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Season 26

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Season 26
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Season Information
Original run: September 28, 2014 – May 17, 2015[1]
No. of episodes: 22[2]
Previous season: 25
Next season: 27

Season 26 is the current season of The Simpsons. It premiered on September 28, 2014 and will conclude in May 17, 2015[1]. It will have 22 episodes.[2] It premiered with Clown in the Dumps with a character death. A skin for Krusty was released on The Simpsons: Tapped Out for the Season Premiere.

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.[3] "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
250px 553 - 1 "Clown in the Dumps"[4] September 28, 2014 Steven Dean Moore Joel H. Cohen[5] 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.[6]

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[7]

250px 554 - 2[8] "The Wreck of the Relationship"[9] October 5, 2014[8] Chuck Sheetz Jeff Westbrook[10] 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[11]

Guest starring: Nick Offerman as Captain Bowditch

250px 555 - 3 "Super Franchise Me"[12] October 12, 2014[13] 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.[14]
250px 556 - 4 "Treehouse of Horror XXV" October 19, 2014[15] Matthew Faughnan Stephanie Gillis[16] SABF21[17]
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.[18]

Guest Starring: John Ratzenberger as Pixar Homer Simpson

250px 557 - 5 "Opposites A-Frack"[19] November 2, 2014[20] Matthew Nastuk Valentina L. Garza[20] SABF22[20]
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.[21]

Guest Starring: Jane Fonda as Maxine Lombard and Robert Siegel as Himself[22]

250px 558 - 6 "Simpsorama"[23] November 9, 2014[24] Bob Anderson J. Stewart Burns[25] SABF16[23]
A crossover with Futurama, the Planet Express team comes to Springfield. Hypnotoad will also make an appearance.[26] 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.[27] Some scenes will be based in the comic Futurama/Simpsons Infinitely Secret Crossover Crisis.[25]

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.[28]

250px 559 - 7 "Blazed and Confused"[29] November 16, 2014[30][31] Rob Oliver[32] Carolyn Omine and William Wright[33] TABF01[34][35]
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.[36][37]

Guest starring: Willem Dafoe as Jack Lassen

250px 560 - 8 "Covercraft"[38] November 23, 2014[39] Steven Dean Moore Matt Selman[40] TABF02[41]
Homer has a mid-life crisis after Moe’s shuts down and Moe takes off on a trip with King Toot. Homer then 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 their most unlikely star, Apu.[41] Sideshow Mel's Family will show up.[42][43]

Guest starring: Sammy Hagar as Himself and Will Forte as King Toot[41][44][45]

I Won't Be Home For Christmas promo 2.jpg 561 - 9[46] "I Won't Be Home For Christmas"[47] December 7, 2014[48] Mark Kirkland Al Jean[49] TABF03[50]
After Moe convinces Homer to stay out drinking on Christmas Eve, Marge tells Homer not to come home. This leads to Homer's sad trek through lonely Springfield, where he learns that the only place where one should truly get drunk on Christmas is home.[50][51]
250px 562 - 10[46] "The Man Who Came To Be Dinner"[52] January 4, 2015[53] David Silverman[54] 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.[55]
250px 563 - 11[56][57] "Bart's New Friend"[37] January 11, 2015[56][57] Bob Anderson Judd Apatow TABF05[58]
Homer is hypnotised into thinking he's 10 years old and becomes friends with Bart.
250px 564 - 12[46][56] "The Musk Who Fell To Earth"[59] January 25, 2015[56] Matthew Nastuk Neil Campbell[60] TABF04[61]
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.[62][63][64]

Guest starring: Elon Musk as Himself

250px 565 - 13[2] "Walking Big & Tall"[65] February 8, 2015[66] Chris Clements Michael Price TABF06[66]
When Lisa learns Springfield's anthem was stolen from another town she writes a replacement. Meanwhile, Homer learns the meaning of "Wide Pride".

