The Simpsons
TV Series1989–present · 38 seasons · 807 episodes · Returning

The Simpsons

Taste attributes: animationcomedymonster/alien/supernaturalfastfresh & originallightimaginarysimplelinearglossycomplex relationshipsocial commentary

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"Just a product of society that's lost its good manners."

Boxlist takeExpect a heightened, light animated series, glossy rather than gritty. Best if you like escapism over depth.

Taste details

Quality rating

8.0 /10

TMDB · 11,161 votes

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Where to watch

Streaming data: JustWatch

Seasons

Season 38

· 2026 · 15 episodes · 9 coming
Episodes (15)
  1. 1The Children's Book Job27 Sep 2026
  2. 2Diary of a Chimpy Kid4 Oct 2026
  3. 3Treehouse of Horror Presents: The Revengening18 Oct 2026
  4. 4Treehouse of Horror XXXVII25 Oct 2026
  5. 5Testing 1-2-31 Nov 2026
  6. 6The Kosmic Kruiser8 Nov 2026
  7. 7Dream Scenari-MoeComing 15 Nov 2026
  8. 8Curb Your ExpectationsComing 22 Nov 2026
  9. 9Jersey ScoreComing 29 Nov 2026
  10. 10Don't Marge with TexasComing 6 Dec 2026
  11. 11BogComing 13 Dec 2026
  12. 12The OffendablesComing 20 Dec 2026
  13. 13Lock, Stock and One Stupid NarratorComing 27 Dec 2026
  14. 14Billionaire on the BayouComing 3 Jan 2027
  15. 15Lenny Goes SquiggyComing 3 Jan 2027
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What lines up

  • Linearity: Linear / logical, just how this profile likes it
  • Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

  • Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
  • Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy

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Synopsis

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.

Synopsis: TMDB

Taste Attributes

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Cast

Details

Genre
Animation
Year
1989
Status
Returning
Studio
Gracie Films
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