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Season 26

Season Information No. of episodes: 22 Original run: September 28, 2014 – May 17, 2015 Showrunner(s): Al Jean Matt Selman Previous season: Next season: 25 27

Season 26 is the twenty-sixth broadcast season of The Simpsons. It originally ran on Fox from September 28, 2014, with "Clown in the Dumps", to May 17, 2015, with "Mathlete's Feat". The season was mostly made up of production season TABF episodes, with six rollover episodes from production season SABF and one episode from production season RABF also airing. Al Jean served as the showrunner for most of the season, with Matt Selman serving as the showrunner for SABF17, SABF22, TABF02, and TABF09.

The season premiere was hyped up with a death of a character "portrayed by an actor who won an Emmy for playing that character" happening in "Clown in the Dumps".^[1]

Announcement[edit]

Kevin Reilly, Chairman of Entertainment for the Fox Broadcasting Company, announced on October 4, 2013 that The Simpsons went into its twenty-sixth season.

"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.^[2]"

Awards[edit]

Episodes[edit]

Picture # Title Original airdate Directed by Written by Prod. code 553 - 1 "Clown in the Dumps" September 28, 2014 Steven Dean Moore Joel H. Cohen SABF20 When Hyman Krustofsky dies during a comedy cable channel's roast of his son, Krusty, Krusty decides to retire from comedy. Meanwhile, Lisa becomes worried about Homer's deteriorating health. Guest starring: Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob, Don Hertzfeldt as Futuristic "Sampsans" Creatures, David Hyde Pierce as himself, Jackie Mason as Rabbi Krustofsky, Jeff Ross as himself, and Sarah Silverman as herself. 554 - 2 "The Wreck of the Relationship" October 5, 2014 Chuck Sheetz Jeff Westbrook 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 left in charge of Homer's fantasy football league and manages to win despite being the underdog. Guest starring: Nick Offerman as Captain Bowditch. 555 - 3 "Super Franchise Me" October 12, 2014 Mark Kirkland Bill Odenkirk SABF19 Marge opens a sandwich franchise store after her sandwiches become a huge hit at Springfield Elementary. But running the day-to-day operations at the store proves challenging, especially when the same franchise opens another location across the street. 556 - 4 "Treehouse of Horror XXV" October 19, 2014 Matthew Faughnan Stephanie Gillis SABF21 In "School Is Hell", Bart and Lisa are transported to a demon-filled alternate universe where Bart excels at his new school. In "A Clockwork Yellow", Moog's gang is disrupted when Dum (Homer) falls for a girl (Marge) who wants him to give up the thug life. Finally, in "The Others", the Simpson family are haunted by a family of ghosts, which turn out to be the family from the shorts, who were murdered and buried in the house. Guest starring: John Ratzenberger as Pixar Homer Simpson. 557 - 5 "Opposites A-Frack" November 2, 2014 Matthew Nastuk Valentina L. Garza SABF22 Lisa brings in Democratic Assemblywoman Maxine Lombard to put a stop to Mr. Burns' fracking operation. However, she is taken aback when the two political opponents find themselves falling for each other. Guest starring: Jane Fonda as Maxine Lombard and Robert Siegel as himself. 558 - 6 "Simpsorama" November 9, 2014 Bob Anderson J. Stewart Burns SABF16 In a crossover with Futurama, when a time capsule containing a sandwich with Bart's germs in it, Milhouse's rabbit's foot, and radioactive ooze causes a catastrophe in the future, the Planet Express crew comes to present-day Springfield to stop the Simpsons from creating the mess in the first place Guest starring: John DiMaggio as Bender Rodríguez, David Herman as Scruffy, Phil LaMarr as Hermes Conrad, Maurice LaMarche as Morbo and Hedonismbot, Katey Sagal as Leela, Lauren Tom as Amy Wong, Frank Welker as Nibbler, and Billy West as Philip J. Fry, Professor Farnsworth, and Zoidberg. 559 - 7 "Blazed and Confused" November 16, 2014 Rob Oliver Carolyn Omine and William Wright TABF01 When a new teacher, Jack Lassen, comes to Springfield Elementary, he is put in charge of Bart's class and starts bullying the students. Bart's plan to take down his new teacher involves the family going to Blazing Guy so they can embarrass him while he's taking part in something that matters to him. Guest starring: Willem Dafoe as Jack Lassen and Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob. 560 - 8 "Covercraft" November 23, 2014 Steven Dean Moore Matt Selman TABF02 Homer has a mid-life crisis after Moe's shuts down and Moe takes off on a trip with King Toot. Homer takes up bass guitar and forms a cover band with some of the other dads in town. But the band's modest early success is soon overwhelmed by the breakout potential of Apu, who is then headhunted by a much more famous band. Guest starring: Will Forte as King Toot and Sammy Hagar as himself. 561 - 9 "I Won't Be Home for Christmas" December 7, 2014 Mark Kirkland Al Jean TABF03 After Moe convinces Homer to stay with him drinking on Christmas Eve, Marge tells Homer to leave home. Depressed at being kicked out at Christmas, Homer has a sad trek through town while Marge misses Homer at home. 562 - 10 "The Man Who Came to Be Dinner" January 4, 2015 David Silverman Al Jean and David Mirkin RABF15 During a trip to Dizzneeland, the Simpsons board the wrong ride, Rocket to Your Doom, and are transported through the galaxy to Kang and Kodos' home planet. They are held captive at the local zoo, and the inhabitants decide to eat Homer. 