Sep 30, 2015 It’s hard to believe that The Simpsons is still on the air. Even though most die-hard Simpsons fans will gleefully tell you that the show’s trademark wit has been missing in action since sometime around season 10, the show is inarguably one of the most iconic Television programs of all-time. Since originally debuting in its own primetime slot in December of 1989, the show has soldiered on for over a quarter of a century. It’s lived through four U.S. Presidents, a mediocre movie, a number of widely publicized contract disputes, and an absolutely insane and eclectic selection of branded merchandise that easily puts the Angry Birds franchise to shame. Impressively, or perhaps depressingly is a more apt word choice depending on your perspective, kids who were born during the show’s inaugural season graduated high school 8 years ago. Bolstered by a long history of respectable ratings along with an ever-changing base of devoted fans, the show’s 27th season premiere aired on FOX this past Sunday. With a 28th season already agreed to, many have naturally wondered just how long FOX will continue to bankroll new episodes after the 2016 season comes to a close. Well, wonder no more. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, longtime Simpsons showrunner Al Jean (and co-creator of The Critic, we should point out) was asked flat-out how much more life the show might have. “It’s quite possible that we don’t have to go through the whole negotiation for 30,” Jean said. “I wouldn’t be stunned if we stopped at 28, but my bet is on at least 30. But then you’d have to resign them again. If you made me pick one, I’d say the likeliest is ending after 30, but I’ve been wrong before. I thought five seasons was good when I got there,” Jean reportedly said with a laugh. If Jean’s gut feeling comes to be, it’ll certainly mark the end of an era. The show has been around for as long as most people can remember, and even though hardcore fans will be the first to admit that it might be time for the show to call it quits, Sunday night TV will ultimately look and feel a whole lot different without The Simpsons on FOX. Source: BGR Do you believe that it'll really end after 30 seasons or that it will go on? Al Jean even talked about the perfect ending for the Simpsons
Sep 30, 2015 They'll never go through with it. They'll just keep milking the show and shi--ing on its legacy until it isn't profitable anymore
Sep 30, 2015 Personally, I agree it lost its "luster" or whatever around Season 10 (or whenever the h--- it was, I don't keep track completely). I quit watching it for like a decade until maybe a year or two ago. A year or two ago I started watching some DVR'ed episodes and was pleasantly surprised at how decently solid I thought they were. Thus, I'm probably in the minority who wouldn't mind seeing them forge ahead still cheah, cheahchehahceahhcehahcheahcheahcheah
Sep 30, 2015 The show probably hasn't gotten great ratings in at least a decade but I'm sure they still make the majority of their money off merchanding. I'm sure they are weighing whether stopping the show will have a real impact on that or not.
Sep 30, 2015 Totally agree. I'm the same age by the way. The Simpsons was the best show on TV back in the mid-90s when I was in grade school but I honestly don't think I've watched it in at least 10-15 years. I saw the s-----y movie in theaters back in 2007 and I was done with the show for good after that. Regardless I hope they make it to 30 seasons just because that would be a huge accomplishment but it absolutely HAS TO END after that.
Sep 30, 2015 Like putting old yeller behind the shed. It's time, it has to go, the show is not even a DECENT version of their former selves like South Park is, it's horrible, Family Guy tier bs.
Sep 30, 2015 Funny story: I remember back when I was like 10 and my babysitter used to say to me "Hey if you don't tell your parents my boyfriend comes over I'll let you watch The Simpsons" And her boyfriend would come over and they would go upstairs and f--- while I stayed downstairs and watched The Simpsons. I never snitched. The Simpsons was that good back then.
