Specials

The Simpsons

Specials

Apr 17, 1987 82 episodes

Special installments of the series.

Episodes

Good Night

Episode 1

Good Night

5.0
Apr 19, 1987 2 min

Good Night was the first ever Simpsons short to air on The Tracey Ullman Show. The five main family members - Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie - were first introduced in this short. Homer and Marge attempt to calm their children to sleep, with the opposite results. Maggie can be heard saying "good night". She rarely talks throughout the run of the series.

Watching TV

Episode 2

Watching TV

4.2
May 03, 1987 2 min

Bart and Lisa quarrel during commercial breaks over what channel they'll watch. Repeatedly Maggie comes up to the television and changes the channel. Later Homer is saying some speech about family matters then stops when the show comes back on. A piece of music from the Tracey Ullman show plays at one part or another during the short.

Jumping Bart

Episode 3

Jumping Bart

5.5
May 10, 1987 2 min

Homer makes several attempts to have Bart jump into his arms. Each time Bart jumps Homer is distracted and fails to catch him. Towards the end of the episode boxing gloves are delivered, presumably the ones used in the episode Punching Bag.

Babysitting Maggie

Episode 4

Babysitting Maggie

5.3
May 31, 1987 2 min

Marge puts Bart and Lisa in charge of babysitting Maggie. They watch TV while Maggie gets electrocuted, falls down the stairs, and falls off the roof. Maggie sticks a fork in an electrical socket thereby electocuting herself, she crawls up the stairs and falls down them in insane Slinky fashion then she climbs onto the roof in hot pursuit of a butterfly, and falls off it.

The Pacifier

Episode 5

The Pacifier

5.3
Jun 21, 1987 2 min

Lisa and Bart try to get Maggie to stop sucking on her pacifier, but Maggie, who has an entire drawer full of them, refuses to kick the habit.

Burping Contest

Episode 6

Burping Contest

3.9
Jun 28, 1987 2 min

Despite Marge's objections, Bart, Lisa and even Maggie compete in a contest to see who can make the most disgusting burp.

Dinner Time

Episode 7

Dinner Time

5.7
Jul 12, 1987 2 min

Marge serves the family purple goop for dinner, insisting that they say grace first.

Making Faces

Episode 8

Making Faces

6.0
Sep 22, 1987 2 min

Despite Marge's warnings, the kids make faces. Maggie unclearly speaks in this episode.

The Funeral

Episode 9

The Funeral

6.0
Oct 04, 1987 2 min

Bart is determined to see his uncle's corpse...but not for long. This is the only appearance of Uncle Hubert.

Maggie's Brain

Episode 10

Maggie's Brain

5.0
Oct 11, 1987 2 min

Bart and Lisa wonder what's inside Maggie's mind.

Football

Episode 11

Football

5.8
Oct 18, 1987 2 min

Homer teaches Bart about the importance of Football.

House of Cards

Episode 12

House of Cards

5.7
Oct 25, 1987 2 min

Bart tries to make a house of cards, but Lisa Maggie make noises that have the "house" fall every time.

Bart and Homer's Dinner

Episode 13

Bart and Homer's Dinner

5.3
Nov 01, 1987 2 min

Bart can't stomach it when he and Homer are forced to fend for themselves.

Space Patrol

Episode 14

Space Patrol

5.8
Nov 08, 1987 2 min

Bart, Lisa and Maggie play a game of "Space Patrol" while Homer and Marge are out. Lisa plays a superhero with Maggie as her sidekick, while Bart puts a jug on his head with the pretense of it being the helmet of an alien warlord. However, his head accidentally plops into it and the jug is left stuck on his head. Lisa "frees" Bart from the jug using a croquet mallet. Lisa and Maggie then hide, allowing Bart, stumbling in a daze amongst pieces of the precious broken jug lying on the floor, to take the blame.

Bart's Haircut

Episode 15

Bart's Haircut

6.0
Nov 15, 1987 2 min

Bart has his hair cut too short by a barber. This is the first time we hear a character from The Simpsons series say a curse word.

World War III

Episode 16

World War III

6.5
Nov 22, 1987 2 min

Homer wakes up the family to practice for a nuclear drill... in the middle of the night.

The Perfect Crime

Episode 17

The Perfect Crime

6.3
Dec 13, 1987 2 min

Marge bakes a batch of delicious cookies. Bart attempts to steal them, but burns his fingers trying to pick them up. Everyone except Bart and Maggie leave the kitchen to let them cool down, and Bart takes this opportunity to swipe them, muttering to himself "Aha! The perfect crime!" Homer and Marge come back to find the tray empty. Marge suspects Maggie of eating the cookies, but as a witness she knows exactly who took them and guides them along a trail of cookies running across the floor. His family catch him lying on his back in his bedroom amidst a pile of cookie crumbs. Looking up at them with his stomach full, he groans, "There is no perfect crime." His head bangs back down on the ground and Maggie, secretively, snacks on an uneaten cookie.

