Since its debut on December 17, 1989, 622 episodes of The Simpsons have been broadcast. Its 29th season began on October 1, 2017. It is the longest - running American sitcom and the longest - running American animated program, and, in 2009, it surpassed Gunsmoke as the longest - running American scripted primetime television series. The Simpsons Movie, a feature - length film, was released in theaters worldwide on July 27, 2007, and grossed over $527 million. On November 4, 2016, the series was renewed for a twenty - ninth and thirtieth season of 22 episodes each, extending the show to 2019.
when did the first episode of the simpsons come out
December 17, 1989