Simpsons Episode Count Comparison (Seasons 1 to 12)
Compare The Simpsons seasons 1 to 12 episode counts: 269 episodes total, from 13 in season 1 to 25 in seasons 6 to 9, with guide sources and season spans.
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| Name | Value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 Short debut season. Starts with Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire. | 13 episodes | Season 1, 1989-1990, debut season | Fox episode guide series overview; Disney+ Season 1 listing: 13 episodes |
| Season 2 First full length season. Ends July 1991. | 22 episodes | Season 2, 1990-1991 | Fox episode guide series overview; Disney+ Season 2 listing: 22 episodes |
| Season 3 Long early season. Runs Sept 1991 to Aug 1992. | 24 episodes | Season 3, 1991-1992 | Fox episode guide series overview; Disney+ Season 3 listing: 24 episodes |
| Season 4 Runs Sept 1992 to May 1993. | 22 episodes | Season 4, 1992-1993 | Fox episode guide series overview; Disney+ Season 4 listing: 22 episodes |
| Season 5 Includes 100th episode in April 1994. | 22 episodes | Season 5, 1993-1994 | Fox episode guide series overview; Disney+ Season 5 listing: 22 episodes |
| Season 6 First 25 episode season in this span. Runs Sept 1994 to May 1995. | 25 episodes | Season 6, 1994-1995 | Fox episode guide series overview; Disney+ Season 6 listing: 25 episodes |
| Season 7 Runs Sept 1995 to May 1996. | 25 episodes | Season 7, 1995-1996 | Fox episode guide series overview; Disney+ Season 7 listing: 25 episodes |
| Season 8 Runs Oct 1996 to May 1997. | 25 episodes | Season 8, 1996-1997 | Fox episode guide series overview; Disney+ Season 8 listing: 25 episodes |
| Season 9 Includes 200th episode in April 1998. | 25 episodes | Season 9, 1997-1998 | Fox episode guide series overview; Disney+ Season 9 listing: 25 episodes |
| Season 10 Runs Aug 1998 to May 1999. | 23 episodes | Season 10, 1998-1999 | Fox episode guide series overview; Disney+ Season 10 listing: 23 episodes |
| Season 11 Runs Sept 1999 to May 2000. | 22 episodes | Season 11, 1999-2000 | Fox episode guide series overview; Disney+ Season 11 listing: 22 episodes |
| Season 12 Runs Nov 2000 to May 2001. Lowest count after Season 1 here. | 21 episodes | Season 12, 2000-2001 | Fox episode guide series overview; Disney+ Season 12 listing: 21 episodes |
About this converter
The Simpsons seasons 1 to 12 total 269 episodes, which makes every season easy to compare. Seasons 6, 7, 8 and 9 each run 25 episodes, while season 1 runs only 13. That means one season 6 equals almost 2 season 1 runs. Every figure on this page is a season episode count from the Fox episode guide and Disney plus season listings for 1989-1990 through 2000-2001. Counts use broadcast season spans, so the 100th and 200th episode milestones fall inside seasons 5 and 9.
How to use it
Pick two seasons and a unit in the top row. The three boxes below stay linked. Change any box and the other two update. Try season 6 against season 1 to feel the debut gap. Then set seasons 6 through 9 against season 12 to see the late classic era shrink.
Season 3 runs 24 episodes, the only 24 in this span. Seasons 2, 4, 5 and 11 each run 22. Season 10 runs 23 and season 12 runs 21, the lowest after season 1. Season 1 covers December 1989 to May 1990, the only season here starting mid year. Later seasons beyond 12 are not listed, so this page covers a fixed classic era span only.
FAQ
Which season in seasons 1 to 12 has the fewest episodes?
Season 1 has the fewest with 13 episodes. It is a short debut season from Dec 1989 to May 1990.
Which seasons have the most episodes in this span?
Seasons 6, 7, 8 and 9 each have 25 episodes. No season in seasons 1 to 12 has more than 25.
How many episodes are in Season 12?
Season 12 has 21 episodes. It ran from Nov 2000 to May 2001.
How many episodes total are in seasons 1 to 12?
The total is 269 episodes. The sum is 13 plus 22 plus 24 plus 22 plus 22 plus 25 plus 25 plus 25 plus 25 plus 23 plus 22 plus 21.
Sources
- Fox Simpsons episode guide series overview (seasons table with counts and air dates)
- Disney+ Simpsons season listings (seasons 1 through 12)
- Simpsons Archive episode guides (seasons 1 through 12)
Last verified: 2026-10-04 · 12 entries
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