The Simpsons is an animated American sitcom that satirizes working-class life and depicts the Simpson family. This paper provides a review of the show, analyzing its use of stereotypes, binaries, and metatelevision. Metatelevision, or self-reference to television itself, is a prominent technique in The Simpsons, bringing self-awareness and intertextuality that shatters the fourth wall. The show also employs stereotypes and binaries to parody American culture, television, and human nature through the life of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie in their fictional town of Springfield.