The Simpsons - Season 38 Episode 2
Seasons & Episodes
Episode Overview
Bart and Lisa adopt an abandoned baby chimp and clash over their surprisingly different parenting styles. When the chimp is abducted by a private wild animal zoo, the family goes on a mission to rescue him. Homer is conflicted about saving the ape, because he’s convinced the chimp will tear off his face and groin.
Episode Details
Airdate: 2026-10-04
Episode Title: Diary of a Chimpy Kid
Rotten Tomatoes: 85
Metacritic: 87
Episode Runtime: 22 min
Rated: TV-14
First Air Date: 1989-12-17
Seasons: 40
Status: Returning Series
Creators: Mike B. Anderson, Jim Reardon, James L. Brooks, Matt Groening
Awards: Top rated TV #111 | Won 37 Primetime Emmys, 187 wins & 379 nominations total
Tagline: Just a product of society that's lost its good manners.
