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After 800 episodes, 'The Simpsons' creators look back - and ahead

News & Record Life

Feb 17, 2026

As "The Simpsons" hits 800 episodes, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.

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After 800 episodes, 'The Simpsons' creators look back - and ahead

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