Watch Order (Release = Chronological)Recommended
0 / 7 watchedEra-based path through a show with loose continuity.
- 1 Seasons 1-2 1989 to 1991. Finding its voice.
- 2 Seasons 3-9 1991 to 1998. Classic era, best entry point.
- 3 Seasons 10-19 1998 to 2008. Post-classic years.
- 4 The Simpsons Movie Film, 2007. Between seasons 18 and 19.
- 5 Seasons 20-35 2009 to 2024. HD era on Fox then Disney Plus streaming.
- 6 Season 36 2024 to 2025. Most recent full season.
- 7 Season 37 Confirmed, in production. No finale date.
About The Simpsons
The Simpsons has aired every year since December 1989, so the guide is about entry points rather than a strict plot path. The classic run covers roughly seasons 3 through 9, the HD era starts at season 20 in 2009, and season 36 aired through 2025 with season 37 confirmed.
The Simpsons Movie from 2007 sits between seasons 18 and 19 but works standalone. Shorts on Disney Plus and the Treehouse of Horror specials slot anywhere, since the show resets Springfield after almost every episode. Disney Plus now hosts the back catalog with the shorts as extras.
Good to know
New viewers should sample the classic seasons first, then jump to recent seasons or the movie without fear of missing plot. Broadcast order is production order apart from a few held-over episodes, and continuity is loose by design. Treehouse of Horror episodes are non-canon by rule, so watch them any October without order pressure.
