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
A Springfield resident dies, Krusty retires after he's offended by a comedy cable channel roast of him, and Lisa tries to protect Homer from getting hurt.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Matt GroeningGuest stars David Hyde Pierce, Sarah Silverman, Don Hertzfeldt, Jeff Ross, Jackie Mason, Kelsey Grammer
Episode 2
When Bart disrespects Homer's authority, Homer makes a point to try his hand at parenting. This proves fruitless, so Marge signs them up for the Relation Ship, where they'll resolve their conflicts at sea. Meanwhile, Marge is in charge of Homer's fantasy football league, but manages to win despite being the underdog.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Jeff WestbrookGuest stars Nick Offerman
Episode 3
Marge opens a sandwich franchise store after her sandwiches become a huge hit at Springfield Elementary. But running day-to-day at the store proves challenging, especially when the same franchise opens another location across the street.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Bill Odenkirk
Episode 4
In a Halloween-theme episode Bart reads Aramaic symbols from the bottom of his desk and he and Lisa are transported to an alternate world filled with demons. Also, Moe organizes a "Clockwork Orange"-ish gang in which member Dum (Homer) falls for a young lady (Marge) who wants him to quit. In a homage to "The Others," the Simpsons reconnect with their earlier incarnations from the Tracey Ullman era.
Directed by Matthew FaughnanWritten by Stephanie GillisGuest stars John Ratzenberger
Episode 5
Lisa brings in assembly woman Maxine Lombard to put a stop to Mr. Burns' fracking operation, but is taken aback when the two political opponents find themselves attracted to one another.
Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Valentina GarzaGuest stars Jane Fonda, Robert Siegel, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille
Episode 6
The Planet Express crew come to present-day Springfield to prevent the Simpsons from destroying the future.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by J. Stewart BurnsGuest stars Billy West, David Herman, John DiMaggio, Katey Sagal, Lauren Tom, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Maurice LaMarche
Episode 7
Bart schemes to bring down his new teacher, Mr. Lassen, who is a terrible bully. Meanwhile, The Simpsons go to Burning Man.
Directed by Rob OliverWritten by Carolyn Omine, William WrightGuest stars Willem Dafoe, Kelsey Grammer
Episode 8
Homer has a mid-life crisis, takes up bass guitar and forms a cover band with some of the other dads in town. But the band's modest early success is soon overwhelmed by the breakout potential of their most unlikely star, Apu.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Matt SelmanGuest stars Sammy Hagar, Will Forte
Episode 9
After Moe convinces Homer to stay out drinking on Christmas Eve, Marge tells Homer not to come home. This leads to Homer's sad trek through lonely Springfield, where he learns that the only place where one should truly get drunk on Christmas is home.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Al Jean
Episode 10
During a trip to "Dizzneeland" the Simpsons board the wrong ride, Rocket To Your Doom, and are transported through the galaxy to Kang and Kodos' home planet, where they are held captive at the local zoo and the inhabitants decide to eat Homer.
Directed by David SilvermanWritten by Al Jean, David Mirkin
Episode 11
Bart has a new accomplice and best friend when Homer is hypnotized at the circus and believes he is a young boy again.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Judd ApatowGuest stars Stacy Keach
Episode 12
When inventor Elon Musk lands in Springfield, he and Homer become fast friends and revolutionize the town's nuclear plant. But when Musk goes overboard and Mr. Burns wants him removed, Homer must figure out a way to break up with him.
Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Neil CampbellGuest stars Elon Musk, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly
Episode 13
When Lisa learns Springfield's anthem was stolen from another town she writes a replacement. Meanwhile, Homer learns the meaning of "Wide Pride".
Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by Michael PriceGuest stars Pharrell Williams, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Kevin Michael Richardson, Tress MacNeille
Episode 14
When Marge gets fed up with the thankless duty of chauffeuring her kids around, she begins working as a driver for a transportation app service. Meanwhile, Homer bankrupts Moe when he watches over the bar for one night, which forces Moe to take a temporary job as a janitor at the nuclear plant.
Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by Marc WilmoreGuest stars Christopher Lloyd, Rich Sommer
Episode 15
Homer is put in charge of keeping Princess Kemi out of trouble while her father, a Nigerian king, works out a uranium deal with Mr. Burns.
Directed by Timothy BaileyWritten by Brian KelleyGuest stars Richard Branson, Yaya DaCosta, Jon Lovitz, Kevin Michael Richardson, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly, Pamela Hayden
Episode 16
Chief Wiggum is mistakenly delivered a military jet pack, which he gleefully accepts and uses in order to fight crime. But when the jet pack crashes into the church, the congregation, led by Marge, must resort to gambling and counting cards in order to collect money to repair the church.
Directed by Rob OliverWritten by Matt SelmanGuest stars Nathan Fielder
Episode 17
When Duffman (guest voice Stacy Keach) undergoes hip replacement surgery and retires, the company sets up a reality show competition to find his replacement. Homer wins the competition, and because the job requires him to stay sober, he learns that beer isn't as necessary as he thought to have a good time.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by John FrinkGuest stars Cat Deeley, R. Lee Ermey, Stacy Keach, Pamela Hayden
Episode 18
Bart lies about being involved in a bulldozer crash, so Marge decides to follow him everywhere until he confesses. Meanwhile, Homer ignores Santa’s Little Helper when Flanders gets a new dog.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by John Frink
Episode 19
When Homer gets an old film roll developed, the family takes a trip down memory lane to see the origins of how Bart and Lisa first started fighting with each other.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Rob LaZebnik
Episode 20
The Simpsons learn about Grampa’s days in the Air Force, and Bart takes up smoking to impress Milhouse’s Dutch cousin, Annika.
Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by Jeff WestbrookGuest stars Carice van Houten, Russi Taylor, Glenn Close
Episode 21
After Bart gets bullied at the school dance, Marge convinces the town to pass anti-bullying legislation. Homer then gets arrested and sent to rehab for bullying Ned Flanders, only to subsequently leave rehab as a hero.
Directed by Lance KramerWritten by Tim LongGuest stars Johnny Mathis, Joe Mantegna, Albert Brooks
Episode 22
When a modernized Springfield Elementary has a technical meltdown, Lisa transforms it into a Waldorf school. Meanwhile, Groundskeeper Willie becomes the coach of the mathletes.
Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by Michael PriceGuest stars Justin Roiland, Russi Taylor, Tress MacNeille, Maggie Roswell
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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