The Simpsons

Thousands of years from now, alien archaeologists will come to one inescapable conclusion: The Simpsons dictated humanity’s every advance. The latest evidence is none other than today’s giant Disney-Fox merger, which America’s favorite family jokingly predicted in 1998.

Simpsons character Apu Nahasapeemapetilon has long-influenced stereotypes about people from India, so much so that comedian Hari Kondabolu made a full documentary about The Problem With Apu. Now, character voice Hank Azaria admits the controversy is “a lot to think about,” as well that producers have considered potential measures in response.

The Simpsons hasn’t had to replace any of its core voice cast just yet, but will nonetheless sound a bit different in Season 29. Longtime composer Alf Clausen was apparently let go from the series after nearly three decades, while the show pursues “a different kind of music.”

If you're a Detroit Lions fan, you're used to the jokes. Yeah, yeah, we're aware we've never played in a Super Bowl. Somehow though, we keep the faith. It's just what Lions' fans do... even when TV shows like 'The Simpsons' take a shot at our Detroit Lions.

Even after Season 28, no one expected The Simpsons to disband anytime soon, especially with some of TV’s biggest records on the horizon. Now, America’s first animated family will officially cross the threshold with a two-season renewal, outpacing one of TV’s biggest milestones in the process.

Now that The Simpsons firmly has 600 episodes under its belt, here’s to another 300 hours of pop-culture parody. To start, Itchy & Scratchy get a Making a Murderer makeover, as The Simpsons takes aim at Netflix’s breakout documentary series.

By pure coincidence, 'The Simpsons' premiere featured a bit about Arnold Palmer's namesake beverage, just as news was breaking of the golfer's death.

The Simpsons still has a few surprises left in its old age, and after going live this past season, Springfield will chart a new frontier: the full hour! After 28 years, America’s favorite family will run a full hour-long episode for the very first time, with special guest Taraji P. Henson and more.

It wouldn't be the first time that 'The Simpsons' eerily referenced the future.

Having survived its latest challenge to eternal status quo by way of Sunday’s Girls-y premiere, The Simpsons seem poised for fewer head-turning changes this fall. That is, until Waylon Smithers finally, and officially comes out of the closet to all, while an even bigger surprise may lie ahead beyond Season 30.

Just when you think life is boring, something always comes along to make life awesome. Simpson's character Ned Flanders has always been a staple in my life, and I am pretty sure my nickname of 'Ned' might be derived from him. So obviously, someone had to pay tribute to this religious neighbor, but in the sounds of HEAVY METAL!

Harry Shearer, one of the main voice actors on The Simpsons, announced last week that he would be retiring. What?!? How will we watch the show without Mr. Burns? Without Lenny? Without Flanders?!? Calm down! It seems Shearer isn’t the end-all, be-all of voice acting. Brock Baker does impressions and it looks like he’s mastered most of Shearer’s Simpsons characters. Watch the video – actually, don’