The Simpsons (1989)

The Simpsons has a visual identity so distinctive that you can recognise it from a single frame. Matt Groening worked with artists who understood that style should reflect substance. The look of the show embodies American culture critique.

The Simpsons works on two levels: kids get the surface entertainment and adults get the subtext. Matt Groening's writing treats its audience with respect. The episode Marge vs. the Monorail is as good as any live-action drama.