TV series · 1989 · Where to watch
The Simpsons
Updated November 2, 2026
Just a product of society that's lost its good manners.
The Simpsons is streaming free on FX right now, and on ten more services. Here is every US option, what each one costs, and which is worth using.
In Springfield, an average American town, a family navigates everyday adventures, mishaps, and eccentric encounters. The animated series mixes broad comedy with sharp satire about politics, media, American life, and the changing culture around them.
- Year
- 1989
- TMDB rating
- 8.0/10 · 11.1k votes
- Genre
- Animation, Comedy
- Length
- 38 seasons · 816 episodes
- Network
- FOX
- Rated
- TV-14
Streaming now
- Subscription DirecTV On Demand Watch
- Subscription Disney+ Watch
- Subscription FOX One Amazon ChannelHD Watch
- Subscription fuboTVHD Watch
- Subscription HuluHD Watch
- Subscription Hulu on Disney+ Watch
- Subscription YouTube TVHD Watch
- Free FXHD Watch
- Buy AmazonHD · from $1.99/ep Watch
- Buy AppleTVHD · from $2.99/ep Watch
- Buy Fandango at HomeHD · from $1.99/ep Watch
How to watch The Simpsons
The cheapest way to watch The Simpsons is free: FX carries the series with ads and no subscription.
If you would rather skip the ads, it is also included with a subscription to DirecTV On Demand, Disney+, FOX One Amazon Channel, fuboTV, Hulu, Hulu on Disney+ and YouTube TV.
To own it instead, you can buy an episode from $1.99 on Amazon, Fandango at Home and AppleTV.
The Simpsons is a returning series with 38 seasons and 816 episodes so far, with more on the way but no next air date confirmed yet. The most recent episode (S38E4) aired on October 25, 2026.
Created by Matt Groening and starring Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith; it originally aired on FOX.
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Common questions
Is The Simpsons on Hulu?
Yes. As of November 2, 2026, The Simpsons is on Hulu in the US with a subscription.
Is The Simpsons on Netflix?
No. As of November 2, 2026, The Simpsons is not streaming on Netflix in the US. It is on DirecTV On Demand, Disney+ and FOX One Amazon Channel instead.
Can I watch The Simpsons for free?
Yes — FX streams it free with ads, no subscription needed.
How many seasons of The Simpsons are there?
There are 38 seasons so far, with more to come.
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