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
In a magical medieval world, Marge's mother is turned into an Ice Walker and the only way for Homer to afford the cure is to force Lisa to use illegal magic. When the King discovers this, he kidnaps Lisa, and Homer must lead a feudal uprising to save her.
Directed by Rob Oliver, Mike B. AndersonWritten by Brian KelleyGuest stars Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Billy Boyd, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Tress MacNeille, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 2
Marge and Lisa turn Lisa’s sad experience into a successful graphic novel-turned-Broadway show, but they struggle with creative differences and ego.
Directed by Mike B. Anderson, Matthew FaughnanWritten by Tim Long, Miranda ThompsonGuest stars Alison Bechdel, Roz Chast, Dan Harmon, Marjane Satrapi, Martin Short, Rachel Bloom, Pamela Hayden
Episode 3
Homer discovers that Maggie is a whistling savant and launches her baby-celebrity career. Meanwhile, Marge impresses Fat Tony with her interior design taste, and he hires her to style his brothel.
Directed by Mike B. AndersonWritten by Tom Gammill, Max ProssGuest stars Nick Fascitelli, Joe Mantegna, Pamela Hayden, Valerie Harper
Episode 4
Maggie becomes possessed by an ancient demon, Lisa discovers a creepy/perfect version of her family in an alternate universe and Homer cannibalizes himself.
Directed by Timothy BaileyWritten by John FrinkGuest stars Mario Batali, Ben Daniels, Neil Gaiman, William Friedkin, Maggie Roswell, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 5
Grampa gets a hearing aid and finally hears what everyone has been saying about him. Meanwhile, Mr. Skinner discovers that his mother has kept the ultimate secret from him.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Bill Odenkirk
Episode 6
Frustrated with the local government, Marge decides to run for Mayor. To win public support, she begins making Homer the butt of her jokes.
Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Tom Gammill, Max ProssGuest stars Pamela Hayden
Episode 7
Homer and the guys try helping Moe cheer up by getting their old bowling team back together again, but they soon face a team of arrogant millionaires.
Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by Ryan KohGuest stars Pamela Hayden
Episode 8
As future Lisa writes her college application essay for Harvard, she recalls past disappointing birthdays that helped shape her.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Al JeanGuest stars Kat Dennings, Norman Lear, Kipp Lennon, Pamela Hayden, Valerie Harper, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 9
When Bart goes missing, the town puts together a search party to find him. After most give up hope, Sideshow Bob manipulates Millhouse into revealing where Bart is hiding.
Directed by Rob OliverWritten by John FrinkGuest stars Kelsey Grammer, Shaquille O'Neal, Pamela Hayden, Valerie Harper
Episode 10
When the Simpsons go to a STEM conference, Lisa falls for a crooning jazz pianist named Brendan. Meanwhile, Bart discovers that he has an affinity for chemistry
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Tim Long, Miranda ThompsonGuest stars Ed Sheeran, Pamela Hayden
Episode 11
Mr. Burns will build a doomsday ark after he believes that the end of the world is near when he sees an old Orson Welles show about Nostradamus. Meanwhile, Professor Frink comes up with a new way of testing everyone in Springfield after Burns wants a test to determine who should go on a spaceship with him.
Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by Dan VebberGuest stars Maurice LaMarche, Pamela Hayden, Valerie Harper
Episode 12
When Homer is accused of stealing a million-dollar painting, only a detective from the 1970s can clear his name.
Directed by Timothy BaileyWritten by Kevin CurranGuest stars Bill Hader, Cecily Strong, Pamela Hayden
Episode 13
Homer and Marge recount the story of their transition from loving their life without kids to being miserable parents.
Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Tom Gammill, Max ProssGuest stars John Baldessari, Kevin Pollak, Maggie Roswell, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Kevin Michael Richardson, J.K. Simmons
Episode 14
Everybody is now horrified of clowns after Bart's prank using clown masks, which also causes Krusty to lose his job. He attempts a comeback as a dramatic actor in the play "The Salesman's Bad Day", with Llewellyn Sinclair as his director.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Michael PriceGuest stars Andy Daly, Damian Kulash, Russi Taylor, Jackie Mason, Pamela Hayden, Tim Nordwind, Dawnn Lewis, Jon Lovitz
Episode 15
In an attempt to bring the family together, Marge forces everyone to hand in their electronics and take a trip to a book store.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Jeff WestbrookGuest stars Jimmy O. Yang, Daniel Radcliffe, Pamela Hayden
Episode 16
Homer and Marge follow Moe after the bar closes early and discover him and his father fighting. The Simpsons, after finding out that Moe has been excommunicated from his family for years, attempt to bring them back together.
Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by Daniel Furlong, Zach PosnerGuest stars Ray Liotta, Debi Mazar, Jonathan Schmock, Pamela Hayden
Episode 17
When the Simpsons' flight to Gainesville gets re-routed to New Orleans, Lisa is forced to face her failures, and regain her confidence as a jazz musician. Meanwhile, Bart is intrigued by the voodoo in Louisiana, and Homer is intrigued by the drinking.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Brian Kelley, David SilvermanGuest stars Trombone Shorty, Pamela Hayden
Episode 18
Grampa makes a confession to Homer while on his deathbed. After his recovery, he comes to realize that this issue will not be easy to reconcile.
Directed by Rob OliverWritten by Bill OdenkirkGuest stars Glenn Close, Pamela Hayden
Episode 19
Homer gets Flanders a job at the plant, and he soon learns that no good deed goes unpunished when Flanders starts to insist on carpools and demands more from Homer's work performance. Meanwhile, Marge feels as though their marriage has lost its spark.
Directed by Lance KramerWritten by Al Jean, John Frink, Joel H. CohenGuest stars Marcia Wallace, Pamela Hayden
Episode 20
The Simpsons go to Denmark so Grampa can benefit from its free health-care system.
Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by Rob LaZebnikGuest stars Sidse Babett Knudsen, Pamela Hayden
Episode 21
Bart falls into a coma after being struck by lightning.
Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by J. Stewart BurnsGuest stars Jackie Mason, Pamela Hayden
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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