Fox Entertainment has renewed its iconic animated series The Simpsons for four more seasons. With this extension, the show is guaranteed to keep going through Season 40, solidifying its place as the longest-running scripted primetime series in TV history.
The Simpsons has been a constant on American TV since 1989e. In its 35 years on the air, the show has gained a reputation for its satirical lens on mundane life, inspiring innumerable other shows and gaining a devoted international following. The renewal, the latest in a string of renewals for the series, speaks to its continued popularity and cultural relevance.
Along with The Simpsons, Fox has also picked up fan-favorite animated series like Family Guy, Bob’s Burgers and American Dad!, all of whom were handed four-season renewals. These renews underscore Fox’s focus on its animated slate and the continued strength of the fare.
In a statement, Michael Thorn, president of Fox Television Network, spoke positively about the renewals as well as the ongoing partnership with the production company behind these shows, 20th Television Animation. Those extensions are in line with the network’s commitment to providing quality content to its viewers, he added.
With The Simpsons nearing its 800th episode, the extra seasons only help it continue to build on its remarkable episode total and solidify its status in TV history. Although other animated series around the globe have been on the air longer, The Simpsons has no equal in the United States in breadth or cultural significance.
New episodes will continue to explore the hilarious and frequently bittersweet dynamics of the Simpson family and Springfield’s denizens. Based on that renewal, The Simpsons should continue to be a staple of American television for the foreseeable future.
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