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Season 26

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Season 26
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Season Information
Original run: September 28, 2014 – Spring 2015
No. of episodes: Unknown
Previous season: 25

Season 26 is the current season of The Simpsons. It premiered on September 28, 2014 and will conclude in Spring 2015.

Announcement

Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment for the Fox Broadcasting Company, announced on October 4, 2013 that The Simpsons will be going into its twenty-sixth season.[1] "For more than a quarter of a century, THE SIMPSONS has captured the hearts and minds of fans in a way that transcends ages, languages and cultures," said Reilly. "This groundbreaking series is not only the longest-running scripted show in television history, it’s one of the greatest sitcoms of our time, and I'm looking forward to yet another landmark season."

Episodes

Picture # Original title Original airdate Directed by Written by Prod. code
Clown in the Dumps promo 2.jpg 553 - 1 "Clown in the Dumps"[2] September 28, 2014 Steven Dean Moore Joel H. Cohen[3] SABF20
A Springfield resident dies (See Death Clues and Character Death). Also, Krusty retires after he’s offended by a comedy cable channel roast of him, and Lisa tries to protect Homer from getting hurt.[4]

Guest Starring: David Hyde Pierce as Himself; Sarah Silverman as Herself; Jeff Ross as Himself; Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob; Jackie Mason as Rabbi Krustofski[5]

The Wreck of the Relationship promo 2.jpg 554 - 2[6] "The Wreck of the Relationship"[7] October 5, 2014[6] Chuck Sheetz Jeff Westbrook[8] SABF17
When Bart disrespects Homer's authority, Homer makes a point to try his hand at parenting. This proves fruitless, so Marge signs them up for the Relation Ship, where they'll resolve their conflicts at sea. Meanwhile, Marge is in charge of Homer's fantasy football league, but manages to win despite being the underdog[9]

Guest starring: Nick Offerman as Captain Bowditch

Super Franchise Me promo 2.jpg 555 - 3 "Super Franchise Me"[10] October 12, 2014[11] Mark Kirkland Bill Odenkirk SABF19
Marge opens a sandwich franchise store after her sandwiches become a huge hit at Springfield Elementary. But running day-to-day at the store proves challenging, especially when the same franchise opens another location across the street. [12]
Treehouse of Horror XXV promo 4.jpg 556 - 4 "Treehouse of Horror XXV" October 19, 2014[13] Matthew Faughnan Stephanie Gillis[14] SABF21[15]
On the annual spooktacular Halloween special, Bart and Lisa are transported to a demon-filled alternate universe after Bart reads a set of Aramaic symbols he finds on the underside of his desk; Moe's "Clockwork Orange"-style gang is disrupted when Dum (Homer) falls for a girl (Marge) who wants him to give up the thug life; and, in an homage to "The Others," the Simpsons are visited by their former Tracey Ullman-era versions of themselves.[16]

Guest Starring: John Ratzenberger as Himself

Opposites A-Frack promo 1.jpg 557 - 5 "Opposites A-Frack"[17] November 2, 2014[18] Valentina L. Garza[18] SABF22[18]
Lisa brings in Assemblywoman Maxine Lombard to put a stop to Mr. Burns' fracking operation, but is taken aback when the two political opponents find themselves attracted to one another.[19]

Guest Starring: Jane Fonda as Maxine Lombard

Simpsorama promo 2.jpg 558 - 6 "Simpsorama"[20] November 9, 2014[21] J. Stewart Burns[22] SABF16[20]
A crossover with Futurama, the Planet Express team comes to Springfield. Hypnotoad will also make an appearance.[23] The plot will revolve around Bender and Bart; Bender comes from the future to kill Bart because of something that Bart does in the present that causes problems in the future. The recording starts at September 19, 2013.[24] Some scenes will be based in the comic Futurama/Simpsons Infinitely Secret Crossover Crisis.[22]

Guest starring: Billy West as Philip J. Fry, Farnsworth and Zoidberg; Katey Sagal as Leela; John DiMaggio as Bender; Phil LaMarr as Hermes Conrad; Maurice LaMarche as Morbo and Hedonismbot; Lauren Tom as Amy Wong and Tress MacNeille as Linda.[25]

559 - 7 "Blazed and Confused"[26] November 16, 2014[27][28] TABF01[29][30]
Bart schemes to bring down his new teacher, Mr. Lassen (guest voice Willem Dafoe), who is a terrible bully and The Simpsons go to Burning Man.[31][32]

Guest starring: Willem Dafoe as Mr. Lassen

560 - 8 "Covercraft"[33] November 23, 2014[34]
This will be a very musical episode.[33]

Guest starring: Sammy Hagar[35][36]

250px 5?? - ? "The Man Who Came To Be Dinner"[37] January 4, 2015[38] David Silverman[39] Al Jean (co-writer) RABF15
The Simpsons go to an amusement park where the lines for the rides are terrible, except for this one rocket called "Rocket to your Doom". They end up on Kang and Kodos home planet Rigel VII.[40]
5?? - ? "The Musk Who Fell To Earth"[41] January 11, 2015[42]
Mr. Burns will lose all his money to Elon Musk. Burns will try to kill him, and it will be revealed Musk's master password.[42][43][44]

