business.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Marc WilmoreGuest stars Shepard Fairey, Kenny Scharf, Ron English
Episode 16
When Homer's bed-wetting worsens, his family tries to infiltrate his dreams to find the source of the problem.
Directed by Lance KramerWritten by Billy Kimball, James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Ian Maxtone-GrahamGuest stars Glenn Close
Episode 17
When Mr. Burn replaces most of the plant's employees with robots that end up turning on the community, the people he laid off must come to the rescue.
Directed by Mike B. Anderson, Michael PolcinoWritten by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Michael PriceGuest stars Brent Spiner, Maggie Roswell, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden
Episode 18
Bart ends up in trouble with school bullies after Jimbo's girlfriend develops feelings for him; Homer buys a treadmill equipped with a TV.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Ben Joseph
Episode 19
When Bart gets his wish for a family vacation, he becomes determined to make it last forever.
Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by Matt WarburtonGuest stars Steve Coogan, Treat Williams, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille
Episode 20
Marge and Homer go on a date, but Marge is embarrassed when Homer talks during the movie; when Homer gets hurt and can't work, he tries to learn how to be a better husband from a man he believes is a movie star.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Marc WilmoreGuest stars Marcia Wallace, Bryan Cranston, Eric Idle
Episode 21
When Marge learns Ned and Edna got married, she offers to throw them a reception; Edna changes some rules to help Ned's kids become more socially acceptable.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Jeff WestbrookGuest stars Marcia Wallace
Episode 22
Lisa tries to make herself more popular by writing good things about herself on the school blog, but the plan backfires; Lisa helps Lady Gaga and learns the importance of being yourself.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Jeff Westbrook, Tim LongGuest stars Lady Gaga, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
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)
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