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The animated comedy extends its run with a 4-season pickup.
April 2, 2025
FOX announced today that The Simpsons has been given a massive 4-season renewal that will take it to at least Season 40. The animated comedy is already the longest-running scripted show on prime time television, and today's news further extends its impressive record.
The move is part of an unprecedented, early four-season renewal for four of 20th Television Animation's hit series. 'Bob's Burgers,' 'Family Guy,' and 'American Dad!' also got 4-season pickups that will take them all through the 2028-2029 broadcast cycle.
"This historic four-season order from our longtime partners at FOX is truly monumental for these iconic animated series. We are so proud that these legendary shows will continue for hundreds of more episodes, allowing new and longstanding fans to watch, rewatch and experience more of The Simpsons, Family Guy, American Dad and Bob's Burgers for years to come," said Marci Proietto, head of 20th Television Animation.
"This new deal celebrates the eternal popularity of these iconic comedies, as well as the enduring, prolific relationship we continue to enjoy with our friends at 20th Television Animation and the brilliant creators - that goes double for Seth this time around -- and incredible voices behind these contemporary classics," said Michael Thorn, President of FOX Television Network.
On the air since 1989, The Simpsons franchise is truly a juggernaut in so many ways. The series boasts generations of loyal fans, has won scores of awards - including over 30 Emmys, has countless types of merchandise, video games, and even a hit movie. As far as critical praise, it has received top recognition from numerous outlets, including being named the greatest TV show ever in the 2016 book 'TV (The Book)' and Best Show of the 20th Century by Time Magazine.
it's official: four more seasons of #TheSimpsons, #familyguy, and #bobsburgers are coming to #FOX!
— Animation Domination (@AniDom) April 2, 2025
oh, and #americandad is back with four seasons too 💪💯 pic.twitter.com/CfC4PrQag6
Comments (10)
04/14/25 at 06:08am
OK, it's not quite as consistently funny as it was in the first seasons. Too often they struggle for laughs. But at least one out of four shows still leaves me smiling. And that's a pretty good average for TV these days.
04/07/25 at 04:02am
Kill it.. hasn't been funny in 20 years.. it's just a "steady paycheck" for actors that don't get much work elsewhere.
04/05/25 at 09:03am
I'm surprised that Trump or his FCC hasn't demanded that this show be cancelled for being "woke" despite the FCC not having the authority to do that. The only reason these animated shows keep going and going is that they are cheap to produce since voice actors command lower salaries than live action performers and most cancel/renew decisions are based on money more than ratings as in how much the networks can make. The only way "The Simpsons" would be cancelled is if the voice cast demanded a significant pay raise or they walked like Harry Shearer did years ago.
04/02/25 at 11:00pm
Well done Fox!
04/02/25 at 07:01pm
Booo, just kill the show already.
04/02/25 at 06:38pm
A four-year extension for a show that'll be turning 40 by the end of it is WILD. Especially when they haven't done a renew longer than 2 seasons in decades.
And like Armen said, it's honestly miraculous that the show hasn't lost more of its major voice actors over that span. I mean, Dan and Julie's voices have been definitely been showing their age for a few years now; I dread to think what state they'll be in come 2029.
And like Armen said, it's honestly miraculous that the show hasn't lost more of its major voice actors over that span. I mean, Dan and Julie's voices have been definitely been showing their age for a few years now; I dread to think what state they'll be in come 2029.
04/02/25 at 06:10pm
This is exciting news! Been watching since the Tracey Ullman shorts and has been a staple in my Sunday unwinding nonstop. Congrats and
04/02/25 at 03:01pm
Who knows if Simpsons will end?
If the day comes that Simpsons ends it will be quite something.
If the day comes that Simpsons ends it will be quite something.
04/02/25 at 01:05pm
It's amazing the show hasn't lost more actors and actresses than it has. That stability has been essential to The Simpons' success.
Not to mention the dozens of languages and countries to which it has been exported.
I remember watching the pilot episode back in 1989, the Christmas special. I was in college. One of the guys in my hall who was watching blurted out, "God, Simsons is the black comedy of animation!"
Not to mention the dozens of languages and countries to which it has been exported.
I remember watching the pilot episode back in 1989, the Christmas special. I was in college. One of the guys in my hall who was watching blurted out, "God, Simsons is the black comedy of animation!"
04/02/25 at 12:31pm
Great! Still love this show! I grew up watching the Simpsons!
