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The Simpsons

Specials

  • 1987

Special installments of the series.

  1. Good Night Episode 1 Good Night April 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…
  2. Watching TV Episode 2 Watching TV May 3, 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…
  3. Jumping Bart Episode 3 Jumping Bart 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…
  4. Babysitting Maggie Episode 4 Babysitting Maggie 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…
  5. The Pacifier Episode 5 The Pacifier June 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.
  6. Burping Contest Episode 6 Burping Contest June 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.
  7. Dinner Time Episode 7 Dinner Time July 12, 1987, 2 min Marge serves the family purple goop for dinner, insisting that they say grace first.
  8. Making Faces Episode 8 Making Faces September 22, 1987, 2 min Despite Marge's warnings, the kids make faces. Maggie unclearly speaks in this episode.
  9. The Funeral Episode 9 The Funeral October 4, 1987, 2 min Bart is determined to see his uncle's corpse...but not for long. This is the only appearance of Uncle Hubert.
  10. Maggie’s Brain Episode 10 Maggie’s Brain October 11, 1987, 2 min Bart and Lisa wonder what's inside Maggie's mind.
  11. Football Episode 11 Football October 18, 1987, 2 min Homer teaches Bart about the importance of Football.
  12. House of Cards Episode 12 House of Cards October 25, 1987, 2 min Bart tries to make a house of cards, but Lisa Maggie make noises that have the "house" fall every time.
  13. Bart and Homer’s Dinner Episode 13 Bart and Homer’s Dinner November 1, 1987, 2 min Bart can't stomach it when he and Homer are forced to fend for themselves.
  14. Space Patrol Episode 14 Space Patrol November 8, 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…
  15. Bart’s Haircut Episode 15 Bart’s Haircut November 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.
  16. World War III Episode 16 World War III November 22, 1987, 2 min Homer wakes up the family to practice for a nuclear drill... in the middle of the night.
  17. The Perfect Crime Episode 17 The Perfect Crime December 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…
  18. Scary Stories Episode 18 Scary Stories December 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.
  19. Grampa and the Kids Episode 19 Grampa and the Kids January 10, 1988, 2 min Grampa spends time with the kids. This is Grampa's first appearance.
  20. Gone Fishin’ (Sort of) Episode 20 Gone Fishin’ (Sort of) January 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…
  21. Skateboarding Episode 21 Skateboarding February 7, 1988, 2 min Bart teaches his sisters how to skateboard...or is it the other way around.
  22. The Pagans Episode 22 The Pagans February 14, 1988, 2 min The kids discuss paganism. This is the first time Bart calls his dad "Homer".
  23. Closeted Episode 23 Closeted February 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.
  24. The Aquarium Episode 24 The Aquarium February 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…
  25. Family Portrait Episode 25 Family Portrait March 6, 1988, 2 min Homer has trouble taking a normal family portrait.
  26. Bart’s Hiccups Episode 26 Bart’s Hiccups March 13, 1988, 2 min Lisa and Maggie try to cure Bart's hiccups...the hard way.
  27. The Money Jar Episode 27 The Money Jar March 20, 1988, 2 min The kids try to steal money from Marge's money jar..
  28. The Art Museum Episode 28 The Art Museum May 1, 1988, 2 min The Simpsons go to the art museum. This is the first time we hear Bart say "Whoooa, Mama!".
  29. Zoo Story Episode 29 Zoo Story May 8, 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.
  30. Shut Up, Simpsons Episode 30 Shut Up, Simpsons November 6, 1988, 2 min Maggie squeaks her toy, causing a chain reaction of anger in the family.
  31. Shell Game Episode 31 Shell Game November 13, 1988, 2 min Bart tries to hide the cookies he stole from the jar from his parents.
  32. The Bart Simpson Show Episode 32 The Bart Simpson Show November 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…
  33. Punching Bag Episode 33 Punching Bag November 27, 1988, 2 min Bart, Lisa and eventually Marge take out their frustrations on a punching bag with Homer's picture on it.
  34. Simpsons Christmas Episode 34 Simpsons Christmas December 18, 1988, 2 min Bart's version of Christmas.
  35. The Krusty the Clown Show Episode 35 The Krusty the Clown Show January 15, 1989, 2 min The kids get to see Krusty's show live for the first time. First appearance of Krusty the Clown.
  36. Bart the Hero Episode 36 Bart the Hero January 29, 1989, 2 min Sent out to exercise, Bart foils a robbery attempt.
  37. Bart’s Little Fantasy Episode 37 Bart’s Little Fantasy February 5, 1989, 2 min Bart tells a story about large kids who throw their small parents into a small room.
  38. Scary Movie Episode 38 Scary Movie February 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…
  39. Home Hypnotism Episode 39 Home Hypnotism February 19, 1989, 2 min Homer tries hypnosis to calm down his crazy kids.
  40. Shoplifting Episode 40 Shoplifting February 26, 1989, 2 min Bart's attempt to swipe some chocolate is foiled.
  41. Echo Canyon Episode 41 Echo Canyon March 12, 1989, 2 min The family drives to Echo Canyon, takes turns making echoes, and Bart almost makes a boulder crunch the family car.
  42. Bathtime Episode 42 Bathtime March 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.
  43. Bart’s Nightmare Episode 43 Bart’s Nightmare March 26, 1989, 2 min In this sequel to "Shell Game", Bart has a nightmare after eating every single cookie from the cookie jar.
  44. Bart of the Jungle Episode 44 Bart of the Jungle April 16, 1989, 2 min The kids swing from the trees off Homer's ties.
  45. Family Therapy Episode 45 Family Therapy April 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.