Guest starring: Elon Musk as Himself

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2014/2015
Lisa will be on a maths team, and the episode will feature “the most complicated math jokes we[simpsons writers] can think of”.[45]
2014/2015
Homer has a mid-life crisis.[31]
"Bart's New Friend"[32] 2014/15[citation needed] Judd Apatow TABF05[46]
Homer is hypnotised into thinking he's 10 years old and becomes friends with Bart.
"My Fare Lady"[47] 2014/2015 TABF07[47]
"The Princess Guide"[48] 2014/2015 TABF08[48]
"Sky Police"[49] 2014/2015 TABF09[49]
"Waiting For Duffman"[50] 2014/2015 TABF10[50]
"Let's Go Fly a Coot"[51] 2014/2015 TABF13[51]
"Every Man's Dream"[52] 2014/2015 TABF14[52]
"I Won't Be Home For Christmas"[53] December 2014
It will be about the sad side of Christmas[54]
"Band of Dads"[55] 2014/2015
"Walking Big & Tall"[56] 2014/2015
"The Kids Are All Fight"[57] 2014/2015
"Peeping Mom"[58] 2014/2015
TABF02 Sideshow Mel's family.png 2014/2015 TABF02
Sideshow Mel's family shows up.[59]
2014/2015 TABF12[60]

Season 26 Upcoming Guest Stars

Death Clues

(To see who died see Character Death)

Some clues about the Springfield resident who passed away on the Season Premiere were given by the media:

The character to die would have appeared more than twice in the show and will be voiced by an Emmy Award-winning voice actor who won an Emmy for the role as the character. This will be the season 26 premiere. As Al Jean said,[64] it won't be Edna Krabappel, due to Marcia Wallace's death[65] and Hank Azaria confirmed that it wasn't one of his characters.[66] However, Homer won't be who dies.[43]

Upcoming Couch Gags

  • Matt Groening pointed out that they have some 'surprises' for this season.[43]
  • Matt also said "We've got one[couch gag] so nightmarish it will change your DNA!"[43]

Notes

References

  1. The Simpsons Facebook page
  2. Registration number PAu003707401 at the United States Copyright Office
  3. Al Jean's Twitter
  4. FoxFlash
  5. The Futon Critic - "Clown in The Dumps" Listing
  6. 6.0 6.1 Al Jean's Twitter
  7. Registration number PAu003703311 at the United States Copyright Office
  8. "File:SABF17 Script1.png"
  9. Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX - TheFutonCritic.com
  10. Registration number PAu003703309 at the United States Copyright Office
  11. Al Jean's Twitter
  12. Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX | TheFutonCritic.com
  13. The Simpsons Twitter
  14. Al Jean's Twitter
  15. David Silverman Twitter - THOH 25 image
  16. Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX | TheFutonCritic.com
  17. PAu003711492 in the Copyright Database
  18. 18.0 18.1 18.2 Chris Ledesma's Twitter
  19. Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX
  20. 20.0 20.1 Script photo
  21. Entertainment Weekly - "'Simpsons' character will die in season 26 premiere and 'Futurama' crossover to air in November"
  22. 22.0 22.1 Inside TV - "'The Simpsons' to join forces with 'Futurama' for crossover episode"
  23. Cinema Blend - "The Simpsons 2013 Comic-Con Panel Live Blog"
  24. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VJNu-jfGJY
  25. The Futon Critic - The Simpsons Listings
  26. Registration number PAu003722106 at the United States Copyright Office
  27. Al Jean Twitter
  28. Mike Price Twitter - airdate mentioned
  29. TheFutonCritic.com|Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX
  30. Mike Price Twitter - TABF01 image
  31. 31.0 31.1 31.2 FOX - Upfronts 2014 - The Simpsons
  32. 32.0 32.1 32.2 Al Jean's Twitter post
  33. 33.0 33.1 33.2 Al Jean's Twitter
  34. Al Jean Twitter reply 2
  35. Ultimate Classic Rock - "Sammy Hagar Lines Up Hurricane Benefit Special, ‘Simpsons’ Appearance"
  36. Al Jean Twitter reply
  37. PAu003644040 in the Copyright Database
  38. David Silverman's Twitter
  39. Twitter.com
  40. TV Guide.com - Keck's Exclusives: The Simpsons in Space
  41. Registration number PAu003721154 at the United States Copyright Office
  42. 42.0 42.1 Al Jean's Twitter
  43. 43.0 43.1 43.2 43.3 43.4 43.5 Digital Spy - "The Simpsons: Comic-Con 2014 live blog - Celebrating 25 years"
  44. Al Jean's Twitter
  45. Independent.ie - Do you know the maths secrets hidden in 'The Simpsons'?
  46. Registration number PAu003733637 at the United States Copyright Office
  47. 47.0 47.1 "File:TABF07 Script.png"
  48. 48.0 48.1 Registration number PAu003736419 at the United States Copyright Office
  49. 49.0 49.1 Registration number PAu003734537 at the United States Copyright Office
  50. 50.0 50.1 "File:TABF10 Script.png"
  51. 51.0 51.1 Registration number PAu003742202 at the United States Copyright Office
  52. 52.0 52.1 Registration number PAu003742225 at the United States Copyright Office
  53. Registration number PAu003721153 at the United States Copyright Office
  54. Al Jean's Twitter
  55. Registration number PAu003721152 at the United States Copyright Office
  56. Registration number PAu003741933 at the United States Copyright Office
  57. Registration number PAu003740824 at the United States Copyright Office
  58. Matt Selman's Twitter picture
  59. Matt Selman's Twitter picture
  60. Matthew Schofield's Twitter
  61. Joe Mantegna Twitter post
  62. TV Line - "The Simpsons Casts Will Forte as <Spoiler>!"
  63. Entertainment Weekly - "Richard Branson to cameo on 'The Simpsons'"
  64. The Simpsons Facebook Page
  65. Entertainment Weekly - "'Simpsons' producer on mystery death in Springfield: Even the actor doesn't know yet"
  66. The Independent - "Simpsons character death hugely narrowed down following Hank Azaria tip"
  67. http://insidetv.ew.com/2012/11/20/the-simpsons-judd-apatow-conan
  68. "Bart's New Friend"
  69. Twitter Al Jean "very musical" tweet
  70. "Covercraft"