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  1. Every Commercial That Aired During the First Simpsons Episode The Simpsons have been around for a very long time, but it can be sometimes hard to place those early episodes in their time periods. Sure, […]
  2. George Meyer’s ‘Army Man’ and the Birth of ‘The Simpsons’If you follow the stories about the beginnings of The Simpsons, chances are you’re heard of Army Man. But just as likely, chances are you […]
  3. Phil Hartman’s ‘Simpsons’ LegacyLater episodes of The Simpsons tend to unfold like Radiohead songs, starting off one way before taking an abrupt left turn. In stark contrast […]
  4. clickables
    Read the Script and Final Outline for the 100th Episode of The SimpsonsNow with more jokes ‘The Simpsons’ made first.
  5. I Survived Junior High Because of The SimpsonsBack when I was a skinny, orthodontically fortified knot of sprouting-limbs in the junior-high hallways of the Newburgh City School District, […]
  6. Welcome to Classic Simpsons Week on SplitsiderThe first ten or so seasons of The Simpsons are almost mythical among comedy nerds. Say what you will about the more recent seasons of the […]
  7. clickables
    See Week Two of The Simpsons’s Quiet War Against Fox NewsThis week: making fun of old people.
  8. The Simpsons Will Never Die, The Simpsons Will Live ForeverFox just renewed The Simpsons for a 23rd season, guaranteeing the show will hit the absolutely insane 500 episodes milestone. Great? This […]
  9. breaking
    The Simpsons Renewed, Will Pass 500 EpisodesSeason 23, here they come!
  10. The Simpsons Predicted 9/11, According to a Very Legit Conspiracy TheoryGuys, try to remain calm here, but take a look at this Simpsons screenshot. Notice anything? Like how it spells out New York 911 when you treat […]
  11. First Draft Script: ‘Sweet Seymour Skinner’s Baadasssss Song’Below is the final outline for “Sweet Seymour Skinner’s Baadasssss Song”, by Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein. This was the 18th episode of the […]
  12. Final Outline: ‘Sweet Seymour Skinner’s Baadasssss Song’Below is the final outline for “Sweet Seymour Skinner’s Baadasssss Song”, by Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein. This was the 18th episode of the […]
  13. Story Pitch: ‘Sweet Seymour Skinner’s Baadasssss Song’Below is the original story pitch for “Sweet Seymour Skinner’s Baadasssss Song”, by Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein. This was the 18th episode […]
  14. clickables
    Watch The Simpsons Parody Twilight’Tweenlight’ stars Daniel Radcliffe as a mysterious, brooding English vamp who likes to “move between the trees the way a bat does, by jumping.”
  15. exclusive
    Read an Excerpt From Simpsons World the Ultimate Episode GuideSee a guide to ‘The Simpsons’ episode 330, “My Big Fat Geek Wedding.”
  16. false
    Joanna Newsom Is Not Doing The Simpsons“I remain, however, steadfast as always in my commitment to the character of Lisa, whom I have of course had the privilege of voicing for the last twenty-one years, in my dreams.”
  17. The Vatican: Homer Simpsons Is ‘a True Catholic’According to the official Vatican newspaper, Homer Simpson is “a true Catholic.” If the closest thing you can find to a true Catholic on TV is […]
  18. Simpsons Executive Producer Talks About Banksy’s Couch GagLongtime Simpsons Executive Producer Al Jean on last night’s Banksy couch gag: “We were thrilled. It was funny, I watched Mad Men last night […]
  19. tv
    Simpsons Producer on Banksy Gag: ‘95% of It Is Just the Way He Wanted’“I’ll just say, [the original version] was even a little sadder.”
  20. Banksy’s Incredibly Dark Simpsons Couch GagOn last night’s episode of The Simpsons, they invited infamous graffiti artist Banksy to storyboard and direct an extended couch gag. In it, it […]
  21. the simpsons
    Banksy Tags ‘The Simpsons’The British graffiti artist takes control of the classic opening sequence. He adds some spray-paint, and an extra minute.
  22. daniel radcliffe
    Daniel Radcliffe to Mock Rob Pattinson on The SimpsonsWizards versus vampires.
