The Simpsons Trivia
The Simpsons trivia celebrates the landmark American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening and developed with James L. Brooks and Sam Simon for Fox. Since its debut in 1989, the series has become a pop-culture institution known for its satirical humor, memorable characters, and record-setting longevity.
Easy The Simpsons Trivia
13 questions
These easy The Simpsons trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
On what date did The Simpsons premiere as a half-hour series on FOX?
Answer: December 17, 1989
The Simpsons debuted is a half-hour series on FOX on December 17, 1989.
Question 2
Who is the father in the Simpson family?
- A.Homer Simpson
- B.Ned Flanders
- C.Milhouse Van Houten
Answer: Homer Simpson
Homer Simpson is the family dad.
Question 3
Which Simpson family member is the blue-haired mother?
- A.Edna Krabappel
- B.Marge Simpson
- C.Lisa Simpson
- D.Maggie Simpson
Answer: Marge Simpson
Marge Simpson is the mother, famous for her tall blue hair.
Question 4
Who is the oldest Simpson child?
- A.Maggie Simpson
- B.Milhouse Van Houten
- C.Bart Simpson
- D.Lisa Simpson
Answer: Bart Simpson
Bart is the oldest of the three Simpson children.
Question 5
Which Simpson kid is known for playing the saxophone?
- A.Maggie Simpson
- B.Marge Simpson
- C.Lisa Simpson
- D.Bart Simpson
Answer: Lisa Simpson
Lisa Simpson is the saxophone player in the family.
Question 6
Who is the Simpson family baby?
- A.Lisa Simpson
- B.Bart Simpson
- C.Maggie Simpson
Answer: Maggie Simpson
Maggie is the baby of the Simpson family.
Question 7
What town does the Simpson family live in?
Answer: Springfield
The Simpsons family lives in Springfield.
Question 8
What street is in the Simpsons' home address, 742 ______ Terrace?
Answer: Evergreen Terrace
The family home address is 742 Evergreen Terrace.
Question 9
Where does Homer work?
- A.Moe's Tavern
- B.Springfield Elementary
- C.Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
- D.Krusty Burger
Answer: Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
Homer works at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant.
Question 10
Who is Bart’s teacher?
- A.Marge Simpson
- B.Kent Brockman
- C.Chief Wiggum
- D.Edna Krabappel
Answer: Edna Krabappel
Bart’s teacher is Edna Krabappel.
Question 11
What is the name of the Simpson family’s dog?
Answer: Santa's Little Helper
The family dog is named Santa’s Little Helper.
Question 12
What is the name of the Simpson family’s cat?
Answer: Snowball II
The Simpsons’ pet cat is Snowball II.
Question 13
Who owns Moe’s Tavern in Springfield?
- A.Moe Szyslak
- B.Barney Gumble
- C.Apu Nahasapeemapetilon
- D.Lenny Leonard
Answer: Moe Szyslak
Moe Szyslak is the bartender and owner of Moe’s Tavern, the show’s go-to bar for public blowups and desperate schemes.
The Simpsons Family Trivia
12 questions
These family The Simpsons trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
What is the first name of Homer Simpson’s dad, also known as Grampa Simpson?
Answer: Abe Simpson
Homer’s father is Abe Simpson, who is often called Grampa Simpson.
Question 2
Bart, Lisa, and Maggie belong to what sibling group?
Answer: They are Simpson siblings.
Bart, Lisa, and Maggie are the three Simpson children and are siblings.
Question 3
Before she married Homer, what was Marge’s last name?
Answer: Bouvier
Marge’s maiden name is Bouvier.
Question 4
Bart’s name is short for what longer first name?
Answer: Bartholomew
Bart’s full first name is Bartholomew.
Question 5
What is Lisa Simpson’s middle name?
Answer: Marie
Lisa’s middle name is Marie.
Question 6
When Maggie finally speaks her first word in the series, what does she say?
Answer: Daddy
Maggie’s first spoken word in the series is 'Daddy.'.
Question 7
Who is Homer Simpson’s mother?
Answer: Mona Simpson
Homer’s mother is Mona Simpson.