Scary Stories

Episode 18

Scary Stories

6.7
Dec 20, 1987 2 min

Bart tells Lisa & Maggie a series of scary stories (in the middle of the dark) only to believe they're coming true.

Grampa and the Kids

Episode 19

Grampa and the Kids

6.7
Jan 10, 1988 2 min

Grampa spends time with the kids. This is Grampa's first appearance.

Gone Fishin' (Sort of)

Episode 20

Gone Fishin' (Sort of)

6.0
Jan 24, 1988 2 min

Bart and Homer go on a fishing trip. Homer asks Bart for a bologna sandwich, but Bart forgot the bologna. He puts the bait on the sandwich instead. Later on they hit rapids and Homer is almost knocked unconscious. They later fall off of a waterfall.

Skateboarding

Episode 21

Skateboarding

6.0
Feb 07, 1988 2 min

Bart teaches his sisters how to skateboard...or is it the other way around.

The Pagans

Episode 22

The Pagans

6.3
Feb 14, 1988 2 min

The kids discuss paganism. This is the first time Bart calls his dad "Homer".

Closeted

Episode 23

Closeted

6.7
Feb 21, 1988 2 min

Bart locks himself in the closet, and when he busts out, he finds out that the family has gone out without him.

The Aquarium

Episode 24

The Aquarium

6.0
Feb 28, 1988 2 min

At an aquarium Bart swims with the sharks...literally. This is the first time we see a naked Simpsons character. This also marks Lisa Simpson saying the word hell in this short.

Family Portrait

Episode 25

Family Portrait

6.7
Mar 06, 1988 2 min

Homer has trouble taking a normal family portrait.

Bart's Hiccups

Episode 26

Bart's Hiccups

6.0
Mar 13, 1988 2 min

Lisa and Maggie try to cure Bart's hiccups...the hard way.

The Money Jar

Episode 27

The Money Jar

6.0
Mar 20, 1988 2 min

The kids try to steal money from Marge's money jar..

The Art Museum

Episode 28

The Art Museum

6.7
May 01, 1988 2 min

The Simpsons go to the art museum. This is the first time we hear Bart say "Whoooa, Mama!".

Zoo Story

Episode 29

Zoo Story

6.7
May 08, 1988 2 min

Homer unwisely teases a monkey at the zoo and gets a faceful of poo for his trouble. This is the shortest Simpsons Short.

Shut Up, Simpsons

Episode 30

Shut Up, Simpsons

6.3
Nov 06, 1988 2 min

Maggie squeaks her toy, causing a chain reaction of anger in the family.

Shell Game

Episode 31

Shell Game

6.0
Nov 13, 1988 2 min

Bart tries to hide the cookies he stole from the jar from his parents.

The Bart Simpson Show

Episode 32

The Bart Simpson Show

6.3
Nov 20, 1988 2 min

Bart puts on his own show after Homer tells him to stop watching cartoons. First appearance of Itchy and Scratchy. This is the first time we hear Lisa call her dad "Homer".

Punching Bag

Episode 33

Punching Bag

6.0
Nov 27, 1988 2 min

Bart, Lisa and eventually Marge take out their frustrations on a punching bag with Homer's picture on it.

Simpsons Christmas

Episode 34

Simpsons Christmas

6.3
Dec 18, 1988 2 min

Bart's version of Christmas.

The Krusty the Clown Show

Episode 35

The Krusty the Clown Show

6.3
Jan 15, 1989 2 min

The kids get to see Krusty's show live for the first time. First appearance of Krusty the Clown.

Bart the Hero

Episode 36

Bart the Hero

6.3
Jan 29, 1989 2 min

Sent out to exercise, Bart foils a robbery attempt.

Bart's Little Fantasy

Episode 37

Bart's Little Fantasy

6.3
Feb 05, 1989 2 min

Bart tells a story about large kids who throw their small parents into a small room.

Scary Movie

Episode 38

Scary Movie

6.3
Feb 12, 1989 2 min

Bart, Lisa and Maggie go to the movie to see "The Happy Little Elves Return" (much to Bart's dismay), but Bart convinces the girls to see "Space Mutants" instead. Guess who's the scaredy-cat!

Home Hypnotism

Episode 39

Home Hypnotism

6.0
Feb 19, 1989 2 min

Homer tries hypnosis to calm down his crazy kids.

Shoplifting

Episode 40

Shoplifting

6.3
Feb 26, 1989 2 min

Bart's attempt to swipe some chocolate is foiled.

