?The Simpsons? is one of the most flourishing animation series in the United States and kids around the globe cannot even think of their day passing without watching the hilarious and ridiculous activities of Maggie, Lisa, Bart, Marge and Homer ? all of the Simpsons family. The family was conceived by Groening shortly before a pitch for a series of animated shorts with the producer James L. Brooks. Groening created a dysfunctional family and named the characters after members of his own family, substituting Bart for his own name.

The events are all set up in the imaginary town of Springfield. Homer Simpson, the head of the family is the main character of the show. However, he does not have the backbone of a hero. Bearing him in mind as the silliest guy of the town wouldn't be an exaggeration at all. He is a member of staff at ?Nuclear Power Plant? plays the character of a crude, clumsy, overweight and lazy man. His wife is Marge Simpson, the mother in the show. She is obviously much better than her husband, Homer and plays the character of a sophisticated, smart, gorgeous lady. Even though Homer's actions are not really loveable, Marge still has those sweet and loving feelings for her dearest husband, she stood by him at all times.

Lisa Simpson, the clever cookie of the Simpsons family always has the desire to do something but while doing that something at times she drives all the people in Springfield crazy. Bart Simpson, the son of the Simpsons family is completely opposite to Lisa. He often gets himself into unwanted troubles. Lastly, Maggie Simpson is a small kid who is not even able to talk but understands very well that he is a part of this crazy family.

The Simpsons besides being the most favorite TV show is also one of the longest running shows. Successfully running for almost twenty seasons is definitely not a child's play, however ?The Simpsons? show did it and proved itself as a very entertaining and exciting animation series. The show made its TV debut on the 19th of April, 1987 on the ?Tracey Ullman Show? in the cartoon series titled ?Good Night?.

All the people loved it thoroughly and The Simpsons was back as a thirty minute animated series on ?Fox Network? on the 17th of December, 1989. It was one among the top thirty best rated TV shows of the season. Almost all of the episodes received twenty million viewers and innumerable crossed around thirty million viewers.

The Simpsons is extremely popular and one of the most eagerly awaited shows on Sunday Nights. Presently, the series is said to be back with the 21st season and few of the forthcoming episodes are titled ?Pranks and Greens?, ?Tree house of Horror XX? and The Devil Wears Nada?. ?The Simpsons? has received the most number of awards than any of the other America's animated series. It is the one and only show to have received a Peabody Award, 26 Annie Awards and 24 Emmy Awards. ?The Simpsons? TV series is considered to be the example each time there is a question regarding the popularity and fame of animation!