Episode 1
Moonshine River
22m6.5 / 10
Bart will be visited by many of his past girlfriends.
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Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Tim LongGuest stars Natalie Portman, Zooey Deschanel, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Marcia Wallace
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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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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 2
Treehouse of Horror XXIII
23m6.3 / 10
A black hole threatens to swallow Springfield, Homer tries to find the source of paranormal activity, and a "Back to the Future" parody in which Bart keeps Marge from marrying Homer.
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Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Brian Kelley, David MandelGuest stars Marcia Wallace
Episode 3
Adventures in Baby-Getting
22m6.6 / 10
When Marge's car falls into a sink hole, she buys the perfect replacement to fit her family of five. But she quickly grows to hate it because, as she tells a shocked Homer, the car would be too small if she wanted to have another baby. Meanwhile, Bart and his friends are determined to find out what secret Lisa is keeping when Bart finds her cryptic messages and follows her sneaking off downtown for covert meetings after school.
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Directed by Rob OliverWritten by Bill OdenkirkGuest stars Jeff Gordon
Episode 4
Gone Abie Gone
23m6.1 / 10
Homer and Marge try to track down Grampa by following clues that lead to secrets from his past.
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Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Joel H. CohenGuest stars Marvin Hamlisch, Anika Noni Rose
Episode 5
Penny-Wiseguys
22m6.3 / 10
Homer is shocked to discover that his bowling teammate is an accountant for Fat Tony and his mob. When Fat Tony gets jury duty, he appoints Dan as the temporary don of the mafia. Meanwhile, Lisa adds insects to her vegetarian diet after she passes out in the middle of a saxophone solo, but starts questioning her decision when bugs start pleading for mercy in her dreams.
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Directed by Mark Kirkland, Steven Dean MooreWritten by Brian Kelley, Michael Price, David MandelGuest stars Steve Carell, Alex Trebek, Joe Mantegna
Episode 6
A Tree Grows in Springfield
23m6.7 / 10
Homer wins a MyPad at the school auction and Steve Mobbs, who is now in heaven, talks to Homer through it. Homer goes into a funk when he breaks the myPad, until Ned Flanders discovers a miracle tree in the Simpsons' back garden.
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Directed by Timothy BaileyWritten by Stephanie GillisGuest stars Kelsey Grammer, Marcia Wallace
Episode 7
The Day the Earth Stood Cool
23m6.4 / 10
A "cool family" from Portland moves in next door to the Simpsons. Homer is desperate to befriend them, while Marge is skeptical, thinking that being cool is not all it's cracked up to be.
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Directed by Matthew FaughnanWritten by Matt SelmanGuest stars Carrie Brownstein, Colin Meloy, Patton Oswalt, Marcia Wallace, Fred Armisen
Episode 8
To Cur, with Love
22m7.0 / 10mid season
Grampa has to move into the Simpsons house following a fire at the retirement home, and on moving day, Homer 'throws his back out' and 'rests' at home. He later finds an advert for a video game, Villageville on his myPad, and starts playing. During that time, Homer loses Santa's Little Helper. When the family find him, Homer doesn't seem to care because he's "not a dog person". Grampa later tells the rest of the family the story of Homer's childhood companion, pet dog Bongo.
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Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Carolyn Omine
Episode 9
Homer Goes to Prep School
22m6.3 / 10
Homer joins the "Springfield Preppers," an off-the-grid survivalist group whose leader has set up a top-secret retreat outside of town to prepare for the end of the world.
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Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Brian KelleyGuest stars Tom Waits
Episode 10
A Test Before Trying
23m6.8 / 10
The fate of Springfield Elementary rests on Bart and his test scores, and Homer finds way to make money with his own parking meter.
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Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by Joel H. CohenGuest stars Marcia Wallace, Valerie Harper
Episode 11
The Changing of the Guardian
22m6.5 / 10
A tornado touches down in Springfield which sucks up Santa's Little Helper. While Homer and Marge are out looking for the family dog, the tornado strikes again and almost takes Marge and Homer. Marge is distraught about the kids and decide to pick a guardian to care for the children.
