The "Rise of Renewable Energy (Solar and Wind Power)" (Episode: "The Fool Monty", 2010)

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 Renewable Energy (Solar and Wind Power)" (Episode: "The Fool Monty", 2010)

• What happened: The show features a scene where renewable energy, like solar panels, is being adopted on a large scale as an eco-friendly power source.
• Reality: In the 2010s, renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power gained significant traction as people and governments became more conscious of climate change. Solar panel technology became cheaper and more accessible, leading to a boom in clean energy adoption.