The Simpsons

TV Show · 1989

14+ Ages 12-14

Editor

Excellent

TV-14

Creator: Matt Groening

Cast: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer

Family Animation Comedy

What's the Story?

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 in general.

Content Ratings

What's in the title & why it matters

Language Mild

2/5

Language is mild to moderate throughout. "Hell" and "damn" appear frequently, with infrequent uses of "crap," "piss," "a_s," "b_tch," and "bastard." "Balls," "sl_t," and "d_ck" are rarely used. Religious exclamations appear frequently.

Drinking, Drugs & Smoking Moderate

3/5

Over-the-counter medication is misused infrequently. In a few episodes, the Simpson children drink alcohol, sometimes to the point of getting drunk. More recent episodes depict harder drug use, including crack and heroin, though both have been referenced in earlier seasons.

Violence & Scariness Moderate

3/5

The original Tom and Jerry is known for bloodless slapstick cartoon violence. The Itchy and Scratchy Show, a parody within the series, replaces this with brutal, bloody, and disturbing imagery, though still presented in a cartoonish style. The annual Treehouse of Horror episodes feature extreme gore and horror violence, always played for comedy.

Sex, Romance & Nudity Moderate

3/5

Sexual content is mild in most seasons, limited to occasional jokes, innuendo, and partial nudity. From around season 14 through season 19, the show shifted toward more frequent sexual humor in nearly every episode. By season 20, this approach was largely dropped and the show pulled back to its earlier tone.

Diverse Representations Mild

2/5

Flow & Focus Mild

2/5

Positive Role Models Mild

2/5

Products & Purchases Mild

1/5