Ready to visit Springfield?
This mega-pack of The Simpsons trivia spans classic episodes, catchphrases, Halloween parodies, villains, and production secrets.
Questions start easy and get trickier, perfect for casual fans and hardcore completists.
Grab a donut, cue the couch gag, and dive in.
The Simpson Family & Home Base
Q: What town do the Simpsons call home?
A: Springfield.
Q: What is the Simpsons’ street address?
A: 742 Evergreen Terrace.
Q: Who are the parents at the center of the show?
A: Homer and Marge Simpson.
Q: Name the three Simpson children.
A: Bart, Lisa, and Maggie.
Q: Where does Homer work most of the time?
A: Springfield Nuclear Power Plant, Sector 7G.
Q: What is the family dog’s name?
A: Santa’s Little Helper.
Q: What is the family cat usually called in the series?
A: Snowball II (and identical successors).
Q: What is Marge’s maiden name?
A: Bouvier.
Q: What is Grampa Simpson’s first name?
A: Abraham.
Q: What is Bart’s full first name?
A: Bartholomew.
Q: What single-word exclamation is Homer famous for?
A: “D’oh!”
Q: What instrument is Lisa most associated with?
A: The saxophone (baritone).
Q: What color is the Simpsons’ iconic family sedan?
A: Pink.
Q: What’s Homer’s middle name?
A: Jay.
Q: What snack tempts Homer constantly at work?
A: Donuts.
Q: Who is Homer’s wealthy half-brother?
A: Herbert “Herb” Powell.
Q: Which religion does Lisa adopt later in the series?
A: Buddhism.
Q: Where do the Simpsons usually attend church?
A: First Church of Springfield.
Q: What convenience store does the family frequent?
A: The Kwik-E-Mart.
Q: Which neighbor lives next door, often saying “Hi-diddly-ho”?
A: Ned Flanders.
Q: After a run of feline mishaps, what name does Lisa ultimately reuse?
A: Snowball II.
Springfield & Its Colorful Residents
Q: What is Mr. Burns’s full name?
A: Charles Montgomery Burns.
Q: Who is Mr. Burns’s devoted assistant?
A: Waylon Smithers.
Q: Who runs the local tavern Homer frequents?
A: Moe Szyslak.
Q: What is Apu’s last name?
A: Nahasapeemapetilon.
Q: What is Chief Wiggum’s first name?
A: Clancy.
Q: Which news anchor hosts “Smartline” and the evening news?
A: Kent Brockman.
Q: What are the names of Homer’s two close work buddies?
A: Lenny Leonard and Carl Carlson.
Q: What clumsy criminal often says “Busted!”—from the other side?
A: Snake Jailbird.
Q: What is the Sea Captain’s real name?
A: Horatio McCallister.
Q: Who is Springfield’s blustery, Kennedy-esque mayor?
A: “Diamond Joe” Quimby.
Q: What’s the given name of Comic Book Guy?
A: Jeff Albertson.
Q: What’s the real name of Sideshow Bob?
A: Robert Underdunk Terwilliger.
Q: Which clown hosts a chaotic children’s TV show?
A: Krusty the Clown.
Q: What is Dr. Nick’s full name?
A: Dr. Nick Riviera.
Q: Which doctor laughs cheerily and treats the Simpsons often?
A: Dr. Julius Hibbert.
Q: Who is the Scottish school groundskeeper?
A: Groundskeeper Willie.
Q: What two purple-haired sisters constantly nag Homer?
A: Patty and Selma Bouvier.
Q: Which mustachioed mascot shouts “Oh, Yeah!” for Duff?
A: Duffman.
Q: Which fishmonger runs the Android’s Dungeon? Trick question—who actually does?
A: Comic Book Guy owns the Android’s Dungeon.
Q: Who is the eccentric inventor with “glayvin” babble?
A: Professor Frink.
Q: Who is Lisa’s jazz mentor with a toothy nickname?
A: Bleeding Gums Murphy.
Springfield Elementary & Kids’ World
Q: Who is the principal of Springfield Elementary?
A: Seymour Skinner.
Q: Who is Bart’s chain-smoking fourth-grade teacher?
