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The Simpsons API

The RESTful API for The Simpsons universe. Access data about characters, episodes, and locations from Springfield.

API Overview

Access comprehensive data about The Simpsons universe through our RESTful API endpoints.

Characters
1182+ characters from the series

Get detailed information about every character including their age, occupation, phrases, and portrait images.

Episodes
768+ episodes documented

Access episode data including air dates, synopses, season information, and episode images.

Locations
477+ locations in Springfield

Explore iconic locations from Springfield including homes, businesses, and landmarks.

API Documentation

Complete reference guide for The Simpsons API. Get access to characters, episodes, locations, and images with simple REST endpoints.

Quick Start Guide
Get up and running with The Simpsons API in minutes. No authentication required.

Base URL

https://thesimpsonsapi.com/api

All API requests should be made to this base URL. The API is completely open and requires no authentication.

Your First Request

Let's start by fetching a single character. Try this example:

Get Homer Simpson:

https://thesimpsonsapi.com/api/characters/1

Response Format

All responses are returned in JSON format with consistent structure:

{
  "id": 1,
  "age": 39,
  "birthdate": "1956-05-12",
  "gender": "Male",
  "name": "Homer Simpson",
  "occupation": "Safety Inspector",
  "portrait_path": "/character/1.webp",
  "phrases": [
    "Doh!",
    "Why you little...!",
    "Woo-hoo!",
    "Mmm... (food)... *drooling*",
    "Stupid Flanders!",
    "Shut up Flanders!",
    "AAAAGHH!",
    "Lisa, knock off that racket!",
    "Uh oh, the boss.",
    "Lets all go out for frosty chocolate milkshakes!",
    "Whatever, Ill be at Moes.",
    "I am evil Ho-mer! I am evil Ho-mer! I am evil Ho-mer!",
    "Better them than me.",
    "Better them than me... Oh wait, that was me.",
    "Marge, my face hurts again!"
  ],
  "status": "Alive"
}

Note: This example shows the main fields. The actual response may include additional fields depending on the endpoint.

💡 Pro Tips

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  • • Each page contains exactly 20 items (pagination cannot be customized)

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