The Simpsons: Summary
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- Airs Next:FOX at Sunday 8:00 PM (30 min.)
- Status:Returning Series
- Premiered:December 17, 1989
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 19th season, The Simpsons has piled up over 400 episodes, 23 Emmy Awards, a handful of music albums, countless endorsements and merchandise, and even made the jump to silver screen in the summer of 2007 with The Simpsons Movie. And according to Matt Groening, "There is no end in sight." 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...
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Double, Double, Boy in Trouble
Bart meets his doppelganger, Simon Woosterfield, a member of the richest family in Springfield and the two decide to switch places. Simon adjusts nicely to his new digs at the Simpson home, while Bart discovers that his new siblings are plotting his death so they can have his inheritance.
Mona Leaves-a
When Homer's mother Mona unexpectedly passes away, Homer is filled with guilt for not telling her how much he loved her before she died.
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- Hank AzariaApu Nahasapeemapetilon, Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Comic Book Guy, Lou, and others (photos)
- Nancy CartwrightBart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum, Todd Flanders, and others
- Dan CastellanetaHomer Simpson, Grampa Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, and others
- Julie KavnerMarge Simpson, Patty Bouvier, and Selma Bouvier
- Harry ShearerMr. Burns, Ned Flanders, Principal Skinner, Waylon Smithers, Kent Brockman, and others (photos)
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- The Bottom Line: "Classic"10/10/08 06:28pm | report abuse
The simpsons is show about your average American family, who have many crazy adventures. ...Continue »
- The Bottom Line: "Personal favorite"09/29/08 12:25pm | report abuse
This is my favourite episodes in the entire series! ...Continue »
- The Bottom Line: "Who thought of this?"09/25/08 03:22am | report abuse
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Sad and predicatble ...Continue » - The Bottom Line: "Classic"09/24/08 11:21pm | report abuse
Now entering its 20th season, "The Simpsons" is an all-time television classic. It's enduring popularity after 20 seasons proves that it's timeless, funny and entertaining. I watch it daily in reruns at least 3 times a day and it still make me laugh. ...Continue »
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