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The Simpsons

  • TV Series
  • 1989– 1989–
  • TV-14TV-14
  • 22m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
396K
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Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
When Ned Flanders finds a bag of money and donates it to a local orphanage, he lands himself, and a very jealous Homer, in the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal debt collector who will stop at nothing to get it back.
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  • Animation
  • Comedy
The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield.
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
396K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
111
15
  • Creators
    • James L. Brooks
    • Matt Groening
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Nancy Cartwright
    • Harry Shearer
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  • Creators
    • James L. Brooks
    • Matt Groening
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Nancy Cartwright
    • Harry Shearer
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 900User reviews
    • 125Critic reviews
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  • Top rated TV #86
    • Won 35 Primetime Emmys
      • 178 wins & 340 nominations total

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    Nancy Cartwright and Marcia Wallace in The Simpsons (1989)
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpsonas Homer Simpson…
    731 episodes731 eps • 1989–2022
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpsonas Bart Simpson…
    730 episodes730 eps • 1989–2022
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Ned Flandersas Ned Flanders…
    731 episodes731 eps • 1989–2022
    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpsonas Marge Simpson…
    729 episodes729 eps • 1989–2022
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpsonas Lisa Simpson…
    728 episodes728 eps • 1989–2022
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Moe Szyslakas Moe Szyslak…
    721 episodes721 eps • 1989–2022
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Milhouse Van Houtenas Milhouse Van Houten…
    652 episodes652 eps • 1989–2022
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Agnes Skinneras Agnes Skinner…
    604 episodes604 eps • 1990–2022
    Maggie Roswell
    Maggie Roswell
    • Helen Lovejoyas Helen Lovejoy…
    262 episodes262 eps • 1990–2022
    Chris Edgerly
    Chris Edgerly
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices…
    256 episodes256 eps • 2011–2022
    Karl Wiedergott
    • Additional Voicesas Additional Voices…
    253 episodes253 eps • 1998–2010
    Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor
    • Martin Princeas Martin Prince…
    194 episodes194 eps • 1990–2019
    Marcia Wallace
    Marcia Wallace
    • Edna Krabappelas Edna Krabappel…
    172 episodes172 eps • 1990–2014
    Kevin Michael Richardson
    Kevin Michael Richardson
    • Dr. Hibbertas Dr. Hibbert…
    101 episodes101 eps • 2009–2022
    Phil Hartman
    Phil Hartman
    • Troy McClureas Troy McClure…
    54 episodes54 eps • 1991–1998
    Joe Mantegna
    Joe Mantegna
    • Fat Tonyas Fat Tony…
    37 episodes37 eps • 1991–2021
    Maurice LaMarche
    Maurice LaMarche
    • Orson Wellesas Orson Welles…
    28 episodes28 eps • 1995–2021
    Alex Désert
    Alex Désert
    • Carl Carlsonas Carl Carlson…
    23 episodes23 eps • 2020–2022
    • Creators
      • James L. Brooks
      • Matt Groening
      • Sam Simon
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    Former "Simpsons" Writers Who Shaped Comedy

    Former "Simpsons" Writers Who Shaped Comedy

    Through 30+ years of hearing Homer yell, "Do'h," you must have asked,"Who writes this stuff?" Well, Conan O'Brien and Greg Daniels for starters. Who else started in Springfield?
    Who got their start with "The Simpsons"?
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    • Trivia
      After Phil Hartman was murdered, the various characters he played, such as lawyer Lionel Hutz and actor Troy McClure, were retired, rather than re-cast. However, they continued to appear silently in crowd scenes. Season ten, episode three, "Bart the Mother" (September 27, 1998) was his final voice performance.
    • Goofs
      Ralph Wiggum is in Bart's class in some episodes and Lisa's in others. The same can be said about a few other recurring students.
    • Quotes

      Lisa: Dad, just for once don't you want to try something new?

      Homer: Oh Lisa, trying is just the first step toward failure.

    • Crazy credits
      There is one episode where Homer complains about how rich all the people listed in the closing credits (save for one) are. When the Gracie film logo comes up, Homer says, "Don't 'SSSHHH' me, you rich bastard!"
    • Alternate versions
      Beginning with the show's cable syndication run on FXX on August 21, 2014, new syndication masters have been created. Each episode has been restored to its full length, and is now presented in 16X9 high definition. In addition, credits for the Spanish SAP Translation have been added to the end credits of each episode.
    • Connections
      Edited into Springfield's Most Wanted (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      The Simpsons Theme
      Written by Danny Elfman

    User reviews900

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    9/10
    A great show, despite declining in quality over the years
    When I was 10, I adored the Simpsons, America's favourite dysfunctional family. Me and my brother and sisters watched it every day after school, and got a bagful of laughs. Two years ago though, I stopped watching it. Maybe I didn't find it as funny, creative or as original anymore. Well after seeing the Simpsons Movie, I decided to give the show another chance. And I am glad I did, because it is smart, creative, funny AND original. It is true that the show has been declining in written quality the past three years or so, but the more recent seasons are still watchable, thanks to the animation and the endearing characters.

    The show's animation is fantastic. In animated shows, I like animation that is colourful and fluid, and the animation in this show is exactly that. The theme tune is irresistibly catchy and the story lines are outstandingly good. Other than the voice acting what made the show so good was its writing. Not obnoxious or childish, but smart and most importantly funny. And the visual jokes are also impressive.

    And the voice acting is exceptional bringing the dysfunctional family to life. Homer is a type of father figure who repeatedly lets down his family, has a love for doughnuts and beer and pretty much hates his job. Dan Castallenetta, a talented voice actor whom I fondly remember as Megavolt from Darkwing Duck, does a great job not only as Homer but as Grandpa and Krusty, not loud and abrasive at all but just right. Julie Kavner is also great as Marge, a caring matriarch who genuinely cares for her family. Nancy Cartwright is perfect as Bart, who is quite naughty and hates school, same with Yeardley Smith as studious Lisa. Plus Maggie is absolutely adorable.

    Then there are the supporting characters. My favourite is Grandpa, he is absolutely hilarious. Hank Azaria is amusing as Moe and Chief Wiggum, and Harry Shearer is suitably chirpy as Ned and impresses equally with his monotonic drawls for Principal Skinner and Reverend Lovejoy. There are many memorable guest performances from various celebrities, and frequent appearances from Phil Hartmann and Tress MacNeille. My favourite is Kelsey Grammar as Sideshow Bob, a reprising villain I enjoy watching, sinister yet funny. All in all, despite the fact it isn't as enjoyable as it was, The Simpsons is still a great show. 9.5/10 Bethany Cox
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    • Release date
      • December 17, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • FOX
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Los Simpson
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Gracie Films
      • 20th Television Animation
      • Fox Television Animation
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    • Runtime
      22 minutes

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