The Simpsons
1989 | 38 seasons | Animation, Comedy
Why it’s a Friday Night Flick
It won 4 Emmys, it ran for 38 seasons, people are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (8.0/10). Make plans for this one.
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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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
No major critic scores on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
8.0/10 from 11K viewers
- AwardsVery strong
12 wins, 7 other nominations — won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program; won Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance
- Box office & staying powerVery strong
38 seasons
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
2.1 million Wikipedia readers in the past year
Where to watch in US
Disney Plus
Hulu
fuboTV
YouTube TV
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FOX One Amazon ChannelRent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home
Trailer
Cast & crew
Created by Matt Groening
- Dan CastellanetaHomer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)
- Julie KavnerMarge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)
- Nancy CartwrightBart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
- Yeardley SmithLisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)
- Hank AzariaMoe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)
- Harry ShearerNed Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)