The Simpsons' 25th Anniversary

Since its debut on December 17, 1989, the show has broadcasted 561 episodes. The 26-th season began on September 28, 2014.

The 550-th episode of the series, ‘Brick Like Me’, aired on May 4, 2014. On this special episode, Homer awakes to a world where his family and all the Springfield residents are made of Lego bricks.

"The Simpsons" is a satirical depiction of middle class American lifestyle.
Above: Groundskeeper Willie could look like that if Van Gogh worked on the series.

The show is set in the fictional town of Springfield and parodies numerous American social norms and cultural phenomena.
Above: A Boeing 737-301 in the Simpsons style.

"The Simpsons" is one of the most popular themes in street visual art across the world.
Above: Graffiti with Bart Simpson from the cartoon serial "The Simpsons"

"The Simpsons" is the longest-running American sitcom and the longest-running American animated program. In 2009, the show became the longest-running American animated scripted primetime TV series.
Above: Sandy sculpture The Simpsons

Each year, hundreds of people portraying Marjorie Simpson, Selma and Patty Bouvier attend the Comic-Con festival in San Diego.

Since the series debuted, it won dozens of awards, including 31 Primetime Emmy Awards and 30 Annie Awards.
Above: Bar "Moe’s" in Orlando, Florida.

In February 2012, a bronze bust of Homer Simpson was set up in Los Angeles. Showrunner Matt Groening and producer James L. Brooks attended the ceremony.

"The Simpsons Movie", a feature-length film, was released in theaters in 2007, and grossed over $527 million worldwide.
Above: The Simpsons Ride at the Universal Studios Hollywood amusement park.

The popularity of the Simpsons has made it a billion-dollar merchandising industry. The family and supporting characters appear on a wide range of products – from T-shirts to posters.
Above: Matt Groening at Comic-Con in San Diego, 2012.

In January 2000, The Simpson family was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Above: Players of FC Chelsea with characters from "The Simpsons" show.

"The Simpsons" have always been known for its guest star voice-over performances. Guest voices have come from a wide range of professions, including actors, politicians, athletes, artists and scientists.
Above: Conductor Thomas Wilkins in a Homer Simpson costume during the world premiere of "The Simpsons Take the Bowl" in Los Angeles, September 2014.

In 2014, Lego produced sets inspired by the show, including The Simpsons House and a set of Collectible Lego Minifigures.
Above: Lego figures of "The Simpsons" characters in the style of "Ghostbusters".

In a 1999 issue celebrating the 20th century’s greatest achievements in arts and entertainment, Time magazine named "The Simpsons" the century’s best television series.
Above: Apu Nahasapeemapetilon could look like that if he was painted by Salvador Dali.