  46. Maggie in Peril (1) Episode 46 Maggie in Peril (1) April 30, 1989, 2 min Bart kicks Maggie's ball out of sight and she takes off to retrieve it back.
  47. Maggie in Peril (The Thrilling Conclusion) (2) Episode 47 Maggie in Peril (The Thrilling Conclusion) (2) May 7, 1989, 2 min Maggie floats in the air hanging on to balloons and lands safely back in her playpen.
  48. TV Simpsons Episode 48 TV Simpsons May 14, 1989, 2 min Homer attempts to fix the television antenna on the roof.
  49. Homer and Bart Visit the NFL on FOX Episode 49 Homer and Bart Visit the NFL on FOX September 3, 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.
  50. Springfield’s Most Wanted Episode 50 Springfield’s Most Wanted September 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…
  51. A Culture Show Special Episode 51 A Culture Show Special July 25, 2007, 22 min Despite Marge's warnings, the kids make faces. Maggie unclearly speaks in this episode.
  52. The Simpsons’ Christmas Message Episode 52 The Simpsons’ Christmas Message December 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…
  53. The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special in 3-D on Ice Episode 53 The Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special in 3-D on Ice January 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.
  54. Access All Areas Episode 54 Access All Areas January 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…
  55. Mischief and Mayhem Episode 55 Mischief and Mayhem January 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…
  56. Celebrity Friends Episode 56 Celebrity Friends January 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…
  57. Homer Votes 2012 Episode 57 Homer Votes 2012 September 20, 2012, 22 min Who will Homer Simpson vote for in the 2012 Elections? Barack Obama or Mitt Romney?
  58. Mr. Burns Endorses Romney Episode 58 Mr. Burns Endorses Romney November 1, 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.
  59. Fiscal Cliff Episode 59 Fiscal Cliff December 4, 2012, 22 min Still reeling from the presidential election results, Mr. Burns takes a few minutes to explain the upcoming fiscal cliff.
  60. Maggie Sucks Episode 60 Maggie Sucks January 28, 2013, 22 min Maggie prepares for her Oscar acceptance speech.
  61. Oscar-Nominated Episode 61 Oscar-Nominated January 31, 2013, 22 min Maggie is interviewed for the Oscar nomination of The Longest Daycare.
  62. Ice Bucket Challenge Episode 62 Ice Bucket Challenge August 26, 2014, 22 min If you loved the Homer Shake...
  63. Willie’s Views On Scottish Independence Episode 63 Willie’s Views On Scottish Independence September 12, 2014, 22 min Groundskeeper Willie has a few things to say prior to the Sept 18 Scottish elections.
  64. Trumptastic Voyage Episode 64 Trumptastic Voyage July 7, 2015, 2 min A close encounter with Donald Trump's hairpiece sends Homer on an extraordinary journey.
  65. Marge Simpson’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Episode 65 Marge Simpson’s ALS Ice Bucket Challenge September 8, 2015, 22 min Marge challenges Kim Jong-un to the Ice Bucket Challenge.
  66. Join The Simpsons at the Daytona 500 Episode 66 Join The Simpsons at the Daytona 500 February 10, 2016, 22 min Take a look at ‘The Simpsons’ heading down to Daytona International Speedway for the Daytona 500 on February 21st.
  67. The Debateful Eight Episode 67 The Debateful Eight February 20, 2016, 2 min Marge wakes up from a political nightmare.
  68. Pokémon Now? Episode 68 Pokémon Now? July 16, 2016, 22 min Pokémon Now? is a special short that was released on July 16, 2016. It's a remade scene from "A Tree Grows in Springfield".
  69. 3 a.m. Episode 69 3 a.m. July 30, 2016, 22 min Marge and Homer Simpson wrestle with the choice in this election.
  70. Homer from the Green Room at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 Episode 70 Homer from the Green Room at San Diego Comic-Con 2016 August 16, 2016, 22 min Homer says hello from San Diego Comic-Con 2016!
  71. Homer Votes 2016 Episode 71 Homer Votes 2016 October 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.
  72. Happy Daytona Day! Episode 72 Happy Daytona Day! February 9, 2017, 22 min This year everyone is coming to Daytona! Don't miss the Daytona 500, FEB 26 on FOX!
  73. Donald Trump’s First 100 Days In Office Episode 73 Donald Trump’s First 100 Days In Office April 26, 2017, 1 min Donald Trump reviews his accomplishments from his first 100 days in office.
  74. 125 Days: Donald Trump Makes One Last Try to Patch Things Up with Comey Episode 74 125 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.
  75. Moe Live Tweets! Episode 75 Moe Live Tweets! July 3, 2017, 22 min Moe has a presidential moment and lets the world know how he is feeling.
  76. A Public Announcement About the Eclipse Episode 76 A Public Announcement About the Eclipse August 27, 2017, 22 min Homer gives us a little advice about watching the eclipse.
  77. A Message from Moe About Puerto Rico Episode 77 A Message from Moe About Puerto Rico November 3, 2017, 22 min Moe has a message for the mayor of Puerto Rico, Carmen Yulín Cruz, regarding her tweet in response to the appeal for Puerto Rico that aired at the end of…
  78. Mueller Meets Trump Episode 78 Mueller Meets Trump December 14, 2017, 22 min Robert Mueller pays the President a little visit.
  79. A Tale of Two Trumps Episode 79 A Tale of Two Trumps March 23, 2018, 22 min Maybe it's time to take a good look in the mirror.
  80. West Wing Story Episode 80 West Wing Story August 20, 2019, 22 min Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and her squad face off against President Donald Trump.
  81. The Past and the Furious Episode 81 The Past and the Furious February 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…
  82. Yellow Planet Episode 82 Yellow Planet April 22, 2025, 22 min The Simpsons explore Earth in a Nat Geo-style mockumentary.