‘The Simpsons’ Returns With a Shorter Season

Springfield is heading back to school. The Simpsons returns for its new season on Sunday, September 27, at 8/7c on Fox, kicking off another year of Animation Domination with a very Springfield-style literary disaster.

The premiere, “The Children’s Book Job,” centers on a British author whose visit to Springfield Elementary goes awry after Homer  (Dan Castellaneta) is tasked with picking her up from the airport.

Here’s everything we know about the new season of The Simpsons, from what to expect in upcoming episodes to how many will air on Fox.

Here is everything we know about the upcoming season.

When does The Simpsons Season 38 premiere?

The Simpsons Season 38 premieres on Sunday, September 27, at 8/7c on Fox, and the next day on Hulu.

Season 38 will have a shorter broadcast run of 15 episodes on Fox, continuing the show’s recent trend of reduced network orders. The Simpsons will remain in its longtime Sunday night slot, leading into the Season 5 premiere of Animal Control and Season 3 of Universal Basic Guys.

According to showrunner Matt Selman, the show will air its 15 episodes sequentially through the fall and winter months.

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Who will star in The Simpsons Season 38?

The core voice ensemble — including Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, and Yeardley Smith — is all set to return for all episodes.

In addition to the cast, Academy Award winner Emma Thompson is confirmed to guest star in the premiere episode as a British children’s book author visiting Springfield Elementary. Los Angeles Philharmonic conductor Gustavo Dudamel, Rachel Bloom, Jenna Ortega, Paul Dano, Henry Winkler, and Jennifer Aniston are also confirmed to appear in Springfield.

What else is in store for fans in Season 38?

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In one of the most talked-about upcoming plots called “Diary of a Chimpy Kid,” Bart and Lisa adopt a baby chimpanzee. Homer becomes intensely paranoid that the monkey will tear his face off, which triggers a bizarre dream sequence where his face is detached, and monkey surgeons reattach it to his groin.

The production team has lined up special animated intros, including a stop-motion sequence crafted by Stoopid Buddy Stoodios, the fine makers of Robot Chicken, and a highly anticipated crossover couch gag featuring characters from Solar Opposites

Who is behind The Simpsons Season 38?

Showrunner Matt Selman remains at the helm to continue the story of the first family of Evergreen Terrace.