Overview

• Season 36’s closing episode uses a flash-forward to explore Bart and Lisa’s adult lives and the fate of their mother decades ahead.
• Fox confirmed in April that The Simpsons is renewed through season 40, guaranteeing Julie Kavner’s continued role as Marge in upcoming episodes.
• Viewers reacted intensely on social media to the unexpected narrative shift, making it one of the most discussed twists in recent seasons.
• The installment follows a trend of bolder storytelling choices, building on recent character departures and storylines with lasting emotional impact.
• Creator Matt Groening’s close personal ties to the Simpson family lend resonance to the show’s embrace of long-term plot experimentation.