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The Simpsons: Season 26

22 episodes Premiered Sep 28, 2014 Updated Oct 2, 2026
Previously on The Simpsons

Season 26 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Picks up essential narrative continuity directly following the events of The Simpsons Season 25.
  • ⚡ Character alliances, factions, and personal loyalties undergo significant shifts under escalating stakes.
  • ⚡ Addresses unresolved cliffhangers and thematic mysteries introduced during previous seasons.
  • ⚡ Establishes the primary seasonal conflict that drives serialized character arcs toward the finale.
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Season 26 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 26: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (4): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (18): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S26·E1 Mytharc

Clown in the Dumps

Sep 28, 2014 · 22 min

A Springfield resident dies, Krusty retires after he's offended by a comedy cable channel roast of him, and Lisa tries to protect Homer from getting hurt.

S26·E2 Core

The Wreck of the Relationship

Oct 5, 2014 · 23 min

When Bart disrespects Homer's authority, Homer makes a point to try his hand at parenting. This proves fruitless, so Marge signs them up for the Relation Ship, where they'll resolv

S26·E3 Core

Super Franchise Me

Oct 12, 2014 · 22 min

Marge opens a sandwich franchise store after her sandwiches become a huge hit at Springfield Elementary. But running day-to-day at the store proves challenging, especially when the

S26·E4 Core

Treehouse of Horror XXV

Oct 19, 2014 · 23 min

In a Halloween-theme episode Bart reads Aramaic symbols from the bottom of his desk and he and Lisa are transported to an alternate world filled with demons. Also, Moe organizes a

S26·E5 Core

Opposites A-Frack

Nov 2, 2014 · 23 min

Lisa brings in assembly woman Maxine Lombard to put a stop to Mr. Burns' fracking operation, but is taken aback when the two political opponents find themselves attracted to one an

S26·E6 Mytharc

Simpsorama

Nov 9, 2014 · 22 min

The Planet Express crew come to present-day Springfield to prevent the Simpsons from destroying the future.

S26·E7 Core

Blazed and Confused

Nov 16, 2014 · 22 min

Bart schemes to bring down his new teacher, Mr. Lassen, who is a terrible bully. Meanwhile, The Simpsons go to Burning Man.

S26·E8 Core

Covercraft

Nov 23, 2014 · 23 min

Homer has a mid-life crisis, takes up bass guitar and forms a cover band with some of the other dads in town. But the band's modest early success is soon overwhelmed by the breakou

S26·E9 Core

I Won't Be Home for Christmas

Dec 7, 2014 · 22 min

After Moe convinces Homer to stay out drinking on Christmas Eve, Marge tells Homer not to come home. This leads to Homer's sad trek through lonely Springfield, where he learns that

S26·E10 Core

The Man Who Came to Be Dinner

Jan 4, 2015 · 23 min

During a trip to "Dizzneeland" the Simpsons board the wrong ride, Rocket To Your Doom, and are transported through the galaxy to Kang and Kodos' home planet, where they are held ca

S26·E11 Core

Bart's New Friend

Jan 11, 2015 · 22 min

Bart has a new accomplice and best friend when Homer is hypnotized at the circus and believes he is a young boy again.

S26·E12 Core

The Musk Who Fell to Earth

Jan 25, 2015 · 22 min

When inventor Elon Musk lands in Springfield, he and Homer become fast friends and revolutionize the town's nuclear plant. But when Musk goes overboard and Mr. Burns wants him remo

S26·E13 Core

Walking Big & Tall

Feb 8, 2015 · 23 min

When Lisa learns Springfield's anthem was stolen from another town she writes a replacement. Meanwhile, Homer learns the meaning of "Wide Pride".

S26·E14 Core

My Fare Lady

Feb 15, 2015 · 22 min

When Marge gets fed up with the thankless duty of chauffeuring her kids around, she begins working as a driver for a transportation app service. Meanwhile, Homer bankrupts Moe when

S26·E15 Core

The Princess Guide

Mar 1, 2015 · 23 min

Homer is put in charge of keeping Princess Kemi out of trouble while her father, a Nigerian king, works out a uranium deal with Mr. Burns.

S26·E16 Core

Sky Police

Mar 8, 2015 · 23 min

Chief Wiggum is mistakenly delivered a military jet pack, which he gleefully accepts and uses in order to fight crime. But when the jet pack crashes into the church, the congregati

S26·E17 Core

Waiting for Duffman

Mar 15, 2015 · 23 min

When Duffman (guest voice Stacy Keach) undergoes hip replacement surgery and retires, the company sets up a reality show competition to find his replacement. Homer wins the competi

S26·E18 Core

Peeping Mom

Apr 19, 2015 · 23 min

Bart lies about being involved in a bulldozer crash, so Marge decides to follow him everywhere until he confesses. Meanwhile, Homer ignores Santa’s Little Helper when Flanders gets

S26·E19 Core

The Kids Are All Fight

Apr 26, 2015 · 22 min

When Homer gets an old film roll developed, the family takes a trip down memory lane to see the origins of how Bart and Lisa first started fighting with each other.

S26·E20 Core

Let's Go Fly a Coot

May 3, 2015 · 23 min

The Simpsons learn about Grampa’s days in the Air Force, and Bart takes up smoking to impress Milhouse’s Dutch cousin, Annika.

S26·E21 Mytharc

Bull-E

May 10, 2015 · 23 min

After Bart gets bullied at the school dance, Marge convinces the town to pass anti-bullying legislation. Homer then gets arrested and sent to rehab for bullying Ned Flanders, only

S26·E22 Mytharc

Mathlete's Feat

May 17, 2015 · 22 min

When a modernized Springfield Elementary has a technical meltdown, Lisa transforms it into a Waldorf school. Meanwhile, Groundskeeper Willie becomes the coach of the mathletes.

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