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The Simpsons Season 26

8.4 · GREAT Sep 28, 2014 – May 17, 2015 FOX 22 EPISODES ★ 8.4 AVG EPISODE
EPISODE RATINGS · E01→E22 The Simpsons season 26 episode ratings: 22 rated episodes, from 7.0 to 9.3; highest E11
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The season in brief

Season 26 of The Simpsons aired from Sep 28, 2014 – May 17, 2015 on FOX and runs 22 episodes.

FAN DESK VERDICT A strong year with only a couple of skippable detours. Watch it straight through — the map below flags the peaks.

Must-watch episodes

TOP RATED

Episode map

FAN RATINGS
ESSENTIAL GREAT SOLID FOR COMPLETISTS
9.3
FAN DESK PICK OF THE SEASON
Episode 11 — Bart's New Friend

Every episode

22 IN ORDER
S26E01 Sep 28, 2014 30 MIN ★ 7.3

Clown in the Dumps

In the milestone 26th season opener of THE SIMPSONS, the unthinkable happens: a Springfield resident dies. Also, Krusty retires after he's offended by a comedy cable channel roast…

S26E02 Oct 5, 2014 30 MIN ★ 7.8

The Wreck of the Relationship

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…

S26E03 Oct 12, 2014 30 MIN ★ 8.4

Super Franchise Me

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…

S26E04 Oct 19, 2014 30 MIN ★ 8.3

Treehouse of Horror XXV

"Treehouse of Horror XXV" is the 25th installment in the Treehouse of Horror series.-In this Halloween special, Bart and Lisa go to hell and become demons. (This short is titled…

S26E05 Nov 2, 2014 30 MIN ★ 8.3

Opposites A-frack

Lisa brings in Assemblywoman 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…

S26E06 Nov 9, 2014 30 MIN ★ 8.6

Simpsorama

In a special crossover episode, "Futurama's" Planet Express crew comes to present-day Springfield to prevent the Simpsons from destroying the future.

S26E07 Nov 16, 2014 30 MIN ★ 8.6

Blazed and Confused

Bart faces a tough test at school when he gets a new teacher, Mr. Lassen, who vows to crush his spirit.

S26E08 Nov 23, 2014 30 MIN ★ 7.4

Covercraft

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…

S26E09 Dec 7, 2014 30 MIN ★ 9.0

I Won't Be Home for Christmas

It looks like Homer won't be home for Christmas after he stays too long at Moe's Tavern on Christmas Eve and an irate Marge tells him not to return to their house, so he's left to…

S26E10 Jan 4, 2015 30 MIN ★ 8.7

The Man Who Came to Be Dinner

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…

S26E11 Jan 11, 2015 30 MIN ★ 9.3

Bart's New Friend

Bart has a new accomplice and best friend when Homer is hypnotized at the circus and believes he is a young boy again. Blackboard: 'Snowmen don't have carrot penises'.

S26E12 Jan 25, 2015 30 MIN ★ 7.0

The Musk Who Fell to Earth

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…

S26E13 Feb 8, 2015 30 MIN ★ 8.7

Walking Big & Tall

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

S26E14 Feb 15, 2015 30 MIN ★ 8.7

My Fare Lady

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…

S26E15 Mar 1, 2015 30 MIN ★ 8.7

The Princess Guide

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. When Kemi ends up at Moe's, Moe jumps to…

S26E16 Mar 8, 2015 30 MIN ★ 8.7

Sky Police

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…

S26E17 Mar 15, 2015 30 MIN ★ 8.9

Waiting for Duffman

When Duffman undergoes hip replacement surgery and retires, the company sets up a reality show competition to find his replacement. Homer wins the competition, and because the job…

S26E18 Apr 19, 2015 30 MIN ★ 8.6

Peeping Mom

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…

S26E19 Apr 26, 2015 30 MIN ★ 8.5

The Kids Are All Fight

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. Blackboard: 'I…

S26E20 May 3, 2015 30 MIN ★ 8.4

Let's Go Fly a Coot

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

S26E21 May 10, 2015 30 MIN ★ 8.3

Bull-E

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…

S26E22 May 17, 2015 30 MIN ★ 7.6

Mathlete's Feat

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.

Cast this season

MAIN CAST

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Season 26 FAQ

How many episodes are in The Simpsons season 26?

The Simpsons season 26 has 22 episodes.

When did The Simpsons season 26 air?

The Simpsons season 26 aired from September 28, 2014 to May 17, 2015.

Where can I watch The Simpsons season 26?

In the US, The Simpsons season 26 is available on FX, Hulu, Disney+, fuboTV, DirecTV On Demand, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, FOX One Amazon Channel, Hulu on Disney+, Amazon, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV.

What is the best episode of The Simpsons season 26?

The highest-rated episode of The Simpsons season 26 is S26E11 “Bart's New Friend”, rated 9.3/10.