“The Simpsons” has been renewed for two more years, setting it up to become the longest-running prime-time series in U.S. TV history.

The animated show, which debuted in December 1989, will air through the 2010-11 season for a record 22-year run.

By the end of that season, it will have aired 492 episodes.

“Gunsmoke” held the previous record with a 20-year run on CBS before ending in 1975.

Now in its 20th season, “The Simpsons” has received a slew of accolades, including 24 Emmy Awards, 23 Annie Awards and a Peabody Award.

The show already holds Guinness World Record titles for longest-running prime-time animated television series and most guests stars featured in a television series.






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