The Simpsons Trivia Night Theme Pack

The Simpsons trivia questions for the longest-running scripted show in TV history. 75+ professionally written Simpsons trivia covering 35+ years of Springfield, the Simpson family, and every yellow-skinned resident from Apu to Mr. Burns. Tested in real venues with the 25-55 fan crowd that grew up quoting Homer, Bart, Lisa, and Marge. Mixed difficulty across four rounds plus a themed picture round of Springfield landmarks — fills your bar with the kind of regulars who'll argue over which season was peak Simpsons.

Perfect for: Simpsons watch parties, animated TV pub trivia, Springfield-themed fan events, and animation buff meetups.

Why The Simpsons is the most quotable trivia theme ever. 35-plus years on the air. 760-plus episodes. Every customer at your bar has a favorite line, a favorite couch gag, and a strong opinion on when the show "jumped the shark." Hand them a trivia pack and they'll come in early to argue.

What's Inside

• 4 rounds of mixed-difficulty questions — 75+ total
• Themed picture round with high-res Springfield imagery
• Host script — read and run, no experience needed
• PDF + PowerPoint formats included
• Commercial license for your venue built-in
• Instant download — host tonight

About Simpsons Trivia

The Simpsons is the longest-running scripted primetime television series in U.S. history. Created by Matt Groening, the show debuted on the Fox network on December 17, 1989 with the Christmas episode "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire," though the family had already appeared as animated shorts on The Tracey Ullman Show beginning April 19, 1987. The series follows Homer (the bumbling nuclear-plant safety inspector), Marge (his blue-haired wife), Bart (the underachieving 10-year-old troublemaker), Lisa (the gifted 8-year-old saxophonist and activist), and Maggie (the perpetual one-year-old) Simpson, residents of the fictional town of Springfield.

Springfield's supporting cast is one of the deepest in television: Mr. Burns and Smithers at the nuclear power plant, Moe Szyslak at Moe's Tavern, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon at the Kwik-E-Mart, Krusty the Clown, Sideshow Bob, Principal Skinner and Superintendent Chalmers, Ned Flanders, Chief Wiggum, Milhouse Van Houten, Comic Book Guy, and dozens more. The show has won 37 Emmys, including 13 for Outstanding Animated Program. Voice actor Dan Castellaneta voices Homer, Krusty, Grampa, Barney, Mayor Quimby, and many others; Julie Kavner voices Marge; Nancy Cartwright voices Bart; Yeardley Smith voices Lisa. Catchphrases including "D'oh!" (added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2001), "Eat my shorts," "Don't have a cow, man," "Ay caramba," and "Excellent" entered global vocabulary. The Simpsons Movie released in 2007 grossed over $527 million worldwide. Episodes have predicted real events from the Trump presidency to Disney buying Fox — the latter became literal when Disney acquired 20th Century Fox in 2019.

Sample Simpsons Trivia Questions & Answers

What year did The Simpsons first air as a half-hour series on Fox?

1989. The series premiered on December 17, 1989 with the Christmas episode "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire."

Who created The Simpsons?

Matt Groening. He developed the family while waiting in the lobby of producer James L. Brooks' office, naming the characters after his own family members — except Bart, an anagram of "brat."

What is the name of the fictional town where the Simpsons live?

Springfield. The state has never been officially confirmed — a long-running gag throughout the series.

Where does Homer Simpson work?

The Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, owned by Mr. Burns. Homer is a safety inspector at Sector 7G — a job he is comically unqualified for.

What is Bart Simpson's catchphrase when he's surprised or shocked?

"Ay, caramba!" — the very first words spoken by Bart in the original Tracey Ullman Show shorts in 1987.

What instrument does Lisa Simpson famously play?

The baritone saxophone. The opening credits feature her solo, originally composed by Danny Elfman.

What is Mr. Burns' first name?

Charles Montgomery Burns. He is the owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant and Springfield's wealthiest resident.

What is the name of Homer's best friend who frequently appears at Moe's Tavern?

