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The Simpsons

1989·Show
808Episodes in38Seasons·TV-14
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Metacritic877.9Rotten Tomatoes–76%

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A , animated series: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

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About

Just a product of society that's lost its good manners.

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.
Satirical SitcomCultural PhenomenonDysfunctional Family DynamicsWitty Social CommentaryIconic Voice ActingNostalgic Comfort WatchPop Culture ParodyLong-Running Animated SeriesSharp DialogueUniversal Appeal

Crew

Directed by:
Steven Dean Moore, Mark Kirkland, Matthew Nastuk
Written by:
John Swartzwelder, Joel H. Cohen, John Frink
Produced by:
Richard Sakai, Richard Raynis, Denise Sirkot
Composed by:
Kara Talve, Richard Gibbs

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Simpsons

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Simpsons?

Disney+HulufuboTVYouTube TVFXNowFOX One

In the United States, The Simpsons streams on Disney+, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, and FXNow. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 73 other countries.

Is The Simpsons worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.6 and Metacritic 87). Season 30 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.2 against 8.4 for the best season.

Which season of The Simpsons is best?

Seasons 5, 6, and 7, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 30 is the weakest at 6.2. The highest-rated episode is Homer's Enemy (season 8, episode 23) at 9.3, and the lowest is Lisa Goes Gaga (season 23, episode 22) at 4.0.

Is The Simpsons okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageDrug useViolence

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language, drug use, and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch The Simpsons?

296 h

About 296 hours: 808 episodes in 38 seasons of about 22 minutes each since 1989, and it's still in production.

Will The Simpsons make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly situational comedy (10 of 10) and satire (10 of 10).

Is The Simpsons plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.