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Season 27

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Season Information
Original run: September 27, 2015[1] – May 22, 2016[2]
No. of episodes: 22[3]
Previous season: 26
Next season: 28

Season 27 is the current season of The Simpsons. It was premiered on September 27, 2015.[1] It will end on May 22, 2016[2] Al Jean confirmed that The Simpsons "definitely won't end" in May 2015[4] and that Sideshow Bob will be on season 27[5]."Every Man's Dream" was the premiere of season 27.[6] This season won't feature a Christmas-themed episode.[7]

Announcement

On May 4, 2015, FOX announced that The Simpsons had been renewed for seasons 27 and 28.[8]

Episodes

Picture # Original title Original airdate Directed by Written by Prod. code
250px 575 - 1[6] "Every Man's Dream"[9] September 27, 2015[1] Matthew Nastuk[10] J. Stewart Burns[6] TABF14[9]
Homer is diagnosed with narcolepsy — but instead of returning home with his prescription medication — he returns home drunk. He and Marge visit a marriage counselor and have a trial separation, during which Homer begins dating a 20-something.

Guest starring: Lena Dunham as Candace and Hannah Horvath, Allison Williams, Zosia Mamet and Jemima Kirke as Candace's friends, Laura Ingraham as Dr. Zilowitz, Adam Driver as Adam Sackler.

250px 576 - 2[3] "Cue Detective"[11] October 4, 2015[12] Timothy Bailey[10] Joel H. Cohen[13] TABF17[11]
Scotty Boom, a Chew Network super-chef, challenges Homer to a smoke-off. But when someone steals Homer’s secret weapon – a smoker he bought off a mysterious man at a BBQ shack – Lisa and Bart are on the case.[12][14][15]

Guest stars: Ben Schwartz as Clerk, Alton Brown as Himself, Bobby Moynihan as Tyler Boom and Edward James Olmos as Pit Master[12]

Puffless.png 577 - 3[3] "Puffless"[16] October 11, 2015[17] Rob Oliver[10] J. Stewart Burns[18] TABF19
Upon learning that their father really died of lung cancer, Selma and Patty agree to quit smoking. When Selma relapses, an angry Patty moves in with Marge and Homer.[19][20][17]

Guest stars: Yo-Yo Ma as Himself[17]

250px 578 - 4[3] "Halloween of Horror"[21] October 18, 2015[22] Mike B. Anderson[23] Carolyn Omine[24] TABF22
When Lisa becomes scared at the Krustyland Halloween Horror Night, Homer is forced to take down his Everscream Terrors decorations. Halloween pop-up employees seek vengeance on Homer for causing them to lose their jobs, and rob his house while Homer and Lisa hide out in the attic. Homer and Lisa light up their stored holiday decorations to attract attention and stand up to the intruders.[25]

Guest stars: Nick Kroll as Lem and Blake Anderson as Dickie[25]

250px 579 - 5[3] "Treehouse of Horror XXVI"[26] October 25, 2015[27] Steven Dean Moore[10] Joel H. Cohen[28] TABF18
Sideshow Bob finally kills Bart; Homer wakes up with short-term memory loss; and Lisa, Bart and Milhouse get super-powers from radiation.[19]

Guest starring: Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob[29]

250px 580 - 6[3][30] "Friend with Benefit"[31] November 8, 2015[32] Matthew Faughnan[10] Rob LaZebnik[33] TABF21
Lisa makes a new pal at school named Harper, whose internet billionaire father becomes buddies with a different Simpson: Homer. Soon, though, Lisa becomes worried that Harper is a little too entitled.[34]

Guest starring: Kristen Bell as Harper and David Copperfield as Himself[34]