A: Edna Krabappel.
Q: What is the school bus driver’s name?
A: Otto Mann.
Q: Who is the superintendent who shouts “SKINNER!”?
A: Gary Chalmers.
Q: Who is Lisa’s teacher in second grade?
A: Miss Hoover.
Q: Which bully is known for “Ha-ha!”?
A: Nelson Muntz.
Q: Who are the identical purple-haired twins at school?
A: Sherri and Terri.
Q: What is Ralph Wiggum’s dad’s job?
A: Police Chief (Clancy Wiggum).
Q: What is Milhouse’s full name?
A: Milhouse Mussolini Van Houten.
Q: Which exchange student loves chocolate and gets lost at Oktoberfest?
A: Üter Zörker.
Q: Which trio of older kids are the school bullies?
A: Jimbo, Dolph, and Kearney.
Q: What is the school’s perpetually alarming lunch staffer called?
A: Lunchlady Doris.
Q: Which substitute teacher inspires Lisa deeply?
A: Mr. Bergstrom.
Q: What superhero film recruits Milhouse as sidekick Fallout Boy?
A: Radioactive Man.
Q: Which episode segment birthed “Steamed Hams”?
A: “22 Short Films About Springfield.”
Q: In that bit, what does Skinner claim the burgers are called regionally?
A: “Steamed hams.”
Q: What is Principal Skinner’s controversial real identity reveal?
A: Armin Tamzarian.
Q: What is the school’s underfunded band instrument Lisa plays?
A: Baritone saxophone.
Q: What pastime gets Bart in trouble: prank calls to which bar?
A: Moe’s Tavern.
Q: Where does Bart get a fake ID to road-trip to Knoxville?
A: From a photo booth scam (“Bart on the Road”).
Q: What item does Bart sell, then regret losing?
A: His “soul.”
Work, Schemes & Local Institutions
Q: Who owns the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant?
A: Mr. Burns.
Q: What store does Ned Flanders launch for southpaws?
A: The Leftorium.
Q: What burger chain competes with Krusty’s clowning?
A: Krusty Burger.
Q: What brewery brand dominates Springfield?
A: Duff Beer.
Q: What’s the name of Springfield’s minor-league baseball team?
A: The Isotopes.
Q: What business does Moe briefly rebrand as a family eatery?
A: Uncle Moe’s Family Feedbag.
Q: What snow-plowing business gives Homer a jingle?
A: Mr. Plow.
Q: Who becomes Homer’s plowing rival?
A: Barney Gumble as the Plow King.
Q: What massive statue stands outside a donut shop?
A: Lard Lad.
Q: What ill-fated public transport swindles Springfield?
A: The monorail.
Q: What charismatic con man sold that system?
A: Lyle Lanley.
Q: What secret society boasts hymn-singing power players?
A: The Stonecutters.
Q: What fast-food ripoff prompts Homer’s “ribwich” craze?
A: The Krusty Ribwich.
Q: Which desert commune brainwashes citizens with a space-cult shtick?
A: The Movementarians.
Q: What tech CEO hosts Homer in Cypress Creek?
A: Hank Scorpio of Globex.
Q: What superhero within Springfield’s universe shouts “Up and at ’em!”?
A: Radioactive Man.
Q: Which department store’s cheap photo causes Marge grief?
A: Try-N-Save.
Q: What annual event involves snake-beating controversy?
A: Whacking Day.
Q: What civic founder’s statue stands proudly downtown?
A: Jebediah Springfield.
Q: What transit mishap nearly kills Homer at a gorge?
A: The Springfield Gorge jump.
Q: What restaurant’s all-you-can-eat policy enrages the Sea Captain?
A: The Frying Dutchman.
Iconic Episodes & Running Gags
Q: Who ultimately shoots Mr. Burns?
A: Maggie Simpson (accidentally).
Q: Who wrote the beloved “Marge vs. the Monorail”?
A: Conan O’Brien.
Q: Which episode features MLB cameos galore?
A: “Homer at the Bat.”
Q: What running bit ends each opening credits?
A: The couch gag.
