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The Simpsons Season 33

7.8 · GREAT Sep 26, 2021 – May 22, 2022 FOX 22 EPISODES ★ 7.8 AVG EPISODE
EPISODE RATINGS · E01→E22 The Simpsons season 33 episode ratings: 22 rated episodes, from 6.4 to 8.3; highest E09
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The season in brief

Season 33 of The Simpsons aired from Sep 26, 2021 – May 22, 2022 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
8.3
FAN DESK PICK OF THE SEASON
Episode 9 — Mothers and Other Strangers

Every episode

22 IN ORDER
S33E01 Sep 26, 2021 30 MIN ★ 6.4

The Star of the Backstage

A musical comes to life in Springfield as Marge stages a revival of her beloved high school show - but her wonderful memories are threatened by the return of a rival from the past.

S33E02 Oct 3, 2021 30 MIN ★ 8.1

Bart's in Jail

When Grampa falls victim to a phone scammer, the Simpsons set out on a mission of vengeance to get his money back.

S33E03 Oct 10, 2021 30 MIN ★ 7.5

Treehouse of Horror XXXII

Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite," Bambi's revenge and much, much more are featured.

S33E04 Oct 17, 2021 30 MIN ★ 7.6

The Wayz We Were

Evergreen Terrace is overrun with traffic and Moe has a fateful choice to make.

S33E05 Oct 24, 2021 30 MIN ★ 8.1

Lisa's Belly

Marge puts a hurtful word in Lisa's brain and Bart gets swole.

S33E06 Nov 7, 2021 30 MIN ★ 8.1

A Serious Flanders Part One

When a ruthless debt collector comes to Springfield, Homer and Ned's lives are sucked into the artfully violent world of prestige TV.

S33E07 Nov 14, 2021 30 MIN ★ 7.9

A Serious Flanders Part Two

Things for Ned and Homer go from bad to gosh-darn worse as their prestige crime thriller nightmare continues.

S33E08 Nov 21, 2021 30 MIN ★ 7.9

Portrait of a Lackey on Fire

Smithers finds true love with a famous fashion designer, but will his new relationship destroy Springfield? Find out.

S33E10 Dec 19, 2021 30 MIN ★ 8.2

A Made Maggie

Fat Tony becomes Godfather to Maggie Simpson.

S33E11 Jan 2, 2022 30 MIN ★ 7.6

The Longest Marge

Marge and Mr. Burns fight for soul of a brash young football prodigy.

S33E12 Feb 27, 2022 30 MIN ★ 8.0

Pixelated and Afraid

When Homer and Marge are lost in an icy wilderness, they must push themselves to their limits to survive.

S33E13 Mar 6, 2022 30 MIN ★ 7.5

Boyz N The Highlands

Bart, Martin and the bullies are on the run for their lives when a wilderness weekend takes a chilling turn.

S33E15 Mar 20, 2022 30 MIN ★ 7.1

Bart the Cool Kid

When Bart befriends a famous kid influencer who owns an ultra-cool skate wear brand, Homer leads a rebellion of loser dads against them.

S33E16 Mar 27, 2022 30 MIN ★ 7.3

Pretty Whittle Liar

Cletus discovers that his wife Brandine has been hiding a secret love.. of learning.

S33E17 Apr 10, 2022 30 MIN ★ 7.8

The Sound of Bleeding Gums

Lisa meets the son of the late musician Bleeding Gums Murphy - and attempts to improve his life.

S33E18 Apr 24, 2022 30 MIN ★ 7.9

My Octopus and a Teacher

Bart can't control his feelings when he gets a new teacher. Meanwhile, Lisa befriends an octopus.

S33E19 May 1, 2022 30 MIN ★ 7.8

Girls Just Shauna Have Fun

When Lisa joins the high school marching band, she finds an unlikely mentor in Shauna Chalmers. Meanwhile, Homer becomes a craft beer brewer.

S33E20 May 8, 2022 30 MIN ★ 8.0

Marge the Meanie

A surprise from Marge's past has her bonding with Bart and terrifying Homer.

S33E21 May 15, 2022 30 MIN ★ 7.8

Meat Is Murder

Grampa finds himself in a pickle when his hidden hamburger past comes back to "ketchup" with him.

S33E22 May 22, 2022 30 MIN ★ 7.8

Poorhouse Rock

After Bart humiliates him at church, Homer finally teaches his son to admire his dad - until a visit from a magical, singing janitor changes everything they thought they knew.

Cast this season

MAIN CAST

Where to watch season 33

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Season 33 FAQ

How many episodes are in The Simpsons season 33?

The Simpsons season 33 has 22 episodes.

When did The Simpsons season 33 air?

The Simpsons season 33 aired from September 26, 2021 to May 22, 2022.

Where can I watch The Simpsons season 33?

In the US, The Simpsons season 33 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 33?

The highest-rated episode of The Simpsons season 33 is S33E09 “Mothers and Other Strangers”, rated 8.3/10.