Just a product of society that's lost its good manners.
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.
The Simpsons (1989) is a animation and comedy series that premiered on December 17, 1989, spanning 38 seasons and 802 episodes. It stars Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 10,989 ratings.
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Dan Castellaneta
as Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)
Julie Kavner
as Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
as Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
Yeardley Smith
as Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)
Hank Azaria
as Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)
Harry Shearer
as Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 10,989 ratings.
The awkward of Homer, and his family, and the endless stories. Is fun, and of course Homer legendary expression "Do'h" with has been taking into the dictionary. If you one of the few, who has been living under a rock, go see an episode.
Reviewed on March 11, 2017
I don’t think this is the best episode of the Simpsons, it’s not even in the period most consider the best seasons (4-8), but it’s my favorite episode. It perfectly encapsulates what made the Simpsons amazing in the 90s: right amount of heart, wacky but not balls to the wall, and integrating a celebrity without it seeming like the episode was one long promo for that celebrity – fully understand the irony of that…
Reviewed on June 30, 2017
Every now and again you find something hanging around in the back of the fridge or freezer you forgot to throw away. That's how I feel about The Simpsons. Its humour is, in my opinion, long past its "use by" date, feeling stale and tired. Its a shame it hasn't been shelved as what it did do back in the day, premiering on "The Tracey Ullman Show" (remember her?) was fantastic, witty and current. For myself I'd…
Reviewed on April 1, 2019
The Simpsons is my all time favorite show! I am 13, and I can relate in so many ways since the Simpsons are an average American family! My favorite character is Lisa because even though she feels lonely because of her smarts, she prevails and overcomes so many ...
Reviewed on September 8, 2020
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The Simpsons (1989) is available to stream on Disney Plus, Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV, FXNow and FOX One Amazon Channel, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
The Simpsons has 38 seasons and 802 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on December 17, 1989.
The Simpsons is currently listed as returning series, with the most recent episode airing on February 15, 2026.
The Simpsons (1989) stars Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith and Hank Azaria. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
The Simpsons (1989) is rated 8.0 out of 10 from 10,989 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like animation and comedy series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
The official The Simpsons trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.
