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The Simpsons

  • TV Series
  • 1989– 1989–
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
395K
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POPULARITY
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Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
When Ned Flanders finds a bag of money and donates it to a local orphanage, he lands himself, and a very jealous Homer, in the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal debt collector who will stop at nothing to get it back.
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  • Animation
  • Comedy

The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.

IMDb RATING
8.7/10
395K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
126
1
  • Creators
    • James L. Brooks
    • Matt Groening
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Nancy Cartwright
    • Harry Shearer
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  • Creators
    • James L. Brooks
    • Matt Groening
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Nancy Cartwright
    • Harry Shearer
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    • 906User reviews
    • 125Critic reviews
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    • Top rated TV #87
    • Won 35 Primetime Emmys
      • 178 wins & 340 nominations total

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    Nancy Cartwright and Marcia Wallace in The Simpsons (1989)
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    Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
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    Top cast

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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpsonas Homer Simpson…
    731 episodes731 eps • 1989–2022
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpsonas Bart Simpson…
    730 episodes730 eps • 1989–2022
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Ned Flandersas Ned Flanders…
    731 episodes731 eps • 1989–2022
    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpsonas Marge Simpson…
    729 episodes729 eps • 1989–2022
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpsonas Lisa Simpson…
    728 episodes728 eps • 1989–2022
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Moe Szyslakas Moe Szyslak…
    721 episodes721 eps • 1989–2022
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Milhouse Van Houtenas Milhouse Van Houten…
    652 episodes652 eps • 1989–2022
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Agnes Skinneras Agnes Skinner…
    604 episodes604 eps • 1990–2022
    Maggie Roswell
    Maggie Roswell
    • Helen Lovejoyas Helen Lovejoy…
    261 episodes261 eps • 1990–2022
    Chris Edgerly
    Chris Edgerly
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices…
    256 episodes256 eps • 2011–2022
    Karl Wiedergott
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices…
    253 episodes253 eps • 1998–2010
    Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor
    • Martin Princeas Martin Prince…
    194 episodes194 eps • 1990–2019
    Marcia Wallace
    Marcia Wallace
    • Edna Krabappelas Edna Krabappel…
    172 episodes172 eps • 1990–2014
    Kevin Michael Richardson
    Kevin Michael Richardson
    • Dr. Hibbertas Dr. Hibbert…
    100 episodes100 eps • 2009–2022
    Phil Hartman
    Phil Hartman
    • Troy McClureas Troy McClure…
    54 episodes54 eps • 1991–1998
    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • Fat Tonyas Fat Tony…
    37 episodes37 eps • 1991–2021
    Maurice LaMarche
    Maurice LaMarche
    • Orson Wellesas Orson Welles…
    28 episodes28 eps • 1995–2021
    Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer
    • Sideshow Bobas Sideshow Bob
    23 episodes23 eps • 1990–2019
    • Creators
      • James L. Brooks
      • Matt Groening
      • Sam Simon
    • All cast & crew
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    Former "Simpsons" Writers Who Shaped Comedy

    Former "Simpsons" Writers Who Shaped Comedy

    Through 30+ years of hearing Homer yell, "Do'h," you must have asked,"Who writes this stuff?" Well, Conan O'Brien and Greg Daniels for starters. Who else started in Springfield?
    Who got their start with "The Simpsons"?
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    Storyline

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    This is an animated sitcom about the antics of a dysfunctional family. Homer is the oafish unhealthy beer loving father, Marge is the hardworking homemaker wife, Bart is the perpetual ten-year-old underachiever (and proud of it), Lisa is the unappreciated eight-year-old genius, and Maggie is the cute, pacifier loving silent infant. —Sam Kelly
    • cult tv
    • beer
    • adult animation
    • satire
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    • Taglines
      • On Your Marks, Get Set, D'Oh!
    • Genres
      • Animation
      • Comedy
    • Certificate
      • TV-14
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      After Phil Hartman was murdered, the various characters he played, such as lawyer Lionel Hutz and actor Troy McClure, were retired, rather than re-cast. However, they continued to appear silently in crowd scenes. Season ten, episode three, "Bart the Mother" (September 27, 1998) was his final voice performance.
    • Goofs
      Ralph Wiggum is in Bart's class in some episodes and Lisa's in others. The same can be said about a few other recurring students.
    • Quotes

      Lisa: Dad, just for once don't you want to try something new?

      Homer: Oh Lisa, trying is just the first step toward failure.

    • Crazy credits
      There is one episode where Homer complains about how rich all the people listed in the closing credits (save for one) are. When the Gracie film logo comes up, Homer says, "Don't 'SSSHHH' me, you rich bastard!"
    • Alternate versions
      Beginning with the show's cable syndication run on FXX on August 21, 2014, new syndication masters have been created. Each episode has been restored to its full length, and is now presented in 16X9 high definition. In addition, credits for the Spanish SAP Translation have been added to the end credits of each episode.
    • Connections
      Edited into Springfield's Most Wanted (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      The Simpsons Theme
      Written by Danny Elfman

    User reviews906

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    THE BEST
    THIS IS JUST THE best program on t.v. IT'S THAT SIMPLE. PLEASE KEEP THE SIMPSONS GOING ON FOR ANOTHER 10 YEARS !
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    • Jordan-10
    • Dec 5, 1998

    FAQ36

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 17, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • FOX
      • Official Facebook
    • Also known as
      • Los Simpson
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Gracie Films
      • 20th Television Animation
      • Fox Television Animation
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      22 minutes

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