New Episodes Of The Simpsons Are Coming To Disney+ This Summer
by Explore Disney+ Contributor
June 18, 2026
Get all the details on the new The Simpsons specials coming exclusively to Disney+ this summer and check out the show’s most iconic summer episodes while you’re at it
The beloved animated show returns for season 38 this fall, but you don’t have to wait until then to catch some new episodes. This summer, three brand-new The Simpsons specials will be coming to Disney+. From fun alternate-universe fantasies to a riff on a classic thriller, and contemporary technology satire, these specials are worth staying inside for. Keep scrolling for details on how to watch the first special that’s streaming right now, when the other specials drop, and what classic summer episodes to watch while you wait.
New The Simpsons Episodes Coming To Disney+ This Summer
Three specials are coming exclusively to Disney+ this summer, so get ready to swap your hammock for the couch and catch these new escapades in Springfield and beyond.
The Simpsons Special Episodes Arriving On Disney+ In Summer 2026
Stream three new specials, including a double-length episode, on Disney+ this summer.
Dream Scenarios: Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition
In this Disney+ exclusive double-episode, Homer and Marge’s fun couples’ date night goes off the rails when Marge learns Homer left the kids unsupervised with only the doorbell camera as a babysitter. Frustrated with her imperfect husband, a tipsy Marge stirs up a trilogy of fantasies of a different Homer. The special features guest star Betty Gilpin, with musical guests Laufey and Tegan and Sara.
Release Date: June 17
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A Crime Caper On The Italian Riviera: Simpsley
When penniless con artist Marge Bouvier is sent to Italy to convince wealthy sap Seymour Skinner to come home, she’s tempted by the trappings of his affluent lifestyle. But there’s a big fat fly in the ointment: Skinner’s clingy, dim-witted mooch of a houseguest, Homer Simpsley. Lies, lust, and Italian lira abound in this Disney+ exclusive Simpsons noir.
Release Date: July 3
Dystopian Technology Tales: Yellow Mirror
A defective lamp reveals a heartbreaking truth about what Homer believes is reality, and an AI-powered tablet befriends and controls Maggie. The Simpsons struggle to find the light through two dark tales of the curious and bizarre in this Disney+ exclusive.
Release Date: August 26
More The Simpsons Summer Episodes To Watch Right Now
Whether you need to beat the heat or fill the hours on a rainy day, these episodes bring the summer vibes.
“Kamp Krusty” (Season 4, Episode 1)
Bart and Lisa go off for the summer to Krusty’s camp for kids. Instead of meeting Krusty, they meet his bean-counting surrogate, Mr.Black. With the children gone, Homer and Marge enjoy a romantic summer. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa are put to work making crummy merchandise. That’s until Krusty returns and sets things right by taking the kids to Tijuana.
“Bart of Darkness” (Season 6, Episode 1)
During a very hot summer, Homer installs a pool in the Simpson backyard. Bart breaks his leg attempting to dive into it, and is unable to use the pool while all the other neighborhood kids do. In a scene reminiscent of Rear Window, Bart sees Ned Flanders bury something he thinks is Ned's wife Maude, but it turns out to merely be Maude's favorite plant.
“Itchy & Scratchyland” (Season 6, Episode 4)
Bart and Lisa ask their parents to take them to Itchy & Scratchyland, the "violentest place on earth." While there, Homer and Bart are arrested, and malfunctioning Itchy and Scratchy robots attack the Simpsons, a la Westworld. They escape with their lives and conclude it was indeed an entertaining vacation.
“Summer of 4 Ft. 2” (Season 7, Episode 25)
The Simpsons rent a summer cottage. Hanging around with a new set of kids, Lisa becomes popular, while Bart is uncool and nerdy. Bart tries to sabotage his sister’s newfound acceptance, but fails.
The Simpsons Collection On Disney+
Disney+ is the home of The Simpsons, and you’ll find specials, themed lists of favorite episodes, and more in the Disney+ The Simpsons Collection.
The Simpsons Shorts & Movie
As well as the main show and specials, the Collection of course includes The Simpsons Movie and shorts like the Star Wars parody Maggie Simpson in “The Force Awakens from its Nap” and the music-forward When Billie Met Lisa, starring GRAMMY®-Winner Billie Eilish.
