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Is The Simpsons (1989) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
The Simpsons (1989) has a TMDB audience score of 8.0/10 from 11,108 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a animation and comedy show rated TV-14, 38 seasons, 808 episodes. In the US it is on Disney+, Hulu, FXNow with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
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.
Tagline: Just a product of society that's lost its good manners.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.0/10 (11,108 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Animation, Comedy |
| Rated | TV-14 |
| Length | 38 seasons, 808 episodes |
| Release | 1989-12-17 |
| Status | Still running |
| Latest air date | 2026-10-18 |
| Themes TMDB tags | nuclear power plant, middle class, cartoon, satire, parody, dysfunctional family |
| People | Created by Matt Groening. Starring Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Disney+, Hulu, FXNow |
| Free with ads | No |
| Rent | No |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 11,108 voters landed at 8.0/10
- You like to settle into a series: 38 seasons, 808 episodes
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Disney+, Hulu)
If you like it, try
- King of the Hill (1997), TMDB 7.4/10
- The Looney Tunes Show (2011), TMDB 8.1/10
- Married... with Children (1987), TMDB 7.7/10
- Animaniacs (2020), TMDB 8.4/10
Questions
Is The Simpsons worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.0/10 across 11,108 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of show.
Where can I watch The Simpsons?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Disney+, Hulu, FXNow with a subscription. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is The Simpsons?
38 seasons, 808 episodes.
What is The Simpsons rated?
It carries a TV-14 rating in the US.
Who is in The Simpsons?
Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.