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Fox Renews 'Simpsons' For 23rd Season

The Hollywood Reporter, Friday, November 12, 2010 12:05 AM

Fox has renewed The Simpsons for a 23rd season of animated adventures, taking it through its landmark 500th episode (specifically, it takes the show up to episode 515). Executive producer Al Jean, released this statement: "Like many 22-year-olds, The Simpsons is extremely happy remaining at home, on Fox, and hopes it doesn't have to go out into the real world for many years to come."

Factoring in DVR usage, the show is drawing around 8.5 million viewers overall and averages a 3.9 rating in adults 18 to 49, ranking it among Fox's biggest hits. As for the show's continued pop-culture pulse, Jean agrees that the Internet has helped the citizens of Springfield stay viral. "When we started it was before the computer had even been invented," he jokes. "But we've really grown up with the Internet. And we're a show that rewards repeated viewing."

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