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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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Checked Sep 3, 2026
The Simpsons is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Disney+, Hulu, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, and Fubo 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 Halloween trilogy. This time, Bart meets his "pure evil" Siamese twin; Lisa's science project attacks Bart; aliens Kang and Kodos invade as Clinton and Dole's replicas just before the 1996 Presidential election.
Directed by Mike B. AndersonWritten by Dan Greaney, David X. Cohen, Ken KeelerGuest stars Paul Anka, Marcia Wallace
Episode 2
In an idyllic planned community, Homer works for a new boss who has trouble with the government. Meanwhile, the rest of the family has difficulty dealing with the bucolic burg.
Directed by Mike B. AndersonWritten by John SwartzwelderGuest stars Albert Brooks
Episode 3
When Moe sees that Homer can absorb massive blows to the head, he turns him into a prizefighter and sets up a match with heavyweight champion Drederick Tatum.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by Jonathan CollierGuest stars Paul Winfield, Michael Buffer
Episode 4
Mr. Burns' boorish long-lost son Larry gets the brush-off from Burns, but Homer hatches a plan to reconcile them.
Directed by Jim ReardonWritten by Ian Maxtone-GrahamGuest stars Rodney Dangerfield
Episode 5
After trespassing and damaging property at a mysterious old house, Bart is required to work there as a punishment... but it turns out to be a burlesque house.
Directed by Dominic PolcinoWritten by Richard Appel
Episode 6
Kirk and Luann Van Houten are getting a divorce. Homer is confident that it will never happen to him, but Kirk tells him how quickly things can change.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Steve Tompkins
Episode 7
Lisa develops a crush on Nelson and tries to change him into a better person. Meanwhile, Homer finds an autodialer and starts a telemarketing scam.
Directed by Susie DietterWritten by Mike ScullyGuest stars Maggie Roswell, Pamela Hayden, Russi Taylor
Episode 8
A hurricane destroys the Flanders' home and they have to move into the church basement. The people of Springfield gather to rebuild their house, but when Ned sees the poor workmanship, he has a complete breakdown.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by Steve YoungGuest stars Maggie Roswell
Episode 9
After eating a dish laced with potent peppers during the chili cookoff, Homer has hallucinations where a mystical coyote urges him to find his soulmate.
Directed by Jim ReardonWritten by Ken KeelerGuest stars Johnny Cash, Maggie Roswell
Episode 10
Homer witnesses something out of this world in Springfield woods, but no one believes him -- not even FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, who come to investigate the incident.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Reid HarrisonGuest stars Gillian Anderson, David Duchovny, Leonard Nimoy
Episode 11
Marge's new pretzel franchise is failing until Homer strikes a deal with Fat Tony, Springfield's local mobster.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Jennifer CrittendenGuest stars Jack Lemmon, Maggie Roswell, Marcia Wallace, Joe Mantegna, Pamela Hayden
Episode 12
To promote teamwork amongst the power plant's employees, Mr. Burns makes them go on a corporate retreat up in the mountains.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by John Swartzwelder
Episode 13
Marge is stressed by the demands of motherhood and the Simpsons get a magical British nanny, who floats down from the sky holding an umbrella.
Directed by Chuck SheetzWritten by Al Jean, Mike Reiss
Episode 14
In an attempt to boost ratings, the Itchy and Scratchy Show adds a new "in-your-face" character voiced by Homer.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by David X. CohenGuest stars Alex Rocco
Episode 15
The Simpsons befriend a shop owner, but when Homer discovers the man is gay, he worries about his influence on Bart.
Directed by Mike B. AndersonWritten by Ron HaugeGuest stars John Waters
Episode 16
When Sideshow Bob is released from prison, his brother Cecil puts him in charge of building Springfield's new hydroelectric dam.
Directed by Pete MichelsWritten by Ken KeelerGuest stars David Hyde Pierce, Kelsey Grammer, Marcia Wallace
Episode 17
Lisa has a stellar reputation as a babysitter, but when Homer and Marge leave her in charge of Bart and Maggie, everything starts going wrong.
Directed by Jim ReardonWritten by Dan Greaney
Episode 18
When Prohibition is revived in Springfield, Homer and Bart supply the town with alcohol.
Directed by Bob AndersonWritten by John SwartzwelderGuest stars Dave Thomas, Maggie Roswell, Joe Mantegna, Pamela Hayden
Episode 19
Bart discovers Principal Skinner and Mrs. Krabappel kissing, and it's not long before the whole town knows of their secret affair.
Directed by Susie DietterWritten by Rachel Pulido, Bill OakleyGuest stars Maggie Roswell, Marcia Wallace, Pamela Hayden, Russi Taylor
Episode 20
When Bart can't pay the credit card bill for his expensive new purebred dog, the repo men unwittingly take Santa's Little Helper.
Directed by Dominic PolcinoWritten by Ron Hauge
Episode 21
Financially ruined, Mr. Burns turns to Lisa for help in building a recycling business. Lisa believes he's changed, but his new business venture takes a shocking new direction.
Directed by Mark KirklandWritten by John SwartzwelderGuest stars Bret Hart
Episode 22
Disturbed that Reverend Lovejoy has lost interest in counseling parishioners, Marge volunteers as the "Listen Lady." Meanwhile, Homer sees his likeness on a box of Japanese detergent.
Directed by Steven Dean MooreWritten by Donick CaryGuest stars Sab Shimono, Maggie Roswell, Gedde Watanabe, Karen Maruyama, Denice Kumagai, Frank Welker
Episode 23
A hardworking new employee at the power plant is consumed with resentment at Homer's undeserved success.
Directed by Jim ReardonWritten by John SwartzwelderGuest stars Russi Taylor, Pamela Hayden, Frank Welker
Episode 24
Troy McClure presents three Simpsons spinoff spoofs: In "Chief Wiggum, P.I.," Chief Wiggum becomes a New Orleans detective. Next, Grampa Simpson's soul is trapped inside Moe's Love tester machine in "The Love-Matic Grampa." Finally, the Simpson family hosts a '70s-style variety show.
Directed by Neil AffleckWritten by Steve Tompkins, Dan Greaney, David X. Cohen, Ken KeelerGuest stars Tim Conway, Gailard Sartain, Phil Hartman
Episode 25
Lisa joins the all-male military school where Bart is sent for discipline. Then comes the hazing.
Directed by Mike B. AndersonWritten by Richard AppelGuest stars Willem Dafoe, Marcia Wallace
Episode information updated Aug 15, 2026
Dan CastellanetaHomer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)
Julie KavnerMarge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)
Nancy CartwrightBart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
Yeardley SmithLisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)
Hank AzariaMoe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)
Harry ShearerNed Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)
Jane KaczmarekJudge Harm (voice)
Jackie MasonHyman Krustofsky (voice)
FOXUnited States
Gracie FilmsUnited States
20th Century Fox TelevisionUnited States
20th Television AnimationUnited States
20th TelevisionUnited States
