All right now for the series finale,the series finale will not only be used to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the show but the end of it as well. The simpsons showrunner denies cartoon is ending after season 31. The series hit a milestone 650th episode on january 6, 2019 with the episode mad about the toy. As you may or may not recall its been so long, the very first episode of the simpsons. Ideally, this should have served as the series finale to the simpsons. While the 21st season made it the longestrunning scripted series on american television, the simpsons trails gunsmoke in terms of total episodes. While the execution wasnt flawless, this finale shows that the series can still succeed when it takes a few. The simpsons sixth season originally aired on the fox network between september 4, 1994, and may 21, 1995, and consists of 25 episodes. May 17, 2018 now is a promo for the epic season 29 finale of the simpsons. May 23, 2016 on the twentyseventh season finale of the simpsons, marge had a runin with the law that landed her in jail and she found she didnt mind the time away from the family in the aptlytitled. The simpsons renewed for seasons 31 and 32 at fox tvline. This might happen, but it still brings us back around to the question of what might the last episode of this tv show look like. List of the simpsons episodes the simpsons twentyseventh season began airing on fox in the united states on september 27, 2015, and ended on may 22, 2016. Notably, this is the only season of the simpsons to premiere in the month of august.
If you were the writer of the simpsons series finale, what. Al jean returns as showrunner, a position he has held since the thirteenth season. Mar 19, 2020 the 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to watch. The simpsons showrunner thinks the series will end after. One of the alltime best simpsons episodes uproots the. Simpsons would call it quits after its 30th season, but a series finale failed. Stewart burns penned the script, long before the episodes air.
Nov 04, 2016 the simpsons has been renewed for seasons 29 and 30, meaning it will break yet another record. The longestrunning primetime scripted series ever, the simpsons is regarded simultaneously as one of the greatest shows of the 20th century. The simpsons complete season ten boxset was released. Had this been the final episode of the simpsons, it would have ensured that the series would go down as one of the few that stuck the landing on its finale im looking at you, seinfeld and dexter. Jan 29, 2019 the simpsons officially ended after this happened. The thirtieth season of the animated television series the simpsons premiered on fox in the united states on september 30, 2018, and ended on may 12, 2019. The simpsons already made the perfect ending episode. Stern and jon vitti also left but returned to write episodes for later seasons.
Its an episode that tells a story thats both heartwarming and heartwrenching. Heres al jeans great idea for the simpsons series finale. On sunday, animated fox hit the simpsons will air its 500th episode, a milestone that even executive producer al jean is a bit surprised about. On may 4, 2015, fox announced that the simpsons had been renewed for season 28. This season includes the 600th episode of the show, treehouse of horror xxvii. The finale part 1 xabf 42 so the main plot would of part 1 of course would revolve around the death of mr burns and how this changes the lives of the simpsons, for a little while.
Sep 28, 2018 the physical humor of homers extended plummet down the gorge only solidified this episode as one of the seriess best. Hank azaria, nancy cartwright, dan castellaneta, julie kavner, harry shearer, and yeardley smith. It begins with a clip montage of every couch gag dating back from 1990 to the present and then a title appears with the announcer saying its the simpsons 30th anniversary and series finale. The simpsons producers on disney, spinoffs and how apu. Dylan walsh joins new cw series ellen, wendy williams. The simpsons has already made the best ending episode possible. It is the longestrunning primetime animated series and longestrunning sitcom in the united states. The series finale of the simpsons already happened and it. May 09, 2016 simpsons fans are sharing their best series finale predictions. On february 6, 2019, it was announced that the show has been renewed, alongside with season 32 and al jean confirmed on his twitter that there will be a 30th treehouse of horror episode of the simpsons, which will be the 666th episode of the show. Episodes can parody other famous last episodes, like the simpsons get arrested for breaking the good samaritan law. The new content platform, which launched in the uk in march. Jul 12, 2017 while the 21st season made it the longestrunning scripted series on american television, the simpsons trails gunsmoke in terms of total episodes. The simpsons already made the perfect final episode screen rant.
On february 6, 2019, it was announced that the show has been renewed, alongside season 32 and al jean confirmed. Holidays of future passed was written as a potential series finale. The simpson family members include buffoonish nuclear plant worker homer dan castellaneta. On october 28, 2014, executive producer al jean announced that season 27 went into production, renewing the series through the 201516 season. Really, i expected it would run for three episodes and get cancelled. The show is set in the fictional city of springfield, and lampoons american culture, society, television and many aspects of the human. In may 2007, the simpsons reached their 400th episode at the end of the eighteenth season. But whatever the reason for the series finale finally coming to pass, theres no ongoing narrative to complete, and so a sendoff for the simpsons is a challenge of storytelling. The twentyeighth season of the animated television series the simpsons began airing on fox in the united states on september 25, 2016, and ended on may 21, 2017. Matt selman also contributed as showrunner for the episodes heartbreak hotel, krusty the clown, the clown stays in the picture and bart vs. The simpsons twentyseventh season began airing on fox in the united states on september 27, 2015, and ended on may 22, 2016. With so many new series popping up on streaming services and dvd, it gets harder and harder to keep up with recent shows, much less the alltime classics. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to.
