Executive Producer

The executive producer, also known as the showrunner, is essentially the head of the show. The executive producer receives first billing in the closing credits; this began during season 5. Their main duties include setting the direction for the season, and takes care of the administrative side of producing a show as well.

Below is a list of executive producers and seasons they produced:

• Matt Groening, James L. Brooks and Sam Simon: seasons 1, 2
• Al Jean: seasons 3, 4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
• Mike Reiss: seasons 3, 4
• David Mirkin: seasons 5, 6
• Bill Oakley: seasons 7, 8
• Josh Weinstein: 7, 8
• Mike Scully: 9, 10, 11, 12,