Q: What phrase does Lisa need in “Last Exit to Springfield”?
A: “Dental plan! Lisa needs braces.”
Q: Which Bond-esque villain befriends Homer while he thrives at work?
A: Hank Scorpio.
Q: What episode lets Springfield residents each get a mini-spotlight?
A: “22 Short Films About Springfield.”
Q: Which episode parodies film festivals with Jay Sherman?
A: “A Star Is Burns.”
Q: What desert hallucination leads Homer to a coyote spirit guide?
A: “El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Jomer.”
Q: Which future-set episode predicts Lisa’s college and love life?
A: “Lisa’s Wedding.”
Q: Which episode dissects showbiz with the Itchy & Scratchy writers’ room?
A: “The Itchy & Scratchy & Poochie Show.”
Q: In “Lemon of Troy,” who steals Springfield’s prized tree?
A: Shelbyville.
Q: Which episode skewers tabloid scandal with a gummi Venus?
A: “Homer Badman.”
Q: Which documentary-style episode reframes the family’s history?
A: “Behind the Laughter.”
Q: What happens when Homer becomes sanitation commissioner?
A: Disaster in “Trash of the Titans.”
Q: Which episode parodies Cape Fear with rake-stepping slapstick?
A: “Cape Feare.”
Q: What ep explores Bart’s moral crisis over faith and friendship?
A: “Bart Sells His Soul.”
Q: Which ep sees Homer form a barbershop quartet?
A: “Homer’s Barbershop Quartet” (The Be Sharps).
Q: Who guest-stars to help rescue “Timmy O’Toole” from the well hoax?
A: Sting (among others).
Q: Which season-one Christmas episode launched the series?
A: “Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire.”
Q: What phrase does Bart often write during the opening chalkboard gag?
A: A rotating punishment line (varies per episode).
Treehouse of Horror & Sci-Fi Spoofs
Q: What are the names of the two cackling alien observers?
A: Kang and Kodos.
Q: What Edgar Allan Poe poem is adapted in the first special?
A: “The Raven.”
Q: Which haunted-house spoof torments the family early on?
A: “Bad Dream House.”
Q: What cursed object grants wishes with terrible twists?
A: The Monkey’s Paw.
Q: What parody locks the hotel in snowbound madness?
A: “The Shinning.”
Q: Which toaster mishap sends Homer time-hopping?
A: “Time and Punishment.”
Q: Which election spoof features Clinton and Dole replaced by aliens?
A: “Citizen Kang.”
Q: What chef-themed horror sees teachers cook students?
A: “Nightmare Cafeteria.”
Q: What zombie segment has Bart summon the undead?
A: “Dial Z for Zombies.”
Q: Which King Kong pastiche casts Homer as a giant ape?
A: “King Homer.”
Q: What killer doll terrorizes Homer on his birthday?
A: The Krusty doll (“Clown Without Pity”).
Q: Which X-Men-ish segment gives Bart and Lisa superhero powers?
A: “Desperately Xeeking Xena.”
Q: What segment shows Homer trapped in a 3D world?
A: “Homer³” (“Homer Cubed”).
Q: Who narrates kangaroo-court justice in “The Island of Dr. Hibbert”?
A: Dr. Hibbert turns people into beasts.
Q: Which witchcraft twist sees Marge tried in colonial times?
A: “Easy-Bake Coven.”
Q: In “Send in the Clones,” what object makes Homer duplicates?
A: A cursed hammock.
Q: Which alien cookbook famously reads “How to Cook For Forty Humans”?
A: Kang and Kodos’s misread tome.
Q: Which ultraviolent cartoon duo star in many meta-segments?
A: Itchy & Scratchy.
Q: Which segment parodies “The Fly” with Bart?
A: “Fly vs. Fly.”
Q: What recurring gag reveals Kang and Kodos are outside continuity?
A: They’re usually non-canon Treehouse-only characters.
Q: Which political button ends an episode: “Don’t blame me…”?
A: “I voted for Kodos.”
Villains, Crime & Conspiracies
Q: Who runs Springfield’s mob?
A: Fat Tony (Anthony D’Amico).
