Episode 33: “The Simpsons Reaches Its 800th Episode!”

Release Date: Friday, February 13, 2026

In today’s episode of News Report with Aidan, Aidan celebrates a major TV milestone: The Simpsons has reached its 800th episode, making it the longest‑running primetime scripted show in U.S. history. The episode explains what makes this milestone special, what the 800th episode is about, and how the show has stayed popular for nearly 40 years.

This episode also includes an Animation 101 section to help kids understand how long‑running cartoons are made.

What Kids Will Learn

Why The Simpsons reaching 800 episodes is historic

What happens in the special 800th episode

How the show’s creator used real places for character names

How animated shows are written, voiced, and produced

The basics of Animation 101

Episode Summary for Young Listeners

The Simpsons is airing its 800th episode, a fun adventure set in Philadelphia

The show has been on TV for almost 40 years

Many character names come from real streets in Portland, Oregon

Special guest voices and a new version of the theme song help mark the milestone

Animation 101 explains how voice actors, writers, and animators work together

Kids can ask an adult or leave a comment if they want something explained