As of July 2026, The Simpsons Season 9 aired in 1997 with 25 episodes — streaming now on Disney Plus. Full episode guide and where to watch below.

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The Simpsons Season 9

1997 25 Episodes Family · Animation ⭐ 8/10

Right now you can watch The Simpsons Season 9 on and — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 10,871 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Dan Castellaneta's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Simpsons Season 9 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The Simpsons Season 9 from the crowd. Season 9 of The Simpsons includes 25 episodes. It aired from September 1997 to May 1998. This season stars Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner and Nancy Cartwright. Dan Castellaneta and Julie Kavner lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1997. What keeps The Simpsons Season 9 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

The Simpsons Season 9 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Dan Castellaneta sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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🎬 The Simpsons Season 9 — Episode Guide

The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson

Designated driver Barney absconds to Manhattan in Homer's car and leaves it there. But when the family journeys to the Big Apple to retrieve their property, Homer discovers his car has been booted.

The Principal and the Pauper

Unmasked as an impostor, Principal Skinner flees to Capital City to reclaim his former life as a shiftless good-for-nothing. The people of Springfield gain a newfound appreciation for him and form a plan to bring him back.

After Lisa’s saxophone is destroyed, the Simpsons reminisce about how she originally got the instrument. On the hottest day of the year, Homer must decide whether to buy an air conditioner or replace Lisa’s sax.

Treehouse of Horror VIII

In “The Homega Man,” Homer faces a post-apocalyptic Springfield. Next, Bart attempts to become Superfly in "Fly vs. Fly." In “Easy-Bake Coven,” amidst a witch hunt in 1649, Marge and her sisters invent trick-or-treating.

The Cartridge Family

Alarmed by a soccer riot, Homer buys a handgun. His reckless behavior drives Marge and the kids out of the house, and even his new gun club buddies desert him.

When Homer becomes the coach of a peewee football team, he replaces star quarterback Nelson with the less talented Bart. Facing his teammates’ scorn, Bart looks for a way out but finds a better way to show his team spirit.

The Two Mrs. Nahasapeemapetilons

Trying to escape his arranged marriage, Apu asks Marge to pose as his wife during his mother’s visit. When the ruse fails, Homer makes a last-ditch attempt to intervene, but Apu is smitten with his new bride Manjula.

Lisa the Skeptic

When a skeleton is unearthed at the site of a future shopping mall, all Springfield is convinced it is the skeleton of an angel – except Lisa.

When Marge gets her real estate license, she learns to put a positive spin on the flaws of the houses she’s selling. But when the Flanders buy the Murder House, she realizes she has to tell the truth.

Miracle on Evergreen Terrace

After accidentally ruining the family’s Christmas tree and presents, Bart buries the evidence and claims a burglar stole everything. When Kent Brockman does a human interest story on the family’s tragic loss, the townspeople shower the family with generosity… until the truth comes out.

All Singing, All Dancing

Homer rents a Clint Eastwood movie and is dismayed to find it's a musical. Using clips from past episodes, the rest of the family reminds him about the many times he and other members of the family and town have broken into song and dance.

When the carnival comes to town, Homer and Bart wind up working the ring toss. A father-son team of grifters shows them the downside of the “carny code,” but the Simpsons beat them at their own game.

The Joy of Sect

A cult lures in most of Springfield to toil for “The Leader.” After Marge escapes and has the family deprogrammed, Homer exposes the man behind the spaceship.

When Otto drives the school bus off a bridge, the kids wind up on a deserted island, fending for themselves in a “Lord of the Flies” parody. Back in Springfield, Homer takes on Bill Gates.

The Last Temptation of Krust

Krusty bombs at a charity comedy event and feels like a tired old hack. With the Simpsons’ support, Krusty takes his act in a fresh new direction… but in the end, his true nature asserts itself.

Dumbbell Indemnity

Moe goes broke trying to wine and dine a new girlfriend. Desperate for money, he cooks up an insurance scam with Homer.

Lisa the Simpson

Lisa struggles with solving a simple puzzle and fears that the "Simpson gene” is suddenly wiping out her intelligence. Homer stages a family reunion in hopes of introducing Lisa to some Simpsons she can respect.

This Little Wiggy

At Marge’s insistence, Bart has a “play date” with Ralph. Bart suddenly sees the upside of this friendship when he discovers Chief Wiggum’s “master key” and goes to explore Springfield’s abandoned prison.

When Homer joins the Naval Reserve, a captain takes a liking to him and leaves him in charge of a nuclear submarine.

The Trouble with Trillions

Facing an IRS audit, Homer agrees to help the feds bust Mr. Burns for a missing trillion-dollar bill. When Burns makes an anti-government stand, Homer flees with him to Cuba.

🎭 Cast of The Simpsons Season 9

Dan Castellaneta

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice)

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl (voice)

Harry Shearer

Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Skinner / Lenny (voice)

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