The Simpsons (1989)
0.6462Canon Score · ranked #4 all time
Aggregated from 9 of 13 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the show
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life
Why it ranks #4
Every list on which The Simpsons appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2022) | Critics' canon | #2 / 100 |
| Variety 100 Greatest TV Shows (2023) | Critics' canon | #4 / 100 |
| Rolling Stone 100 Greatest (2016) | Editorial list | #6 / 100 |
| TV Guide 60 Best Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #10 / 60 |
| THR Hollywood's 100 Favorite (2015) | Critics' canon | #10 / 100 |
| WGA 101 Best Written Series (2013) | Critics' canon | #11 / 101 |
| Empire 100 Greatest (2025) | Editorial list | #14 / 100 |
| IMDb Top 250 TV (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #112 / 250 |
| 1001 TV Shows You Must Watch (2016) | Critics' canon | Selected |