From Associated Press.

At 800 episodes and 37 seasons, “The Simpsons” remains a cultural juggernaut that refuses to age. In this exclusive set of interviews, the architects of Springfield reflect on the journey to becoming one of the most influential and enduring television series of all time.

Creator Matt Groening and longtime showrunners Al Jean, and Matt Selman speak with Associated Press entertainment journalist Liam McEwan about the secrets behind the animated show’s nearly four-decade run — from evolving characters and legendary guest stars to the “accidental” predictions that have become internet legend.

Bart Simpson voice actor Nancy Cartwright takes viewers inside a recording session, revealing how playing a 10-year-old boy for nearly 40 years has become inseparable from her own identity.

Animator David Silverman revisits his original sketches that transformed rough ideas into iconic moments, while principal composer Kara Talve offers a rare look inside a live scoring session.

The 800th episode airs Sunday on Fox. Donate to support AP’s journalism: https://bit.ly/4j5Jc6d

Show clips and stills: © 2026 20th Television
Celebrity images: AP Archive

#TheSimpsons #Animation #TVShow #Simpsons

___ In this video ___
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Matt Groening introduction
02:53 Nancy Cartwright, voice of Bart Simpson
10:17 Animation evolution
17:05 Busting myths
19:52 "The new guy"
20:59 Hardest character to write for?
22:44 What makes a good episode?
26:24 Iconic side characters
30:24 Fan criticism… Worst. Episode. Ever.
31:56 Predicting the future
33:20 Early controversies
34:35 Kids show? Adults show?
35:29 The streaming era
38:17 Meet the composer
43:11 Famous guest stars
47:55 Reflections