  23. List of Jokes and Story Ideas by Former Simpsons Showrunners Hints at What […]Ned Flanders writes a Christian sci-fi book. Grampa Simpson visits the set of Matlock. Jimbo finally graduates from Springfield Elementary, […]
  24. cameos
    The Simpsons Aid the ‘Mark Zuckerberg Is a Likable Guy’ CampaignHe made a special appearance on last night’s episode.
  25. katy perry
    Katy Perry to Appear in Live-Action Simpsons SegmentMartha Stewart, too.
  26. your dvd calendar
    The DVD Queue: Lost! Gossip Girl! Titanic II! (Yes, Really, Titanic II!)’Titanic II’ or ‘Gossip Girl’? Tough call.
  27. ricky gervais
    Ricky Gervais to Voice Himself on The SimpsonsHomer will head to the Oscars.
  28. weddings!
    Also Married Today: Lisa SimpsonAnd Alicia Keys.
  29. the social network
    Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg Gets Simspons CameoIf Stephen Hawking can do it, why not him?
  30. jon hamm
    Jon Hamm To Voice FBI Supervisor on Simpsons“He was really funny. And handsome.”
  31. chalk
    Inception’s Crazy Chalkboard’Inception’ faces off with ‘Good Will Hunting,’ ‘The Simpsons,’ ‘I Heart Huckabees,’ and ‘School of Rock.’
  32. tv
    Man in a Bart Costume Reenacts Every Simpsons Chalkboard Scene“I DID NOT INVENT IRISH DANCING.”
  33. what?
    The Simpsons Salutes Ke$ha, for Some ReasonDespite the music, it’s pretty delightful.
  34. tv
    Simpsons to South Park: ‘We’d Stand Beside You If We Weren’t So Scared’’The Simpsons’ (kind of) voiced their solidarity.
  35. books
    The Inevitable Mad Men and Philosophy Book Comes Out This SummerAyn Rand is involved.
  36. tv
    Watch a Cute Montage of Famous Movie Kisses From Last Night’s SimpsonsBart’s playground CPR triggered a fountain of cinematic romance.
  37. tv
    Lose Yourself in the Mesmerizing Simpsons-Style Lost PosterAmazing.
  38. tv
    Watch Chris Martin’s Surprisingly Funny Simpsons AppearanceWith some cute behind-the-scenes footage from the filming.
  39. quote machine
    Harrison Ford Anxious to Cash Another Indiana Jones PaycheckPlus: Hitler proves to be too irresistible for Oliver Stone to avoid.
  40. sitcoms
    GQ Names Parks and Recreation ‘Sitcom of the Year’Parks and Rec’s Pawnee = The Simpsons’ Springfield.
  41. cowabunga
    Bart’s Blackboard Should Certainly Prevent You From Having a CowRemember kids, the Pledge of Allegiance does not end with “Hail Satan.”
  42. speculation
    Is Milhouse Van Houten of The Simpsons Actually Gay?The show’s creator, Matt Groening, seems to be hinting at it.
  43. revelations
    Cartoon Nudity As Weird As You’d ExpectMarge Simpson takes it off.
  44. season premieres
    Seth Rogen’s Episode of The Simpsons Airs TonightGuest-writer Rogen might make tonight’s premiere funny.
  45. surf
    The Real Smithers Revealed!Nussbaum discovers in John Ortved’s new ‘The Simpsons: An Uncensored Unauthorized History’ the identity of the guy who inspired Waylon Smithers.
  46. cameos
    Sacha Baron Cohen Set to Appear on The SimpsonsHe’ll be playing an Israeli tour guide.
  47. old bits
    Maggie Simpson Speaks! (Again)It wasn’t the first time, and it certainly won’t be the last.
  48. nerdgasms
    The Simpsons Re-creates Once, Temporarily Reunites Glen and MarketaAnd it was all thanks to Abe Simpson’s bucket list.
  49. apropos of nothing
    New Opening Credits of The Simpsons Get DeconstructedYou’ll shudder when you see Patty and Selma in bikinis!
  50. chat room
    Harry Shearer on His New Album, the Election, and How He Keeps Track of All His MoneyShearer rapped with Vulture recently about making funny music sound like music and the only time it’s not okay to quote ‘The Simpsons’ to him.
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