Simpsons leaving Channel 4

The Simpsons Wave Goodbye to Channel 4: It's E4 or Bust!

After 20 years, The Simpsons is off to E4! Know what this means for our favourite Springfield crew?

In a rather shocking turn of events, the animated sitcom that has graced our screens for over two decades on Channel 4 is making the move to its sister channel, E4, starting January 2024. Yes, you heard it right! The Simpsons, which has become a staple in British households since 2004, will no longer air in that cherished teatime slot that has entertained families for years. Now, there’s a new era dawning as E4 prepares to embrace Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie in all their cartoonish glory.

But hold your remote controls—this isn’t the end of the yellow family anywhere! E4 is stepping up to the plate to host episodes of Season 32, while the brand-new seasons, including the highly anticipated Season 36, will first land on Disney+ before making their way to the streaming platform associated with Channel 4. Sounds fancy, doesn’t it? It’s almost like The Simpsons are getting a high-speed upgrade from an old banger to a shiny new electric car!

Fans across the UK are understandably feeling nostalgic as they come to grips with the news. After two decades of predictable laughs and insightful satire, it’s difficult not to mourn the end of an era. Many viewers took to social media to express their feelings, reminiscing about the good ol' days watching The Simpsons over dinner. But don’t worry, E4 is promising plenty of mischief with our beloved characters, so the fun isn’t going anywhere just yet!

In what’s potentially the most iconic television shift since the last time the world attempted to claim pineapple on pizza as a serious thing, this renewal deal means that The Simpsons will officially be making waves on E4. Expect Season 32 to roll out this coming January, with new episodes to stream exclusively on Disney+ well before they hit our screens. What a timeline we live in!

Did you know The Simpsons first aired in America in 1989? With over 30 seasons under its belt, it’s not just a cartoon, but a piece of television history! And here’s a funny fact: Homer Simpson originally held a job as a safety officer, but his antics have made him an emblem of chaotic parenting and hilarious life woes! Who knew a couch potato could impart such wisdom?