13. Up until the 17th episode of the second season, both Fox and the production team kept the identities of the voice actors performing various characters under wraps, taking significant measures such as closing recording sessions to maintain secrecy. They even refrained from releasing any photographs of the talented recording artists involved. However, with the episode titled “Old Money,” the network decided to unveil which roles each actor portrayed. This change came about as the producers recognized the importance of giving appropriate credit to their cast for their invaluable contributions to the show’s success.

14. Prior to 1998, the six primary actors received a modest payment of only $30,000 per episode. A pivotal moment arose during a salary dispute, where the network threatened to replace these beloved actors with new talent unless their pay was adjusted. It was only after Matt Groening, the show’s creator, intervened and stood by his cast that they successfully negotiated their pay to $125,000 per episode. Following a month-long strike in April 2004, during which the cast boycotted cast readings in a bid to secure a larger share of the show’s increasing revenue, their salaries were further escalated to between $250,000 and $360,000 per episode.

15. In 2011, the show faced the threat of cancellation by Fox unless production costs were significantly reduced. This situation compelled the cast to agree to a 30 percent pay cut from their previously negotiated salary of $400,000 per episode, which they had achieved through contract negotiations in 2008. As a result of these negotiations, their current earnings now stand at just over $300,000 per episode, reflecting both the challenges and the evolution of their compensation over the years.