'The Simpsons' gets Fox renewal for 26th season

Animated hit just started its 25th seasonIt's already longest-running scripted show in television history

(CNN) -- Homer Simpson has a green light for a record 26th season of nuclear near-misses, fatherhood foibles and tavern tantrums.

Fox Broadcasting Co. announced Friday that "The Simpsons," already the longest-running scripted show in television history, has been renewed.

The animated show's 25th season debuted Sunday. Fox said ratings were up 12% from last year's average.

CNN's David Simpson and Denise Quan contributed to this report.

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