How has the Simpsons been created, well this longest-running animated television series made its debut in 1987 as shorts before the actual series in 1989 starting with "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire." In "The Simpsons" Homer the obese member of the family is the head man of Springfield along with his wife Marge, and his three children Bart, Lisa, and baby Maggie. So far "The Simpsons" has a total of over 700 episodes in 32 Seasons. Season 33 will be appearing on Sundays.