TV series

The Simpsons

Name: The Simpsons
Genre: Family, Animation, Comedy
Released: 1989-12-17
Rating: 8.6
Cast: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria

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

TV series1989–22 minTV-14Family, Animation, Comedy

Avg Score

Critic Scores

IMDb

8.6/10

465712 votes

Rotten Tomatoes

85%

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Overview

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.

Cast

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice)

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl (voice)

Harry Shearer

Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Skinner / Lenny (voice)

Pamela Hayden

Milhouse Van Houten (voice)

Tress MacNeille

Agnes Skinner (voice)

Marcia Wallace

Edna Krabappel (voice)

Maggie Roswell

Maude Flanders (voice)

Chris Edgerly

(voice)

Karl Wiedergott

Additional Voices (voice)

Details

Writer: James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Sam Simon
Released: 17 Dec 1989
Seasons: 37
Awards: Won 37 Primetime Emmys. 187 wins & 384 nominations total

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