Yes, The Simpsons is still ongoing as of 2026, being longest-running American animated series, longest-running American sitcom, and longest-running American scripted primetime series, with continuous new episodes since debut in 1989, currently in Season 37. The Simpsons premiered as series on December 17, 1989, on Fox, created by Matt Groening, with family of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie Simpson living in Springfield, produced by Gracie Films and 20th Television, now owned by Disney after Disney acquisition of Fox in 2019, but still airing on Fox network. As of 2026, The Simpsons has aired over 780 episodes, with Season 35 aired 2023-2024, Season 36 aired 2024-2025, and Season 37 premiered in September 2025, with Fox renewing show through Season 38, showing no signs of ending despite cast aging and ratings lower than peak in 1990s, but still popular with streaming on Disney Plus and Hulu, generating billions in merchandise and syndication. Show continues to produce new episodes with original voice cast Dan Castellaneta as Homer, Nancy Cartwright as Bart, Yeardley Smith as Lisa, and Julie Kavner as Marge, though some cast members changed, and show remains ongoing with annual Treehouse of Horror specials and social commentary. So yes, The Simpsons is still ongoing in 2026, with Season 37 currently airing and renewed through Season 38, remaining active animated sitcom after 37 years on air, with new episodes weekly on Fox and streaming on Disney Plus, not ended.
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