How to Watch ‘The Simpsons’ Season 36 Online (and Where to Stream Past Seasons)

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The Simpsons is back for its 36th season. Things kicked off with a meta faux “ending” for the long-running series, parodying iconic TV endings from The Sopranos to Breaking Bad. Episode 2 is likely to be another TV spoof, titled “The Yellow Lotus.”

At a Glance: How to Watch The Simpsons Season 36

Below is everything you need to know about how to watch The Simpsons Season 36 without cable. Further down, you’ll find information on where to watch past seasons of The Simpsons online.

How to Watch The Simpsons Season 36 Online

New episodes of The Simpsons air on Fox, so you’ll want to sign up for a live TV streaming service to watch new episodes right away. You can also stream new episodes on Hulu, but not until the day after they air on Fox.

Stream The Simpsons Season 36 on Hulu + Live TV

The best streaming service for watching The Simpsons is Hulu + Live TV. You get access to Fox (as well as 95+ other live TV channels), which means you can watch new episodes right when they come out. Plus, unlike other live TV streamers, Hulu + Live TV gets you access to every past season of The Simpsons on Disney+. Get a three-day free trial here.

Stream The Simpsons Season 36 on DirecTV Stream

Another way to watch The Simpsons on Fox without cable is DirecTV Stream, which carries the channel in all of its packages. You get a five-day free trial to start, and then pricing begins at $79.99 a month.

Stream The Simpsons Season 36 on fubo

fubo is also a great way to watch The Simpsons, offering Fox in all of its extensive streaming packages. fubo begins with a seven-day free trial, and then pricing starts at $79.99 a month. Right now, however, you can also score $30 off your first month.

Stream The Simpsons Season 36 on Hulu (Next Day)

If you don’t mind waiting a day to watch new episodes of The Simpsons Season 36, Hulu is your best option. You get a 30-day free trial to start, and then plans start at just $7.99 a month.

The Simpsons Season 36 Release Date, Episodes

The Simpsons Season 36 premiered on Sunday, Sept. 29. New episodes are released every Sunday at 8 p.m. ET until the finale. There will be 22 episodes in total, according to Simpsons Wiki.

Where to Stream The Simpsons Past Seasons

Want more Simpsons? We recommend getting Disney+. The streaming service has Seasons 1-34 of The Simpsons available for on-demand viewing, and Season 25 is coming to the platform on Oct. 2. Disney+ plans start at $7.99 a month, but the price will increase to $10.99 a month on Oct. 17.

You can also buy (most) individual episodes or seasons of The Simpsons on Prime Video.