'The Simpsons' gets Fox renewal for 26th season

  

 

Homer Simpson has a green light for a record 26th season of nuclear near-misses, fatherhood foibles and tavern tantrums.
 

Fox Broadcasting Co. announced Friday that "The Simpsons," already the longest-running scripted show in television history, has been renewed.

The animated show's 25th season debuted Sunday. Fox said ratings were up 12% from last year's average.