Echo Canyon

Episode 41

Echo Canyon

6.3
Mar 12, 1989 2 min

The family drives to Echo Canyon, takes turns making echoes, and Bart almost makes a boulder crunch the family car.

Bathtime

Episode 42

Bathtime

6.0
Mar 19, 1989 2 min

Homer makes Bart take his "Sunday Night Bath", only to flood the bathroom. this is the last Simpsons short in which we see a naked Simpsons character.

Bart's Nightmare

Episode 43

Bart's Nightmare

6.0
Mar 26, 1989 2 min

In this sequel to "Shell Game", Bart has a nightmare after eating every single cookie from the cookie jar.

Bart of the Jungle

Episode 44

Bart of the Jungle

6.3
Apr 16, 1989 2 min

The kids swing from the trees off Homer's ties.

Family Therapy

Episode 45

Family Therapy

6.7
Apr 23, 1989 2 min

Homer takes the family to a psychologist. This is last Tracey Ullman Short we hear a character from The Simpsons series say a curse word.

Maggie in Peril (1)

Episode 46

Maggie in Peril (1)

6.7
Apr 30, 1989 2 min

Bart kicks Maggie's ball out of sight and she takes off to retrieve it back.

Maggie in Peril (The Thrilling Conclusion) (2)

Episode 47

Maggie in Peril (The Thrilling Conclusion) (2)

6.3
May 07, 1989 2 min

Maggie floats in the air hanging on to balloons and lands safely back in her playpen.

TV Simpsons

Episode 48

TV Simpsons

6.0
May 14, 1989 2 min

Homer attempts to fix the television antenna on the roof.

Homer and Bart Visit the NFL on FOX

Episode 49

Homer and Bart Visit the NFL on FOX

Sep 03, 1995 22 min

A short in which Homer and Bart visit the NFL studio. The short was broadcast on NFL on FOX on September 3, 1995.

Springfield's Most Wanted

Episode 50

Springfield's Most Wanted

7.0
Sep 17, 1995 22 min

This special was aired before the premier of the 7th season opener; hosted by John Walsh (from the FOX series "Americas Most Wanted"), it offered up all sorts of theories and insights into who might have shot Montgomery Burns.

The Simpsons' Christmas Message

Episode 51

The Simpsons' Christmas Message

6.2
Dec 25, 2008 22 min

Marge comments on David and Victoria Beckham's marriage in a negative comparison with hers and Homer's, and compared the special relationship between the UK and the US to that of Mini Me and Dr. Evil in the Austin Powers films ("Helping out in all our zany schemes to take over the world"). Lisa Simpson also held a banner supporting Cornwall's secession: "UK OUT OF CORNWALL", while chanting "Rydhsys rag Kernow lemmyn" (freedom for Cornwall now).

A Culture Show Special

Episode 52

A Culture Show Special

6.0
Jul 25, 2007 22 min

Despite Marge's warnings, the kids make faces. Maggie unclearly speaks in this episode.

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special in 3-D on Ice

Episode 53

The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special in 3-D on Ice

8.2
Jan 10, 2010 42 min

A documentary special that examined the "cultural phenomenon" of the American animated television series. The special is hosted and directed by Morgan Spurlock.

Access All Areas

Episode 54

Access All Areas

Jan 11, 2010 22 min

In the first of Sky One's specials celebrating 20 years of "The Simpsons", Ricky Gervais takes you behind the scenes to see how the show is made, talking to those who put each episode together, plus celebrity fans like Simon Cowell and Hugh Hefner.

Mischief And Mayhem

Episode 55

Mischief And Mayhem

Jan 12, 2010 22 min

In the second of Sky One's specials celebrating 20 years of "The Simpsons", Ricky Gervais takes a look at the vast array of Simpsons merchandise the colourful characters have inspired and catches up with some of the programme's biggest devotees.

Celebrity Friends

Episode 56

Celebrity Friends

0.5
Jan 13, 2010 22 min

In the third of Sky One's specials celebrating 20 years of "The Simpsons", Ricky Gervais speaks to a selection of the huge number of celebrities who have guest-starred on the show over the years.

Trumptastic Voyage

Episode 57

Trumptastic Voyage

Jul 07, 2015 2 min

A close encounter with Donald Trump's hairpiece sends Homer on an extraordinary journey.

The Debateful Eight

Episode 58

The Debateful Eight

Feb 20, 2016 2 min

Marge wakes up from a political nightmare.

3 a.m.

Episode 59

3 a.m.

Jul 30, 2016 22 min

Marge and Homer Simpson wrestle with the choice in this election.