Barney Gumble. Once Homer's high school valedictorian-track friend, Barney became the town drunk after Homer introduced him to beer.

What is the catchphrase Homer says when he makes a mistake?

"D'oh!" The exclamation was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2001 and is officially attributed to Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson.

What is the name of Bart's best friend with thick glasses?

Milhouse Van Houten. The character is named after Richard Nixon's middle name (Milhous), which Matt Groening considered the funniest name in American politics.

Who runs the Kwik-E-Mart in Springfield?

Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, voiced for most of the series by Hank Azaria. Apu holds a Ph.D. in computer science.

What is the name of Ned Flanders' two sons?

Rod and Todd Flanders. They appear frequently alongside their devout father.

Who is Bart's eternal nemesis, voiced by Kelsey Grammer, who repeatedly tries to kill him?

Sideshow Bob (Robert Underdunk Terwilliger). He's a former sidekick to Krusty the Clown and a recurring villain.

What is Krusty the Clown's real name?

Herschel Shmoikel Pinchas Yerucham Krustofsky. His father is a respected rabbi who disapproved of his clowning career for years.

What year did The Simpsons Movie release in theaters?

2007. The film grossed over $527 million worldwide and was directed by David Silverman.

How to Host a Simpsons Trivia Night

The Simpsons pulls a 25-55 demographic spanning Gen X, millennials, and older Gen Z — one of the broadest age ranges of any pop culture theme. Schedule it on a slow weeknight (Tuesday or Wednesday) and promote two to three weeks ahead on Facebook, Instagram, and the r/TheSimpsons subreddit. Use a recognizable opening-couch-gag aesthetic in graphics. Encourage costumes — anyone in yellow body paint gets a free shot — and offer team name bonus points for the most Simpsons reference ("Skinner's Stew," "Steamed Hams," "Kwik-E-Quiz").

Run four rounds of roughly 15-18 questions: Simpson family basics, Springfield supporting cast, classic-era episodes (seasons 3-9), and a final round of deep cuts (Treehouse of Horror, guest stars, behind-the-scenes). The picture round should mix character close-ups, Springfield landmarks (Moe's, Kwik-E-Mart, Krusty Burger), and famous chalkboard gags. Cap teams at 6, charge $5, and put the pot toward a winner's bar tab.

Prize ideas: a Duff Beer pint glass, a Krusty Burger T-shirt, or a $50 venue gift card. Last place gets a Squishee or a six-pack of Buzz Cola. Pour themed drinks: Duff Beer (any quality lager), a Flaming Moe (Aerosmith optional), and a Khlav Kalash. Play the Danny Elfman theme between rounds. Wrap by 9:30 PM. Regulars stay for a "Steamed Hams" rewatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Simpsons trivia questions are in this pack?

The pack contains 75+ Simpsons trivia questions split across four rounds covering the Simpson family, Springfield's supporting cast, classic episodes, and behind-the-scenes deep cuts, plus a themed picture round. Enough for a full 90-minute trivia night.

Does the pack cover all 35+ seasons or just the classic era?

Both. The pack focuses heavily on the classic era (seasons 1-12) where most of the show's most iconic moments live, but includes questions from later seasons and the 2007 movie so newer fans aren't shut out.

What format does the Simpsons trivia pack come in?

You receive both a printable PDF and a PowerPoint file. Print the PDF for team answer sheets and project the PowerPoint on a TV or screen for the picture round. Both files are sent to your inbox within minutes of checkout.

Can I use this Simpsons trivia pack at my bar or restaurant?

Yes. A commercial license is built into every Cheap Trivia pack. You can run it at your bar, restaurant, brewery, country club, hotel, or any private venue you operate, as many times as you want.

Is the difficulty mixed or all hard?

Difficulty is intentionally mixed — easy openers any casual viewer will know, medium questions for the bulk of the night, and a few hard deep-cut questions in the final round. Keeps casual fans engaged while still challenging superfans.

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