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 deviation from his norm lands Homer in a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who thinks he's Michael Jackson.
Directed by Rich MooreWritten by Al Jean, Mike ReissGuest stars Michael Jackson, Kipp Lennon, Pamela Hayden
Episode 2
Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.
Directed by Wes ArcherWritten by George MeyerGuest stars Lona Williams, Jo Ann Harris, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Maggie Roswell
Episode 3
Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.
Directed by Jim ReardonWritten by Jon VittiGuest stars Pamela Hayden, Maggie Roswell, Tress MacNeille
Episode 4
While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.
Directed by Rich MooreWritten by John SwartzwelderGuest stars Neil Patrick Harris, Phil Hartman, Marcia Wallace, Joe Mantegna
Episode 5
Homer's averting of a nuclear meltdown earns him employee-of-the-month honors--and a call from Magic Johnson; Milhouse's parents prohibit him from playing with Bart.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Howard GewirtzGuest stars Magic Johnson, Chick Hearn, Jon Lovitz, Russi Taylor, Pamela Hayden, Maggie Roswell
Episode 6
Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.
Directed by Brad Bird, Jeffrey LynchWritten by Jay Kogen, Wallace WolodarskyGuest stars Jackie Mason, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Doris Grau
Episode 7
Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.
Directed by Jim ReardonWritten by Al Jean, John Swartzwelder, Mike Reiss, George Meyer, Jeff Martin, Sam SimonGuest stars Marcia Wallace, Maggie Roswell
Episode 8
After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job--at Apu's Kwik-E-Mart.
Directed by Carlos BaezaWritten by Al Jean, Mike ReissGuest stars Doris Grau, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Frank Welker
Episode 9
When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.
Directed by Jim ReardonWritten by Ken Levine, David IsaacsGuest stars Phil Hartman, Pamela Hayden, Larry McKay, Russi Taylor, Jo Ann Harris
Episode 10
Moe steals the drink recipe Homer invented, and the rechristened “Flaming Moe” turns his tavern into a hotspot. When a national franchise wants to buy the recipe, Homer wants revenge.
Directed by Rich Moore, Alan SmartWritten by Robert CohenGuest stars Brad Whitford, Steven Tyler, Tom Hamilton, Joe Perry, Joey Kramer, Phil Hartman, Marcia Wallace, Jo Ann Harris
Episode 11
Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Jon VittiGuest stars Phil Hartman
Episode 12
A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.
Directed by Jeffrey LynchWritten by Jeff MartinGuest stars Doris Grau, Maggie Roswell
Episode 13
Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well.
Directed by Carlos BaezaWritten by Jon VittiGuest stars Sting, Pamela Hayden, Russi Taylor, Maggie Roswell
Episode 14
Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.
Directed by Rich MooreWritten by Jay Kogen, Wallace WolodarskyGuest stars Phil Hartman, Maggie Roswell
Episode 15
A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer--until she leaves in search of Marge.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by David M. SternGuest stars Phil Hartman, Maggie Roswell
Episode 16
Bart's answer to detention from Mrs. Krabappel is to answer her personal ad with letters from a Mr. Wonderful, but his last laugh is more of a guilty whimper.
Directed by Carlos BaezaWritten by Jon VittiGuest stars Marcia Wallace, Pamela Hayden, Maggie Roswell
Episode 17
Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.
Directed by Jim ReardonWritten by John SwartzwelderGuest stars Mike Scioscia, Don Mattingly, Ozzie Smith, Darryl Strawberry, Ken Griffey Jr., Wade Boggs, Steve Sax, Jose Canseco
Episode 18
The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.
Directed by Jeffrey LynchWritten by George MeyerGuest stars Maggie Roswell, Russi Taylor, Tress MacNeille, Steve Allen, Marcia Wallace, Pamela Hayden
Episode 19
Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.
Directed by Jim ReardonWritten by John SwartzwelderGuest stars Maggie Roswell, Frank Welker
Episode 20
Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Matt GroeningGuest stars Beverly D'Angelo
Episode 21
Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged to Sideshow Bob.
Directed by David SilvermanWritten by Jon Vitti, Sam SimonGuest stars Kelsey Grammer
Episode 22
Spinal Tap hits Springfield, and Otto the bus driver hits the skids after being fired, taking refuge in the Simpsons' garage.
Directed by Wes ArcherWritten by Jeff MartinGuest stars Christopher Guest, Russi Taylor, Michael McKean, Pamela Hayden, Harry Shearer
Episode 23
Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.
Directed by Jim ReardonWritten by Jay Kogen, Wallace WolodarskyGuest stars Kimmy Robertson, Phil Hartman, Marcia Wallace, Maggie Roswell, Russi Taylor, Pamela Hayden
Episode 24
Homer's half-brother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash.
Directed by Rich MooreWritten by John SwartzwelderGuest stars Joe Frazier, Danny DeVito, Maggie Roswell
Episode information updated Jul 25, 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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