Question 8
What is the name of Principal Skinner’s mother?
Answer: Agnes Skinner
Principal Skinner’s mother is Agnes Skinner.
Question 9
Who is Bart’s recurring schoolyard bully?
- A.Kearney Zzyzwicz
- B.Nelson Muntz
- C.Jimbo Jones
- D.Dolph Starbeam
Answer: Nelson Muntz
Nelson Muntz is Bart’s main bully throughout the series. The other choices are also Springfield troublemakers, but they are not Bart’s primary bully.
Question 10
What school do the Simpson kids attend?
Answer: Springfield Elementary School
The Simpsons attend Springfield Elementary School.
Question 11
Lisa is usually shown as about how old?
Answer: Eight years old
Lisa is usually depicted is an eight-year-old.
Question 12
How old is Bart usually depicted as being?
Answer: Ten years old
Bart is usually depicted is a ten-year-old.
Fun The Simpsons Trivia
12 questions
These fun The Simpsons trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Who’s the longtime voice behind Homer Simpson’s legendary "D'oh!" energy?
- A.Harry Shearer
- B.Hank Azaria
- C.Kelsey Grammer
- D.Dan Castellaneta
Answer: Dan Castellaneta
Dan Castellaneta is the longtime voice of Homer Simpson.
Question 2
Which actress has long provided the voice of Marge Simpson?
- A.Yeardley Smith
- B.Nancy Cartwright
- C.Julie Kavner
Answer: Julie Kavner
Julie Kavner is the longtime voice of Marge Simpson.
Question 3
Which performer is the longtime voice of Bart Simpson?
- A.Julie Kavner
- B.Hank Azaria
- C.Nancy Cartwright
- D.Yeardley Smith
Answer: Nancy Cartwright
Nancy Cartwright is the longtime voice of Bart Simpson.
Question 4
Who gives Lisa Simpson her longtime voice?
- A.Yeardley Smith
- B.Julie Kavner
- C.Nancy Cartwright
- D.Maggie Roswell
Answer: Yeardley Smith
Yeardley Smith is the longtime voice of Lisa Simpson.
Question 5
At Moe’s Tavern, who is the actor behind Moe Szyslak’s voice?
- A.Dan Castellaneta
- B.Kelsey Grammer
- C.Hank Azaria
- D.Harry Shearer
Answer: Hank Azaria
Hank Azaria voices Moe Szyslak.
Question 6
Which cast member voices the ever-scheming Mr. Burns?
- A.Harry Shearer
- B.Hank Azaria
- C.Dan Castellaneta
- D.Jon Lovitz
Answer: Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer voices Mr. Burns.
Question 7
Who voices Sideshow Bob, Springfield’s most theatrical menace?
- A.Kelsey Grammer
- B.Harry Shearer
- C.Hank Azaria
- D.Dan Castellaneta
Answer: Kelsey Grammer
Kelsey Grammer voices Sideshow Bob.
Question 8
Homer once formed a barbershop group. What was it called?
Answer: The Be Sharps
The barbershop group formed by Homer is called the Be Sharps.
Question 9
What’s the title of the episode where Homer joins a barbershop quartet?
Answer: Homer’s Barbershop Quartet
The Be Sharps episode is titled 'Homer’s Barbershop Quartet.'.
Question 10
Name the slick salesman who talks Springfield into buying a monorail.?
Answer: Lyle Lanley
The monorail salesman in Springfield is Lyle Lanley.
Question 11
Which famous guest star pops up in 'Marge vs. the Monorail'?
Answer: Leonard Nimoy
Leonard Nimoy guest-starred in 'Marge vs. the Monorail.'.
Question 12
Michael Jackson guest-starred in which Simpsons episode?
Answer: Stark Raving Dad
Michael Jackson guest-starred in the episode 'Stark Raving Dad.'.
Funny The Simpsons Trivia
11 questions
These funny The Simpsons trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
At Springfield’s wharf, who is the grizzled sailor most likely to look like he’s seen absolutely everything?
Answer: Sea Captain
The grizzled sailor at Springfield’s wharf is Sea Captain.
