| The Simpsons | |
|---|---|
| Season 29 | |
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| Showrunner | Al Jean |
| No. of episodes | 21 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Fox |
| Original release | October 1, 2017 – May 20, 2018 |
| Season chronology | |
The twenty-ninth season of the animated television series The Simpsons premiered on Fox in the United States on October 1, 2017, and ended on May 20, 2018.[1] On November 4, 2016, The Simpsons was renewed for seasons 29 and 30. The season was produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television. The primary showrunner for the season was Al Jean.[2]
This season marked the show's surpassing Gunsmoke as the longest-running scripted series in primetime television by number of episodes, with the series' 636th episode "Forgive and Regret".[2] Composer Alf Clausen was replaced by composing collective Bleeding Fingers Music.
Episodes this season were nominated for three Emmy Awards and winning one, nominated for one Writers Guild of America Award, and nominated for one Annie Award.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (June 22, 2017). "Fox Sets Fall 2017 Premiere Dates: 'Empire', 'The Gifted' & 'Orville'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 22, 2017. Retrieved August 22, 2017.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (November 4, 2016). "'The Simpsons' Renewed For Record-Breaking Seasons 29 and 30 On Fox". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on November 5, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2016.