Shocker, right? Next September FOX will air the 23rd season of The Simpsons, the longest running comedy in TV history. During the next season the animated show will hit a major milestone–500 episodes aired. In fact, the series will reach episode 515 when it closes out its next season in May 2012. But its still got a ways to go if it wants to become the record holder for most episodes aired; it’ll have to surpass Gunsmoke‘s 635 episodes!
“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,” said executive producer Al Jean.