Star Wars Simpsons Episode List and Crossover History
The Simpsons has produced multiple Star Wars themed episodes and segments since 1992. The first major crossover was the Treehouse of Horror VI segment "Attack of the 50-Foot Eyesores" in season 7. In 2010, the show aired "The Falcon and the D'ohman," a direct parody of Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the original trilogy. The franchise returned with "The Saga of Carl" in season 24, which used the Star Wars opening crawl format. Most recently, "The Simpsons" produced a Treehouse of Horror XXXII segment titled "The Star Wars" in 2021, adapting elements from the Skywalker saga. The series has aired on Fox and later on Disney+, where the Star Wars themed content is now hosted alongside the Lucasfilm library. For the full episode list, see the Simpsons official archive on Fox.
Disney owns both The Simpsons and the Star Wars franchise after acquiring 21st Century Fox in 2019. The Walt Disney Company completed the acquisition for approximately 71.3 billion dollars. The merger placed The Simpsons and Star Wars under the same corporate umbrella, with Disney+ serving as the primary streaming home for both brands. Disney+ launched in November 2019 and has since added classic Simpsons seasons and Star Wars series such as The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. The integration has led to shared marketing campaigns and cross-promotional content, including Star Wars themed couch gag intros and Simpsons shorts on the Disney+ platform.
Ratings, Streaming, and Audience Data
The Simpsons Star Wars episodes consistently rank among the highest rated installments in the series. The 2010 episode "The Falcon and the D'ohman" drew 7.6 million viewers in its initial Fox broadcast. The 2021 Treehouse of Horror XXXII segment was watched by 3.97 million viewers on Disney+ and Fox within its first week. According to Nielsen data, Star Wars themed Simpsons content outperforms the seasonal average in the 18 to 49 demographic. The show remains one of the longest running scripted series in television history, with over 750 episodes aired across 35 seasons as of 2024. The series continues to produce new episodes on Fox and stream them on Disney+ globally.
Disney+ reported 157 million global subscribers in its most recent quarterly earnings report. The platform attributes a portion of its growth to exclusive Simpsons content and Star Wars series. The Simpsons World hub on Disney+ offers every episode, including the Star Wars crossovers, in high definition. The service also hosts Star Wars: The Clone Wars and the newer animated series Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi. For the latest subscriber figures and earnings, see the Disney Investor Relations page.
Production Companies and Rights Ownership
The Simpsons is produced by Gracie Films and 20th Television Animation, a division of Walt Disney Television. Star Wars is produced by Lucasfilm, which Disney acquired from George Lucas in 2012 for approximately 4.06 billion dollars. The rights to both franchises are now managed under Disney's Entertainment division. The crossover episodes are produced under standard Fox broadcast agreements, with streaming rights held by Disney+. The integration has allowed for seamless cross promotion between the two brands on the Disney+ platform and in merchandise lines.
20th Television Animation operates under the Disney Television Studios unit, which also oversees ABC Studios and FX Productions. Lucasfilm reports to Disney's Studio Entertainment segment, alongside Marvel Studios and Walt Disney Pictures. The combined intellectual property portfolio includes over 100 Star Wars and Simpsons related titles available for streaming and licensing. For corporate structure details, see the 20th Century Studios