The "Rise of Craft Beer" (Episode: "The Springfield Connection", 1997)

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 "Rise of Craft Beer" (Episode: "The Springfield Connection", 1997)

• What happened: Homer jokes about the explosion of small, local breweries and the craft beer movement.
• Reality: By the 2000s and 2010s, craft beer experienced a huge rise in popularity. Small, independent breweries began producing unique and artisanal beers, and craft beer became a staple in bars and restaurants across the globe.