The Simpsons to leave Channel 4 after 20 years

An iconic duo

The Simpsons are set to leave Channel 4 after 20 years of filling one of the most iconic weeknight TV slots on British television.

Since 2004, The Simpsons and Channel 4 have gone together like cookies and cream or pot holes and English roads, so hearing it’s moving on has provoked the nostalgia in some to question the decision.

However, the famous yellow family won’t be moving too far from home with a new destination chosen for the iconic show.

In a press release from Channel 4, they confirmed that a deal had been struck with Disney to keep the Simpsons on UK TV, with the only change being that it will be aired on E4, Channel 4’s sister channel.

The channel will show select seasons of The Simpsons starting with series 32 from January 2025.

The renewal deal will see the new seasons of the show premiere first on Disney+ before being broadcast on E4 and added to Channel 4’s streaming service.

The latest season will first launch exclusively on Disney+ in the UK in spring 2025.

Polly Scates, Head of Acquisitions, at Channel 4 said: “The Simpsons and Channel 4 have a historic relationship, and I’m delighted that we will continue to bring this much loved and iconic series to our audience.

“In an evolving market, collaboration has never felt more important, and it’s been a pleasure working with Disney Entertainment to bring the latest seasons to UK viewers, who can now watch the show on E4 and C4 Streaming once it has aired on Disney +.”