Although The Simpsons spent a long time sidelining its original hero, season 37 of the series has finally redressed this imbalance in the nick of time. With almost 800 episodes, a theatrical movie spinoff, and a Fortnite collaboration to its name, The Simpsons is the longest-running scripted primetime American TV show in history.

Although plenty of shows tried to replace The Simpsons , none of them ever managed to dethrone the show. The Simpsons may not be at the critical peak that the series enjoyed between seasons 3 and 11, but the long-running series has been hit with an unexpected critical resurgence since 2022’s season 33.

The Simpsons regained acclaim after hitting a critical nadir around season 32, as reviews of seasons 33-37 broadly agree that the show’s revitalize

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