The Simpsons (1989–)

Bias Rating

Analyzing...

Center

Viewer Rating

Rating: 8.4

Overview

This is an animated sitcom about the antics of a dysfunctional family. Homer is the oafish unhealthy beer loving father, Marge is the hardworking homemaker wife, Bart is the perpetual ten-year-old underachiever (and prou...

Starring Cast

Dan Castellaneta • Nancy Cartwright • Julie Kavner

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Hulu

Prime Video

Bias Dimensions

Political: Center

Diversity: Moderate

LGBTQ: Neutral

Overview

Starring Cast

Dan Castellaneta • Nancy Cartwright • Julie Kavner

Where to watch

Disney Plus

Hulu

Prime Video

Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...

Center

Primary

Political: CenterConfidence: High

The film presents a balanced critique, highlighting environmental negligence and corporate greed (often left-leaning concerns) while simultaneously satirizing government overreach and incompetence (often right-leaning concerns), ultimately championing individual and community resilience over ideological solutions.

Diversity: ModerateConfidence: High

The animated series 'The Simpsons' features a visibly diverse supporting cast, though its core family is traditionally coded. The show subtly critiques traditional identities through satire and incorporates various DEI themes into its narrative, but these elements are not explicitly central or negative.

Secondary

LGBTQ: NeutralConfidence: High

The Simpsons has a long and varied history regarding LGBTQ+ representation. While earlier episodes sometimes relied on stereotypes or incidental humor, later seasons have introduced more explicitly affirming storylines, such as Patty Bouvier's marriage and Waylon Smithers' coming out. The overall portrayal balances comedic elements with moments of genuine acceptance, resulting in a net neutral impact.

FemPower: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Simpsons is an original animated series that created its own characters. There are no instances where a character, previously established in source material or earlier installments as one gender, is portrayed as a different gender within the show.

Race Swap: NoConfidence: High

The Simpsons is an original animated series where characters were created for the show and have maintained their established visual depictions and implied races throughout its long run. There are no instances of a character originally established as one race being subsequently portrayed as a different race.