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The Simpsons Permanently Retires Longtime Character Alice Glick

Producers say the exit is canonical, marking a rare permanent removal in the show's flexible continuity.

Overview

  • Co–executive producer Tim Long confirmed the character’s departure is final in comments to People and Entertainment Weekly.
  • The development occurred in season 37’s Nov. 16 episode, which establishes a lasting in‑universe legacy tied to music education at Springfield Elementary.
  • Alice Glick first appeared in 1991 and was voiced initially by Cloris Leachman, with Tress MacNeille taking over in later seasons.
  • The series previously portrayed her death in a season 23 gag before she reappeared, highlighting The Simpsons’ historically elastic approach to canon.
  • Viewers reacted with surprise, nostalgia and criticism on social media as producers reiterated that the show does not maintain a strict, fixed timeline.