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Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Rob LaZebnikGuest stars Danny DeVito, Rashida Jones, Maggie Roswell
Episode 12
Love Is a Many-Splintered Thing
22m6.3 / 10
Bart's dream girl, Mary Spuckler, comes to town, but his failure to pay her enough attention is having a negative impact on their relationship. Meanwhile, Homer once again runs afoul of Marge and lands in the doghouse.
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Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by Tim LongGuest stars Zooey Deschanel, Max Weinberg, Robert Caro, Benedict Cumberbatch
Episode 13
Hardly Kirk-ing
22m6.6 / 10
Bart and Milhouse explore the perks of adulthood following a shaving experiment.
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Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Tom Gammill, Max Pross
Episode 14
Gorgeous Grampa
23m6.3 / 10
Homer's obsession with the TV show "Storage Battles" leads the family to discover Grampa's past identity as "Gorgeous Godfrey," the most feared, villainous man in pro-wrestling history
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Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Matt Selman
Episode 15
Black-Eyed, Please
22m6.9 / 10
When Flanders' parents prove to prefer Homer's company to his, he jealously responds by giving Homer a shiner, and then tries desperately to reconcile with him. Meanwhile, Lisa is at a loss to understand why a new substitute teacher is bullying her for no obvious reason.
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Directed by Matthew SchofieldWritten by John FrinkGuest stars Richard Dawkins, Tina Fey, Marcia Wallace
Episode 16
Dark Knight Court
23m6.8 / 10
Springfield's Easter is ruined by a prank and all fingers point to Bart. It is up to Lisa to save her brother, in a student court presided over by Attorney General Janet Reno. Meanwhile, inspired by an old comic book, Mr. Burns becomes an ineffectual superhero—fruit bat man.
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Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Billy Kimball, Ian Maxtone-GrahamGuest stars Janet Reno
Episode 17
What Animated Women Want
23m6.3 / 10
Homer's behavior once again lands him in hot water with Marge and he needs to fathom a way to save his marriage, while a dose of "A Streetcar Named Desire" drives Milhouse to affect a Marlon Brando-esque bad-boy demeanor in an effort to impress Lisa.
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Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by J. Stewart BurnsGuest stars Wanda Sykes, Marcia Wallace, Maggie Roswell, Pamela Hayden, George Takei, Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Maurice LaMarche
Episode 18
Pulpit Friction
23m6.5 / 10
Homer is recruited to be a deacon by the cutting-edge new pastor. The dry cleaner mistakenly switches Marge's wedding dress for one of Krusty's costumes.
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Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by Bill OdenkirkGuest stars Edward Norton
Episode 19
Whiskey Business
23m6.8 / 10
Moe is flying high after venture capitalists take a shine to his homemade whiskey, while Grampa, after injuring himself babysitting Bart, decides he'd rather be looked after by his grandson than be at the nursing home. Also, Lisa voices her displeasure at a hologram of music legend Bleeding Gums Murphy, and Sonny Rollins (as himself) shows up to ask her to stop all that jazz about boycotting a record label.
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Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Valentina GarzaGuest stars Sonny Rollins, Tony Bennett, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 20
The Fabulous Faker Boy
23m6.5 / 10
Marge encourages Bart to explore his creative side, and his initial reticence quickly subsides when she hires Slava’s beautiful daughter, Zhenya, as his new piano instructor. Homer is shocked when he loses the last two hairs on his head, and employs a wide variety of headgear to try and keep his new found baldness a secret from Marge.
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Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Brian McConnachieGuest stars Justin Bieber, Bill Hader, Jane Krakowski, Patrick Stewart
Episode 21
The Saga of Carl
23m7.2 / 10
Homer, Moe, Lenny and Carl win $200,000 in the Springfield Lottery. But when Carl takes off to Iceland – his homeland – with all the winnings, the guys embark on a Nordic adventure to get the cash back.
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Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Eric KaplanGuest stars Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille
Episode 22
Dangers on a Train
23m6.4 / 10finale
When Marge tries to buy Homer snack cakes for their anniversary, she winds up meeting a married man who shares a common love of British Television. Ignorant of all, Homer attempts to secretly construct a romantic anniversary train in the Simpsons back yard.
Episode credits
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Michael PriceGuest stars Lisa Lampanelli, Seth MacFarlane
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
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