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The Simpsons is one of the greatest TV shows of all time. It is the longest-running primetime animation and sitcom in the United States so no wonder you want some fun facts and trivia!
To help you out, we’ve split it into three sections: easy, hard, and 90’s trivia. Don’t worry we’ve given you the answers too…
30 Easy The Simpsons Questions with Answers
Who is the creator of The Simpsons?
Matt Groening
Who does Homer work for?
Mr. Burns
What network originally aired The Simpsons?
Fox
What is The Simpsons’ family dog called?
Santa’s Little Helper
Who did Matt Groening’s voice?
Matt Groening
What are Marge’s sisters called?
Patty and Selma
What is Homer’s catchphrase?
D’oh!
What beer does Homer drink?
Duff Beer
Which Simpsons family member is vegetarian?
Lisa
What instrument does Lisa play?
Saxophone
Who works at the Kwik-E-Mart?
Apu
What is the Kwik-E-Mart slushie equivalent called?
Squishee
What is the black Squishee called?
Squish of Death
What color is Bart’s t-shirt?
Orange
What color is Ned’s shirt (under his jumper)
Pink
What are the aliens’ names?
Kang and Kodos
What is Homer’s dad’s name?
Grandpa Abraham Simpson
What is Homer’s mom’s name?
Mona Simpson
Who are the popular cartoon characters within the show?
Itchy and Scratchy
What is Bart’s full name?
Bartholomew Jojo Simpson
What year was The Simpsons Movie released?
2007
What is the comic book guy’s catchphrase?
Worst [BLANK] ever!
What town do the Simpsons live in?
Springfield
What are the names of Homer’s two work friends called?
Carl and Lenny
Who is the groundsman at the school?
Groundskeeper Willie
What is the name of the school bully?
Nelson
What was Maggie’s first word?
Daddy
What was Lisa’s first word?
Bart
What were Bart’s first words?
Ay caramba!
What year did the first episode air?
1989
30 Hard Simpsons Questions with Answers
What are the only two characters with five fingers?
God and Jesus
Why does Marge have blue hair?
She got grey hair at 19 and decided to dye it blue.
Other than Bart, every family member is named after something. What is it?
Matt Groening’s family members. Bart is an anagram for brat.
In the original opening sequence, how much did Maggie cost when she was scanned in the supermarket? Closest answer wins
$847.63
What is Homer’s favorite song?
“It’s Raining Men” by The Weather Girls
What is the couch gag used for?
To adjust the show’s run time
Why was Smithers black in the first episode?
The animators simply painted him the wrong color and didn’t have the money to fix it
Krusty the Clown was initially meant to be someone’s secret identity, who was it?
Homer. But they scrapped the storyline because it felt too complicated
Who voiced Maggie for her first word?
Elizabeth Taylor
Which late-night show host used to be a writer for The Simpsons?
Conan O’Brien
How is D’oh written in the original script?
Annoyed grunt
How is D’oh translated into French?
T’oh!
How is D’oh translated into Spanish?
Ouch!
How is D’oh translated into Japanese?
Shimatta baka ni
In the middle eastern versions of the show, what does Homer drink? (hint: it’s not Duff Beer)
Soda
What character’s name does Moe’s Tavern’s phone number spell out?
SMITHERS
What is The Comic Book Guy’s real name?
Jeff Albertson
Where is Springfield located?
Oregon
Which character has Matt Groening’s initials on their face?
Homer
How many cats has The Simpsons family had?
Five
What are Lisa’s favorite cartoon characters called?
Happy Little Elves
Which prime minister welcomed the Simpsons to England?
Tony Blair
What is Lisa’s IQ?
159
Who says, “don’t have a cow, man!”
Bart
Who is Springfield’s founder?
Jebediah Springfield
What are the Halloween episodes called?
Treehouse of Horror
What is Homer called in the Arabic version of the show?
Omar Shamshoon
What character often appears as the devil?
Ned
What season started airing September 25th, 2022?
Season 34
What is Homer’s email address?
40 90’s Simpsons Trivia Questions with Answers
Which U.S. president notoriously hated The Simpsons?
George H.W. Bush
In 1998, TIME magazine listed the top 100 most influential people from the 20th century. Which The Simpsons character was featured?
Bart
How many music awards did the show’s theme tune win in the 90s?
Two BMI TV Music Awards. It was also nominated for an Emmy in 1990!
In the 1996 episode “22 Short Films About Springfield”, what does Principal Skinner call hamburgers?
Steamed hams
What animal invaded Australia in the 1995 episode “Bart vs Australia?”
Bullfrogs
Which rock band performed at Mr. Burns’ birthday party in the 1993 episode “Rosebud?”
The Ramones
Complete this Marge quote from the 1995 episode “The PTA Disbands”: “There’s something about flying a kite at night that’s so…”
Unwholesome
In the 1991 episode “Bart Gets Hit by a Car”, who hits him?
Mr. Burns
Homer gets a second job in Season 3 to help pay for Lisa’s pony. What is the job?
Cashier at the Kwik-E-Mart
In the 1992 episode “Homer the Heretic”, who saved Homer from the house fire?
Ned
How did the Simpsons defeat the killer robots in Itchy & Scratchy Land?
Camera flashes short-circuited the robots’ systems and immobilized them
Who shot Mr. Burns?
Maggie
What animal inspired Lisa to become vegetarian?
A lamb
What community did the Simpsons move to in Season 3?
Cypress Creek
What is Principle Skinner’s real name?
Armin Tamzarian
What was Principle Skinner sentenced to jail for?
Petty crimes
How did Principle Skinner avoid prison?
Enlisted in the Army (even though apologizing to his victims was also an option)
What two Hollywood stars hire Homer as their assistant in Season 10?
Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger
In what Season did God first appear?
Season 4, Episode 3 “Homer the Heretic”
What was Marge’s prison inmate called?
Phillips
Why was Marge put in prison?
Shoplifting
When Homer worked at Mr. Burns’ casino, what was his job?
Blackjack dealer
Which The Beatles member does Marge have a crush on?
Ringo Starr
Who was the first credited guest star in The Simpsons?
Marcia Wallace
What season did Michael Jackson guest star?
Season 3, Episode 1
What character did Michael Jackson play?
John Jay Smith
What season did Buzz Aldrin guest star?
Season 5, Episode 15
Who did Buzz Aldren play?
Himself
What season did Patrick Stewart guest star?
Season 6, Episode 12
Who did Patrick Stewart pla
Number One
How many appearances did Steven Hawking make?
Four
What Season did Ned first appear as the devil?
Season 5, Episode 4
Who said: “Me fail English, that’s unpossible”?
Ralph Wiggum
Who said: “You don’t win friends with salad?”
Homer
Who said: “Shut up brain, I’ve got friends now, I don’t need you anymore?”
Lisa
Who said: “Kids, just because I don’t care doesn’t mean I’m not listening.” simpsons season”?
Homer
A 2021 study asked 2,000 adults what the best aspects of the 90s were. Where did The Simpsons place?
Second, just behind Friends.
In a 1992 speech, President George H. W. Bush said what about The Simpsons?
“We are going to keep on trying to make American families a lot more like the Waltons and a lot less like the Simpsons.”
How did the show respond to President George H. W. Bush’s comment?
“Hey, we’re just like the Waltons. We’re praying for an end to the Depression, too.”
What Simpsons related item did school principles ban in the 90s?
Bart Simpson T-shirts (because they believed he was a bad role model)
