The Simpsons

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Originally created by cartoonist Matt Groening, "Our Favorite Family," has graced the small screen in one form or another for over 20 years. The Simpson family first appeared on television as the subjects of interstitial "shorts" on The Tracey Ullman Show in April of 1987. The Simpsons remained a staple on The Tracey Ullman Show for three seasons until they premiered in their own half-hour series, on December 17, 1989. With the help of Jim Brooks and Sam Simon, Matt Groening's cartoon family turned into an instant success. 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. Currently in its 21st season, The Simpsons has piled up over 440 episodes, over 20 Emmy Awards, a handful of music albums, countless endorsements and merchandise, and even made the jump to the silver screen in the summer of 2007 with The Simpsons Movie. And according to Matt Groening, "There is no end in sight."moreless
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  • Dan Castellaneta

    Homer Simpson, Grampa Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, and others

    9.6

  • Julie Kavner

    Marge Simpson, Patty Bouvier, and Selma Bouvier

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  • Nancy Cartwright

    Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum, Todd Flanders, and others

    9.4

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  • Uhh... the simpsons

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    "Abysmal"
    By chovez, May 20, 2012
    I got tired of this show already. After 18 years the show is nothing like it used to be. It has gone too far, leaving bad and good impressions, I think it has been overdone too much, affecting the reputation of the show. I have to say that I, and the whole world loved this yellow family. This is a complete phenomenon of animated TV. But even so, there were still people who found it unfunny, there always have to be. Their best seasons are 4 and 5. I absolutely loved the episodes "$pringfield", "Marge vs. the Monorail", "Treehouse IV" and "Duffless", and many others from these seasons. I should acknowledge their fun and the amount of funny stuff, because after 18 years it would've been impossible to continue with the same quality and avoided running out of ideas, none show has or would done it. I just have disliked the show after the 11th season, eventually they have come up with some brilliance, but the show is not the same. Each time worse, the level of comedy on their jokes just go lower and lower, until it just make you think that it was just stupid. I don't know if I want the show to be cancelled, but I'm disliking it each time more and more as if it continues airing. Even at their best moment, it wasn't the best comedy of all time. And their voices are annoying, specially Marge. Homer and Bart get annoying very easily, so does Nelson.
    FUTURAMA is thousands times better and funnier than this, that is true and nobody can deny it. South Park is better too. And people think this is funny? WOW!moreless

  • Pop Culture 101

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    By transparentman, May 17, 2012
    The Simpsons has been poking fun of Fox and pop culture references for the last 2 decades. Homer Simpson will forever be my favorite "American duffus" character. Although the show isn't as smart and witty as the early seasons, it's interesting to see the evolution of technology in the Simpsons world. If you want to watch something education, satirical, and laugh-out loud funny check out the Simpsons. Of course you've probably already heard of it.moreless

  • A True Cartoon Classic

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    By T_VFan, Apr 28, 2012
    I've always guaranteed a big laugh and a big smile on my face when an episode of Simpsons is watched. The voiceovers are on point, the stories are so random, and the characters have so much emotion from them... even the dogs! Homer and Bart definitely have a mind of their own. The family puts FUN in FUNNY. I can't get enough!

  • I FREKIN LOVE THE SIMPSONS!

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    By CristinaMccan, Apr 27, 2012
    This show is so cool way better family guy and futurerama.I love nearly every single episode except Bart the Genius because Martin is always telling on Bart and I hate Martin.My 2 faveorite characters are Bart and Homer.Don't ever cancel this show.

  • Not bad. Not bad at all.

    8.5
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    By kirbybeamer64, Apr 26, 2012
    As pretty much everyone knows, the Simpsons was one of the oldest cartoon shows ever, surpassing long lasting ones like SpongeBob or Family Guy. Back in the old days, the characters were great, the humor was top-notch, and the overall appeal was great. In the present, the show itself is not as good as it was before, but to be honest, its still pretty frickin' funny.

    As far as it looks, it actually looks really impressive for an adult cartoon, although there is not a lot of detail, although I was enjoyed the people being yellow. The characters themselves also work out good, but not as good as before. Montgomery is still as epic as ever, as well as Smithers. And Homer is pretty neat too, as well as Bart. However, for the other characters, they're still good, but just not as good as before. The voice acting is still as good as ever and the voices themselves are still great after +20 years, despite some lip syncs being off at times. The plots are rather rehashed, but since its lived for about +20 years now, I can let that slide. The humor itself is also awesome, and even though it wasn't good as it was before, it's still offers tons of laughs. There is still emotion found in them too, which I liked, although there isn't as enough as before.

    Despite this however, whether you are looking at the new or old episode, you are going to expect awesome results. The Simpsons is not without flaws; however, the flaws should just be ignored as this show is an epic laugh fest from start to finish. Anyone who likes comedy should watch it.

    Presentation: 7/10- Most of the characters are good, and the plots are also good, despite being rehashed.
    Animation: 7/10- Better than most adult cartoons, although looking somewhat bland.
    Voice: 8.5/10- Voices are still great after +20 years, and that's really saying something.
    Entertainment- 9/10- Despite being not as good as it was before, the humor and the emotional impact are stellar.
    Lasting Appeal: 9/10- All I can say that it's great from start to finish.

    FINAL SCORE: 8.5/10 Greatmoreless
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