563 - 11 "Bart's New Friend" January 11, 2015 Bob Anderson Judd Apatow TABF05 At a circus, Homer is hypnotized by Sven Golly, a criminal who immediately runs from Chief Wiggum after hypnotizing Homer. Now believing that he is ten years old, Homer becomes unlikely friends with Bart. But when Wiggum catches the hypnotist, Homer and Bart flee to Itchy & Scratchy Land for one more day together. Guest starring: Stacy Keach as Don Bookner. 564 - 12 "The Musk Who Fell to Earth" January 25, 2015 Matthew Nastuk Neil Campbell TABF04 When inventor Elon Musk lands in Springfield, he and Homer become fast friends and revolutionize the town's nuclear plant. But when Musk goes overboard and Mr. Burns wants him removed, Homer must figure out a way to break up with him. Guest starring: Elon Musk as himself. 565 - 13 "Walking Big & Tall" February 8, 2015 Chris Clements Michael Price TABF06 When Lisa learns that Springfield's anthem was stolen from another town, she writes a replacement. Meanwhile, Marge tells Homer to join a weight control group, but he joins a group of people who are proud to be obese instead. Guest starring: Kevin Michael Richardson as Albert and Pharrell Williams as himself. 566 - 14 "My Fare Lady" February 15, 2015 Michael Polcino Marc Wilmore TABF07 When Marge gets fed up with the thankless duty of chauffeuring her kids around, she begins working as a driver for a transportation app service. Meanwhile, Homer bankrupts Moe when he watches over the bar for one night, which forces Moe to take a temporary job as a janitor at the nuclear plant. Guest starring: Christopher Lloyd as Jim Ignatowski and Rich Sommer as the young man. 567 - 15 "The Princess Guide" March 1, 2015 Timothy Bailey Brian Kelley TABF08 Homer is put in charge of keeping Princess Kemi out of trouble while her father, the Nigerian king, works out a uranium deal with Mr. Burns. When Kemi ends up at Moe's, Moe jumps to the conclusion that she must be related to the Nigerian prince who scammed him over email and schemes to get his money back. But much to his surprise, he finds himself falling for the princess. Guest Starring: Richard Branson as himself, Yaya DaCosta as Princess Kemi, Jon Lovitz as Enrico Irritazio, and Kevin Michael Richardson as the Nigerian king. 568 - 16 "Sky Police" March 8, 2015 Rob Oliver Matt Selman TABF09 Chief Wiggum is mistakenly delivered a military jet pack, which he gleefully accepts and uses in order to fight crime. But when the jet pack crashes into the church, the congregation, led by Marge, must resort to gambling and counting cards in order to collect money to repair the church. Guest Starring: Nathan Fielder as Doug Blattner. 569 - 17 "Waiting for Duffman" March 15, 2015 Steven Dean Moore John Frink TABF10 When Duffman undergoes hip replacement surgery and retires, the company sets up a reality show competition to find his replacement. Homer wins the competition, and because the job requires him to stay sober, he realizes he doesn't need beer to enjoy himself. Guest Starring: Cat Deeley as herself, R. Lee Ermey as Colonel Leslie Hapablap, and Stacy Keach as Howard K. Duff VIII. 570 - 18 "Peeping Mom" April 19, 2015 Mark Kirkland John Frink TABF11 When a bulldozer incident destroys part of town, Bart is the prime suspect, but he denies his involvement. Still suspicious of him, Marge starts following Bart everywhere to figure out if he was the one behind it. Meanwhile, Ned gets a new dog, and Homer bonds with her. 571 - 19 "The Kids Are All Fight" April 26, 2015 Bob Anderson Rob LaZebnik TABF12 When Homer gets an old film roll developed, the family takes a trip down memory lane to remember the origins of how Bart and Lisa first started fighting with each other. A young Bart and Lisa get lost in Springfield while Homer and Marge frantically search for them. 572 - 20 "Let's Go Fly a Coot" May 3, 2015 Chris Clements Jeff Westbrook TABF13 While at the Springfield Museum of Flight, Grampa's old Air Force buddy Mach Ridley reunites with Grampa, and the Simpson family learns about Grampa's time in the Air Force. Meanwhile, Bart takes up vaping to impress Milhouse's Dutch cousin, Annika, who he is attracted to. Guest Starring: Glenn Close as Mona Simpson and Carice van Houten as Annika Van Houten. 573 - 21 "Bull-E" May 10, 2015 Lance Kramer Tim Long TABF15 After Bart gets bullied at the school dance, Marge convinces the town to pass anti-bullying legislation. Homer then gets arrested and sent to rehab for bullying Ned Flanders, only to subsequently leave rehab as a hero. Guest Starring: Albert Brooks as Dr. Raufbold, Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony, and Johnny Mathis as himself. 574 - 22 "Mathlete's Feat" May 17, 2015 Michael Polcino Michael Price TABF16 When a modernized Springfield Elementary has a technical meltdown, Lisa transforms it into a Waldorf school. Meanwhile, Groundskeeper Willie becomes the coach of the mathletes. Lisa and other kids on the Springfield Elementary Mathlympics Team compete against Waverly Hills Elementary. Guest starring: Justin Roiland as Rick Sanchez and Morty Smith.

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Death clues[edit]

(To see who died see Character death)

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

The character to die would have appeared more than twice in the show and was voiced by an Emmy Award-winning voice actor who won an Emmy for the role as the character. This later served as the season 26 premiere. As Al Jean said,^[12] it wasn't Edna Krabappel, due to Marcia Wallace's death,^[13] and Hank Azaria confirmed that it wasn't one of his characters.^[14] However, Homer wasn't the one who died.

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