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Did ‘The Simpsons’ foresee 2026? Here’s everything you should know
The Simpsons, known for its eerie prophecies, is warning of more doom and gloom in the new year.
In 2026, online sleuths are looking at storylines that could be connected to a new type of flu, artificial intelligence taking over jobs, another world war, smart homes, and aliens making human contacts.
The buzz around The Simpsons‘ 2026 predictions is making waves on the internet, and netizens can’t get enough of the chilling predictions.
Let’s find out.
Did The Simpsons predict AI would take over jobs?
Take Season 23, Episode 17, Them, Robot, for example: it predicted AI taking over human jobs in Springfield.
The 2012 episode foresees Mr. Burns replacing his staff with robots; when the robots turn on him, it’s his laid-off workers who come to his rescue.
Interestingly, a recent study that came out in October last year, surprisingly based on ChatGPT findings, found that AI and automation could wipe out nearly 100 million jobs in the US over the next decade, including both white- and blue-collar jobs.
The report findings suggest that “the agriculture revolution unfolded over thousands of years. The Industrial Revolution took more than a century. Artificial labor could reshape the economy in less than a decade.”
Moreover, backing the hypothesis, a recent Stanford University report states that U.S. job postings for young adults aged between 22 and 25 have dropped by 13% since 2022 in AI-exposed sectors.
Did 1994 episode “Deep Space Homer” predict space travel?
Season 5 of The Simpsons’ 1994 episode titled Deep Space Homer could be seen as predicting space travel becoming commercial for the public.
In this Season 5 episode, Homer Simpson is selected by NASA to go into space with astronaut Buzz Aldrin in an attempt to make space travel more commercial for the man on the street.
While in reality, an all-female crew, which also included Katy Perry and Gayle King, went on a brief trip to space on Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket, which was again part of tourism flight.
Did Simpsons predict ‘superflu’ back then?
The Simpsons could have seen into the future with the new “superflu” strain that’s surging in the U.S.
The U.S. is facing the highest surge in infectious cases in nearly three decades, as per the data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week on Monday, January 5, 2026.
The storyline in the Marge in Chains episode of 1993 predicts a fictional virus spreading throughout Springfield after it came from Japan in shipping crates.
That particular episode generated buzz on the internet during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, especially through its depiction of how society unraveled and how the ensuing town-wide frenzy was in the quest for a cure.
The nostalgic show, which hit the airwaves in 1989, has also shown what it would be like to live in a smart house.
In Season 13, episode 1, Treehouse of Horror XII, the Simpson family moves into a voice-activated house that handles their day-to-day lives.
But with each passing day, the home grows more menacing.
Did Simpsons predict ‘alien contact’ in a 1997 episode?
Amid growing theories about extraterrestrial life, a 1997 Simpsons episode, The Springfield Files, might already offer fans a sneak peek into what’s to come.
In the episode, two FBI agents come to interrogate an alien that Homer claims to have seen in the woods.
There have been multiple instances of a World War III in the show The Simpsons, and fans are taking it seriously.
In 1995, the Lisa’s Wedding, episode that features her fiancé, Hugh Parkfield, in the future, talks about WWII with Homer and Bart as well as a succeeding global conflict.
Homer also appeared to be convinced that the world was ending in an episode titled Thank God, It’s Doomsday, which went on air in 2005.
Bruno Mars has officially kicked off his romantic era, leaving fans guessing if he is hinting at a new possible romance.
In the early hours of Friday, January 9, the 16-time Grammy Award winner sent his fans into a frenzy by dropping his first solo single, I Just Might, in over a decade.
In the lead single of his upcoming album, The Romantic, the 40-year-old seemingly serenaded about a new love.
The lyrics of the newly-released track center on him seeing a captivating woman in a club and the possibility of a new romance.
In the chorus, he sings, “Hey, Mr. DJ, play a song for this pretty little lady. ‘Cause if she dance as good as she look right now, I just might, I just might make her my baby”.
So, does Bruno have a new love in his life? There were rumors in the past year that he had split from longtime girlfriend Jessica Caban after more than a decade together, but that was never confirmed.
While neither he nor his long-time girlfriend Jessica Caban has officially confirmed their current relationship status, the lyrical content of “I Just Might” has fueled speculation among fans that he might be single and exploring a new relationship.
Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour dates:
The forthcoming fourth solo album is set for release on February 27, 2026, giving fans a full access into the romantic theme of his new music era.
Following the album release a world tour has already been announced, which will be performed in stadiums.
While Bruno has released hit collabs like “Die With a Smile” with Lady Gaga and “APT” with Blackpink star Rose in recent years, this marks his return to solo music.
It’s a very special day at the Royal Family household as Princess Kate marks her 44th birthday today.
The Princess of Wales is celebrating her big day on Friday, January 9, with private celebrations expected to be underway. Meanwhile, King Charles and Queen Camilla have led the family in wishing the future queen with a very special message.
“Wishing a Happy Birthday to The Princess of Wales!” read a message, accompanied by a stunning picture of Kate from her milestone visit to Colchester Hospital in Essex, England, back in July.
The message, which also included a birthday cake emoji, was shared on the Royal Family’s official Instagram page run by Buckingham Palace.
More wishes are expected to come soon, as it is tradition for the monarch to lead the tributes. Catherine’s husband, Prince William, is expected to make a very personal and heartfelt public wish to Kate as he does every year.
In fact, the Prince of Wales’ wish this year will likely carry extra emotional weight as Kate is celebrating her first cancer-free birthday since announcing her remission in February last year.
As The Pitt marks it return to the TV screens, fans are in to witness their favourite doctors work through hectic hospital shifts following July 4 celebrations.
HBO Max medical drama premiered January 8, 2026, a year after the freshman season aired.
The series which quickly gained critical recognition will have 15 episodes in the new season too, just like the previous one.
The previous season earned multiple Emmy accolades including Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Wyle, and Outstanding Drama Series.
The brand-new season is back with emergencies due to ‘fireworks, alcohol-related accidents, bad judgements, celebrations gone awry’ as Wyle hinted to Entertainment Weekly in December 2025.
Ahead of season 2’s first episode aired, announcement came for the next installment of the award-winning drama.
HBO CEO Casey Bloys broke the news during the premiere in Los Angeles, January 7.
The Pitt season 2 release schedule:
Here’s what you need to know about the schedule of the season
In total, there will be 15 episodes with each episode featuring an hour of a 15-hour workday at the hospital.
Every week new episode will air till the finale on April 16.
Jan. 8: Episode 1
Jan. 15: Episode 2
Jan. 22: Episode 3
Jan. 29: Episode 4
Feb. 5: Episode 5
Feb. 12: Episode 6
Feb. 19: Episode 7
Feb. 26: Episode 8
Mar. 5: Episode 9
Mar. 12: Episode 10
Mar. 19: Episode 11
Mar. 26: Episode 12
Apr. 2: Episode 13
Apr. 9: Episode 14
Apr. 16: Episode 15
Fans can stream the episodes on HBO Max where all the 15 episodes of the previous season are also available.
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