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Season 30 is the next season of The Simpsons.^[2] It will premiere on September 30, 2018.^[1]

Announcement

On November 4th, 2016; a FOX Press Release announced the renewal through Season 30:

"FOX has ordered 29th and 30th seasons of the pop culture phenomenon THE SIMPSONS. “This is yet another record-setting moment for what is truly a landmark series,” said Dana Walden and Gary Newman, Chairmen and CEOs, Fox Television Group. “THE SIMPSONS has meant so much to the network, the studio and everyone at Fox, and its continued cultural impact around the globe is a testament to the combined brilliance of Matt, Jim and Al. Congratulations to everyone who works on this groundbreaking series – from the voice cast and producers to the writers and production team – you comprise one of the greatest collections of creative talent in the history of the medium. And to the millions of SIMPSONS fans around the world, thank you for watching all these years. We're happy to tell you there’s lots more to come."^[2][3]"

Episodes

Picture # Original title Original airdate Directed by Written by Prod. code 640 - 1 "Bart's Not Dead"[4] September 30, 2018[1][5] Bob Anderson[6] Stephanie Gillis[7] XABF19[4] Guest starring: Gal Gadot as Herself,[8][9] Emily Deschanel as Herself, Dave Attell, Pete Holmes and Jonathan Groff[5][10]    ??? - ? "Heartbreak Hotel"[11] 2018/2019 Matt Selman and Renee Ridgeley[12] XABF15[11] ??? - ? "Treehouse of Horror XXIX"[13] October 21, 2018[14] Matt Faughnan[15] Joel H. Cohen[16] XABF16[13] Homer wins an oyster-eating contest against the mythical Cthulhu. Springfield is overrun by plant body-snatchers, Lisa finally snaps, and Mr. Burns opens a retirement home with some Jurassic upgrades.[17] ??? - ? "My Way or the Highway to Heaven"[18] 2018/2019 Deb Lacusta, Dan Castellaneta and Vince Waldron[19] XABF17[18] Guest starring: Tracy Morgan as Himself[20] ??? - ? "Baby You Can't Drive My Car"[21] 2018/2019 Rob LaZebnik[22] XABF18[21] Guest starring: Tracy Morgan as Tow truck driver[20] ??? - ? "From Russia Without Love"[23] 2018/2019 Michael Ferris[24] XABF20[23] ??? - ? "Werking Mom"[25] 2018/2019 Carolyn Omine and Robin Sayers[25] XABF21[25] Marge starts selling "tubberware" but she's not very good at it. Julio gives her a makeover to boost her confidence and she becomes successful, not realizing everyone thinks she's a drag queen. The sub-plot is a parody of Amélie, where Lisa does little things to make people happy.[26] Guest starring: RuPaul as Himself[26] and Scott Thompson as Grady[5] ??? - ? "Krusty the Clown"[27][28] 2018/2019 Ryan Koh[29] XABF22[27][28] Guest starring: Billy Eichner as Himself[30] ??? - ? "Lisa Has a Crush on Homer"[31] 2018/2019 Al Jean[32] YABF01[31] ??? - ? "'Tis the 30th Season"[33] December 2018[34] Story: Jeff Westbrook Teleplay: John Frink and Joel H. Cohen[35] YABF02[33] It'll be a Christmas episode.[36] Guest starring: Jane Lynch as Jeanie[5][34] ??? - ? "Mad About the Toy"[37] 2018/2019 Michael Price[38] YABF03[37] Guest starring: Lawrence O'Donnell as Himself[5] ??? - ? "The Girl on the Bus"[39] 2018/2019 Joel H. Cohen[39] YABF04[39] Guest starring: Patti LuPone as Sam's mother[5] ??? - ? "The Clown Stays in the Picture"[40] 2018/2019 Matt Selman[40] YABF05[40] Guest starring: Marc Maron as Himself[5] ??? - ? "I'm Dancing As Fat As I Can"[41] February, 2019[5] Jane Becker[41] YABF06[41] Ted Sarandos[5][10] ??? - ? "101 Mitigations"[42] 2018/2019 Rob LaZebnik, Brian Kelley and Dan Vebber[42] YABF07[42] ??? - ? "I Want You (She's So Heavy)"[43] 2018/2019 Jeff Westbrook[43] YABF08[43] Guest starring: Wallace Shawn as Wallace[5] ??? - ? "E My Sports"[44] 2018/2019 Rob LaZebnik[44] YABF09[44] ??? - ? "Bart vs. Itchy & Scratchy"[45] 2018/2019 Megan Amram[46] YABF10[45] ??? - ? "Girl's in the Band"[47] 2018/2019 Nancy Cartwright[47] YABF11[47] ??? - ? "I'm Just a Girl Who Can't Say D'oh"[48] 2018/2019 Jeff Martin and Jenna Martin[47] YABF12[48] Guest starring: Jon Lovitz[49]

Season 30 episodes script covers

Gallery

Promo video

• The Simpsons Panel At Comic-Con 2018 at YouTube
• The Simpsons Producers At Comic-Con 2018 at YouTube

Other notes

• There will be a Bob's Burgers couch gag.^[50][51]
• A singing session was held with Yeardley Smith for an episode.^[52]
• There will be a satire of “The Amazing Race”. Marge and Homer are a couple that goes on and immediately loses.^[53]
• Megan Amram has written two episodes for the season.^[54]
• J. K. Simmons and Guillermo del Toro (as Himself) will guest star.^[10]

References