The Simpsons universe originated from the American animated sitcom The Simpsons, which first aired in 1989. The long-running series is created by Matt Groening, James L. Brooks and Sam Simon. The series explores the lives and antics of the Simpson family, which consists of the awkward but good-natured father Homer, the pragmatic and down-to-earth mother Marge, the fierce and intelligent Lisa, the mischievous Bart and the quiet Maggie.
The series is set in the fictional town of Springfield, where a large cast of supporting characters, from dim but oddly powerful police chief Clancy Wiggum to Homer's endlessly positive but rather sloppy boss, Mr. Burns, are constantly entertaining and providing social commentary. The Simpsons universe is famous for its satirical depiction of working-class life, American culture, society, television, and many aspects of the human condition.