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The Simpsons

1989 · 38 seasons · Animation, Comedy

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.

Where to watch The Simpsons

The Simpsons is streaming in the US on Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow and FOX One.

It is also available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.

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Seasons

• Season 1 — 13 episodes (December 17, 1989)
• Season 2 — 22 episodes (October 11, 1990)
• Season 3 — 24 episodes (September 19, 1991)
• Season 4 — 22 episodes (September 24, 1992)
• Season 5 — 22 episodes (September 30, 1993)
• Season 6 — 25 episodes (September 4, 1994)
• Season 7 — 25 episodes (September 17, 1995)
• Season 8 — 25 episodes (October 27, 1996)
• Season 9 — 25 episodes (September 21, 1997)
• Season 10 — 23 episodes (August 23, 1998)
• Season 11 — 22 episodes (September 26, 1999)
• Season 12 — 21 episodes (November 1, 2000)
• Season 13 — 22 episodes (November 6, 2001)
• Season 14 — 22 episodes (November 3, 2002)
• Season 15 — 22 episodes (November 2, 2003)
• Season 16 — 21 episodes (November 7, 2004)
• Season 17 — 22 episodes (September 11, 2005)
• Season 18 — 22 episodes (September 10, 2006)
• Season 19 — 20 episodes (September 23, 2007)
• Season 20 — 21 episodes (September 28, 2008)
• Season 21 — 23 episodes (September 27, 2009)
• Season 22 — 22 episodes (September 26, 2010)
• Season 23 — 22 episodes (September 25, 2011)
• Season 24 — 22 episodes (September 30, 2012)
• Season 25 — 22 episodes (September 29, 2013)
• Season 26 — 22 episodes (September 28, 2014)
• Season 27 — 22 episodes (September 27, 2015)
• Season 28 — 22 episodes (September 25, 2016)
• Season 29 — 21 episodes (October 1, 2017)
• Season 30 — 23 episodes (September 30, 2018)
• Season 31 — 22 episodes (September 29, 2019)
• Season 32 — 22 episodes (September 27, 2020)
• Season 33 — 22 episodes (September 26, 2021)
• Season 34 — 22 episodes (September 25, 2022)
• Season 35 — 18 episodes (October 1, 2023)
• Season 36 — 18 episodes (September 29, 2024)
• Season 37 — 15 episodes (September 28, 2025)
• Season 38 — 5 episodes (September 27, 2026)

Cast

• Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)
• Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)
• Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
• Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)
• Hank Azaria as Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)
• Harry Shearer as Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)

Details

Created by

Matt Groening

First aired

December 17, 1989

Episodes

806

Genres

Animation, Comedy

Network

FOX

Status

Returning Series

TMDB score

8.0 / 10 from 11,063 votes