Simpsons Predicted Coronavirus and Murder Hornets

Author : Lillian Jan 22,2026

Our world occasionally experiences events that have already unfolded in another reality: the universe of The Simpsons. This iconic Fox sitcom is often hailed as one of the greatest television shows ever made. Time and again, we find ourselves exclaiming, "The Simpsons did it!" in response to real-world news. The latest in a long series of eerie coincidences involves a classic Season 4 episode that seemingly predicted both the COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of so-called "murder hornets" all at once.

After 31 seasons and more than 600 episodes, here are several other instances where The Simpsons appeared to foresee the future...

Every Time The Simpsons Predicted the Future

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