Q: Who is Fat Tony’s taciturn associate?
A: Johnny Tightlips.
Q: Who repeatedly vows to kill Bart with elaborate schemes?
A: Sideshow Bob.
Q: What phrase on Bob’s tattoo is “not evil”—in German?
A: “Die Bart, Die” (he claims it means “The Bart, The” in German).
Q: Who cons Springfield into buying a doomed monorail?
A: Lyle Lanley.
Q: Who is the enigmatic cat burglar who steals from everyone?
A: Molloy.
Q: Which scientist is a villain only in the comics-world parody?
A: Dr. Colossus.
Q: Which episode features Homer’s dangerously diligent coworker Frank Grimes?
A: “Homer’s Enemy.”
Q: Who is the one-eyed mafia boss above Fat Tony?
A: Don Vittorio DiMaggio.
Q: Which surly owner of an Army Surplus store arms schemes?
A: Herman.
Q: Who is the criminal frequently caught by Wiggum yet escapes often?
A: Snake Jailbird.
Q: Which episode reveals Mr. Burns’s cherished teddy bear?
A: “Rosebud” (the bear is Bobo).
Q: Which ruthless tycoon tries to block out the sun?
A: Mr. Burns.
Q: Which babysitter turns out to be a notorious thief?
A: The Babysitter Bandit (Lucille Botzkowski).
Q: Who leads the Stonecutters as “Number One”?
A: Patrick Stewart’s character (Number One).
Q: Which episode reveals a second Frank Grimes seeking revenge?
A: “The Great Louse Detective.”
Q: Which lounge lizard sometimes fences stolen goods at Moe’s?
A: Snake (often).
Q: Which villain traps Springfield under a giant dome—in the movie?
A: Russ Cargill of the EPA.
Q: What alias does Krusty’s father use in his rabbinical role?
A: He’s Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky (no alias; strict father).
Q: Which cult corrals the town with bliss and blue uniforms?
A: The Movementarians.
Q: Which Springfieldian fakes a boy trapped in a well?
A: Bart (with a fake voice box).
Behind the Scenes, Guest Stars & Legacy
Q: Who created The Simpsons?
A: Matt Groening.
Q: Where did the family first appear on TV?
A: The Tracey Ullman Show shorts (1987).
Q: When did the half-hour series premiere on FOX?
A: December 17, 1989.
Q: Who composed the show’s main theme?
A: Danny Elfman.
Q: Who provided the show’s long-running orchestral score?
A: Alf Clausen.
Q: Which writers served as early showrunners in seasons 3–4?
A: Al Jean and Mike Reiss.
Q: Who helmed seasons 5–6 as showrunner?
A: David Mirkin.
Q: Which duo ran seasons 7–8?
A: Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein.
Q: Which showrunner took over in season 9 and beyond?
A: Mike Scully (then later Al Jean again).
Q: Which writer is famed for penning the most episodes?
A: John Swartzwelder.
Q: What 1996 award recognized the show’s societal impact?
A: A Peabody Award.
Q: What is the title of the 2007 feature film?
A: The Simpsons Movie.
Q: In that film, what animal becomes “Spider-Pig”?
A: Plopper (Homer’s pet pig).
Q: Who voiced the mysterious man in “Stark Raving Dad,” credited pseudonymously?
A: Michael Jackson (credited as “John Jay Smith”).
Q: What pseudonym did Dustin Hoffman use in “Lisa’s Substitute”?
A: Sam Etic.
Q: Which Beatle appears to praise the Be Sharps’ tune?
A: George Harrison (also Ringo Starr appears elsewhere).
Q: Which physicist guest-starred, often by hovering in a chair?
A: Stephen Hawking.
Q: Which talk show host leads “The Critic” crossover?
A: Jay Sherman (voiced by Jon Lovitz).
Q: Which composer/actor voiced supervillain Hank Scorpio?
A: Albert Brooks.
Q: What running gag ends with a freeze-frame family pile-on?
A: The couch gag (varies uniquely).
Q: What made the show a TV landmark in longevity?
A: It became the longest-running American scripted primetime series.
Music, Catchphrases & Pop Culture
Q: What is Homer’s celebratory toast about booze?
