The Simpsons: Season 30

2018
23 episodes

Season 30 of The Simpsons premiered on September 30, 2018 and has 23 episodes, from "Bart's Not Dead" to "Crystal Blue-Haired Persuasion". The last episode aired on May 12, 2019.

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Episodes

Episode 1Bart's Not DeadAired September 30, 2018
Bart takes a dare, and ends up in the hospital. To cover for himself and Homer, he says he went to Heaven and met Jesus. Christian producers offer the Simpsons a movie deal, which Homer takes. But Bart can't deal with the guilt and comes clean to Marge after the movie is finished.
- 22m
- Directed by Bob Anderson
- Written by Stephanie Gillis
Guest stars
- Gal Gadot Gal Gadot (voice)
- Dave Attell Luke (voice)
- Emily Deschanel Emily Deschanel (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Jimbo Jones (voice)
- Jonathan Groff Actor Playing Bart (voice)
- Pete Holmes Matthew (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Dolph Starbeam (voice)
- Chris Edgerly Actor Playing Homer (voice)
Episode 2Heartbreak HotelAired October 7, 2018
Marge and Homer's marriage is tested when they travel to a tropical island to compete for a million dollars on Marge's favorite reality competition show.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Matt Selman and Renee Ridgeley
Guest stars
- Joe Clabby Curtis (voice)
- Rhys Darby Tag Tuckerburg (voice)
- George Segal Nick (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse (voice)
- Renee Ridgeley Honey (voice)
Episode 3My Way or the Highway to HeavenAired October 14, 2018
God and St. Peter contemplate what merits a soul getting into heaven, while citizens of Springfield remember their divine encounters.
- 23m
- Directed by Rob Oliver
- Written by Dan Castellaneta, Deb Lacusta and Vince Waldron
Guest stars
- H. Jon Benjamin Bob Belcher (voice)
- Dan Mintz Tina Belcher (voice)
- Kristen Schaal Louise Belcher (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Maude Flanders (voice)
- John Roberts Linda Belcher (voice)
- Eugene Mirman Gene Belcher (voice)
- Tracy Morgan Tracy Morgan (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten / Rod Flanders (voice)
Episode 4Treehouse of Horror XXIXAired October 21, 2018
Homer wins an oyster-eating contest against the mythical Cthulhu, Springfield is overrun by plant body-snatchers, Lisa finally snaps and Mr. Burns opens a retirement home with some Jurassic upgrades.
- 23m
- Directed by Matthew Faughnan
- Written by Joel H. Cohen
Guest stars
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse (voice)
Episode 5Baby You Can't Drive My CarAired November 4, 2018
A self-driving car company comes to Springfield, poaching all of the power plant employees with their fun work environment.
- 22m
- Directed by Timothy Bailey
- Written by Rob LaZebnik
Guest stars
- Tracy Morgan Tow Truck Driver (voice)
Episode 6From Russia Without LoveAired November 11, 2018
On a mission to play hardcore pranks, Bart, Nelson and Milhouse get Moe a mail-order bride on the Dark Web.
- 23m
- Directed by Matthew Nastuk
- Written by Michael Ferris
Guest stars
- Ksenia Solo Anastasia Alekova (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Chris Edgerly Squirrel (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson Fats (voice)
- Jon Lovitz Hacky / Snitchy the Weasel (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Lindsey Naegle / Amazon Alexa (voice)
Episode 7Werking MomAired November 18, 2018
Marge wants a job, and stumbles into becoming a plastic food storage container-selling drag queen. Meanwhile, Lisa tries to make the world better in the style of "Amelie"
- 23m
- Directed by Michael Polcino
- Written by Carolyn Omine and Robin Sayers
Guest stars
- RuPaul Queen Chante (voice)
- Scott Thompson Grady (voice)
- Raja Gemini Raja (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Employment Agent / Admitted Fraud #2 / Angry Woman (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Agnes Skinner (voice)
Episode 8Krusty the ClownAired November 25, 2018
Homer finds his calling as a TV recapper, but his harsh grading causes a brawl with Krusty. After almost killing Homer, Krusty hides out at a real circus, and finds happiness there.
