"The Simpsons," now in its 36th season, finally answered how Homer is able to keep his job at Springfield Nuclear Power Plant despite so many errors.

Thirty-six seasons later, “The Simpsons” has finally explained a puzzling mystery about its lead character. During Sunday’s episode of the animated show, it was finally revealed how Homer ...

The dark Simpsons episode divided viewers upon its original release, in large part due to the ending where Frank Grimes inadvertently electrocutes himself while mocking Homer throughout the power ...

He promises to never fire him how often or badly he messes up, and Abe agrees once he realizes that the young Homer is likely going to need the help. Mr. Burns then explains that despite Homer ...

David Mirkin, who became "Simpsons" showrunner for season 5 and so oversaw this shift being cemented, explained why he preferred Homer as the lead in a 2007 New York Post interview.