The Simpsons
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

2026TV ShowReturning SeriesEnglish

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

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IMDb8.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic89/100
Google Users94%
Director: Matt GroeningGenres: Animation, Comedy, Satire

Plot Summary

The Simpsons follows the cynical and working-class Homer Simpson, his eternally optimistic wife Marge, and their three children: the mischievous Bart, the intellectual Lisa, and the pacifier-loving Maggie. The series satirizes American culture and society through the everyday antics of this dysfunctional but loving family living in the town of Springfield.

Critical Reception

Over its decades-long run, The Simpsons has been lauded for its sharp wit, social commentary, and groundbreaking animation. It is widely considered one of the greatest television shows of all time, though some later seasons have seen a decline in critical acclaim compared to its initial groundbreaking years.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its groundbreaking animation and satirical wit.
  • Celebrated for its ability to consistently lampoon popular culture and social issues.
  • Recognized for its memorable characters and enduring humor across multiple generations.

Google audience: Audience reviews consistently highlight the show's unparalleled humor, relatable characters, and its ability to remain relevant through its sharp social commentary. Many praise its longevity and consistent quality, though some note a dip in later seasons.

Awards & Accolades

Numerous Emmy Awards, Peabody Award, GLAAD Media Award, Writers Guild of America Award, and nominations for other prestigious awards.

Fun Fact

The iconic yellow skin of the Simpsons characters was chosen to attract channel-surfing viewers; when a person is flipping through channels with their remote, the bright yellow will catch their eye.

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tmdb96487609

tmdb96487609

the simpsons is good! and i like it! they have a ride at universal. YOU'RE ALL GONNA DIE! it is a very silly show it is for kids.
tmdb37473808

tmdb37473808

It's not as good as it used to be, but the old episodes are glorious. I personally consider the classics as Seasons 1-19 (though you may consider them a different timeframe.) They have much better humor and the voice actors sound great (a...
Christian Sallay

Christian Sallay

Despite a MAJOR decline in Quality, The Simpsons is still one of the greatest Television shows of all time. Its peaks are some of the highest out there, and it has been able to regain its footing as of late. Fantastic Series.
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

To address the failing quality: The Simpsons once mocked and then it became mainstream pop culture. So that is a cause of why it has declined. And another cause is that there is a new PC comedy trend to laugh at things. As in the audi...
Adam Rife

Adam Rife

The Simpsons is my all time favorite show! I am 13, and I can relate in so many ways since the Simpsons are an average American family! My favorite character is Lisa because even though she feels lonely because of her smarts, she prevails a...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Every now and again you find something hanging around in the back of the fridge or freezer you forgot to throw away. That's how I feel about The Simpsons. Its humour is, in my opinion, long past its "use by" date, feeling stale and tire...
dgood826

dgood826

I don’t think this is the best episode of the Simpsons, it’s not even in the period most consider the best seasons (4-8), but it’s my favorite episode. It perfectly encapsulates what made the Simpsons amazing in the 90s: right amount of hea...
Thomaxz

Thomaxz

The awkward of Homer, and his family, and the endless stories. Is fun, and of course Homer legendary expression "Do'h" with has been taking into the dictionary. If you one of the few, who has been living under a rock, go see an episod...