- 23m
- Directed by Matthew Faughnan
- Written by Ryan Koh
Guest stars
- Billy Eichner Billy (voice)
- Peter Serafinowicz Corporate CEO (voice)
Episode 9Daddicus FinchAired December 2, 2018
Lisa and Homer's bond gets stronger when they start spending real quality time together, and Bart feels neglected. So Marge tries to help Homer balance his attention between the kids.
- 22m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Al Jean
Guest stars
- Maggie Roswell Elizabeth Hoover (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Shauna Chalmers (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Jon Lovitz Llewellyn Sinclair (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince / Sherri / Terri (voice)
- J.K. Simmons Dr. Jessup (voice)
- Chris Edgerly Trump Voter (voice)
Episode 10'Tis the 30th SeasonAired December 9, 2018
After a failed Black Friday shopping spree, Marge is determined to fix Christmas; Homer and the kids surprise Marge with a vacation to a Florida resort.
- 22m
- Directed by Lance Kramer
- Written by Joel H. Cohen, John Frink and Jeff Westbrook
Guest stars
- Jane Lynch Jeanie (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse (voice)
Episode 11Mad About the ToyAired January 6, 2019
When Marge and Homer leave Grampa to baby-sit the kids, some little green army men trigger a PTSD episode, sending the family on a journey to Grampa's past and the time period when he was a post-war toy model.
- 23m
- Directed by Rob Oliver
- Written by Michael Price
Guest stars
- Bryan Batt Philip Hefflin / Carl (voice)
- Bill de Blasio Bill de Blasio (voice)
- Lawrence O'Donnell Lawrence O'Donnell (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Milly / Don's Secretary (voice)
- Chris Edgerly Don (voice)
Episode 12The Girl on the BusAired January 13, 2019
When Lisa spots a new best friend from the window of the bus, she gets a taste of what life could be like with a different, more cultured family.
- 23m
- Directed by Chris Clements
- Written by Joel H. Cohen
Guest stars
- Patti LuPone Cheryl Monroe (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse / Jimbo (voice)
- Terry Gross Terry Gross (voice)
Episode 13I'm Dancing as Fat as I CanAired February 10, 2019
Homer angers Marge by binging their favorite show without her, and has to pick up a new skill in order to make amends. Meanwhile, Bart prepares to compete in "Krusty's Holiday Trample".
- 23m
- Directed by Matthew Nastuk
- Written by Jane Becker
Guest stars
- Ted Sarandos Ted Sarandos (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse (voice)
Episode 14The Clown Stays in the PictureAired February 17, 2019
Krusty reveals the untold story of his past in his movie "The Sands of Space". While working as personal assistants on the movie, Bart and Lisa learn about the early years of their parents' relationship.
- 23m
- Directed by Timothy Bailey
- Written by Matt Selman
Guest stars
- Marc Maron Marc Maron (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse (voice)
Episode 15101 MitigationsAired March 3, 2019
Comic Book Guy sues Homer for joyriding in his car. Meanwhile, Guillermo del Toro saves Mr. Burns from his troubles with the law.
- 22m
- Directed by Mark Kirkland
- Written by Rob LaZebnik, Brian Kelley and Dan Vebber
Guest stars
- Guillermo del Toro Guillermo del Toro (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse (voice)
Episode 16I Want You (She's So Heavy)Aired March 10, 2019
When a romantic night ends in injury, Marge recovers by taking up kite boarding while Homer bonds with his hallucinated hernia; Lisa attempts to fix her parents' strained relationship by seeking advice from an unlikely source.
