The "Political Scandals and Sex Scandals" (Episode: "The Simpsons Movie", 2007)

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 "Political Scandals and Sex Scandals" (Episode: "The Simpsons Movie", 2007)

• What happened: In the movie, there’s a quick reference to politicians getting caught in scandals, a satirical jab at the increasing frequency of political controversies.
• Reality: The 2000s and 2010s were rife with high-profile political scandals, including Bill Clinton’s impeachment, the #MeToo movement, and multiple sex scandals involving prominent figures like Harvey Weinstein, leading to a larger societal reckoning on power, abuse, and accountability.