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
When a video of Bart and Homer fighting goes viral, they begin a journey as social media celebrities; Lisa battles the school's new industrialized detention system.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Ryan KohGuest stars Maggie Roswell, John Mulaney, Chris Edgerly, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden
Episode 2
Homer must supervise interns, among whom is a go-getter who asks Homer to be his mentor.
Directed by Matthew FaughnanWritten by John FrinkGuest stars Joe Mantegna, Michael Rapaport, Chris Edgerly, Pamela Hayden
Episode 3
During the San Castellanta street festival, much of the town finds their wallets have been pickpocketed; after the state investigator puts the wrong man in jail, Chief Wiggum sets out to catch the real criminal and show he's still up for police work.
Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by Bill OdenkirkGuest stars Bob Odenkirk, Jason Momoa, Joe Mantegna, Chris Edgerly, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Dawnn Lewis, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 4
The 666th episode of the Simpsons parodies the Omen and Stranger Things, not to mention a little Crazy Rich Aliens.
Directed by Timothy BaileyWritten by J. Stewart BurnsGuest stars Russi Taylor, Maggie Roswell, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 5
After a trip to Aquatraz Water Park, Lisa becomes determined to set free Springfield's most vicious animals in captivity. Meanwhile, Homer fulfills a lifelong dream of buying a boat, and quickly realizes boat ownership sucks.
Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Max CohnGuest stars Jane Goodall, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille
Episode 6
When Marge realizes that everyone views her as boring, she takes up competitive lumber-jacking as a hobby (and has a real gift for it). The circuit of competitive timbersports takes her on a month-long retreat to Portland with her trainer, Paula, whom Homer worries is going to steal her away forever
Directed by Rob OliverWritten by Ryan KohGuest stars Asia Kate Dillon, Natasha Lyonne, Grey DeLisle, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 7
The Simpsons join other Springfield families on the Van Houten's annual trip to Costa Rica, which they obviously can't afford. While there, Homer befriends Patty's new girlfriend, Evelyn, and Lisa tracks down the real reason the Van Houtens can go on this trip every year
Directed by Timothy BaileyWritten by Brian KelleyGuest stars Fortune Feimster, Maggie Roswell, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden
Episode 8
The Simpsons face various Thanksgiving nightmares, including the first Thanksgiving, an A.I. mishap and a dangerous space mission complicated by a sentient cranberry sauce.
Directed by Rob OliverWritten by Dan VebberGuest stars Russi Taylor, Maggie Roswell, Charlie Brooker, Chris Edgerly, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 9
Todd blames God for the death of his mother and rejects his faith, so Ned sends him to live with the Simpsons, hoping they can scare him into believing in God again.
Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by Tim Long, Miranda ThompsonGuest stars Maggie Roswell, Marcia Wallace, Pamela Hayden, Glenn Close, Tress MacNeille
Episode 10
Sideshow Bob gets contracted as this year’s mall Santa. Meanwhile, someone is stealing all the Christmas packages off people’s front porches.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Jeff Westbrook, John FrinkGuest stars Scott Bakula, Steve Ballmer, Kelsey Grammer, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Tress MacNeille, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 11
Homer and Marge attend Artie Ziff’s wedding and become quite uncomfortable when they realize that his bride-to-be is a clone of Marge. Meanwhile, Lisa grapples with the misogynistic implications of the immediate popularity she receives after getting her new Invisalign braces.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Elisabeth Kiernan AverickGuest stars Grey DeLisle, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Maggie Roswell, Jon Lovitz, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 12
Marge recruits Chrissy Teigen and John Legend for an education-based proposal.
Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by J. Stewart BurnsGuest stars John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Zach Woods, Grey DeLisle, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 13
Lisa decides to do an essay on Professor Frink just as the scientist invents a new cryptocurrency. When this makes him the richest man in Springfield, Mr. Burns sees red and he starts plotting against Frink in order to restore his former status, while Frink learns who his real friends are.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Rob LaZebnikGuest stars Beanie Feldstein, Ed Jones, Jim Parsons, Chris Edgerly, Kevin Michael Richardson, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden
Episode 14
Bart accidentally sees a new superhero movie one month before its intended release, and uses his knowledge to terrorize the other fans. Two executive producers of the film attempt to prevent Bart from leaking any more news to the public.
Directed by Jennifer MoellerWritten by Dan VebberGuest stars Kevin Feige, Tal Fishman, Taran Killam, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Cobie Smulders, Joe Mantegna, Tress MacNeille
Episode 15
When Marge implements a screen time limit for the family, she realizes that she is the one addicted.
Directed by Michael PolcinoWritten by J. Stewart BurnsGuest stars Werner Herzog, Drew Pinsky, Dana Gould, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Dawnn Lewis, Tress MacNeille
Episode 16
Bart bonds with Ned Flanders, which leaves Homer jealous, so he retaliates by mentoring Nelson Muntz; a heroic act by Homer makes Bart look up to him again.
Directed by Rob OliverWritten by Al Jean, Joel H. Cohen, Jeff WestbrookGuest stars Maggie Roswell, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Tress MacNeille
Episode 17
When Maggie goes to preschool, Marge decides to get a job to pass the time and ends up working at an upscale weed dispensary; Homer decides to open his own dispensary that mimics a sketchy drug deal, putting their two businesses at odds.
Directed by Chris ClementsWritten by Carolyn OmineGuest stars Billy Porter, Chelsea Peretti, Kevin Smith, Maggie Roswell, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly, Pamela Hayden, Dawnn Lewis
Episode 18
Mr. Burns tasks Homer with swindling Cletus Spuckler out of his newfound helium fortune. Meanwhile, Maggie is reunited with Hudson from Playdate with Destiny again, only for Marge to tear them apart after his mother annoys her.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Tom Gammill, Max ProssGuest stars Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly
Episode 19
Helen Lovejoy's request for a youth pastor is answered by Bode Wright, a charismatic young preacher from Michigan. When Bode quickly has the Springfield congregation enamored by his easy-going and liberal approach to religion, an outcast and suspicious Reverend Lovejoy decides to look into the newcomer's past.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Pete HolmesGuest stars Pete Holmes, Maggie Roswell, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Tress MacNeille, Kevin Michael Richardson
Episode 20
While Bode has won over most of Springfield, he finds one churchgoer he can't sway in Ned Flanders. Meanwhile in Michigan, Reverend Lovejoy finds the ammunition he needs to get rid of his replacement.
Directed by Matthew NastukWritten by Pete HolmesGuest stars David Silverman, Pete Holmes, Joe Mantegna, Maggie Roswell, Pamela Hayden, Chris Edgerly, Kevin Michael Richardson, Tress MacNeille
Episode 21
After severing her sibling ties with Bart, Lisa attends a sleepover at her new friend Addy's house, only to discover that Addy's clique are a group of cruel snobby rich girls that taunt her. Meanwhile, Homer takes Marge on a sunset cruise for the evening and finds himself at odds with the boat's cover band.
Directed by Jennifer MoellerWritten by Joel H. CohenGuest stars Lili Reinhart, Joey King, Madelaine Petsch, Lilly Singh, Camila Mendes, Rivers Cuomo, Chris Edgerly, Tress MacNeille
Episode 22
Santa's Little Helper nips at Marge, causing the family to reflect on the difficult life that the dog led prior to being adopted by the family. They end up reuniting him with his mother to avoid having to euthanize him.
Directed by Matthew FaughnanWritten by Carolyn OmineGuest stars Cate Blanchett, Michael York, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille, Chris Edgerly
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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