Synopsis
Working-class father Homer Simpson and his dysfunctional family deal with comical situations and the ups-and-downs of life in the town of Springfield.
Simpsons Shorts Air Date
1987
First Episode Air Date
17/12/1989
Predecessor
The Simpsons Shorts On The Tracey Ullman Show
How Many Seasons?
34 Seasons (1st Jan 2023)
Shows Creator?
Matt Groening, James L. Brooks & Sam Simon
How Much Money Has The Simpsons Made?
In total, the show has garnered more than $1.4 billion for its stars and creators since its 1994 debut, according to Forbes. This includes nearly $816 million in pretax earnings for its six stars -- approximately $136 million each.
How Many Awards Has The Show Won?
The Simpsons has won 34 Primetime Emmy Awards In four categories
How Many Nominations Has The Show Had?
The Simpsons has been nominated for 78 awards in nine different categories
Episode Run-Time
21-24 Minutes
How Long Does It Take To Make An Episode Of The Simpsons?
It takes roughly 5 months to make a single episode for the Simpsons
How Much Money Does It Cost To Make A Single Season Of The Simpsons?
It costs roughly $110 Million to make a single season of the hit show "The Simpsons"
What's The Most Popular Episode Of The Simpsons?
The most popular episode of The Simpsons is the episode titled "Homer's Enemy" | Episode Synopsis - "Homer's laziness begets the ire of his industrious but arrogant new co-worker Frank Grimes; Bart buys a run-down factory for a dollar." (S8 Ep23)
Characters:
*Homer Jay Simpson -
Status: Alive
Age: 39
Occupation: Nuclear Safety Inspector, Former Technical Supervisor
Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield
Parents: Abe Simpson (Grandpa), Mona Simpson
Spouse: Marge Simpson
Siblings: Herbert Powell, Abbie
*Marge Simpson -
Status: Alive
Age: 36
Hair color: Blue
Occupation: Housewife
Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield
Parents: Jacqueline Bouvier, Clancy Bouvier
Spouse: Homer Simpson
Siblings: Patty & Selma Bouvier
*Bart Simpson -
Status: Alive
Age: 10
Hair color: Blond (yellow)
Occupation: Student at Springfield Elementary School
Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield
Parents: Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson
Siblings: Lisa Simpson, Maggie Simpson
*Lisa Simpson -
Status: Alive
Age: 8
Hair color: Blond (yellow)
Occupation: CTU agent, Babysitter, Hall Monitor, Student at Springfield Elementary School
Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield
Parents: Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson
Siblings: Bart Simpson, Maggie Simpson
*Maggie Simpson -
Status: Alive
Age: 1
Hair color: Blond (yellow)
Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield
Parents: Homer Simpson, Marge Simpson
Siblings: Bart Simpson, Lisa Simpson
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.
Bart: Dad, I can't believe you're risking my life to save your own.
Homer: Son, you'll understand one day, when you have kids.
Milhouse: Mrs Krabappel? How will we know if we fall in love?
Mrs. Krabappel: Don't worry children. Most of you will never fall in love, but will marry out of fear of dying alone!