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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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Synopsis

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.

Season 30 episodes

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Episode 1

Bart's Not Dead

22m6.1 / 10

Bart takes a dare, and ends up in the hospital. To cover for himself and Homer, he says he went to Heaven and met Jesus. Christian producers offer the Simpsons a movie deal, which Homer takes. But Bart can't deal with the guilt and comes clean to Marge after the movie is finished.

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Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Stephanie GillisGuest stars Gal Gadot, Dave Attell, Emily Deschanel, Pamela Hayden, Jonathan Groff, Pete Holmes, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly

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Episode 2

Heartbreak Hotel

23m6.0 / 10

Marge and Homer's marriage is tested when they travel to a tropical island to compete for a million dollars on Marge's favorite reality competition show.

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Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Matt Selman, Renee RidgeleyGuest stars Joe Clabby, Rhys Darby, George Segal, Pamela Hayden, Renee Ridgeley

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Episode 3

My Way or the Highway to Heaven

23m6.2 / 10

God and St. Peter contemplate what merits a soul getting into heaven, while citizens of Springfield remember their divine encounters.

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Directed by Rob OliverWritten by Deb Lacusta, Dan Castellaneta, Vince WaldronGuest stars H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Kristen Schaal, Maggie Roswell, John Roberts, Eugene Mirman, Tracy Morgan, Pamela Hayden

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Episode 4

Treehouse of Horror XXIX

23m6.2 / 10

Homer wins an oyster-eating contest against the mythical Cthulhu, Springfield is overrun by plant body-snatchers, Lisa finally snaps and Mr. Burns opens a retirement home with some Jurassic upgrades.

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Directed by Matthew FaughnanWritten by Joel H. CohenGuest stars Pamela Hayden

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Episode 5

Baby You Can't Drive My Car

22m6.5 / 10

A self-driving car company comes to Springfield, poaching all of the power plant employees with their fun work environment.

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Directed by Timothy BaileyWritten by Rob LaZebnikGuest stars Tracy Morgan

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Episode 6

From Russia Without Love

23m6.6 / 10

On a mission to play hardcore pranks, Bart, Nelson and Milhouse get Moe a mail-order bride on the Dark Web.

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Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Michael FerrisGuest stars Ksenia Solo, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Kevin Michael Richardson, Jon Lovitz, Tress MacNeille

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Episode 7

Werking Mom

23m5.3 / 10

Marge wants a job, and stumbles into becoming a plastic food storage container-selling drag queen. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to make the world better in the style of "Amelie"

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Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by Carolyn Omine, Robin SayersGuest stars RuPaul, Scott Thompson, Raja Gemini, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille

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Episode 8

Krusty the Clown

23m6.3 / 10

Homer finds his calling as a TV recapper, but his harsh grading causes a brawl with Krusty. After almost killing Homer, Krusty hides out at a real circus, and finds happiness there.

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Directed by Matthew FaughnanWritten by Ryan KohGuest stars Billy Eichner, Peter Serafinowicz

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Episode 9

Daddicus Finch

22m6.3 / 10

Lisa and Homer's bond gets stronger when they start spending real quality time together, and Bart feels neglected. So Marge tries to help Homer balance his attention between the kids.

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Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Al JeanGuest stars Maggie Roswell, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Jon Lovitz, Russi Taylor, J.K. Simmons, Chris Edgerly

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Episode 10

'Tis the 30th Season

22m6.1 / 10mid season

After a failed Black Friday shopping spree, Marge is determined to fix Christmas; Homer and the kids surprise Marge with a vacation to a Florida resort.

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Directed by Lance KramerWritten by Joel H. Cohen, John Frink, Jeff WestbrookGuest stars Jane Lynch, Pamela Hayden

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Episode 11

Mad About the Toy

23m5.4 / 10

When Marge and Homer leave Grampa to baby-sit the kids, some little green army men trigger a PTSD episode, sending the family on a journey to Grampa's past and the time period when he was a post-war toy model.

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Directed by Rob OliverWritten by Michael PriceGuest stars Bryan Batt, Bill de Blasio, Lawrence O'Donnell, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly

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Episode 12

The Girl on the Bus

23m6.2 / 10

When Lisa spots a new best friend from the window of the bus, she gets a taste of what life could be like with a different, more cultured family.

