How to Watch The Simpsons Season 36 Without Cable

The Spool Staff
October 22nd, 2024

After more than 30 years entertaining America, The Simpsons have finally come to an end.

Or have they? The latest season from FOX teased fans with a bold meta premiere of Bart contemplating the show’s possible end. There is, of course, a whole season to come, but with such a shocking premiere, we’re eager to watch what happens next. Here’s our guide to watch the latest season of The Simpsons.

Where to watch The Simpsons Season 36

The latest season of The Simpsons airs on FOX every Sunday at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT, starting on September 29. Each episode streams on Hulu the following day.

There are two ways to watch The Simpsons Season 36: live on FOX or streaming the next day on Hulu.

The Simpsons Season 36 on FOX

You can watch The Simpsons Season 36 on FOX without cable on one of these cord-cutting services:

Fubo

Designed for the ultimate sports fan, Fubo is an on-demand and live TV service that streams games from multiple leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and the Premier League. You can get up to 215 live channels on your lineup, which includes coverage on RSNs and local stations, though you might have to pay extra if you want premium entertainment channels like Starz and Showtime.

SpoolScore: 8.81
Our objective calculation (explained): Price: $79.99; Channels: 101; Channels per dollar: 1.26; Trial? +0.25; Roku App?: +0.25; Amazon Fire app?: +0.25; NBC?: +0.4; CBS?: +0.4; ABC?: +0.4; Fox?: +0.4; Fox News?: +0.4; ESPN?: +0.4; Univision?: +0.4; MSNBC?: +0.4; Ion?: +0.4; HGTV?: +0.4; TNT?: -0.2; Hallmark Channel?: +0.4; Telemundo?: +0.4; TBS?: -0.2; History?: +0.4; TLC?: +0.4; INSP?: +0.4; Discovery Channel?: +0.4; USA?: +0.4; Food Network?: +0.4

How much does Fubo cost?

Fubo costs $79.99/month.

Does Fubo have a Free Trial?

Yes, Fubo is offering a 7 days trial.

Which channels are on Fubo?

Fubo currently carries the following channels: A&E, ABC, ABC News Live, ACC Network, AccuWeather, Animal Planet, Bein Sports, beIN Sports en Español, Big Ten Network, Bounce, Bravo, CBS, CBS Sports Network, CBSN, Cheddar, CMT, CNBC, Comedy Central, Comet, Court TV, Cozi TV, Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, E!, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, Estrella TV, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Freeform, fubo Sports Network, FX, FXX, FYI, Galavision, GetTV, Golf Channel, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, HGTV, History, IFC, INSP, Investigation Discovery, ION, Ion Mystery, Local Now, MotorTrend, MSNBC, MTV, National Geographic, NBC, NBCLX, NBCSN, Newsmax, NFL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Olympic Channel, OWN, Oxygen, Paramount Network, Pop, RSNs, SEC Network, Smithsonian Channel, SYFY, Tastemade, TBD, Telemundo, The CW, The Weather Channel, TLC, Travel Channel, TUDN, TUDNxtra4, TUDNxtra5, TUDNxtra6, TUDNxtra7, TUDNxtra8, TUDNxtra9, TV Land, TVG, Unimas, Universal Kids, Universo, Univision, USA, VH1, Vice, WE tv, WGN America

Hulu with Live TV

Combining the best of streaming and cable, Hulu with Live TV pairs Hulu’s original programming like Only Murders in the Building, imports like Normal People, and licensed ABC shows like Modern Family with live TV channels like CNN, CBS, and TCM to give you an all-in-one TV package. The plans start at $77/month (with ads), but for an additional fee, you can upgrade to a bundle that removes commercials and throws in Disney+ and ESPN+ to the mix.

