The Simpsons: a cultural history

Introduction: yellow planet

From counter culture to couch culture

"So, we meet again, Mad magazine": Bart Simpson's comics ancestors

Three men and a cartoon show: the birth of The Simpsons

The Simpsons' road to success

Springfield on the map

At home at 742 Evergreen Terrace

A town called Springfield

Pop culture institution

Simpsonized

The renaissance of animation

Merchandising The Simpsons

The Simpsons in remix culture

Conclusion: the future of The Simpsons.