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The Simpsons (1989)

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The Simpsons
TV-14
Animation
Comedy

Release Date
December 17, 1989
Cast
Dan Castellaneta , Nancy Cartwright , Harry Shearer , Yeardley Smith , Julie Kavner , Hank Azaria , Pamela Hayden , Tress MacNeille
Main Genre
Animation
Seasons
36

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The Simpsons main characters in the living room
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The Simpsons Kills Off Longtime Character After 34 Years

After getting introduced in the show's very first season, a character was killed off 34 years later on The Simpsons.

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Every Episode of The Simpsons Season 4, Ranked

The Simpsons Season 4 is widely regarded as the best of the series. But how do its episodes rank with one another?

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In a brand-new Line it is Drawn, our artists drew your suggestions for comic book characters teamed up with or mashed up with Simpsons characters

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The Simpsons: Every Main Character & How Old They'd Be If They Aged In Real Time

The magic of television has kept the Simpsons in stasis for decades, but had they aged in real time, they'd be a very different bunch today.

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'This Is Never Gonna Last': The Simpsons Star Recalls Very First Day Recording Voices

The Simpsons star Yeardley Smith opens up about her first day recording for the series and her fears that it wouldn't last.

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15 Best Seasons Of The Simpsons, Ranked

Each season of The Simpsons is entertaining in its own right, but there are a select few that should be recommended to any potential viewer.

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The Simpsons Turn Savage In Adult Swim's Primal Spoof

A Season 35 episode of The Simpsons channels the barbaric spirit of Primal in a hilarious tribute to Genndy Tartakovsky's Adult Swim cartoon.

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10 Best Sitcom Villains of All Time

From Stewie of the animated Family Guy to Reverend Wayne of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, the best sitcom villains show varying degrees of evilness.

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10 Classic TV Shows That Were Almost Canceled Before They Became Hits

Hit shows like Star Trek and Seinfeld were almost axed early on but defied low ratings and production issues to become long-standing fan favorites.

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The Simpsons Actress Reveals Which Classic Episode Made Her Cry

Yeardley Smith reveals how one classic episode of The Simpsons moved her to tears.

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Conan O'Brien's Pitch for The Simpsons Final Episode is Ridiculously Dark

Conan O'Brien's dark pitch for a dour ending for FOX's long-running The Simpsons is rooted in one of the show's most enduring subplots.

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Why The Second Simpsons Movie Should Be The Series Finale

The Simpsons will eventually have to end -- but making that series finale the second Simpsons Movie might be the best way to go out.

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What is Homer's Final Fate on The Simpsons?

The Simpsons quietly revealed the final fate of Homer Simpson, and his way of passing might be the perfect ending for the character.

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Top 20 Simpsons Characters, Ranked

The Simpsons introduced hundreds of hilarious and iconic characters. But the best Simpsons characters are the ones that left a mark on fans forever.

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10 Darkest Simpsons Episodes

The Simpsons is known for its irreverent humor and wacky narratives, but sometimes the show has taken some surprisingly dark turns.

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Family Guy has become a cultural staple since its introduction in 1999, yet the Seth MacFarlane sitcom needs to return to what made it popular.

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10 Best Abe Simpson Quotes, Ranked

The Simpsons is full os memorable characters, but the family's grandfather, Abe, often has some of the show's greatest lines!

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The Simpsons has endured for so long because of its eclectic characters. Even the youngest Simpsons family member, Maggie, has shocked audiences!

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