SpoolScore: 8.18
Our objective calculation (explained): Price: $76.99; Channels: 95; Channels per dollar: 1.23; Trial? +0.25; Roku App?: +0.25; Amazon Fire app?: +0.25; NBC?: +0.4; CBS?: +0.4; ABC?: +0.4; Fox?: +0.4; Fox News?: +0.4; ESPN?: +0.4; Univision?: -0.2; MSNBC?: +0.4; Ion?: -0.2; HGTV?: +0.4; TNT?: +0.4; Hallmark Channel?: +0.4; Telemundo?: +0.4; TBS?: +0.4; History?: +0.4; TLC?: +0.4; INSP?: -0.2; Discovery Channel?: +0.4; USA?: +0.4; Food Network?: +0.4

How much does Hulu with Live TV cost?

Hulu with Live TV costs $76.99/month.

Does Hulu with Live TV have a Free Trial?

Yes, Hulu with Live TV is offering a 3 days trial.

Which channels are on Hulu with Live TV?

Hulu with Live TV currently carries the following channels: A&E, ABC, ABC Localish, ABC News Live, ACC Network, Adult Swim, Animal Planet, BET, Big Ten Network, Bloomberg Television, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CBS, CBS Sports Network, CBSN, Cheddar News, CMT, CNBC, CNN, CNN International, Comedy Central, Comedy TV, Cozi TV, Dabl, Discovery Channel, Discovery en Español, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, E!, ESPN, ESPN College Extra, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business, Fox Deportes, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Freeform, FX, FXM, FXX, FYI, Golf Channel, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, HGTV, History, HLN, Investigation Discovery, Justice Central TV, Lifetime, LMN, Localish, Military History Channel, MotorTrend, MSNBC, MTV, NASA, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, NBC, NBC News Now, NBCLX, NewsNation, NFL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, OWN, Oxygen, Paramount Network, Pop, QVC, SEC Network, Smithsonian Channel, Start TV, SYFY, TBS, TCM, Telemundo, The CW, The Grio, The Weather Channel, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, TV Land, Universal Kids, USA, VH1, Vice

YouTube TV

Often dubbed as the best cordless replacement to cable, YouTube TV is a live TV streaming platform that gives you access to more than 100 channels, sporting events, local channels, unlimited DVR space, and up to three simultaneous streams. But what really gives YouTube TV its edge is customization; depending on your needs, you can easily add premium channels like HBO, sports channels like NFL Redzone, and Spanish channels like Unimas to your preferred lineup.

SpoolScore: 8.16
Our objective calculation (explained): Price: $72.99; Channels: 132; Channels per dollar: 1.81; Trial? +0.25; Roku App?: +0.25; Amazon Fire app?: +0.25; NBC?: +0.4; CBS?: +0.4; ABC?: -0.2; Fox?: +0.4; Fox News?: +0.4; ESPN?: +0.4; Univision?: +0.4; MSNBC?: +0.4; Ion?: -0.2; HGTV?: +0.4; TNT?: +0.4; Hallmark Channel?: +0.4; Telemundo?: +0.4; TBS?: +0.4; History?: -0.2; TLC?: +0.4; INSP?: -0.2; Discovery Channel?: +0.4; USA?: +0.4; Food Network?: +0.4

How much does YouTube TV cost?

YouTube TV costs $72.99/month.

Does YouTube TV have a Free Trial?

Yes, YouTube TV is offering a 7 days trial.

Which channels are on YouTube TV?