Donald Trump's First 100 Days In Office

Episode 60

Donald Trump's First 100 Days In Office

Apr 26, 2017 1 min

Donald Trump reviews his accomplishments from his first 100 days in office.

125 Days: Donald Trump Makes One Last Try To Patch Things Up With Comey

Episode 61

125 Days: Donald Trump Makes One Last Try To Patch Things Up With Comey

May 26, 2017 22 min

Donald Trump makes one last try to patch things up with Comey.

Mueller Meets Trump

Episode 62

Mueller Meets Trump

Dec 14, 2017 22 min

Robert Mueller pays the President a little visit.

A Tale of Two Trumps

Episode 63

A Tale of Two Trumps

Mar 23, 2018 22 min

Maybe it's time to take a good look in the mirror.

West Wing Story

Episode 64

West Wing Story

Aug 20, 2019 22 min

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her squad face off against President Donald Trump.

Homer Votes 2012

Episode 65

Homer Votes 2012

Sep 20, 2012 22 min

Who will Homer Simpson vote for in the 2012 Elections? Barack Obama or Mitt Romney?

Mr. Burns Endorses Romney

Episode 66

Mr. Burns Endorses Romney

Nov 01, 2012 22 min

An election eve appeal from Montgomery Burns. Mr. Burns puts Shamus the dog to the test of choosing between Barack Obama and Mitt Romney.

Fiscal Cliff

Episode 67

Fiscal Cliff

Dec 04, 2012 22 min

Still reeling from the presidential election results, Mr. Burns takes a few minutes to explain the upcoming fiscal cliff.

Maggie Sucks

Episode 68

Maggie Sucks

Jan 28, 2013 22 min

Maggie prepares for her Oscar acceptance speech.

Oscar-Nominated

Episode 69

Oscar-Nominated

Jan 31, 2013 22 min

Maggie is interviewed for the Oscar nomination of The Longest Daycare.

Ice Bucket Challenge

Episode 70

Ice Bucket Challenge

Aug 26, 2014 22 min

If you loved the Homer Shake...

Willie's Views On Scottish Independence

Episode 71

Willie's Views On Scottish Independence

Sep 12, 2014 22 min

Groundskeeper Willie has a few things to say prior to the Sept 18 Scottish elections.

Marge Simpson's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Episode 72

Marge Simpson's ALS Ice Bucket Challenge

Sep 08, 2015 22 min

Marge challenges Kim Jong-un to the Ice Bucket Challenge.

Join The Simpsons at the Daytona 500

Episode 73

Join The Simpsons at the Daytona 500

Feb 10, 2016 22 min

Take a look at β€˜The Simpsons’ heading down to Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 500 on February 21st.

PokΓ©mon Now?

Episode 74

PokΓ©mon Now?

Jul 16, 2016 22 min

PokΓ©mon Now? is a special short that was released on July 16, 2016. It's a remade scene from "A Tree Grows in Springfield".

Homer from the Green Room at San Diego Comic-Con 2016

Episode 75

Homer from the Green Room at San Diego Comic-Con 2016

Aug 16, 2016 22 min

Homer says hello from San Diego Comic-Con 2016!

Homer Votes 2016

Episode 76

Homer Votes 2016

Oct 14, 2016 22 min

The citizens of Springfield head to their polling stations to vote and Homer discovers Russia's President Vladimir Putin in disguise.

Happy Daytona Day!

Episode 77

Happy Daytona Day!

Feb 09, 2017 22 min

This year everyone is coming to Daytona! Don't miss the Daytona 500, FEB 26 on FOX!

Moe Live Tweets!

Episode 78

Moe Live Tweets!

Jul 03, 2017 22 min

Moe has a presidential moment and lets the world know how he is feeling.

A Public Announcement About the Eclipse

Episode 79

A Public Announcement About the Eclipse

Aug 27, 2017 22 min

Homer gives us a little advice about watching the eclipse.

A Message from Moe About Puerto Rico

Episode 80

A Message from Moe About Puerto Rico

Nov 03, 2017 22 min

Moe has a message for the mayor of Puerto Rico, Carmen YulΓ­n Cruz, regarding her tweet in response to the appeal for Puerto Rico that aired at the end of The Serfsons.

The Past and the Furious

Episode 81

The Past and the Furious

7.3
Feb 12, 2025 24 min

Lisa travels back in time to 1923 and discovers that the Springfield Mini Moose, once key to the town’s ecosystem, were driven to extinction in 1925. Teaming up with young Monty Burns, Lisa works to save the moose, but her actions unintentionally shape his future as a ruthless tycoon.

Yellow Planet

Episode 82

Yellow Planet

7.2
Apr 22, 2025 22 min

The Simpsons explore Earth in a Nat Geo-style mockumentary.