- 22m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Jeff Westbrook
Guest stars
- Wallace Shawn Wallace the Hernia (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Jimbo (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Dolph / Shauna Chalmers (voice)
Episode 17E My SportsAired March 17, 2019
As Bart begins to excel in video game competitions, Homer discovers a passion for coaching him; Lisa attempts to bring Homer back to reality, but the plan causes chaos.
- 23m
- Directed by Rob Oliver
- Written by Rob LaZebnik
Guest stars
- Ken Jeong Korean Monks (voice)
- Natasha Lyonne Sophie (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse (voice)
Episode 18Bart vs. Itchy & ScratchyAired March 24, 2019
Krusty releases an all-female reboot of “Itchy and Scratchy,” so Bart and his crew of all-male friends decide to boycott the show. After Bart’s friends turn on him for laughing at the reboot, Bart joins a woke group of sixth-grade girls who commit crimes against patriarchy.
- 23m
- Directed by Chris Clements
- Written by Megan Amram
Guest stars
- Nicole Byer Erica (voice)
- Awkwafina Carmen (voice)
- Chelsea Peretti Lauren (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse / Jimbo (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Dolph (voice)
Episode 19Girl's in the BandAired March 31, 2019
Homer works extra shifts at the plant so Lisa can play in the Capitol City Philharmonic.
- 22m
- Directed by Jennifer Moeller
- Written by Nancy Cartwright
Guest stars
- Dave Matthews Lloyd (voice)
- J.K. Simmons Victor Kleskow (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Agnes Skinner (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Chris Edgerly Miles / Gustavo Dudamel (voice)
Episode 20I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'ohAired April 7, 2019
Marge becomes director of Springfield's local theater, armed with Lisa's script resembling "Hamilton"; Homer joins a baby class with Maggie, and he takes a liking to supervisor Chloe.
- 22m
- Directed by Michael Polcino
- Written by Jeff Martin and Jenna Martin
Guest stars
- Josh Groban Professor Frink's Singing Voice (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Luann Van Houten (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Brandine Spuckler (voice)
- John Lithgow John Lithgow (voice)
- Jon Lovitz Llewellyn Sinclair (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson Mark (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Lady (voice)
Episode 21D'oh CanadaAired April 28, 2019
Lisa is mistakenly given political asylum in Canada during a family trip to Niagara Falls.
- 22m
- Directed by Matthew Nastuk
- Written by Tim Long and Miranda Thompson
Guest stars
- Awkwafina Carmen (voice)
- Judy Blume Judy Blume (voice)
- Lucas Meyer Justin Trudeau (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Employment Agent / Admitted Fraud #2 / Angry Woman (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Canadian Teacher (voice)
- Kevin Michael Richardson Louie Armstrong (voice)
Episode 22Woo-Hoo Dunnit?Aired May 5, 2019
The documentary crime series "Dateline: Springfield" goes in-depth to solve the case of Lisa’s missing college fund.
- 23m
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore
- Written by Brian Kelley
Guest stars
- Will Forte King Toot (voice)
- Liev Schreiber "Dateline: Springfield" Narrator (voice)
- Russi Taylor Martin Prince (voice)
- Jackie Mason Hyman Krustofsky (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Helen Lovejoy (voice)
- Ken Burns Ken Burns (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Lady (voice)
Episode 23Crystal Blue-Haired PersuasionAired May 12, 2019
Marge starts a business selling healing crystals to the naive mothers of Springfield when Homer’s work cuts children’s health-care benefits, leading Marge to use the crystals as a cheaper solution for Bart’s ADD.
- 22m
- Directed by Matthew Faughnan
- Written by Megan Amram
Guest stars
- Illeana Douglas New age clerk (voice)
- Jenny Slate Piper Paisley (voice)
- Werner Herzog Walter Hotenhoffer (voice)
- Maggie Roswell Luann Van Houten (voice)
- Pamela Hayden Milhouse (voice)
- Tress MacNeille Ms. Muntz (voice)