{"id":265465,"date":"2026-09-27T17:01:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T17:01:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/27\/the-simpsons-season-38-premieres-tonight-what-time-channel-how-to-watch-for-free\/"},"modified":"2026-09-27T17:01:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T17:01:38","slug":"the-simpsons-season-38-premieres-tonight-what-time-channel-how-to-watch-for-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/09\/27\/the-simpsons-season-38-premieres-tonight-what-time-channel-how-to-watch-for-free\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018The Simpsons\u2019 Season 38 Premieres Tonight: What Time, Channel & How to Watch for Free"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Simpsons<\/em><\/strong><\/a> is back tonight!<\/p>\n

The long-running animated comedy returns for Season 38 on Sunday night (September 27), kicking off FOX’s Sunday Animation Domination lineup. <\/p>\n

So, what time does The Simpsons<\/em> Season 38 premiere, what channel is it on and how can fans watch?<\/p>\n

What Time Does The Simpsons<\/em> Season 38 Premiere?<\/h3>\n

The Simpsons<\/em> Season 38 premieres tonight at 8 p.m. ET\/PT on FOX.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The half-hour episode airs before the Season 5 premiere of Animal Control<\/em> at 8:30 p.m., followed by Universal Basic Guys<\/em> at 9 p.m. and Grimsburg <\/em>at 9:30 p.m. <\/p>\n

The premiere episode is titled “The Children’s Book Job.” <\/p>\n

What Is The Simpsons<\/em> Season 38 Premiere About?<\/h3>\n

In the season premiere, Marge tries to save Springfield Elementary by inviting a reclusive British children’s author to appear at the school’s book fair.<\/p>\n

Homer is tasked with picking her up from the airport, but the plan quickly goes off the rails. Emma Thompson<\/strong><\/a> guest stars as the author. <\/p>\n

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Who Is Returning for The Simpsons <\/em>Season 38?<\/h3>\n

The core voice cast is back for the new season, including Dan Castellaneta<\/strong>, Julie Kavner,<\/strong> Nancy Cartwright<\/strong>, Yeardley Smith<\/strong>, Hank Azaria<\/strong> and Harry Shearer<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The season premiere also features guest appearances<\/a> from Emma Thompson<\/strong>, Ike Barinholtz <\/strong>and Colin Jost<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

How to Watch The Simpsons<\/em> Season 38<\/h3>\n

The Simpsons<\/em> airs Sundays on FOX. Season 38 premieres tonight at 8 p.m. ET\/PT.<\/p>\n

The series is also available through FOX One, while newer episodes are available on Hulu.<\/p>\n

How to Watch The Simpsons<\/em> Season 38 for Free<\/h3>\n

Fans may be able to watch the Season 38 premiere for free through several streaming services that carry FOX in participating markets.<\/p>\n

FOX One currently advertises a three-day free trial for eligible users. YouTube TV and Fubo also carry FOX in many markets and advertise free trials for eligible new subscribers. Availability varies by location.<\/p>\n

Viewers who receive their local FOX station over the air can also watch the premiere for free with a compatible TV antenna.<\/p>\n

Find out when the rest of FOX’s Fall 2026 shows premiere.<\/a><\/p>\n

See what time Animal Control <\/em>Season 5 premieres tonight and how to watch.<\/a><\/p>\n

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