Everything we know about The Simpsons
The Simpsons is a animation, comedy series from Matt Groening, made for FOX. The Simpsons releases on October 4, 2026 on Hulu. It currently spans 38 seasons and 806 episodes. It stars Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith. It holds a 8.0/10 audience score on TMDB from 11,046 votes.
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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Where to watch The Simpsons
US options (data via TMDB / JustWatch) — availability varies by region, confirm on the platform.
Hulu
Disney Plus
fuboTV
YouTube TV
FXNow
FOX One Amazon Channel
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
Fandango At Home
Key details
| Type | TV series · Animation, Comedy |
| Release date | October 4, 2026 (Confirmed) |
| Where to watch | Hulu |
| Created by | Matt Groening |
| Network | FOX |
| Seasons | 38 · 806 episodes |
| Status | Returning Series |
| Language | EN |
| Audience score | 8.0/10 (TMDB, 11,046 votes) |
Upcoming episodes
Next episode S38 E2 · Diary of a Chimpy Kid airs in …
| Episode | Title | Airs |
| S38 E2 | Diary of a Chimpy Kid | Oct 5, 2026 |
| S38 E3 | Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening | Oct 19, 2026 |
| S38 E4 | The Krosmic Kruiser | Oct 26, 2026 |
| S38 E5 | TBA | Nov 2, 2026 |
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 & episodes
| Season | Episodes | Premiered |
| Season 1 | 13 | December 17, 1989 |
| Season 2 | 22 | October 11, 1990 |
| Season 3 | 24 | September 19, 1991 |
| Season 4 | 22 | September 24, 1992 |
| Season 5 | 22 | September 30, 1993 |
| Season 6 | 25 | September 4, 1994 |
| Season 7 | 25 | September 17, 1995 |
| Season 8 | 25 | October 27, 1996 |
| Season 9 | 25 | September 21, 1997 |
| Season 10 | 23 | August 23, 1998 |
| Season 11 | 22 | September 26, 1999 |
| Season 12 | 21 | November 1, 2000 |
| Season 13 | 22 | November 6, 2001 |
| Season 14 | 22 | November 3, 2002 |
| Season 15 | 22 | November 2, 2003 |
| Season 16 | 21 | November 7, 2004 |
| Season 17 | 22 | September 11, 2005 |
| Season 18 | 22 | September 10, 2006 |
| Season 19 | 20 | September 23, 2007 |
| Season 20 | 21 | September 28, 2008 |
| Season 21 | 23 | September 27, 2009 |
| Season 22 | 22 | September 26, 2010 |
| Season 23 | 22 | September 25, 2011 |
| Season 24 | 22 | September 30, 2012 |
| Season 25 | 22 | September 29, 2013 |
| Season 26 | 22 | September 28, 2014 |
| Season 27 | 22 | September 27, 2015 |
| Season 28 | 22 | September 25, 2016 |
| Season 29 | 21 | October 1, 2017 |
| Season 30 | 23 | September 30, 2018 |
| Season 31 | 22 | September 29, 2019 |
| Season 32 | 22 | September 27, 2020 |
| Season 33 | 22 | September 26, 2021 |
| Season 34 | 22 | September 25, 2022 |
| Season 35 | 18 | October 1, 2023 |
| Season 36 | 18 | September 29, 2024 |
| Season 37 | 15 | September 28, 2025 |
| Season 38 | 5 | September 27, 2026 |
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