The Simpsons Trivia

These easy The Simpsons trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.

1. 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.

2. Question 2

   Who is the father in the Simpson family?

   1. A.Homer Simpson
   2. B.Ned Flanders
   3. C.Milhouse Van Houten

   Answer: Homer Simpson

   Homer Simpson is the family dad.

3. Question 3

   Which Simpson family member is the blue-haired mother?

   1. A.Edna Krabappel
   2. B.Marge Simpson
   3. C.Lisa Simpson
   4. D.Maggie Simpson

   Answer: Marge Simpson

   Marge Simpson is the mother, famous for her tall blue hair.

4. Question 4

   Who is the oldest Simpson child?

   1. A.Maggie Simpson
   2. B.Milhouse Van Houten
   3. C.Bart Simpson
   4. D.Lisa Simpson

   Answer: Bart Simpson

   Bart is the oldest of the three Simpson children.

5. Question 5

   Which Simpson kid is known for playing the saxophone?

   1. A.Maggie Simpson
   2. B.Marge Simpson
   3. C.Lisa Simpson
   4. D.Bart Simpson

   Answer: Lisa Simpson

   Lisa Simpson is the saxophone player in the family.

6. Question 6

   Who is the Simpson family baby?

   1. A.Lisa Simpson
   2. B.Bart Simpson
   3. C.Maggie Simpson

   Answer: Maggie Simpson

   Maggie is the baby of the Simpson family.

7. Question 7

   What town does the Simpson family live in?

   Answer: Springfield

   The Simpsons family lives in Springfield.

8. Question 8

   What street is in the Simpsons' home address, 742 ______ Terrace?

   Answer: Evergreen Terrace

   The family home address is 742 Evergreen Terrace.

9. Question 9

   Where does Homer work?

   1. A.Moe's Tavern
   2. B.Springfield Elementary
   3. C.Springfield Nuclear Power Plant
   4. D.Krusty Burger

   Answer: Springfield Nuclear Power Plant

   Homer works at the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant.

10. Question 10

    Who is Bart’s teacher?

    1. A.Marge Simpson
    2. B.Kent Brockman
    3. C.Chief Wiggum
    4. D.Edna Krabappel

    Answer: Edna Krabappel

    Bart’s teacher is Edna Krabappel.

11. 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.

12. Question 12

    What is the name of the Simpson family’s cat?

    Answer: Snowball II

    The Simpsons’ pet cat is Snowball II.

13. Question 13

    Who owns the tavern Homer visits most often?

    1. A.Ned Flanders
    2. B.Kent Brockman
    3. C.Moe Szyslak

    Answer: Moe Szyslak

    Moe Szyslak owns the tavern Homer visits most often.

These family The Simpsons trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. Question 3

   Before she married Homer, what was Marge’s last name?

   Answer: Bouvier

   Marge’s maiden name is Bouvier.

4. Question 4

   Bart’s name is short for what longer first name?

   Answer: Bartholomew

   Bart’s full first name is Bartholomew.

5. Question 5

   What is Lisa Simpson’s middle name?

   Answer: Marie

   Lisa’s middle name is Marie.

6. 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.'.

7. Question 7

   Who is Homer Simpson’s mother?

   Answer: Mona Simpson

   Homer’s mother is Mona Simpson.

8. Question 8

   What is the name of Principal Skinner’s mother?

   Answer: Agnes Skinner

   Principal Skinner’s mother is Agnes Skinner.

9. Question 9

   Which character is Bart’s recurring bully?

   Answer: Nelson Muntz

   Bart’s recurring bully is Nelson Muntz.

10. Question 10

    What school do the Simpson kids attend?

    Answer: Springfield Elementary School

    The Simpsons attend Springfield Elementary School.

11. Question 11

    Lisa is usually shown as about how old?

    Answer: Eight years old

    Lisa is usually depicted is an eight-year-old.

12. Question 12

    How old is Bart usually depicted as being?

    Answer: Ten years old

    Bart is usually depicted is a ten-year-old.

These fun The Simpsons trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.

1. Question 1

   Who’s the longtime voice behind Homer Simpson’s legendary "D'oh!" energy?

   1. A.Harry Shearer
   2. B.Hank Azaria
   3. C.Kelsey Grammer
   4. D.Dan Castellaneta

   Answer: Dan Castellaneta

   Dan Castellaneta is the longtime voice of Homer Simpson.

2. Question 2

   Which actress has long provided the voice of Marge Simpson?

   1. A.Yeardley Smith
   2. B.Nancy Cartwright
   3. C.Julie Kavner

   Answer: Julie Kavner

   Julie Kavner is the longtime voice of Marge Simpson.

3. Question 3

   Which performer is the longtime voice of Bart Simpson?

   1. A.Julie Kavner
   2. B.Hank Azaria
   3. C.Nancy Cartwright
   4. D.Yeardley Smith

   Answer: Nancy Cartwright

   Nancy Cartwright is the longtime voice of Bart Simpson.

4. Question 4

   Who gives Lisa Simpson her longtime voice?

