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 & Mike Reiss: seasons 3 & 4
• David Mirkin: seasons 5 & 6
• Bill Oakley & Josh Weinstein: seasons 7 & 8
• Mike Scully: seasons 9 - 12
• Al Jean: seasons 13 - 19