The Simpsons 1989 ‧ Sitcom ‧ 37 seasons 📜 Storyline The Simpsons is an animated sitcom that follows the everyday lives of the Simpson family—Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie—living in the fictional town of Springfield. The show satirizes American culture, society, and television, providing a humorous and often poignant look at family dynamics and societal issues. Since its debut in 1989, it has become the longest-running American animated series and the longest-running American sitcom.