31 Years Ago, The Simpsons Broke Animated Sitcom Rules With 21 Perfect Minutes of TV

For decades, The Simpsons has kept viewers entertained, and a big reason for its success is its memorable characters. The Simpson family and the people around them are funny, relatable, and endearing. In 1995, the show took a chance with an episode focused on Maggie, and it unexpectedly resonated deeply with audiences, touching their hearts even if it wasn’t the show’s usual laugh-out-loud funny.