Springfield’s most famous family isn’t packing its bags anytime soon. FOX has handed The Simpsons an enormous four-season renewal, guaranteeing the animated sitcom will continue through its 40th season, reaching at least the 2028-29 television schedule.
Here’s the Lowdown: The renewal covers seasons 37, 38, 39, and 40. This unprecedented commitment comes while the show’s 36th season is currently airing. The core voice cast, including Dan Castellaneta (Homer), Julie Kavner (Marge), Nancy Cartwright (Bart), and Yeardley Smith (Lisa), remain central to the show, which continues to chronicle the lives of the Simpson family and their neighbours.
What This Means Now: This long-term deal secures the future of America’s longest-running sitcom for the foreseeable future. While ratings for season 36 have seen a slight dip compared to season 35 (averaging 0.45 in the 18-49 demo and 1.64 million viewers), the show remains a cornerstone of FOX’s Sunday animation block and a globally recognized property.
The Bigger Picture: This renewal was part of a larger animation deal at FOX, which also included multi-season renewals for Bob’s Burgers (Seasons 16-19) and Family Guy (Seasons 24-27). Additionally, American Dad! is returning to FOX from TBS with a four-year pickup (Seasons 20-23). The deal underscores FOX’s commitment to its established animated hits and its partnership with 20th Television Animation, ensuring these shows remain available for years across FOX and Hulu.