Oh, that and more than 670 episodes, a record for a scripted primetime series. The simpsons shows no signs of ending, but it doesnt really matter. Fox on wednesday renewed the simpsons for two more seasons through season 32. Some love the series and some could care less about it. Love it or hate it, it is near impossible to criticize the intelligence and creativity of this series. Emotional consequences is a typical episode of community, and like so many typical episodes of. For more simpsons content be sure to subscribe to the channel. Sep 29, 2015 after dominating the cartoon landscape for over two decades, the simpsons showrunner al jean admitted he would not be surprised if the show ended after its 30th season. Lets look back at the best christmas episodes of the. For list of published episode guides for the series, see the simpsons episode guides. While the simpsons has the record for the number of episodes by an american animated show, other animated series have surpassed the simpsons. Bobs burgers, the simpsons and 60 minutes adjust down.
The tenth season of the simpsons first aired on august 23, 1998 with its first episode, lard of the dance and ended may 16, 1999 with its final episode, thirty minutes over tokyo. May 21, 2018 as far as lateera simpsons episodes go, flanders ladder is pretty impressive. As previously announced, all episodes from the shows 30 seasons will be available to stream on disney plus upon launch in november. The simpsons officially ended after this happened youtube. Best simpsons episodes that prove homer and marge are a. All in all, most fans will agree that some of the best episodes of the more recent seasons dont really equate to the series earlier years. The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose to watch.
May 16, 2019 but whatever the reason for the series finale finally coming to pass, theres no ongoing narrative to complete, and so a sendoff for the simpsons is a challenge of storytelling. Top 10 episode ideas for the spongebob series finale. Best the simpsons episodes youve not seen british gq. Since its debut on december 17, 1989, the simpsons has broadcast 679 episodes. This one was actually written as a possible series finale after negotiations with the voice actors over a potential salary cut stalled. Nov 12, 2018 the simpsons has already made the best ending episode possible. No one is prepared for that moment, but interestingly enough, the writers have inadvertently created a handful of episodes of the simpsons that could have, in hindsight, worked as series finales. During february 2018, episodes of the simpsons were held back to avoid competing with the 60th annual grammy awards, super bowl lii, the 2018. The simpsons is an animated series about a working class family, which consists of homer, marge, bart, lisa, and maggie. The 30th anniversary of simpsons roasting on an open fire, which premiered dec. Brilliant television series that could probably be best described as the flintstones gone starkraving mad.
That said, if the show were to finally end, showrunner al jean has a brilliant idea for a series finale. On february 19, 2012, the simpsons reached its 500th episode in the twentythird season. Like the last four, there were two editions, one with the normal box, and. The series finale of the simpsons already happened and it was wonderful. The simpsons ending soon according to shows composer. Now is a promo for the epic season 29 finale of the simpsons. The simpsons christmas episodes are costeffective chimneys of horror. Evan valentine revisits episodes of the simpsons that could have been fitting series finales, and looks ahead to the comedy series inevitable. The simpsons showrunner denies iconic cartoon is ending after current season. The series finale of the simpsons already happened and it was. An animated and satirical sitcom surrounding the simpson family and the fictional town of springfield. The show holds several american television longevity records.
Since its debut in 1989, across 552 episodes and 25 seasons, the simpsons has become one of the most revered and beloved tv programmes of all time. After dominating the cartoon landscape for over two decades, the simpsons showrunner al jean admitted he would not be surprised if the show. Dec 06, 2016 the simpsons is an american institution. Reiss and jean left to produce their own series, the critic, but later returned to produce several more the simpsons episodes, and jean again became the showrunner starting with season thirteen. Evan valentine revisits episodes of the simpsons that could have been fitting series finales, and looks ahead to the comedy series inevitable end. Sep 29, 2019 season 31 is the thirtyfirst season of the simpsons that premiered on september 29, 2019, with the winter of our monetized content and it will end on may 17, 2020 with way of the dog. But whatever the reason for the series finale finally coming to pass, theres no ongoing narrative to complete, and so a sendoff for the simpsons. No one is prepared for that moment, but interestingly enough, the writers have inadvertently created a handful of episodes of the simpsons that. The simpsons will break the record for most episodes of a. They might not be the 10 best episodes, but theyre the 10 episodes thatll help you understand what the shows all about. The 30th treehouse of horror features a demon maggie, a mission to rescue milhouse from another dimension, deadhomers spirit trying on some new bodies for size and selma finally finding love in an unlikely place the alien in the basement.
The 25 best simpsons episodes you should choochoochoose. For example, the japanese anime series sazaesan has over 7,000 episodes to its credit. Simpsons fans are sharing their best series finale predictions. Recently renewed through season 30, its almost hard to believe that the series will one day end after having debuted in 1989 as its own entity from. As far as lateera simpsons episodes go, flanders ladder is pretty impressive. Simpsons composer says show is ending, despite season 32 renewal.
The simpsons will break the record for most scripted tv episodes. The finale part 1 xabf 42 so the main plot would of part 1 of course would revolve around the death of. The simpsons has been renewed for seasons 29 and 30, meaning it will break yet another record. The longestrunning primetime scripted series ever, the simpsons is regarded simultaneously as one of the greatest shows of the 20th century and most disappointing of the 21st. The aired season contained two episodes which were holdover episodes from season three, which jean and reiss also ran. The showrunners for the fourth production season were al jean and mike reiss. On the next allnew episode, im dancing as fat as i can airing this sunday, feb. Sep 22, 2019 the simpsons has been on for 30 seasons, which means that the series has certainly had its ups and downs when it comes to the quality of its episodes. Episodes can parody other famous last episodes, like the simpsons get arrested for.
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