The Simpsons

The Simpsons (1989- )

RunningAnimation showComedy, Family

The Simpsons is the longest running scripted show in US television history. It captures the adventures of Homer, Marge, Maggie, Bart and Lisa who are living in a fictional town called Springfield.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 20:00 (30 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Simpsons premiere?

The Simpsons premiered on December 17, 1989.

Who created The Simpsons?

The Simpsons was created by Matt Groening.

Who are the main characters in The Simpsons?

The main characters in The Simpsons are Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson.

What is the name of the town where The Simpsons live?

The Simpsons live in the town of Springfield.

What is the name of Homer Simpson's workplace?

Homer Simpson's workplace is the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant.

What is the name of the convenience store where Apu works?

The convenience store where Apu works is called the Kwik-E-Mart.

Who is the town's wealthy businessman and owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant?

The town's wealthy businessman and owner of the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant is Mr. Burns.

What is the name of the local tavern where Homer and his friends hang out?

The local tavern where Homer and his friends hang out is called Moe's Tavern.

Who is the school principal of Springfield Elementary School?

The school principal of Springfield Elementary School is Seymour Skinner.

Who is the recurring character that always tries to kill Bart Simpson?

The recurring character that always tries to kill Bart Simpson is Sideshow Bob.

Who is the owner of Springfield's comic book store?

The owner of Springfield's comic book store is named Comic Book Guy.

Who is the neighbor of the Simpsons family?

The neighbor of the Simpsons family is Ned Flanders.

What is the name of Bart Simpson's best friend?

Bart Simpson's best friend is named Milhouse Van Houten.

Who is the saxophonist in Lisa Simpson's jazz band?

The saxophonist in Lisa Simpson's jazz band is named Bleeding Gums Murphy.

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Also known as

  • عائلة سمبسون (Algeria)
  • Семейство Симпсън (Bulgaria)
  • Simpsonovi (Czech Republic)
  • Simpsonid (Estonia)
  • Simpsonit (Finland)
  • Die Simpsons (Germany)
  • A Simpson család (Hungary)
  • Familia Simpson (Romania)
  • Симпсоны (Russian Federation)
  • Сімпсони (Ukraine)

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