"The Simpsons" is an animated sitcom that satirizes American life through the Simpson family: Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield and uses humor to explore social issues, family dynamics, and pop culture. Known for its satirical, irreverent, and often absurd humor, the show blends slapstick comedy with social commentary. It airs on FOX and streams on Disney+. It premiered on December 17, 1989.
- Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson, Grampa Simpson, Krusty the Clown, Barney Gumble, Mayor Quimby, Groundskeeper Willie, Hans Moleman, Sideshow Mel
- Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson, Patty Bouvier, Selma Bouvier
- Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum, Todd Flanders
- Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson
- Hank Azaria as Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, Comic Book Guy, Carl Carlson, Professor Frink
- Harry Shearer as Mr. Burns, Waylon Smithers, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Reverend Lovejoy, Dr. Hibbert, Kent Brockman
- IMDb: 8.7/10
- Rotten Tomatoes: Varies by season. Generally, early seasons are highly rated (90%+), while later seasons have lower scores (60%-70%+). Example: Season 35 (most recent completed season) currently has an audience score of 69%.
- Metacritic: Also varies by season. Early seasons often score in the 80s and 90s, while later seasons tend to score in the 60s and 70s.
"The Simpsons" is widely considered one of the greatest television shows of all time. It has won numerous awards, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards. While the critical reception of later seasons has been more mixed compared to the earlier seasons, the show maintains a dedicated fanbase.
"The Simpsons" has 35 seasons and 762 episodes as of May 2024. The show has been renewed for a 36th season. It is ongoing.
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