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The Simpsons

The Simpsons

"Just a product of society that's lost its good manners."

8.0(10,863 votes)
37 Seasons
801 Episodes
December 17, 1989
FamilyAnimationComedy

Overview

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.

Status

Returning Series

Created By

Matt Groening

Network

FOX

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 24

Season 24

September 30, 2012
Episodes

Episodes

Moonshine River
Episode 1
Moonshine River
September 30, 201222m6.6

Bart will be visited by many of his past girlfriends.

Treehouse of Horror XXIII
Episode 2
Treehouse of Horror XXIII
October 7, 201223m6.3

A black hole threatens to swallow Springfield, Homer tries to find the source of paranormal activity, and a "Back to the Future" parody in which Bart keeps Marge from marrying Homer.

Adventures in Baby-Getting
Episode 3
Adventures in Baby-Getting
November 4, 201222m6.6

When Marge's car falls into a sink hole, she buys the perfect replacement to fit her family of five. But she quickly grows to hate it because, as she tells a shocked Homer, the car would be too small if she wanted to have another baby. Meanwhile, Bart and his friends are determined to find out what secret Lisa is keeping when Bart finds her cryptic messages and follows her sneaking off downtown for covert meetings after school.

Gone Abie Gone
Episode 4
Gone Abie Gone
November 11, 201223m6.1

Homer and Marge try to track down Grampa by following clues that lead to secrets from his past.

Penny-Wiseguys
Episode 5
Penny-Wiseguys
November 18, 201222m6.4

Homer is shocked to discover that his bowling teammate is an accountant for Fat Tony and his mob. When Fat Tony gets jury duty, he appoints Dan as the temporary don of the mafia. Meanwhile, Lisa adds insects to her vegetarian diet after she passes out in the middle of a saxophone solo, but starts questioning her decision when bugs start pleading for mercy in her dreams.

A Tree Grows in Springfield
Episode 6
A Tree Grows in Springfield
November 25, 201223m6.7

Homer wins a MyPad at the school auction and Steve Mobbs, who is now in heaven, talks to Homer through it. Homer goes into a funk when he breaks the myPad, until Ned Flanders discovers a miracle tree in the Simpsons' back garden.

The Day the Earth Stood Cool
Episode 7
The Day the Earth Stood Cool
December 9, 201223m6.4

A "cool family" from Portland moves in next door to the Simpsons. Homer is desperate to befriend them, while Marge is skeptical, thinking that being cool is not all it's cracked up to be.

To Cur, with Love
Episode 8
To Cur, with Love
December 16, 201222m7.1

Grampa has to move into the Simpsons house following a fire at the retirement home, and on moving day, Homer 'throws his back out' and 'rests' at home. He later finds an advert for a video game, Villageville on his myPad, and starts playing. During that time, Homer loses Santa's Little Helper. When the family find him, Homer doesn't seem to care because he's "not a dog person". Grampa later tells the rest of the family the story of Homer's childhood companion, pet dog Bongo.

Homer Goes to Prep School
Episode 9
Homer Goes to Prep School
January 6, 201322m6.3

Homer joins the "Springfield Preppers," an off-the-grid survivalist group whose leader has set up a top-secret retreat outside of town to prepare for the end of the world.

A Test Before Trying
Episode 10
A Test Before Trying
January 13, 201323m6.9

The fate of Springfield Elementary rests on Bart and his test scores, and Homer finds way to make money with his own parking meter.

The Changing of the Guardian
Episode 11
The Changing of the Guardian
January 27, 201322m6.6

A tornado touches down in Springfield which sucks up Santa's Little Helper. While Homer and Marge are out looking for the family dog, the tornado strikes again and almost takes Marge and Homer. Marge is distraught about the kids and decide to pick a guardian to care for the children.

Love Is a Many-Splintered Thing
Episode 12
Love Is a Many-Splintered Thing
February 10, 201322m6.4

Bart's dream girl, Mary Spuckler, comes to town, but his failure to pay her enough attention is having a negative impact on their relationship. Meanwhile, Homer once again runs afoul of Marge and lands in the doghouse.

Hardly Kirk-ing
Episode 13
Hardly Kirk-ing
February 17, 201322m6.6

Bart and Milhouse explore the perks of adulthood following a shaving experiment.

Gorgeous Grampa
Episode 14
Gorgeous Grampa
March 3, 201323m6.4

Homer's obsession with the TV show "Storage Battles" leads the family to discover Grampa's past identity as "Gorgeous Godfrey," the most feared, villainous man in pro-wrestling history

Black-Eyed, Please
Episode 15
Black-Eyed, Please
March 10, 201322m7.0

When Flanders' parents prove to prefer Homer's company to his, he jealously responds by giving Homer a shiner, and then tries desperately to reconcile with him. Meanwhile, Lisa is at a loss to understand why a new substitute teacher is bullying her for no obvious reason.

Dark Knight Court
Episode 16
Dark Knight Court
March 17, 201323m6.9

Springfield's Easter is ruined by a prank and all fingers point to Bart. It is up to Lisa to save her brother, in a student court presided over by Attorney General Janet Reno. Meanwhile, inspired by an old comic book, Mr. Burns becomes an ineffectual superhero—fruit bat man.

What Animated Women Want
Episode 17
What Animated Women Want
April 14, 201323m6.4

Homer's behavior once again lands him in hot water with Marge and he needs to fathom a way to save his marriage, while a dose of "A Streetcar Named Desire" drives Milhouse to affect a Marlon Brando-esque bad-boy demeanor in an effort to impress Lisa.

Pulpit Friction
Episode 18
Pulpit Friction
April 28, 201323m6.6

Homer is recruited to be a deacon by the cutting-edge new pastor. The dry cleaner mistakenly switches Marge's wedding dress for one of Krusty's costumes.

Whiskey Business
Episode 19
Whiskey Business
May 5, 201323m7.0

Moe is flying high after venture capitalists take a shine to his homemade whiskey, while Grampa, after injuring himself babysitting Bart, decides he'd rather be looked after by his grandson than be at the nursing home. Also, Lisa voices her displeasure at a hologram of music legend Bleeding Gums Murphy, and Sonny Rollins (as himself) shows up to ask her to stop all that jazz about boycotting a record label.

The Fabulous Faker Boy
Episode 20
The Fabulous Faker Boy
May 12, 201323m6.6

Marge encourages Bart to explore his creative side, and his initial reticence quickly subsides when she hires Slava’s beautiful daughter, Zhenya, as his new piano instructor. Homer is shocked when he loses the last two hairs on his head, and employs a wide variety of headgear to try and keep his new found baldness a secret from Marge.

The Saga of Carl
Episode 21
The Saga of Carl
May 19, 201323m7.3

Homer, Moe, Lenny and Carl win $200,000 in the Springfield Lottery. But when Carl takes off to Iceland – his homeland – with all the winnings, the guys embark on a Nordic adventure to get the cash back.

Dangers on a Train
Episode 22
Dangers on a Train
May 19, 201323m6.5

When Marge tries to buy Homer snack cakes for their anniversary, she winds up meeting a married man who shares a common love of British Television. Ignorant of all, Homer attempts to secretly construct a romantic anniversary train in the Simpsons back yard.

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Top Cast

Dan Castellaneta

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice)

Julie Kavner

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

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

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

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

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