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The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. Developed by Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon, the series is a satirical depiction of American life, epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. Set in the … See more
Characters
The main characters are the Simpson family, who live in the fictional "Middle America" town of Springfield. Homer, the father, works as a … See moreOpening sequence
The Simpsons' opening sequence is one of the show's most memorable hallmarks. The standard … See moreDevelopment
When producer James L. Brooks was working on the television variety show The Tracey Ullman Show, … See moreThe Simpsons uses the standard setup of a situational comedy, or sitcom, as its premise. The series centers on a family and their life in a typical American town, serving as a See more
Idioms
A number of neologisms that originated on The Simpsons have entered popular vernacular. Mark Liberman, director of the Linguistic Data Consortium, remarked, "The Simpsons has apparently taken over from Shakespeare … See moreEarly success
The Simpsons was the Fox network's first television series to rank among a season's top 30 highest-rated … See moreFilms mentioned in the articleWikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license WEBCatch up on the latest episodes of the longest-running animated sitcom in history. Follow Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie as they navigate life in Springfield with humor and heart.
WEBGET DISNEY+. This beloved animated comedy tells the story of the Simpson family and the residents of the typical American town of Springfield. Homer Simpson works at the local nuclear plant, and does …