Overview
- The double episode “Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition,” which premiered Wednesday, June 17, is streaming only on Disney+ and follows Homer and Marge’s date night that goes wrong when Marge discovers the children were left with only a doorbell camera for supervision.
- The June 17 installment features guest actor Betty Gilpin and musical appearances by Laufey and Tegan and Sara, and includes a new Meow Wolf‑created couch gag that blends the show with real‑world art installations.
- Disney+ confirmed two more summer exclusives: the Italian‑noir parody “Simpsley” will debut July 3 and the tech‑themed “Yellow Mirror,” featuring an AI device tied to Maggie and a reality‑bending lamp for Homer, arrives Aug. 26.
- All three specials sit alongside the service’s full Simpsons Collection of 36 seasons and The Simpsons Movie, and outlets note the episodes are available only through Disney+ subscriptions or bundle plans, with VPNs discussed as a travel workaround.
- Coverage highlights a technical debate over episode counting—some outlets treat the specials as part of Season 37 and potential milestone episodes while other parties, including Fox, may count differently—an issue that affects how the show’s long‑running totals are reported and marketed.