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{{Infobox television<br />
| show_name = The Simpsons<br />
| image = <br />
| caption = <br />
| genre = [[Animated sitcom]]<br />
| creator = [[Matt Groening]]<br />
| developer = [[James L. Brooks]], [[Matt Groening]], [[Sam Simon]]<br />
| voices = [[Dan Castellaneta]], [[Julie Kavner]], [[Nancy Cartwright]], [[Yeardley Smith]], [[Hank Azaria]], [[Harry Shearer]]<br />
| theme_music_composer = [[Danny Elfman]]<br />
| country = [[United States]]<br />
| language = [[English language|English]]<br />
| num_seasons = 34<br />
| num_episodes = 750<br />
| list_episodes = List of The Simpsons episodes<br />
| executive_producer = [[James L. Brooks]], [[Matt Groening]], [[Al Jean]], [[Matt Selman]]<br />
| producer = [[Richard Sakai]], [[Denise Sirkot]], [[John Frink]], [[James L. Brooks]]<br />
| runtime = 21–24 minutes<br />
| company = [[Gracie Films]], [[20th Television]]<br />
| distributor = [[20th Television]]<br />
| network = [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]<br />
| first_aired = {{Start date|1989|12|17}}<br />
| last_aired = present<br />
| related = [[The Simpsons shorts]], [[The Simpsons Movie]]<br />
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'''The Simpsons''' is an American [[animated sitcom]] created by [[Matt Groening]] for the [[Fox Broadcasting Company]]. The series is a satirical depiction of American life, epitomized by the [[Simpson family]], which consists of [[Homer Simpson]], [[Marge Simpson]], [[Bart Simpson]], [[Lisa Simpson]], and [[Maggie Simpson]]. The show is set in the fictional town of [[Springfield (The Simpsons)|Springfield]] and parodies American culture, society, television, and many aspects of the human condition.<br />
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== History ==<br />
The series was conceived by [[Matt Groening]] shortly before a solicitation for a series of animated shorts with producer [[James L. Brooks]]. Groening created a dysfunctional family and named the characters after members of his own family, substituting [[Bart Simpson|Bart]] for his own name. The shorts became a part of [[The Tracey Ullman Show]] on April 19, 1987. After three seasons, the sketch was developed into a half-hour prime time show and became [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]]'s first series to land in the Top 30 ratings in a season (1989–90).<br />
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== Characters ==<br />
The show includes a large array of [[recurring characters]]. The main family consists of:<br />
* '''[[Homer Simpson]]''': The bumbling father who works as a safety inspector at the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]].<br />
* '''[[Marge Simpson]]''': The well-meaning and patient wife and mother.<br />
* '''[[Bart Simpson]]''': The mischievous, rebellious, and underachieving 10-year-old son.<br />
* '''[[Lisa Simpson]]''': The intelligent, passionate, and often moralistic 8-year-old daughter.<br />
* '''[[Maggie Simpson]]''': The baby of the family who rarely speaks but is often seen with her pacifier.<br />
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== Setting ==<br />
The show is set in the fictional town of [[Springfield (The Simpsons)|Springfield]], which acts as a complete universe in which the characters can explore the issues faced by modern society. The town has many recurring locations such as the [[Kwik-E-Mart]], [[Moe's Tavern]], [[Springfield Elementary School]], and the [[Springfield Nuclear Power Plant]].<br />
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== Cultural Impact ==<br />
''The Simpsons'' has had a significant impact on popular culture and has influenced many other animated series. The show has won dozens of awards since it debuted as a series, including 34 [[Primetime Emmy Awards]], 34 [[Annie Awards]], and a [[Peabody Award]]. [[Time (magazine)|Time]] magazine named it the 20th century's best television series, and [[Bart Simpson]] was named one of the 100 most important people of the 20th century.<br />
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== Merchandise and Media ==<br />
The success of ''The Simpsons'' has led to a wide variety of merchandise, including [[The Simpsons Movie]], which was released in 2007, video games, comic books, and theme park attractions. The show has also spawned a number of catchphrases and neologisms, such as [[Homer Simpson|Homer's]] exclamation "D'oh!".<br />
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== See also ==<br />
* [[List of The Simpsons episodes]]<br />
* [[List of The Simpsons characters]]<br />
* [[The Simpsons Movie]]<br />
* [[The Simpsons shorts]]<br />
* [[Springfield (The Simpsons)]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
{{Wikiquote|The Simpsons}}<br />
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