Quick answer · Season 38
The Simpsons season 38 is airing now on FOX. Episode 2, "Diary of a Chimpy Kid", is on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT.
- U.S. premiere
- September 27, 2026
- Where
- FOX
- Time
- 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT
- Episodes
- TBA
Where to watch The Simpsons season 38 in the U.S.
Season 38 episode schedule
| Ep. | Title | U.S. date | Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Children's Book Job | [1] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 2 | Diary of a Chimpy Kid | [1] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Next |
| 3 | The Krosmic Kruiser | [1] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 4 | Treehouse of Horror XXXVII | [1] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
| 5 | Testing 1-2-3 | [1] | 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot | Listed |
Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.
About The Simpsons
The Simpsons is a comedy and family series on FOX that first aired in 1989. Season 38 began on Sunday, September 27, 2026, airing Sundays 8 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. CT).
Season 38: Season 38 of The Simpsons on FOX.
- Network / service: FOX (first aired December 17, 1989)
- Official site: fox.com
- Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Dan Castellaneta (Homer Simpson), Julie Kavner (Marge Simpson), Yeardley Smith (Lisa Simpson), Nancy Cartwright (Bart Simpson), Hank Azaria (Moe Szyslak)
All seasons
Season 38
Airing nowSeason 38 of The Simpsons on FOX.
Season 37
StreamingSeason 37 aired from 2025-09-28 to 2026-02-15.
Common questions
When does The Simpsons season 38 come out?
The season premiere is listed for Sunday, September 27, 2026 on FOX. Schedules can change; the table above is updated daily.
What time is The Simpsons on?
FOX lists it Sundays at 8 p.m. Eastern and Pacific (7 p.m. Central). Local stations and sports overruns can shift the time.
Where can I watch The Simpsons?
The Simpsons airs on FOX. Free over the air, or through cable and live-TV streaming services.
Sources
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Update history
- Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.
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