The Simpsons returns for season 35, 36, and may never get canceled

What world could you create without it? The Simpsons? Though its cultural domination peaked over 20 years ago, the Fox animated series created by Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon is still going strong — and maybe as strong as ever in the changing tides of network-vs.-streaming landscape. Fox reported on Thursday The SimpsonsIt was once more renewed and will be running for another two seasons. The order will shepherd in season 35 and 36 for the series, maintaining the show’s record as the longest-running scripted sitcom in television history. (Saturday Night Live(With 48 seasons, it is considered to be a variety series.

The SimpsonsThe order arrives at a moment when other live appointments television than for major sporting events are in decline. The animated series has maintained a strong ratings streak, with recent episodes attracting as high as 4 million viewers. This is more than any other network programming. Good news also for animated series, which is supported by and within the orbit of The Simpsons: Bob’s Burgers For seasons 14 and 15, will return, Family GuyYou will be receiving a 22nd or 23rd season.

The most amazing fact about it? The Simpsons is that it’s also one of Disney’s only streaming hits. You can find out more here. The OfficeDid for Netflix The Simpsons does for Disney Plus. Nielsen U.S. reported this week that tentpoles like Stranger Things, WednesdayPlease see the following: Cobra KaiThey were hugely popular in 2022. Seasons new and old. The SimpsonsSimilar numbers were achieved, with 15.9 billion screen minutes. Having 667 available episodes on the Disney Plus platform can’t hurt.

Disney has largely used 20th Century Fox since its acquisition. The SimpsonsTo leverage brands. On top of newly added episodes, Disney Plus has released six short films starring the characters, that have integrated everything from Star Wars to Marvel to Billie Eilish’s concert event. It might seem crass if not for the show’s legacy of merchandising!

No, The Simpsons ain’t what it used to be — but the writers aren’t content with doing the same old same old 35 seasons in either. The show, despite its Disney-brand awareness, also paid Don Hertzfeldt for his couch gag design and gave space to an extensive Edward Gorey tribute. The Simpson family and its wide cast of characters aren’t that different than The Muppets in their ability to plug and play in weirdo animated worlds. No wonder The SimpsonsEven though the fandom itself is not the focus of the fandom, it’s still thriving.

The SimpsonsThe current season 34 episode is on hiatus. However, new episodes are scheduled to air later in the year.