Claims circulated online suggesting the animated series “The Simpsons” predicted a recent hantavirus outbreak aboard a ship. The alleged prediction stemmed from an episode in the show’s 23rd season. These claims gained traction in May as the outbreak prompted global health concerns. However, fact-checkers have determined the assertion to be false. The episode in question does not specifically depict or allude to a hantavirus outbreak. This instance highlights the frequent misinterpretation and spread of unverified information linking fictional works to real-world events.