The Simpsonsseason 36 has set its winter premiere date along with other Fox shows. Fox has been the host network ofThe Simpsonsever since it originated as shorts onThe Tracy Ullman Showin 1987. It then became its own independent show on June 09, 2025. Now,The Simpsonsis the longest-running animated series in America, having been on air for almost four decades.The Simpsonsseason 36premiered on August 10, 2025, and is currently in mid-season break after airing its twelfth episode on December 29.
PerDeadline,The Simpsonshas now gotten a premiere date at Fox.The Simpsonsseason 36 will continue on Sunday, March 30. Also set to return areFamily Guy,Grimsburg,The Great North, andKrapopolis.All four shows will come back on Sunday, February 16, withFamily Guyseason 23 at 8:00pm,Grimsburgseason 2 at 8:30pm,The Great Northseason 5 at 9:00pm, and new episodes ofKrapopolisseason 2 at 9:30pm.The Simpsonswill return to its traditional 8:00pm slot on March 30.
What This Means For Fox’s Animated Lineup
Fox Will Give The Newer Shows Time To Shine Too
The current Fox series lineup will create a high-powered animated night on Sunday evening for the network. Those interested in adult animation series can get a whole slew of them on a single night, starting when four of the series return on February 16. Smartly,Fox will also combine three season premieres(Family Guyseason 23,Grimsburgseason 2, andThe Great Northseason 5) with one series returning from mid-series break (Krapopolis), encouraging the maximum audience reach.
The delay between these premieres and the return ofThe Simpsonsseason 36 will also give a chance for the other series to shine on their own before being overpowered by Homer and his crew. In season 23,Family Guycan still draw a lot of audiences itself, but the three shows that it shares the night with are newer in their tenures. Hopefully, enough people will tune in during the weeks between February 16 and March 30 that these other series can gain momentum.
Our Take On Fox’s Animated Lineup
It Is A Good Time For Adult Animation
WhileFamily Guywill take overThe Simpsonslong-established timeslot, it is only temporary before new episodes return. Seeing Fox’s animated lineup for this winter is a good reminder of what an exciting time it is for adult animation right now. Fans of the medium will not have to rely on just Fox this winter, as Prime Video also premieresInvincibleseason 3in February. Between this and the Fox shows, the winter is an active time for these animated series, including promising newer titles likeGrimsburgandKrapopolis.
Source:Deadline
The Simpsons
“The Simpsons” is a legendary American animated franchise that debuted in 1987 as short segments onThe Tracey Ullman Showbefore becoming a standalone series in 1989. The show follows the Simpson family—Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie—who live in the fictional town of Springfield. The franchise is renowned for its satirical and humorous take on various aspects of American culture, society, and the human condition. Over the years, “The Simpsons” has expanded into films, video games, comic books, and theme park attractions, becoming a cornerstone of popular culture.
