<Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article describes a work or element of fiction in a primarily in - universe style . Please help rewrite it to explain the fiction more clearly and provide non-fictional perspective . (November 2014) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> The opening sequence of the American animated television series The Simpsons is among the popularized opening sequences in television and goes along with one of television's most recognizable theme songs . The first episode to use this intro was the series' second episode "Bart the Genius". </P> <P> The standard opening has had two major revisions . The first was at the start of the second season when the entire sequence was reanimated to improve the quality and certain shots were changed generally to add characters who had been established in the first season . The second was a brand - new opening sequence produced in high - definition for the show's transition to that format beginning with "Take My Life, Please" in season 20 . The new opening generally followed the sequence of the original opening with improved graphics, even more characters, and new jokes . </P> <P> This sequence opens with the show's title in yellow approaching the camera through misty cumulus clouds in a dark blue sky . The shot cuts through the counter in the letter "P" to an establishing shot of the town of Springfield . </P>

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