The Simpsons S38E01 The Children's Book Job
The episode in brief
A British children's book author comes to Springfield to give a talk at Springfield Elementary School. Homer is tasked with picking her up from the airport, but things go bad from there.
FAN DESK VERDICT A dependable half hour — exactly what a comfort watch should be on a weeknight. No fireworks, no regrets.
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When did The Simpsons S38E01 air?
The Simpsons S38E01 (“The Children's Book Job”) first aired on September 27, 2026.
Where can I watch The Simpsons S38E01?
In the US, The Simpsons season 38 — including this episode — 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.
Is The Simpsons S38E01 a good episode?
Fans rate The Simpsons S38E01 (“The Children's Book Job”) 6.9/10, which puts it in the solid tier for The Simpsons.