Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons

Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons, The Pilot

Season 1, Episode 2

Problems plague the launch of "The Simpsons," throwing the future of the series into question.
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Watch Full Episodes of Icons Unearthed: The Simpsons Season 1

The Origin
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A series of shorts propels "The Simpsons" creators into television stardom.

The Pilot
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Problems plague the launch of "The Simpsons," throwing the future of the series into question.

The Room
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The writers' room for "The Simpsons" is the stuff of TV legend; while the writers toiled away, tensions rose among the three creators.

The Wars
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Through internal strife and natural disasters, animators gave "The Simpsons" its signature look.

The Later Years
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Bill Oakley and Josh Weinstein join and work to expand the "Simpsons" world.

The Legacy
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The series continues to capture the hearts and imaginations of generations of fans around the world.

  • About this Episode
  • Cast, crew and experts reveal never-before-heard stories about the iconic series.
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  • GenreDocumentary
  • Seasons1
  • StudioComedy Dynamics

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