Question 2
Who’s the guy in Springfield best known for a disco-themed outfit and shades, as if the 1970s never got the memo to leave?
Answer: Disco Stu
Disco Stu is known for wearing a disco-themed outfit and shades.
Question 3
Which Springfield doctor is famous for being a quack rather than, say, reassuring?
Answer: Nick Riviera
Dr. Nick Riviera is Springfield’s quack doctor.
Question 4
When Springfield needs legal help of the wildly incompetent variety, which lawyer shows up?
Answer: Lionel Hutz
Lionel Hutz works is a frequently incompetent lawyer.
Question 5
Which elderly Springfield resident seems to treat accidents like a full-time hobby he never wanted?
Answer: Hans Moleman
Hans Moleman is the accident-prone elderly Springfield resident.
Question 6
Who is Springfield’s chronically unlucky salesman, forever one bad day away from another bad day?
Answer: Gil Gunderson
Gil Gunderson is Springfield’s chronically unlucky salesman.
Question 7
At Springfield Elementary, who handles janitor duties with maximum gruff energy?
Answer: Groundskeeper Willie
Groundskeeper Willie is the school janitor at Springfield Elementary.
Question 8
Who holds the top city job as Springfield’s mayor?
Answer: Mayor Quimby
Mayor Quimby is Springfield’s mayor.
Question 9
Who runs the Kwik-E-Mart, Springfield’s emergency source for snacks and poor impulse control?
Answer: Apu Nahasapeemapetilon
Apu runs the Kwik-E-Mart.
Question 10
What is the name of Springfield’s giant donut mascot, towering over carbs like a sugary colossus?
Answer: Lard Lad
The giant donut mascot in Springfield is Lard Lad.
Question 11
Lard Lad is associated with which shop in Springfield?
Answer: Lard Lad Donuts
Lard Lad is associated with the shop Lard Lad Donuts.
Hard The Simpsons Trivia
10 questions
These hard The Simpsons trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
Before Springfield got a half-hour slot, on what exact date did the Simpson family first appear as animated shorts?
Answer: April 19, 1987
The Simpsons first appeared is animated shorts on April 19, 1987.
Question 2
The Simpsons didn’t begin as their own series. Which show originally hosted the family’s animated shorts?
- A.Saturday Night Live
- B.In Living Color
- C.The Garry Shandling Show
- D.The Tracey Ullman Show
Answer: The Tracey Ullman Show
The shorts debuted on The Tracey Ullman Show before The Simpsons became a standalone series.
Question 3
In their earliest TV form, the Simpsons shorts usually clocked in at roughly what runtime?
Answer: About one minute
The Tracey Ullman Show Simpsons shorts were typically about one minute long.
Question 4
Matt Groening and James L. Brooks helped develop The Simpsons for television. Which third key developer completes that trio?
Answer: Sam Simon
The Simpsons was developed for television by Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon.
Question 5
Name the early key director often cited in the formative visual style and direction of The Simpsons.?
Answer: David Silverman
David Silverman was an early key director on The Simpsons.
Question 6
Which episode was the first produced full-length Simpsons episode?
- A.Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
- B.Some Enchanted Evening
- C.Bart the Genius
- D.Moaning Lisa
Answer: Some Enchanted Evening
"Some Enchanted Evening" was produced first, even though it aired later than the initial broadcast order. It’s the behind-the-scenes production milestone often noted in Simpsons trivia.
Question 7
Sideshow Bob has a brother with a very specific full name. What is it?
Answer: Cecil Terwilliger
Sideshow Bob’s brother is named Cecil Terwilliger.
Question 8
If a super-fan says 'Homer’s perfect boss,' they’re probably talking about Hank Scorpio. In which episode does Scorpio appear?
Answer: You Only Move Twice
Hank Scorpio appears in the episode 'You Only Move Twice.'.
Question 9
Bart’s dance-floor assault on spelling and grammar aside, in what year was 'Do the Bartman' released?
Answer: 1990
The song 'Do the Bartman' was released in 1990.
Question 10
The Simpsons reached theaters with a feature film in what year?
Answer: 2007
The Simpsons Movie was released in 2007.
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