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The Simpsons Season 30

7.4 · GREAT Sep 30, 2018 – May 12, 2019 FOX 23 EPISODES ★ 7.4 AVG EPISODE
EPISODE RATINGS · E01→E23 The Simpsons season 30 episode ratings: 23 rated episodes, from 6.5 to 8.2; highest E10
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The season in brief

Season 30 of The Simpsons aired from Sep 30, 2018 – May 12, 2019 on FOX and runs 23 episodes.

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

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FAN DESK PICK OF THE SEASON
Episode 10 — 'Tis the 30th Season

Every episode

23 IN ORDER
S30E01 Sep 30, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.9

Bart's Not Dead

Bart takes a dare, and ends up in the hospital. To cover for himself and Homer, he says he went to Heaven and met Jesus. Christian producers offer the Simpsons a movie deal, which…

S30E02 Oct 7, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.3

Heartbreak Hotel

Marge and Homer's marriage is tested when they travel to a tropical island to compete for a million dollars on Marge's favorite reality competition show.

S30E03 Oct 14, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.3

My Way or the Highway to Heaven

God and St. Peter contemplate what merits a soul getting into heaven, while citizens of Springfield remember their divine encounters.

S30E04 Oct 21, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.0

Treehouse of Horror XXIX

Homer wins an oyster-eating contest against the mythical Cthulhu, Springfield is overrun by plant body-snatchers, Lisa finally snaps and Mr. Burns opens a retirement home with…

S30E05 Nov 4, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.6

Baby You Can't Drive My Car

A self-driving car company comes to Springfield, poaching all of the power plant employees with its fun work environment.

S30E06 Nov 11, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.6

From Russia Without Love

On a mission to play hardcore pranks, Bart, Nelson and Milhouse get Moe a mail-order bride on the Dark Web.

S30E07 Nov 18, 2018 30 MIN ★ 6.8

Werking Mom

Marge wants a job, and stumbles into becoming a plastic food storage container-selling drag queen. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to make the world better in the style of "Amelie"

S30E08 Nov 25, 2018 30 MIN ★ 6.8

Krusty the Clown

Homer finds his calling as a TV recapper, but his harsh grading causes a brawl with Krusty. After almost killing Homer, Krusty hides out at a real circus, and finds happiness…

S30E09 Dec 2, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.3

Daddicus Finch

Lisa and Homer's bond gets stronger when they start spending real quality time together, and Bart feels neglected. So Marge tries to help Homer balance his attention between the…

S30E10 Dec 9, 2018 30 MIN ★ 8.2

'Tis the 30th Season

After a failed Black Friday shopping spree, Marge is determined to fix Christmas. However, Homer and the kids surprise Marge with a vacation to a Florida resort.

S30E11 Jan 6, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.1

Mad About the Toy

When Marge and Homer leave Grampa to babysit the kids, some little green army men trigger a PTSD episode, sending the family on a journey to Grampa's past to when he was a…

S30E12 Jan 13, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.9

The Girl on the Bus

When Lisa spots a new best friend from the window of the bus, she gets a taste of what life could be like with a different, more cultured family, and proceeds to try and live a…

S30E13 Feb 10, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.5

I'm Dancing as Fat as I Can

Homer angers Marge by binging their favorite show without her, and has to pick up a new skill in order to make amends. Meanwhile, Bart prepares to compete in "Krusty's Holiday…

S30E14 Feb 17, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.4

The Clown Stays in the Picture

Krusty reveals the untold story of his past in his movie "The Sands of Space." While working as personal assistants on the movie, Bart and Lisa learn about the early years of…

S30E15 Mar 3, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.6

101 Mitigations

After Homer steals Comic Book Guy's car, he must either prove his innocence in court or reconcile with the jilted nerd. 

S30E16 Mar 10, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.4

I Want You (She's So Heavy)

When a romantic night ends in injury, Marge recovers by taking up kiteboarding while Homer bonds with his hallucinated hernia. Lisa attempts to fix her parents' strained…

S30E17 Mar 17, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.4

E My Sports

As Bart begins to excel in video game competitions, Homer discovers a passion for coaching him. Lisa attempts to bring Homer back to reality, but the plan causes chaos.

S30E18 Mar 24, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.6

Bart vs. Itchy & Scratchy

Krusty releases an all-female reboot of "Itchy and Scratchy," so Bart and his crew of all-male friends decide to boycott the show. After Bart's friends turn on him for laughing at…

S30E19 Mar 31, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.3

Girl's in the Band

Lisa is scouted by the director of the Capitol City Philharmonic, to her band teacher's dismay. Homer works extra shifts at the plant so Lisa can play, putting strain on the…

S30E20 Apr 7, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.1

I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh

Marge becomes Director of Springfield's local theater, armed with Lisa's script resembling "Hamilton." Meanwhile, Homer joins a baby class with Maggie, where he takes a liking to…

S30E21 Apr 28, 2019 30 MIN ★ 6.5

D'oh Canada

On a family vacation to Niagara Falls, Lisa is mistakenly granted political asylum in Canada. When Marge goes to rescue Lisa, they are forced to re-evaluate their love for America…

S30E22 May 5, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.4

Woo-Hoo Dunnit

When the secret stack of cash – aka Lisa's college fund – Marge keeps under the sink goes missing, the documentary crime series "Deadline Springfield" goes in-depth to solve the…

S30E23 May 12, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.6

Crystal Blue-Haired Persuasion

After Homer's work cuts children's healthcare benefits, Marge turns to buying healing crystals as a cheaper solution for Bart's ADD. Bart begins to succeed in school, prompting…

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Season 30 FAQ

How many episodes are in The Simpsons season 30?

The Simpsons season 30 has 23 episodes.

When did The Simpsons season 30 air?

The Simpsons season 30 aired from September 30, 2018 to May 12, 2019.

Where can I watch The Simpsons season 30?

In the US, The Simpsons season 30 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 30?

The highest-rated episode of The Simpsons season 30 is S30E10 “'Tis the 30th Season”, rated 8.2/10.