Québécois Version of The Simpsons to Return This Fall

For years, Quebecers have had their own version of The Simpsons, and it is almost like watching a completely different show compared to the French dub: same yellow family, same stories, but two very different personalities once the characters start talking.

Fans completely lost it last year when Bell’s rival Corus Entertainment decided not to renew the broadcast rights, suddenly leaving francophone viewers stuck with the European French version for new episodes. For many Quebec fans, that was like replacing their neighborhood corner diner with a tourist trap pretending to serve the same food.

An online petition quickly exploded with thousands of signatures from viewers desperate to save the Québécois dub, which for 35 seasons had become its own cultural institution packed with local slang, Quebec place names, politicians, current events, and expressions that made Springfield feel weirdly close to home.

The Quebec version does not just translate the jokes. It rewires them for local audiences with Quebec slang, politicians, celebrities, brands, and that unmistakable joual flavor that gives the series its own identity. Homer in Quebec sounds like a rough-around-the-edges beer-loving working-class guy from Montreal, while the French version from France leans more into a whiny, clueless simpleton voice. Even Bart’s famous “Eat my shorts!” becomes the unforgettable “Mange de la crotte,” which somehow feels even more chaotic.

One of the funniest examples comes from the episode where Bart visits France. In the Quebec dub, Bart speaks Quebecois French to a French police officer who pretends not to understand him, turning the scene into a playful jab at the long-running language divide between Quebec and France. The French-produced version handles the moment very differently, proving once again that no two French Simpsons are alike.

Thankfully for Quebec fans, the local version is not disappearing anytime soon. Bell Media confirmed it reached an agreement with Disney Entertainment to continue dubbing the series in Quebec after fears the beloved adaptation might vanish when broadcast rights issues interrupted production last year. Season 36 will now air on Noovo this fall, while previous seasons continue airing in reruns and streaming on Crave and Disney+.

The whole situation shows how deeply the Quebec dub became part of local culture. This was never just a translation. Quebec’s Simpsons became its own strange, hilarious cultural remix where Springfield somehow feels a little closer to Montreal than Paris.