The Simpsons Season 38 Premiere Splits Fans Over Homer and the Book Fair
The Simpsons season 38 opened with “The Children’s Book Job.” Fans are discussing Homer’s airport chase, the animation and the episode’s ending.
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The Simpsons
The animated Springfield comedy starring Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie. Season 38 premiered September 27, 2026, on FOX. US FOX listing: TV-14.
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Who’s who in The Simpsons
- Homer SimpsonPlayed by Dan Castellaneta
- Marge SimpsonPlayed by Julie Kavner
- Bart SimpsonPlayed by Nancy Cartwright
- Lisa SimpsonPlayed by Yeardley Smith
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The Simpsons follows Homer and Marge as they raise Bart, Lisa and Maggie in Springfield. The series began in 1989 and has continued for 38 seasons. The season-38 premiere, “The Children’s Book Job,” aired September 27, 2026, and features Emma Thompson as a visiting children’s author. Where to watch: new episodes air on FOX in the United States. Hulu carries recent episodes, while Disney+ has older seasons. Check each service for the latest available episode in your region. FOX lists the series as TV-14 under the US TV Parental Guidelines; individual episodes and other services may show different ratings.
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