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The Simpsons 2026 (season 38): U.S. release date and where to watch

FOX comedy and family series, now in its 38th season.

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No new episode tonight. Next up on The Simpsons is episode 7, "Dream Scenari-Moe", on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT on FOX.

Quick answer · Season 38

The Simpsons season 38 premiered on September 27, 2026 on FOX at 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT.

Episode 7, "Dream Scenari-Moe", is on Sunday, November 15, 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

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Where to watch The Simpsons season 38 in the U.S.

Where to watch The Simpsons season 38 in the U.S.
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FOX Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable Sundays, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT [1]

Season 38 episode schedule

The Simpsons season 38 U.S. 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 Listed
3 Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening [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
6 The Kosmic Kruiser [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Listed
7 Dream Scenari-Moe [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Next
8 Curb Your Expectations [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Listed
9 Jersey Score [1] 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT national slot Listed
10 Don't Marge with Texas [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 now

Season 38 of The Simpsons on FOX.

FOX

Season 37

Streaming

Season 37 aired from 2025-09-28 to 2026-02-15.

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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.

When is the next episode of The Simpsons?

Episode 7, "Dream Scenari-Moe", of season 38 is on Sunday, November 15, 2026 (Sundays, 8 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. CT).

When was the first episode of The Simpsons season 38?

Season 38 episode 1 premiered on Sunday, September 27, 2026 on FOX.

When does The Simpsons come out in Canada?

In Canada, The Simpsons is on Citytv: Sundays at 8 p.m. ET, from September 27, 2026.

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Sources

We check each date against the sources below. If they disagree, we say so rather than picking one.

  1. The Simpsons schedule and episode data
    TVmaze (CC BY-SA) Data Retrieved

Update history

  1. Schedule imported from TVmaze listings.

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