The Simpsons (1989)
TV-PG 22m 8.1/10 IMDb
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.
Creator: Matt Groening
Cast: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria
Content Warnings
Identity & Discrimination
Homophobia / transphobia (depicted) Racial slurs / racism (depicted)
Mental Health & Emotional
Death of a parent (referenced)
Other
Infidelity (referenced)
Substance Use
Alcohol abuse (depicted) Drug use (depicted)
Violence & Physical Harm
Animal cruelty / animal death Child abuse / harm to children Domestic violence / intimate partner abuse Gun violence Self-harm / suicide (depicted) (referenced)
Does It Get Worse?
Stays Consistent Content intensity remains similar across seasons.
7 series-wide warnings apply across all seasons.
Season 1 2 warnings
Avg severity:(1.5)
Alcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to children
Season 2 3 warnings
Avg severity:(1.3)
Alcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to childrenGun violence
Season 3 2 warnings
Avg severity:(1.5)
Alcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to children
Season 4 3 warnings
Avg severity:(1.3)
InfidelityAlcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to children
Season 5 3 warnings
Avg severity:(1.7)
Death of a parentAlcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to children
Season 6 2 warnings
Avg severity:(1.5)
Alcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to children
Season 7 2 warnings
Avg severity:(1.5)
Alcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to children
Season 8 3 warnings
Avg severity:(1.7)
Homophobia / transphobia (depicted)Alcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to children
Season 9 3 warnings
Avg severity:(1.7)
Alcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to childrenGun violence
Season 10 2 warnings
Avg severity:(1.5)
Alcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to children
Season 11 2 warnings
Avg severity:(1.5)
Alcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to children
Season 12 2 warnings
Avg severity:(1.5)
Alcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to children
Season 13 2 warnings
Avg severity:(1.5)
Alcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to children
Season 14 3 warnings
Avg severity:(1.3)
Racial slurs / racism (depicted)Alcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to children
Season 15 2 warnings
Avg severity:(1.5)
Alcohol abuse (depicted)Child abuse / harm to children
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