When is The Simpsons Season 38?

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Season 38 premiere · FOX

September 27, 2026

Running The Simpsons returns for Season 38 on FOX.

Last airedHomer? A Cracker Bro? (S37E15) · February 15, 2026

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Season premiere dates

  1. Season 38September 27, 2026
  2. Season 37September 28, 2025
  3. Season 36September 29, 2024
  4. Season 35October 1, 2023
  5. Season 34September 25, 2022
  6. Season 33September 26, 2021
  7. Season 32September 27, 2020
  8. Season 31September 29, 2019
  9. Season 30September 30, 2018
  10. Season 29October 1, 2017
  11. Season 28September 25, 2016
  12. Season 27September 27, 2015
  13. Season 26September 28, 2014
  14. Season 25September 29, 2013
  15. Season 24September 30, 2012
  16. Season 23September 25, 2011
  17. Season 22September 26, 2010
  18. Season 21September 27, 2009
  19. Season 20September 28, 2008
  20. Season 19September 23, 2007
  21. Season 18September 10, 2006
  22. Season 17September 11, 2005
  23. Season 16November 7, 2004
  24. Season 15November 2, 2003
  25. Season 14November 3, 2002
  26. Season 13November 6, 2001
  27. Season 12November 1, 2000
  28. Season 11September 26, 1999
  29. Season 10August 23, 1998
  30. Season 9September 21, 1997
  31. Season 8October 27, 1996
  32. Season 7September 17, 1995
  33. Season 6September 4, 1994
  34. Season 5September 30, 1993
  35. Season 4September 24, 1992
  36. Season 3September 19, 1991
  37. Season 2October 11, 1990
  38. Season 1December 17, 1989

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News history

  • 2026-07-15 Season 38 premiere date set: 2026-09-27

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