The Simpsons (TV Series)
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Revision as of 11:18, 1 December 2016
- This article is about the television show. For the franchise, see The Simpsons (franchise). For other uses, see The Simpsons (disambiguation).
| The Simpsons | ||
| The Simpson family in front of their house. Clockwise from top left: Marge, Homer, Bart, Santa's Little Helper (dog), Snowball II (cat), Lisa, and Maggie in the center | ||
| Genre | Animated sitcom Sitcom Adult animation | |
| Created by | Matt Groening | |
| Developed by | James L. Brooks Matt Groening Sam Simon | |
| Voices of | Dan Castellaneta Julie Kavner Nancy Cartwright Yeardley Smith Hank Azaria Harry Shearer (Complete list) | |
| Theme music composer | Danny Elfman | |
| Opening theme | "The Simpsons Theme" | |
| Composer(s) | Richard Gibbs (1989–90) Arthur B. Rubinstein (1990) Alf Clausen (1990–present) | |
| Country of origin | United States | |
| Language(s) | English | |
| No. of Seasons | 28 | |
| No. of episodes | 604 (List of episodes) | |
| Production | ||
| Executive producer(s) | Al Jean John Frink James L. Brooks Matt Groening Matt Selman Sam Simon Ron Hauge | |
| Running time | 21–24 minutes | |
| Production company(s) | Gracie Films (1989-present) 20th Century Fox Television Klasky Csupo (1989–92) Film Roman (1992–16) Fox Television Animation (2016–present, uncredited) The Curiosity Company (2015–present, uncredited) | |
| Distributor | 20th Television | |
| Broadcast | ||
| Original channel | FOX | |
| Picture format | 480i/576i (4:3 SDTV) (1989–2009) 720p (16:9 HDTV) (2009–present) | |
| Audio format | Stereo (1989–91) Dolby Surround 2.0 (1991–2009) 5.1 surround sound (2009–present) | |
| Original run | December 17, 1989 – present | |
| Chronology | ||
| Preceded by | The Simpsons shorts from The Tracey Ullman Show | |
| External links | ||
| Official website | ||
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series is a satirical depiction of working-class life epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield and parodies American culture, society, television, and the human condition.
The family was conceived by Groening shortly before a solicitation for a series of animated shorts with producer James L. Brooks. Groening created a dysfunctional family and named the characters after members of his own family, substituting Bart for his own name. The shorts became a part of The Tracey Ullman Show on April 19, 1987. After a three-season run, the sketch was developed into a half-hour prime time show and became an early hit for Fox, becoming the network's first series to land in the Top 30 ratings in a season (1989–90).
Since its debut on December 17, 1989, 604 episodes of The Simpsons have been broadcast. Its 28th season began on September 25, 2016. It is the longest-running American sitcom and the longest-running American animated program, and, in 2009, it surpassed Gunsmoke as the longest-running American scripted primetime television series. The Simpsons Movie, a feature-length film, was released in theaters worldwide on July 27, 2007, and grossed over $527 million. On May 4, 2015, the series was renewed for seasons 27 (2015–16) and 28 (2016–17), consisting of 22 episodes each. On November 4, 2016, the series was renewed for seasons 29 (2017–18) and 30 (2018–19), consisting of 22 episodes each.
The Simpsons received widespread critical acclaim throughout its first nine seasons, which are generally considered its "Golden Age". Time named it the 20th century's best television series, and The A.V. Club named it "television's crowning achievement regardless of format". On January 14, 2000, the Simpson family was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It has won dozens of awards since it debuted as a series, including 31 Primetime Emmy Awards, 30 Annie Awards, and a Peabody Award. Homer's exclamatory catchphrase "D'oh!" has been adopted into the English language, while The Simpsons has influenced many adult-oriented animated sitcoms. Despite this, the show has also been criticized for what many perceive as a decline in quality over the years.
Contents |
Premise
Characters
- Main article: List of The Simpsons characters
Setting
Production
Development
- Main article: History of The Simpsons and The Simpsons shorts
Executive producers and showrunners
List of showrunners throughout the series' run:
- Season 1–2: Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, & Sam Simon
- Season 3–4: Al Jean & Mike Reiss
- Season 5–6: David Mirkin
- Season 7–8: Bill Oakley & Josh Weinstein
- Season 9–12: Mike Scully
- Season 13–present: Al Jean
Writing
- Main article: List of The Simpsons writers
Voice actors
Animation
Themes
- Main article: Media in The Simpsons, Politics in The Simpsons, and Religion in The Simpsons
Hallmarks
Opening sequence
- Main article: The Simpsons opening sequence
Halloween episodes
- Main article: Treehouse of Horror
Humor
Influence and legacy
Idioms
Television
Reception and achievements
| Season | Time Slot (ET) | Season premiere | Season finale | TV season | No. of episodes | Avg. viewers (in millions) | Most watched episode | Viewers (millions) |
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Early success
Run length achievements
Awards and accolades
- Main article: List of awards and nominations received by The Simpsons
Criticism
Controversy
Ban
Declining quality
Other media
- Main article: The Simpsons (franchise)
Comic books
- Main article: List of The Simpsons comics
Film
- Main article: The Simpsons Movie
Music
- Main article The Simpsons discography
The Simpsons Ride
- Main article: The Simpsons Ride
Video games
- Further information: List of The Simpsons video games
Syndication and streaming availability
Merchandise
See also: List of The Simpsons books and List of The Simpsons home video releases
