Where to watch the simpsons? In the US, The Simpsons streams on Disney+, and new episodes air on FOX, according to the title page. The series runs 38 seasons, starting in 1989.
The Short Answer: Disney+ for Streaming
The streaming answer is Disney+: the title page points readers to Disney+ as the streaming home in the US, while new episodes air on FOX, so streaming viewers should start on Disney+ and broadcast viewers should check FOX.
For the full background, see our complete The Simpsons title page.
That split matters for a show this long, because the back catalog and the newest episodes live in different places, and viewers who want both should check Disney+ for the library and FOX for new episodes.
38 Seasons of Springfield
With 38 seasons, The Simpsons follows Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson in Springfield, and each episode finds a fresh way to squeeze comedy out of ordinary life, school, work, church, the nuclear plant and the town’s many eccentrics.
The title page groups the run into early years from 1989 to 1999, middle years from 1999 to 2014, and recent years from 2014 to the present, with the newest season listed as Season 38, which readers should treat as a listing to confirm on Disney+ and FOX rather than as a verified count.
New viewers can drop in almost anywhere and find a laugh, while longtime fans will enjoy spotting the layers that reward years of watching, from running gags to character callbacks.
Classic Episodes and FX
For classic episodes, readers should check FX’s own listings as well as Disney+, because the headline’s FX point is not given as a season count on this title page, and the page itself only names Disney+ for streaming and FOX for new episodes.
That caution matters: do not assume every classic episode is on the same service on the same day, and search for the episode or season you want on Disney+ first, then check FX if it is not there.
The classic era, in the title page’s grouping, runs through the first decade, when the show turned a yellow family from Springfield into one of the most quoted, parodied and enduring institutions in television history.
Where New Episodes Land
For the newest episodes, check FOX first, because the title page says new episodes air on FOX, and then check Disney+ for streaming availability after broadcast, since streaming arrival can follow the broadcast schedule.
If you are catching up, start on Disney+ for the library, and if you are following the current season, check FOX for the latest episodes and Disney+ for the streaming catch-up.
Watch Tips
Before you start, search for The Simpsons on Disney+ and confirm that it is still listed there, because availability can change, and check that you are starting at the season and episode you want.
If you are new to the series, try a classic episode first, then a recent episode, because the contrast shows how the show has changed while keeping its core family intact.
Once you have settled in, the satire, the Springfield ensemble and the sheer volume of episodes mean there is always another favorite waiting to be found, and the show rewards viewers who return again and again.
For viewers deciding where to start, the simplest rule is this: use Disney+ for the back catalog, use FOX for new episodes as they air, and check FX listings if a classic episode is not on Disney+.
For another long-running animated series with a clear streaming answer, see our complete Family Guy title page.
For the full series guide, cast and trailer, see our complete The Simpsons title page.
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