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The Simpsons’ Marks 800 Episodes as Showrunner Rules Out a Grand Series Finale

A streaming‑only couch gag followed the Fox broadcast, signaling how the franchise is expanding beyond linear TV.

Overview

  • Fox aired the show’s 800th episode on February 15, extending its run as the longest‑running U.S. primetime animated series.
  • Showrunner Matt Selman says the series will not produce a traditional farewell, pointing to Season 36’s parody “finale” as the team’s definitive take on such endings.
  • Selman adds that if the show ever ends, the last installment would be a routine, self‑contained episode with possible Easter eggs rather than a send‑off.
  • An exclusive, darker couch gag premiered on Hulu and Disney+ after the broadcast, offering a streaming‑specific extra not shown on Fox.
  • The franchise remains active with renewals through Season 40 and a feature‑film sequel in development for a planned 2027 theatrical release.