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TV series

The Simpsons

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

TV series1989–22 minTV-14Animation, Comedy
86
Avg Score

Critic Scores

IMDb
8.6/10
473790 votes

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 the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)
Julie Kavner
Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
Yeardley Smith
Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)
Hank Azaria
Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)
Harry Shearer
Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)
Pamela Hayden
Jimbo Jones / Shawna the Mistress (voice)
Tress MacNeille
Old Lady / Jimi Hendrix's Agent (voice)
Marcia Wallace
Edna Krabappel (voice)
Maggie Roswell
Elizabeth Hoover (voice)
Chris Edgerly
Roger Stone / Jack-in-the-Box (voice)
Karl Wiedergott
Prisoners / Burns' First Cellmate (voice)

Details

Writer
James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Sam Simon
Released
17 Dec 1989
Seasons
38
Awards
Won 37 Primetime Emmys. 189 wins & 387 nominations total

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