The Simpsons

Name: The Simpsons
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Released: 1989-12-17
Rating: 8
Cast: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria

RETURNING38 Seasons805 Episodes★ 8.0

The Simpsons is an animated comedy series on FOX that premiered in 1989, with 38 seasons and 805 episodes to date. The next episode, Season 38 Episode 5, airs on Nov 1, 2026.

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NetworkFOX

First AiredDec 17, 1989

Last AiredOct 25, 2026

GenreAnimation, Comedy

Created ByMatt Groening

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionGracie Films, 20th Century Fox Television, 20th Television Animation

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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Cast

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)

Harry Shearer

Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)

Seasons & Episodes38 seasons · 816 episodes

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E1The Children's Book Job

Sep 27, 202621m★ 8.0

A British children's book author comes to Springfield to give a talk at Springfield Elementary School. Homer is tasked with picking her up from the airport, but things go bad from there.

E2Diary of a Chimpy Kid

Oct 4, 202621m★ 6.2

Bart and Lisa adopt an abandoned baby chimp and clash over their surprisingly different parenting styles. When the chimp is abducted by a private wild animal zoo, the family goes on a mission to rescue him. Homer is conflicted about saving the ape, because he's convinced the chimp will tear off his face and groin.

E3Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening

Oct 18, 202621m

All hell breaks loose on Halloween when a killer comes to Springfield and hacks their way through town. No Simpson is safe from... THE REVENGENING!

E4Treehouse of Horror XXXVII

Oct 25, 202621m

In this year's extra-scary, ultra-spooky Treehouse of Horror, Marge gets a horrifying new perspective on marriage; Bart and Santa's Little Helper embark on a bone-chilling adventure; and Homer takes a driving lesson.

E5Testing 1-2-3UPCOMING

Nov 1, 202621m

In what she argues is not an attempt to get extra time on tests, Lisa has herself evaluated for three types of neurodiversity... which remind her of behaviors she's witnessed in Principal Skinner, Comic Boy and Homer. Perhaps these atypical behaviors aren't as atypical as we think.

E6The Kosmic KruiserUPCOMING

Nov 8, 202621m

Bart and Lisa break into Krustyland's most notorious failed attraction, only to discover that it hasn't been completely abandoned.

E7Dream Scenari-MoeUPCOMING

Nov 15, 202621m

When Moe has trouble sleeping, he enrolls in a brand-new sleep study that gives him the greatest romantic comedy dreams of his life. But unbeknownst to him, his beautiful fantasy comes at a nightmarish price.

E8Curb Your ExpectationsUPCOMING

Nov 22, 2026

E9Jersey ScoreUPCOMING

Nov 29, 2026

E10

E10Don't Marge with TexasUPCOMING

Dec 6, 2026

E11

E11BogUPCOMING

Dec 13, 2026

E12

E12The OffendablesUPCOMING

Dec 20, 2026

E13

E13Lock, Stock and One Stupid NarratorUPCOMING

Dec 27, 2026

E14

E14Billionaire on the BayouUPCOMING

Jan 3, 2027

E15

E15Lenny Goes SquiggyUPCOMING

Jan 3, 2027

About The Simpsons

The Simpsons is an animation, comedy series on FOX. The show first aired on Dec 17, 1989 and currently has 38 seasons and 805 episodes. The Simpsons is currently airing; the next episode airs on Nov 1, 2026. It has a rating of 8.0/10 based on 11,114 votes. The cast includes Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria. Created by Matt Groening.