👉 A homunculus is a fictional character from the animated television series "The Simpsons". The character, which was created by Matt Groening and William M. Flanagan, first appeared in the 1985 episode of the show titled "Dwight" as a small, helpless creature that had been transformed into a human-like form by his mother. The homunculus is known for its physical deformities - it has arms, legs, a head, and a pair of ears.