The Simpsons(1989)

series - first aired/released 1989-12-17 - audience 8.0

Animation, Comedy

Directed by Alan Smart, Bob Anderson, Brad Bird, Carlos Baeza, Chris Clements, Chuck Sheetz, David Silverman, Debbie Bruce Mahan, Dominic Polcino, Eric Koenig, Gabriel DeFrancesco, Gregg Vanzo, Jeffrey Lynch, Jen Kamerman, Jennifer Moeller, Jim Reardon, Kent Butterworth, Klay Hall, Lance Kramer, Lauren MacMullan, Mark Ervin, Mark Kirkland, Matthew Faughnan, Matthew Nastuk, Matthew Schofield, Michael Marcantel, Michael Polcino, Mike B. Anderson, Mike Frank Polcino, Milton Gray, Nancy Kruse, Neil Affleck, Pete Michels, Ralph Sosa, Raymond S. Persi, Rich Moore, Rob Oliver, Shaun Cashman, Steven Dean Moore, Susie Dietter, Swinton O. Scott III, Timothy Bailey, Wes Archer

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.