The Simpsons

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

1989·Series·TV-14·★ 8.0(10,827)

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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.

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Where is The Simpsons streaming around the world?

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United States	Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India	VI movies and tv	—
United Kingdom	Disney Plus, Sky Go, Channel 4	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada	Disney Plus, Crave	Apple TV Store
Australia	Disney Plus	Apple TV Store, Fetch TV
Germany	Disney Plus	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store
France	Disney Plus	Apple TV Store
Spain	Disney Plus, Tivify	—
Brazil	Disney Plus	—
Japan	Disney Plus, Hulu	—

About The Simpsons

The Simpsons is a 1989 English-language family, animation and comedy series created by Matt Groening. The cast is led by Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright. It spans 37 seasons and 801 episodes and is still running. Viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 10800 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV.

The Simpsons was produced by Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox Television, and 20th Television Animation and made in United States of America. It was first aired on December 17, 1989, and carries a TV-14 certification.

Created by: Matt Groening
First aired: December 17, 1989
Last aired: February 15, 2026
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-14
Status: Returning Series
Seasons: 37 (801 episodes)
Network: FOX
Country: United States of America
Production: Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox Television, 20th Television Animation

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The Simpsons cast & crew

The Simpsons was created by Matt Groening.

The cast features Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice), Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice), Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice), Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson (voice), Hank Azaria as Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl (voice), and Harry Shearer as Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Skinner / Lenny (voice).

Behind the camera, it was produced by James L. Brooks and Richard Raynis.

Is The Simpsons worth watching?

The Simpsons holds an audience score of 8.0/10 from 10,827 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed family series.

With 37 seasons and 801 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy family, animation, and comedy, The Simpsons is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Simpsons

In United States, you can stream The Simpsons on Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FOX One Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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