The Simpsons have aired for over nine seasons.
The Simpsons . Its 28th season began on September 25 , 2016 . On November 4 , 2016 , the series was renewed for a twenty-ninth and thirtieth season of 22 episodes each , extending the show to 2019 . The Simpsons received widespread critical acclaim throughout its first nine seasons , which are generally considered its `` Golden Age '' .