
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening, James L. Brooks and Sam Simon for the Fox Broadcasting Company. It is a satirical depiction of American life, epitomized by the Simpson family, which consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. Set in the fictional town of Springfield, in an unspecified location in the United States, it caricatures society, Western culture, television, and the human condition.
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#2
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#7.8
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“Prime Video Top 10 Shows — Global — Nov 9, 2026”
Ranks as high as #2 on some lists — but only #10 here. Fans are divided.
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