The Simpsons is the longest animated series in the history of American television; the first mini-series was shown on 19.04.1987. The series is known to viewers in more than 100 countries. This satire-packed (including social) show ridicules many clichés and stereotypes, celebrities, and even television and Fox itself; does not hesitate to touch on slippery issues. In 1998, Time magazine named it the best television series of the XX century.Solid areas: 11%