5 Reasons The Simpsons Hasn’t Had A Spinoff In 34 Years

While The Simpsons has not yet spawned a spinoff after over 30 years on the air, there are many good reasons for this. The Simpsons is one of the most influential TV shows of all time. The series redefined the network sitcom with its cynical, smart brand of humor and proved that animation wasn’t just for children via its outsized commercial success. Not only that, but the so-called Golden Age of The Simpsons (approximately seasons 3-12) earned some of the best reviews in television history. The Simpsons effectively created the adult animated sitcom subgenre, a format that has thrived in the decades since the series debuted in 1989.