A: “To alcohol! The cause of, and solution to, all of life’s problems.”
Q: What three-word command does Homer bellow at Bart?
A: “Why you little…!”
Q: What’s Bart’s classic early catchphrase to skeptics?
A: “Don’t have a cow, man.”
Q: What sugary treat does Homer dream about constantly?
A: Donuts (pink frosted).
Q: Which faux-boy band includes Bart in “New Kids on the Blecch”?
A: Party Posse.
Q: What line do burlesque workers sing in “Bart After Dark”?
A: “We Put the Spring in Springfield.”
Q: What barbershop hit tops the charts for the Be Sharps?
A: “Baby on Board.”
Q: What eco-anthem do Paul and Linda McCartney affect in Lisa’s life?
A: “Lisa the Vegetarian” reinforces her vegetarianism.
Q: Which TV clown says “Hey, hey!” before a bit?
A: Krusty the Clown.
Q: Which four-letter word defines Homer’s frustration?
A: “D’oh!”
Q: What verbal tic punctuates Dr. Hibbert’s diagnoses?
A: A chuckle.
Q: What does Professor Frink often exclaim mid-jargon?
A: “Glayvin!”
Q: What phrase is associated with Comic Book Guy verdicts?
A: “Worst. [Thing]. Ever.”
Q: Which exclamation punctuates Nelson’s bullying?
A: “Ha-ha!”
Q: What soda-powered earworm turns Homer into a dancing fool?
A: The “Sugar” song gag (various episodes).
Q: What catchphrase does Duffman roar during promotions?
A: “Oh yeah!”
Q: What phrase do Itchy & Scratchy title cards often parody?
A: Classic cartoon puns in violent shorts.
Q: What word from Jebediah’s motto entered fan lingo?
A: “Embiggens.”
Q: What other coined word means “legit” among Springfieldians?
A: “Cromulent.”
Q: Which episode’s rake gag turned into a meme?
A: “Cape Feare.”
Q: What online-famous exchange features Aurora Borealis in a kitchen?
A: The “Steamed Hams” scene.
Deep Springfield Lore & Geography
Q: What is the family’s backyard structure Bart uses for mischief?
A: The treehouse.
Q: What gorge is the site of Homer’s disastrous jump?
A: Springfield Gorge.
Q: What body of water hosts Blinky, the three-eyed fish?
A: The river near the power plant.
Q: What rival town feuds with Springfield over pride and produce?
A: Shelbyville.
Q: What giant advertising mascot comes to life in a hurricane of chaos?
A: Lard Lad.
Q: What is the church where Reverend Lovejoy preaches?
A: First Church of Springfield.
Q: What is the name of the local TV station?
A: Channel 6.
Q: What doughy temple of excess parodies a real theme park?
A: Duff Gardens.
Q: What stadium hosts the Isotopes?
A: Springfield Stadium (Isotopes Park).
Q: What city district houses Krustylu Studios?
A: The Channel 6/Krustylu lot.
Q: What mountain hosts a club with a tricky rope bridge?
A: The Stonecutters’ hall (hidden locale).
Q: What swanky restaurant humiliates Homer over a small hat?
A: The Gilded Truffle.
Q: What cultural venue gets a controversial angel exhibit?
A: Springfield Natural History Museum.
Q: What store sells comics and cards to Bart and Milhouse?
A: The Android’s Dungeon.
Q: What discount store sparks a scandal with Marge’s photo?
A: Try-N-Save.
Q: What ice-cream parlor churns out “Squishees”?
A: The Kwik-E-Mart (frozen drinks).
Q: What fairground sees Homer attempt an auto-jump?
A: The Springfield Speedway/Fairgrounds.
Q: What retirement home hosts Grampa and many seniors?
A: Springfield Retirement Castle.
Q: What snack shop do kids ransack with a fake flood?
A: The Kwik-E-Mart (multiple prank episodes).
Q: What hill displays a big letter for pride and vandalism?
A: The Springfield sign.
Q: Which building’s basement hides a mysterious, endless escalator?
A: The mall (gag escalator to nowhere).
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