Where to watch The Simpsons (1989)

Story

✓ Checked against web sources · 2 Oct 2026

The Simpsons follows the daily lives of Homer, a nuclear power plant worker, his wife Marge, and their three children—Bart, Lisa, and Maggie—in the fictional town of Springfield. While Homer stumbles through family life with his love for beer and doughnuts, Marge tries to keep the household together. Bart is a mischievous prankster, Lisa is the intelligent and thoughtful middle child, and baby Maggie rarely speaks but shows surprising cleverness. Surrounded by a vast cast of quirky townspeople, the family navigates everyday situations that often become absurd adventures, all while the show offers sharp commentary on American society, politics, and popular culture.

Why watch

• Sharp satirical take on American politics, media and society that remains relevant across decades
• Exceptional voice acting and diverse cast of memorable characters beyond the main family
• Blend of family-friendly humor with sophisticated social commentary appeals to all ages

Good for: Families with teenagers and adults who enjoy animated comedy with intelligent satire; suitable for viewers aged 13 and above due to the U/A certificate.

About the series

Created by cartoonist Matt Groening and developed by Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon, The Simpsons premiered on Fox on December 17, 1989. The voice cast includes Dan Castellaneta as Homer, Julie Kavner as Marge, Nancy Cartwright as Bart, Yeardley Smith as Lisa, Hank Azaria, and Harry Shearer. The series is produced by Gracie Films in association with 20th Television. It has become the longest-running animated series and scripted prime-time television show in U.S. history.

Languages

The show has been dubbed into numerous languages including Spanish, French (with separate Quebec and European versions), German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese, and Hindi for Indian audiences.

Sources: IMDb, britannica.com, ebsco.com, tvtropes.org (checked 02 Oct 2026)