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The Simpsons Season 31

7.6 · GREAT Sep 29, 2019 – May 17, 2020 FOX 22 EPISODES ★ 7.6 AVG EPISODE
EPISODE RATINGS · E01→E22 The Simpsons season 31 episode ratings: 22 rated episodes, from 6.7 to 8.7; highest E22
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The season in brief

Season 31 of The Simpsons aired from Sep 29, 2019 – May 17, 2020 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
8.7
FAN DESK PICK OF THE SEASON
Episode 22 — The Way of the Dog

Every episode

22 IN ORDER
S31E01 Sep 29, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.6

The Winter of Our Monetized Content

When a video of Bart and Homer fighting goes viral, they begin a journey as social media celebrities. Meanwhile, Lisa battles the school's new industrialized detention system.

S31E02 Oct 6, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.2

Go Big or Go Homer

Homer is demoted to supervising interns, among whom is go-getter millennial Mike, a 35-year-old who asks Homer to be his mentor. However, when Homer inspires Mike to start a…

S31E03 Oct 13, 2019 30 MIN ★ 6.7

The Fat Blue Line

During the San Castellanta street festival, much of the town realizes their wallets have been pickpocketed. After the state investigator puts the wrong man in jail, Chief Wiggum…

S31E04 Oct 20, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.2

Treehouse of Horror XXX

The 30th Treehouse of Horror features a demon Maggie, a mission to rescue Milhouse from another dimension, dead-Homer's spirit trying on some new bodies for size and Selma finally…

S31E05 Nov 3, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.4

Gorillas on the Mast

After a trip to Aquatraz Water Park, Lisa becomes determined to set free Springfield's most vicious animals in captivity. Meanwhile, Homer fulfills a lifelong dream of buying a…

S31E06 Nov 10, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.8

Marge the Lumberjill

When Marge realizes that everyone views her as boring, she takes up competitive lumber-jacking as a hobby (and has a real gift for it). The circuit of competitive timbersports…

S31E07 Nov 17, 2019 30 MIN ★ 8.1

Livin La Pura Vida

The Simpsons join other Springfield families on the Van Houten's annual trip to Costa Rica, which they obviously can't afford. While there, Homer befriends Patty's new girlfriend,…

S31E08 Nov 24, 2019 30 MIN ★ 6.9

Thanksgiving of Horror

In a special Thanksgiving edition of "Treehouse of Horror," the Simpsons are forced to face various Thanksgiving nightmares, including the first Thanksgiving, an A.I. mishap and a…

S31E09 Dec 1, 2019 30 MIN ★ 8.1

Todd, Todd, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?

In this Flanders family-focused episode, Todd blames God for the death of his mother and rejects his faith – causing great distress for Ned, who sends him to live with the…

S31E10 Dec 15, 2019 30 MIN ★ 7.7

Bobby, It's Cold Outside

Sideshow Bob gets contracted as this year's mall Santa. Meanwhile, someone is stealing all the Christmas packages off people's front porches.

S31E11 Jan 5, 2020 30 MIN ★ 7.4

Hail to the Teeth

Homer and Marge attend Artie Ziff's wedding and become quite uncomfortable when they realize that his bride-to-be is a clone of Marge. Meanwhile, Lisa grapples with the…

S31E12 Feb 16, 2020 30 MIN ★ 7.8

The Miseducation of Lisa Simpson

The sea captain finds a treasure he's been searching for all his life, but it's taken from him by the townspeople. Marge convinces the people of Springfield to build a S.T.E.M.…

S31E13 Feb 23, 2020 30 MIN ★ 7.5

Frinkcoin

Homer and Marge compete to be the topic of Lisa's "Most Interesting Person I Know" essay. Lisa instead chooses Professor Frink. While Lisa works on the essay, Frink develops a…

S31E14 Mar 1, 2020 30 MIN ★ 8.0

Bart the Bad Guy

Bart accidentally sees a brand-new superhero movie a month before it comes out.. and the world cowers before his newfound plot-spoiling powers. Thus, a new super-villain is born:…

S31E15 Mar 8, 2020 30 MIN ★ 7.8

Screenless

Marge implements a screen time limit for the whole family, all of whom all easily adjust to the new lifestyle. However, Marge realizes that she is the one addicted - not her…

S31E16 Mar 15, 2020 30 MIN ★ 7.8

Better Off Ned

Bart bonds with Ned Flanders, which leaves Homer jealous, so he retaliates by mentoring Nelson Muntz. Then, a heroic act by Homer makes Bart look up to him again.

S31E17 Mar 22, 2020 30 MIN ★ 8.0

Highway to Well

When Maggie goes to pre-school, Marge decides to get a job to pass the time and ends up working at an upscale weed dispensary. Then, Homer decides to open his own dispensary that…

S31E19 Apr 26, 2020 30 MIN ★ 6.9

Warrin' Priests

When Bode, a young charismatic new preacher, comes to town and shakes things up at church, Reverend Lovejoy investigates his mysterious past.

S31E20 May 3, 2020 30 MIN ★ 7.7

Warrin' Priests Part Two

In Michigan, Reverend Lovejoy uncovers the reason why Bode left and came to Springfield. When the congregation learns of his crime, they must decide whether to banish their new…

S31E21 May 10, 2020 30 MIN ★ 7.9

The Hateful Eight-Year-Olds

Lisa makes a new friend who loves horses, but then becomes part of a circle of snooty young rich girls. Meanwhile, Homer takes Marge on a romantic cruise.

S31E22 May 17, 2020 30 MIN ★ 8.7

The Way of the Dog

After the Simpsons' dog bites Marge, the family explores the tragic past of Santa's Little Helper.

Cast this season

MAIN CAST

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Season 31 FAQ

How many episodes are in The Simpsons season 31?

The Simpsons season 31 has 22 episodes.

When did The Simpsons season 31 air?

The Simpsons season 31 aired from September 29, 2019 to May 17, 2020.

Where can I watch The Simpsons season 31?

In the US, The Simpsons season 31 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 31?

The highest-rated episode of The Simpsons season 31 is S31E22 “The Way of the Dog”, rated 8.7/10.