The "Electric Cars Becoming Mainstream" (Episode: "Homer the Heretic", 1992)

The Simpsons has earned quite the reputation for seemingly predicting the future. It’s actually a bit of a meme at this point, with fans pointing out how many things in the real world appear to have been "predicted" by the show, sometimes years in advance. While some of these predictions are purely coincidental or the result of broad satire, others do seem oddly prescient.

The "Electric Cars Becoming Mainstream" (Episode: "Homer the Heretic", 1992)

• What happened: There’s a futuristic moment in this episode where characters use electric-powered vehicles, a subtle hint toward the potential of alternative energy vehicles.
• Reality: Electric cars, led by companies like Tesla, gained widespread popularity in the 2010s. Tesla’s Model S, along with other electric vehicles from Nissan, Chevrolet, and more, pushed the idea of electric cars as an eco-friendly and viable alternative to traditional combustion-engine vehicles.