581 - 7[3] "Lisa with an "S""[35] November 22, 2015[36] Bob Anderson[10] Stephanie Gillis[37] TABF20
When Homer loses $5,000 at a poker game with Broadway legend Laney Fontaine, the only way he is able to settle the bet is if he loans Lisa to Laney for a month. Then, Laney turns Lisa into a show biz kid and Marge and Homer fear they made a mistake letting her go. So they head to New York to get her back.[38]
582 - 8[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
583 - 9[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
584 - 10[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
585 - 11[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
586 - 12[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
587 - 13[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
588 - 14[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
589 - 15[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
590 - 16[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
591 - 17[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
592 - 18[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
593 - 19[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
594 - 20[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
595 - 21[3] TBA 2015/2016 ?ABF??
596 - 22[3] "Orange Is the New Yellow" May 22, 2016[2] Eric Horsted VABF15[39]
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5?? "Paths of Glory"[40] December 6, 2015[41][40] Steven Dean Moore[42] Michael Ferris[43] VABF01[40]
5?? "Barthood"[44] December 13, 2015[45][7][46] Rob Oliver[42] Dan Greaney[42] VABF02[44]
It will be a flashback/forward episode featuring Bart as a 6-year-old.[7][46]
5?? "Gal of Constant Sorrow"[47] 2015/2016 Matthew Nastuk[48] Carolyn Omine[49] VABF06[47]

Guest starring: Natalie Maines and Kate McKinnon as homeless woman[50]

5?? "Love Is in the N2-O2-Ar-CO2-Ne-He-CH4"[51] February 14, 2016[51][52] Mark Kirkland[53] John Frink[54] VABF07[52]
It will be a Valentine's Day-themed episode.[51] It will involve Professor Frink.[54]
5?? "Lisa the Veterinarian"[55] 2015/2016 Steven Dean Moore[56] Dan Vebber[57] VABF08[55]
5?? "The Marge-ian Chronicles"[58] 2015/2016 Matthew Faughnan and Chris Clements[59] Brian Kelley[60] VABF09[58]
5?? "Much Apu About Something"[61] January 17, 2016[62] Bob Anderson[63] Michael Price[64] VABF05[65]
The plot will involve Apu.[64]
5?? "The Burns Cage"[66] 2015/2016 Rob Oliver[67] Rob LaZebnik[68] VABF10[66]
5?? "How Lisa Got Her Marge Back"[69] April 2016[70] Jeff Martin[71] VABF11[69]

Guest starring: Andrew Rannells as Himself[72][70]

5?? "The Girl Code"[73] January 3, 2016[62] Chris Clements Rob LaZebnik VABF03[73]
5?? "Teenage Mutant Milk-Caused Hurdles"[74] January 10, 2016[62] Timothy Bailey Joel H. Cohen VABF04[74]
After Bart starts drinking a milk substitute filled with bad hormones, he experiences early puberty and grows a little mustache — as well as feelings for Mrs. Berrera, his new teacher. Mrs. Berrera winds up in the middle of a romantic rivalry, as she also draws the attention of Principal Skinner. She feels Skinner is a wounded soul that she wants to take care of. She is a vet like Skinner, and that's his attraction.[75]

Guest starring: Sofia Vergara as Mrs. Berrera.[75]

5?? "Fland Canyon"[76] 2015/2016 Michael Polcino J. Stewart Burns VABF12[76]
5?? "Simprovised"[77] 2015/2016 John Frink VABF13[77]
5?? "To Courier with Love"[78] 2015/2016 Bill Odenkirk Timothy Bailey VABF14[78]
5?? "Patriot Games"[79] 2015/2016 VABF17[79]
5?? "Friends and Family"[80] 2016 J. Stewart Burns[80] VABF18[80]
5?? TBA 2015/2016
Smithers quits his job and falls in love with Julio.[81]

Season 27 upcoming guest stars

Upcoming season 27 episodes script covers

Other notes

References

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  14. The Hollywood Reporter - 'Simpsons' Exec Producer Reveals Writing Team's "Hobbit-esque" Eating Habits
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  16. File:TABF19 Script.png
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  34. 34.0 34.1 34.2 34.3 Entertainment Weekly - "The Simpsons: Kristen Bell to voice Lisa's friend -- exclusive"
  35. File:TABF20 Script.png
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  38. FOX.com
  39. File:VABF15 script.png
  40. 40.0 40.1 40.2 Al Jean "Paths of Glory" Twitter
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  43. Al Jean "Paths of Glory" writer on Twitter
  44. 44.0 44.1 File:Barthood script.png
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  56. Al Jean - Twitter #2
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  60. Al Jean - Twitter
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