The Simpsons

198914 seriesEntertainment / Animation
Available on
Channel 4

This long-running animated comedy focuses on the eponymous family in the town of Springfield in an unnamed U.S. state. The head of the Simpson family, Homer, is not a typical family man. A nuclear-plant employee, he does his best to lead his family but often finds that they are leading him. The family includes loving, blue-haired matriarch Marge, troublemaking son Bart, overachieving daughter Lisa and baby Maggie. Other Springfield residents include the family's religious neighbour, Ned Flanders, family physician Dr Hibbert, Moe the bartender and police chief Clancy Wiggum.

All's Fair in Oven War: Episode Image
Episode 2All's Fair in Oven War

While Marge concentrates on sabotaging a cookery competition, Bart holds a 'Playdude' party attended by Hollywood legend James Caan. (S16, ep 2)

Sleeping With the Enemy: Episode Image
Episode 3Sleeping With the Enemy

Lisa becomes paranoid about her weight when the kids at school make fun of her posterior. Marge, much to Bart's horror, befriends bully Nelson Muntz. (S16, ep 3)

She Used to Be My Girl: Episode Image
Episode 4She Used to Be My Girl

Marge wonders if she made the right choices in life after encountering Chloe (Kim Cattrall), a successful high school classmate. (S16, ep 4)

Fat Man and Little Boy: Episode Image
Episode 5Fat Man and Little Boy

Bart's making a killing designing t-shirts, and brings home the Simpsons' bacon when Homer gets the sack. But then comes a very bad business decision... (S16, ep 5)

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