YouTube TV currently carries the following channels: ABC, ABC News, ACCN, Adult Swim, AMC, Animal Planet, BBC America, BBC World News, BET, BET Her, Big Ten Network, Bounce, Bravo, Cartoon Network, CBS, CBS local channels, CBS Sports Network, Cheddar, Cheddar News, CMT, CNBC, CNBC World, CNN, Comedy Central, Comedy TV, Comet, Court TV, Cozi TV, Dabl, Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, Docurama, Dove Channel, E!, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNews, ESPNU, Food Network, FOX, Fox Business, Fox News, FOX SOUL, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Fox Weather, Freeform, FX, FXM, FXX, Galavision, Game Show Network, Get TV, Golf Channel, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Drama, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, HGTV, HLN, HSN, IFC, Investigation Discovery, ION, Justice Central TV, LAFC Channel, Law & Crime, Live Now, Local Now, Localish, MotorTrend, MSNBC, MTV, MTV Classic, MTV2, My TV, Nat Geo Wild, National Geographic, NBA TV, NBC, NBC local channels, NBC News Now, NBC Universo, NBCLX, NBCSN, NECN, NewsNation, NFL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Nicktoons, Orlando City Channel, OWN, Oxygen, Paramount Network, PBS, PBS Kids, PBS local channels, PC Mag, Pop, QVC, Recipe.TV, Scripps News, SEC Network, Smithsonian Channel, SNY, Start TV, Sundance TV, SYFY, Tastemade, TBS, TCM, Teen Nick, TeleHit, Telemundo, The CW, The Great Courses, The Weather Channel, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, Tru TV, TV Land, TYT, Unimas, Unimas local channels, Universal Kids, Univision, Univision local channels, USA, VH1, WE tv

Sling TV

Slings TV is a relatively affordable and wide-ranging live TV streaming service that has three main plans: the family-friendly Sling Orange, the sports-and-news-focused Sling Blue, and the comprehensive Sling Orange + Blue. The latter has a total of 46 channels, including IFC, TNT, and MGM, plus cloud DVR and simultaneous streams. You can also add multiple add-ons, like the Sports Extra, the News Extra, and the International Extra, to enhance your base package.

SpoolScore: 6.38
Our objective calculation (explained): Price: $40; Channels: 59; Channels per dollar: 1.48; Trial? +0; Roku App?: +0.25; Amazon Fire app?: +0.25; NBC?: +0.4; CBS?: -0.2; ABC?: +0.4; Fox?: +0.4; Fox News?: +0.4; ESPN?: +0.4; Univision?: -0.2; MSNBC?: +0.4; Ion?: -0.2; HGTV?: +0.4; TNT?: +0.4; Hallmark Channel?: -0.2; Telemundo?: -0.2; TBS?: +0.4; History?: +0.4; TLC?: +0.4; INSP?: -0.2; Discovery Channel?: +0.4; USA?: +0.4; Food Network?: +0.4

How much does Sling TV cost?

Sling TV costs $40/month.

Which channels are on Sling TV?

Sling TV currently carries the following channels: A&E, ABC, AMC, AXS TV, BBC America, BET, Bloomberg Television, Bounce, Bravo, Cartoon Network, Charge!, CNN, Comedy Central, Comet, Discovery Channel, Disney Channel, E!, EPIX Drive-In, ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN2, ESPN3, FETV, Food Network, FOX, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 1, Freeform, Fuse, FX, HGTV, History, HLN, IFC, Investigation Discovery, Investigation Discovery, Laff, Lifetime, Local Now, MGM+, MotorTrend, MSNBC, National Geographic, NBC, NBC local channels, NFL Network, Nick Jr., QVC, Sling Scapes, SYFY, TBS, TLC, TNT, Travel Channel, truTV, USA, USA Network, Vice, WE tv

Fubo Elite

If you're a sports fan looking to cover all your bases, Fubo Elite has more than 256 channels and 130 live events that cover sports of all kinds, from basketball to cricket to golf. Channels include ESPN, CBS Sports Network, FS1 and FS2, beIN Sports, NFL Network, all the BIG Networks, and more. Depending on where you live, you should also have all the major local networks like ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX. Even though Fubo Elite is a notch above the basic tier, with unlimited DVR and simultaneous screens, it still notably does not have Turner channels like CNN, TNT, and TBS.