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Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by Joel H. CohenGuest stars Patti LuPone, Pamela Hayden, Terry Gross

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Episode 13

I'm Dancing as Fat as I Can

23m6.3 / 10

Homer angers Marge by binging their favorite show without her, and has to pick up a new skill in order to make amends. Meanwhile, Bart prepares to compete in "Krusty's Holiday Trample".

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Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Jane BeckerGuest stars Ted Sarandos, Pamela Hayden

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Episode 14

The Clown Stays in the Picture

23m6.3 / 10

Krusty reveals the untold story of his past in his movie "The Sands of Space". While working as personal assistants on the movie, Bart and Lisa learn about the early years of their parents' relationship.

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Directed by Timothy BaileyWritten by Matt SelmanGuest stars Marc Maron, Pamela Hayden

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Episode 15

101 Mitigations

22m6.2 / 10

Comic Book Guy sues Homer for joyriding in his car. Meanwhile, Guillermo del Toro saves Mr. Burns from his troubles with the law.

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Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Brian Kelley, Rob LaZebnik, Dan VebberGuest stars Guillermo del Toro, Pamela Hayden

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Episode 16

I Want You (She's So Heavy)

22m5.7 / 10

When a romantic night ends in injury, Marge recovers by taking up kite boarding while Homer bonds with his hallucinated hernia; Lisa attempts to fix her parents' strained relationship by seeking advice from an unlikely source.

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Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Jeff WestbrookGuest stars Wallace Shawn, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille

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Episode 17

E My Sports

23m6.7 / 10

As Bart begins to excel in video game competitions, Homer discovers a passion for coaching him; Lisa attempts to bring Homer back to reality, but the plan causes chaos.

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Directed by Rob OliverWritten by Rob LaZebnikGuest stars Ken Jeong, Natasha Lyonne, Pamela Hayden

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Episode 18

Bart vs. Itchy & Scratchy

23m5.6 / 10

Krusty releases an all-female reboot of “Itchy and Scratchy,” so Bart and his crew of all-male friends decide to boycott the show. After Bart’s friends turn on him for laughing at the reboot, Bart joins a woke group of sixth-grade girls who commit crimes against patriarchy.

Episode credits

Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by Megan AmramGuest stars Nicole Byer, Awkwafina, Chelsea Peretti, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille

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Episode 19

Girl's in the Band

22m6.5 / 10

Homer works extra shifts at the plant so Lisa can play in the Capitol City Philharmonic.

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Directed by Jennifer MoellerWritten by Nancy CartwrightGuest stars Dave Matthews, J.K. Simmons, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly

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Episode 20

I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh

22m6.0 / 10

Marge becomes director of Springfield's local theater, armed with Lisa's script resembling "Hamilton"; Homer joins a baby class with Maggie, and he takes a liking to supervisor Chloe.

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Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by Jeff Martin, Jenna MartinGuest stars Josh Groban, Maggie Roswell, Tress MacNeille, John Lithgow, Jon Lovitz, Kevin Michael Richardson, Pamela Hayden

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Episode 21

D'oh Canada

22m5.3 / 10

Lisa is mistakenly given political asylum in Canada during a family trip to Niagara Falls.

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Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Tim Long, Miranda ThompsonGuest stars Awkwafina, Judy Blume, Lucas Meyer, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Kevin Michael Richardson

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Episode 22

Woo-Hoo Dunnit?

23m5.5 / 10

The documentary crime series "Dateline: Springfield" goes in-depth to solve the case of Lisa’s missing college fund.

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Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Brian KelleyGuest stars Will Forte, Liev Schreiber, Russi Taylor, Jackie Mason, Maggie Roswell, Ken Burns, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille

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Episode 23

Crystal Blue-Haired Persuasion

22m5.9 / 10finale

Marge starts a business selling healing crystals to the naive mothers of Springfield when Homer’s work cuts children’s health-care benefits, leading Marge to use the crystals as a cheaper solution for Bart’s ADD.

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Directed by Matthew FaughnanWritten by Megan AmramGuest stars Illeana Douglas, Jenny Slate, Werner Herzog, Maggie Roswell, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille

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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