Barney Gumble is the consummate drunk. His tired eyes, mussed-up hair, too-small pink shirt, slouched posture and fat gut all exemplify his alcoholism. He’s actually…

Janey is Lisa’s black friend often seen with Lisa at slumber parties or on the playground and she seems like a normal child. She likes…

If the origin of his lost appendage were unknown, most viewers would assume that Herman, the one-armed owner of Herman’s Military Antiques, is a war…

Jebediah Springifield is more than just a man. Arguably, he’s not even a man at all. As the founder of Springfield, Jebediah is the paragon…

It seems like a cliché now that bullies, while aggressive and cruel, are really sad, pathetic individuals with little to no self esteem. Jimbo Jones…

Dr. Nick Riviera Also known as Springfield’s “other doctor,” Dr. Nick Riviera seems to represent everything that Hibbert does not. He will take on nearly…

Dr. Julius Hibbert, MD Dr. Hibbert is arguably the most competent doctor in Springfield, and with good cause. His (mostly) friendly demeanour and bedside manner…

Like most minor characters on The Simpsons, Disco Stu began as a “one-off” character. This is common on the show. A character will make a…

You often see him in the background with the other brains of Springfield Elementary. His black curly hair and red glasses make him noticeable, but…