Every now and then, something occurs in our world that has already happened in another—specifically, 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’ve found ourselves exclaiming, “The Simpsons did it!” as real-world events mirror the series’ storylines. The latest eerie coincidence comes from a classic Season 4 episode, which seemed to anticipate both the COVID-19 pandemic and the emergence of so-called “murder hornets”—all at once.

With 31 seasons and more than 600 episodes under its belt, here are a few more instances when The Simpsons appeared to predict the future…

Every Time The Simpsons Predicted the Future

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