The Simpsons season 38
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| Showrunner | Matt Selman |
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The thirty-eighth season of the American animated sitcom The Simpsons is scheduled to premiere on Fox on September 27, 2026 with 15 broadcast episodes. The season is the second of four seasons ordered by Fox. It was produced by Gracie Films and 20th Television Animation. The primary showrunner for the season is Matt Selman. In addition to the Fox broadcast season, several episodes were ordered by Disney+ and are scheduled to be released exclusively through the streaming service.
Voice cast and characters
Guest cast
Guest stars for the season include Emma Thompson, Henry Winkler, Rachel Bloom and Gustavo Dudamel.[1]
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title [2] | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [2] | Prod. code | U.S. viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 810 | 1 | "The Children's Book Job"[3] | Matthew Nastuk[4] | Dan Vebber[3] | September 27, 2026 | 37ABF10[6] | TBD |
Production
On April 2, 2025, following the release of the thirty-sixth season, it was announced that Fox had renewed The Simpsons for four more seasons, intending to take it to the fortieth season, with fifteen episodes each.[7][8][9] In addition, two episodes per season were ordered to be released exclusively on the streaming service Disney+.[10] Executive producer Matt Selman continued his role as primary showrunner, a role he had since the thirty-third season.[11][12] Selman had previously been the showrunner for several episodes each season since the twenty-third season.[12]
Release
The season is expected to premiere on September 27, 2026 on Fox's Animation Domination block along with Animal Control, Grimsburg, and Universal Basic Guys.[13]
References
- ↑ LaughingPlace.com [@laughingplace] (July 25, 2026). "Couch gags are coming from "Solar Opposites" and @StoopidBuddy . Rachel Bloom, Emma Thompson, Demi Moore, Gustavo Dudamel, and more will be guest stars in the upcoming season. And don't forget #TheSimpsons' 2nd movie, coming Labor Day 2027. Selman promises more on that next year" (Tweet). Retrieved August 14, 2026 – via X (formerly Twitter).
- 1 2 "SIMPSONS, THE (FOX)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
- 1 2 Laughing Place (August 14, 2026). The Simpsons: Stories from Springfield – Full Panel | D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026. YouTube. Event occurs at 3:30. Retrieved August 14, 2026.
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- ↑ Otterson, Joe (April 2, 2025). "'The Simpsons,' 'Family Guy,' 'Bob's Burgers' Renewed for Four More Seasons, 'American Dad' Officially Returning to Fox". Variety. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (April 2, 2025). "Fox Picks Up FOUR Seasons Of 'The Simpsons', 'Family Guy', 'Bob's Burgers' & Returning 'American Dad!' In Mega Deal With Disney TV Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ Anderton, Joe (April 3, 2025). "The Simpsons breaks record as huge news for the show's future is confirmed after 36 seasons on-air". Digital Spy. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ Lang, Jamie (June 12, 2025). "'The Fans Are More Intense Than Ever': Matt Groening, David Silverman and Matt Selman on 'The Simpsons' Enduring Appeal". Variety. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ Sarto, Dan (February 13, 2026). "Showrunner Matt Selman Talks 'The Simpsons' Milestone 800th Episode". Animation World Network. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- 1 2 Fox, Jesse David (June 5, 2023). "'The Simpsons' Is Good Again". Vulture. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
- ↑ Pedersen, Erik (July 14, 2026). "Fox Sets Fall Premiere Dates For 'Best Medicine,' 'Doc' & More As 'Animal Control' Joins Sunday Animation Block". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