   1. A.Yeardley Smith
   2. B.Julie Kavner
   3. C.Nancy Cartwright
   4. D.Maggie Roswell

   Answer: Yeardley Smith

   Yeardley Smith is the longtime voice of Lisa Simpson.

5. Question 5

   At Moe’s Tavern, who is the actor behind Moe Szyslak’s voice?

   1. A.Dan Castellaneta
   2. B.Kelsey Grammer
   3. C.Hank Azaria
   4. D.Harry Shearer

   Answer: Hank Azaria

   Hank Azaria voices Moe Szyslak.

6. Question 6

   Which cast member voices the ever-scheming Mr. Burns?

   1. A.Harry Shearer
   2. B.Hank Azaria
   3. C.Dan Castellaneta
   4. D.Jon Lovitz

   Answer: Harry Shearer

   Harry Shearer voices Mr. Burns.

7. Question 7

   Who voices Sideshow Bob, Springfield’s most theatrical menace?

   1. A.Kelsey Grammer
   2. B.Harry Shearer
   3. C.Hank Azaria
   4. D.Dan Castellaneta

   Answer: Kelsey Grammer

   Kelsey Grammer voices Sideshow Bob.

8. 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.

9. 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.'.

10. Question 10

    Name the slick salesman who talks Springfield into buying a monorail.?

    Answer: Lyle Lanley

    The monorail salesman in Springfield is Lyle Lanley.

11. Question 11

    Which episode title goes with Springfield’s wild monorail adventure?

    Answer: Marge vs. the Monorail

    The episode about Springfield’s monorail is titled 'Marge vs. the Monorail.'.

12. Question 12

    Which famous guest star pops up in 'Marge vs. the Monorail'?

    Answer: Leonard Nimoy

    Leonard Nimoy guest-starred in 'Marge vs. the Monorail.'.

13. Question 13

    Michael Jackson guest-starred in which Simpsons episode?

    Answer: Stark Raving Dad

    Michael Jackson guest-starred in the episode 'Stark Raving Dad.'.

These funny The Simpsons trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.

1. Question 1

   Which Springfield resident has the unforgettable job description of being the town’s slack-jawed yokel?

   Answer: Cletus Spuckler

   Cletus Spuckler is specifically identified is Springfield’s slack-jawed yokel.

2. Question 2

   If Springfield needs a recurring thief for a crime wave with brand consistency, who usually fills the role?

   Answer: Snake Jailbird

   Snake Jailbird is Springfield’s recurring thief.

3. Question 3

   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.

4. Question 4

   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.

5. Question 5

   Which Springfield doctor is famous for being a quack rather than, say, reassuring?

   Answer: Nick Riviera

   Dr. Nick Riviera is Springfield’s quack doctor.

6. Question 6

   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.

7. Question 7

   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.

8. Question 8

   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.

9. Question 9

   At Springfield Elementary, who handles janitor duties with maximum gruff energy?

   Answer: Groundskeeper Willie

   Groundskeeper Willie is the school janitor at Springfield Elementary.

10. Question 10

    Who holds the top city job as Springfield’s mayor?

    Answer: Mayor Quimby

    Mayor Quimby is Springfield’s mayor.

11. Question 11

    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.

12. Question 12

    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.

13. Question 13

    Lard Lad is associated with which shop in Springfield?

    Answer: Lard Lad Donuts

    Lard Lad is associated with the shop Lard Lad Donuts.

These hard The Simpsons trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.

1. 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.

2. Question 2

   The Simpsons didn’t begin as their own series. Which show originally hosted the family’s animated shorts?

   1. A.Saturday Night Live
   2. B.In Living Color
   3. C.The Garry Shandling Show
   4. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. Question 5

   Which production company name appears in the lineage behind The Simpsons?

   1. A.Castle Rock Entertainment
   2. B.20th Television
   3. C.Gracie Films
   4. D.Touchstone Television

   Answer: Gracie Films

   Gracie Films is one of the production companies behind The Simpsons.

6. Question 6

   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.

7. Question 7

   Animation history can be sneaky: what was the first produced full-length Simpsons episode, even though it was not the first one broadcast?

   Answer: Some Enchanted Evening

   The first produced full-length episode was 'Some Enchanted Evening.'.

8. Question 8

   Holiday sweaters on, production order aside: which episode was actually the first broadcast installment of the half-hour Simpsons series?

   Answer: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

   The first broadcast episode of the half-hour series was 'Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.'.

9. Question 9

   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.

10. Question 10

    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.'.

11. Question 11

    The Cape Fear parody episode title keeps one extra letter for mischief. What is the exact Simpsons spelling?

    Answer: Cape Feare

    The episode title referencing Cape Fear is spelled 'Cape Feare.'.

12. Question 12

    What is the title of The Simpsons season-four finale?

    Answer: Krusty Gets Kancelled

    The season-four finale is titled 'Krusty Gets Kancelled.'.

13. Question 13

    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.

14. Question 14

    The Simpsons reached theaters with a feature film in what year?

    Answer: 2007

    The Simpsons Movie was released in 2007.