SpoolScore: 5.71
Our objective calculation (explained): Price: $89.99; Channels: 104; Channels per dollar: 1.16; Trial? +0.25; Roku App?: +0.25; Amazon Fire app?: +0.25; NBC?: +0.4; CBS?: +0.4; ABC?: +0.4; Fox?: +0.4; Fox News?: +0.4; ESPN?: +0.4; Univision?: +0.4; MSNBC?: +0.4; Ion?: +0.4; HGTV?: -0.2; TNT?: -0.2; Hallmark Channel?: +0.4; Telemundo?: +0.4; TBS?: -0.2; History?: +0.4; TLC?: -0.2; INSP?: -0.2; Discovery Channel?: -0.2; USA?: +0.4; Food Network?: -0.2

How much does Fubo Elite cost?

Fubo Elite costs $89.99/month.

Does Fubo Elite have a Free Trial?

Yes, Fubo Elite is offering a 7 days trial.

Which channels are on Fubo Elite?

Fubo Elite currently carries the following channels: A&E, ABC, ABC News Live, ACC Network, AccuWeather, Bein Sports, Bein Sports 4, Bein sports 5, Bein Sports 6, Bein Sports 7, Bein Sports 8, beIN Sports en Español, Big Ten Network, Bravo, CBS, CBS local channels, CBS Sports Network, CBSN, Cheddar, CMT, CNBC, Comedy Central, Comet, Cozi TV, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, E!, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN3, Estrella TV, FOX, Fox Business Network, Fox News Channel, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, Freeform, fubo Sports Network, FX, FXX, FYI, Galavision, GetTV, Golf Channel, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Family, Hallmark Mystery, History, IFC, Ion Mystery, Local Now, MASN, MSNBC, MTV, National Geographic, NBC, NBC local channels, NBCLX, NBCSN, Newsmax, NFL Network, Nick Jr., Nickelodeon, Olympic Channel, Oxygen, Paramount Network, Pop, RSNs, SEC Network, Smithsonian Channel, SYFY, Tastemade, Telemundo, Telemundo local channels, The CW, The Weather Channel, Travel Channel, TUDN, TUDNxtra1, TUDNxtra10, TUDNxtra11, TUDNxtra2, TUDNxtra3, TUDNxtra4, TUDNxtra5, TUDNxtra6, TUDNxtra7, TUDNxtra8, TUDNxtra9, TV Land, TVG, Unimas, Unimas local channels, Universal Kids, Universo, Univision, Univision local channels, USA, VH1, Vice, WE tv, WGN America, Willow TV, YES Network

The Simpsons Season 36 on Hulu

As one of the big three of streaming, there’s no need to introduce Hulu. Here is a refresher and a link to subscribe:

Hulu

Hulu may be on the cheaper side at just $7.99/month, but the on-demand streaming service boasts an ever-growing catalog of original series like The Handmaid’s Tale, primetime hits like Modern Family, and BBC imports like Killing Eve. It’s also where you’ll find FX’s critically acclaimed titles like Atlanta, Fargo, and Reservation Dogs. Hulu runs on ads, but if you can’t stand commercials, you can go ad-free for $17.99/month.

How much does Hulu cost?

Hulu costs $7.99/month.

Is The Simpsons really ending?

Fans were shocked when the whole season started with Conan O’ Brien announced The Simpsons was finally ending.

But don’t worry, this was just a shocking meta intro for America’s longest running sitcom, which still has more episodes to come. There is at least one whole season to enjoy with these funny residents of Springfield, with four special episodes exclusively premiering on Disney+.

As of now, however, FOX hasn’t announced a renewal for Season 37.

Most seasons are available to watch on Disney+ & Hulu bundle

All the episodes of the latest season of The Simpsons are available to stream on Hulu, but the first 34 seasons are also available with the Disney+ bundle.

Disney+

The on-demand streaming service Disney+ gives you access to thousands of films and TV shows not just from Disney itself, but from partner studios like Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, National Geographic, and ABC. It's a giant umbrella of content for a fairly reasonable price of $7.99/month with ads and $13.99/month without, but if you want even more, Disney+ offers premium add-ons you can stack to your plan, as well as the famous Trio bundle, which gives you Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ at a discounted price.

How much does Disney+ cost?

Disney+ costs $7.99/month.