The "Rise of Reality TV" (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 "Rise of Reality TV" (Episode: "The Simpsons Movie", 2007)

• What happened: The Simpsons movie features a moment where reality TV shows have become mainstream.
• Reality: By the early 2000s, reality TV exploded in popularity, with shows like Survivor, The Bachelor, and Big Brother capturing massive audiences. The genre has since evolved and remains a dominant force in television.