The 1995 episode grapples with some deeply spiritual themes, though never loses its comedic edge. It's likely no coincidence ...

In 2018, "The Simpsons" surpassed "Gunsmoke" to become the longest-running prime-time scripted series in TV history. That's but one among a legion of accomplishments for this animated smash hit, which ...

Since The Simpsons has over twenty Christmas episodes, it is tough to pick the show’s ten best festive outings. With over 36 seasons and a theatrical movie spinoff to its name, not to mention a sequel ...

The Simpsons is broadly considered one of the most successful and influential animated TV shows of all time, with its lasting impact on pop culture and the genre plain for all to see. The show has ...

At the time of “Behind the Laughter”‘s release, The Simpsons‘ golden age may have been a recent memory, but many consider season 11 the first to see a drop in quality. The episode itself takes a meta ...

The Simpsons is, believe it or not, one of the most important TV shows in history. While it's become a shadow of its former self, during the golden age of the Simpsons, its cultural impact was immense ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...

J.S. Gornael has a BA in English with a Creative Writing Emphasis in Poetry and an MFA in Fiction. He has taken workshops in poetry, fiction, and non-fiction (though mostly the second). Half-cinephile ...