Guest starring: Pharrell Williams as Himself[66]

250px 566 - 14 "My Fare Lady"[66] February 15, 2015 Michael Polcino Marc Wilmore TABF07[66]
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: Rich Sommer as the young man; Christopher Lloyd as Jim Ignatowski[66]

250px 567 - 15[2] "The Princess Guide"[67] March 1, 2015[68] Timothy Bailey Brian Kelley TABF08[67]
Homer is put in charge of keeping Princess Kemi out of trouble while her father, a 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.[68]

Guest Starring: Yaya DaCosta as Princess Kemi, Richard Branson as himself and Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony[68]

250px 568 - 16 "Sky Police"[69] March 8, 2015[70] Rob Oliver[71] Matt Selman[72] TABF09[69]
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.[70]

Guest Starring: Nathan Fielder as Doug Blattner[70]

250px 569 - 17 "Waiting for Duffman"[73] March 15, 2015[74] TBA John Frink[75] TABF10[73]
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 learns that beer isn't as necessary as he thought to have a good time.[74]

Guest Starring: Cat Deeley as Herself; Stacy Keach as Howard K. Duff VIII[74]

570 - 18[2] "Peeping Mom"[76] April 19, 2015[77] TABF11[78]
571 - 19 "The Kids Are All Fight"[79] April 26, 2015 TABF12[80][81]
572 - 20[2] "Let's Go Fly a Coot"[82] May 3, 2015[83] TABF13[82]
573 - 21[2] "Bull-E"[84] May 10, 2015[84] TABF15[85]
574 - 22[2][86] "Mathlete's Feat"[87] May 17, 2015[86][1] TABF16[87]
Lisa will be on a maths team, and the episode will feature “the most complicated math jokes we[''Simpsons'' writers] can think of”.[88][89]
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"'Cue Detective"[90] 2015 TABF17[90]
Homer will delve into the underground world of barbeques.[91][92]

Season 26 upcoming guest stars

Death clues

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(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,[95] it won't be Edna Krabappel, due to Marcia Wallace's death[96] and Hank Azaria confirmed that it wasn't one of his characters.[97] However, Homer won't be who dies.[98]

Upcoming couch gags

  • Matt Groening pointed out that they have some "surprises" for this season, also stating that "we've got one couch gag so nightmarish it will change your DNA!"[98]
  • There will be a couch gag crossover with the animated series Rick and Morty.[99]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 FoxFlash - FOX Announces Summer Premiere Dates
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Al Jean's Twitter
  3. ↑ The Simpsons Facebook page
  4. ↑ Registration number PAu003707401 at the United States Copyright Office
  5. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  6. ↑ FoxFlash
  7. ↑ The Futon Critic - "Clown in The Dumps" Listing
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Al Jean's Twitter
  9. ↑ Registration number PAu003703311 at the United States Copyright Office
  10. ↑ "File:SABF17 Script1.png"
  11. ↑ Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX - TheFutonCritic.com
  12. ↑ Registration number PAu003703309 at the United States Copyright Office
  13. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  14. ↑ Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX | TheFutonCritic.com
  15. ↑ The Simpsons Twitter
  16. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  17. ↑ David Silverman Twitter - THOH 25 image
  18. ↑ Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX | TheFutonCritic.com
  19. ↑ PAu003711492 in the Copyright Database
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 Chris Ledesma's Twitter
  21. ↑ Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX
  22. ↑ Twitter - Matt Selman
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 Script photo
  24. ↑ Entertainment Weekly - "'Simpsons' character will die in season 26 premiere and 'Futurama' crossover to air in November"
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Inside TV - "'The Simpsons' to join forces with 'Futurama' for crossover episode"
  26. ↑ Cinema Blend - "The Simpsons 2013 Comic-Con Panel Live Blog"
  27. ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VJNu-jfGJY
  28. ↑ The Futon Critic - The Simpsons Listings
  29. ↑ Registration number PAu003722106 at the United States Copyright Office
  30. ↑ Al Jean Twitter
  31. ↑ Mike Price Twitter - airdate mentioned
  32. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  33. ↑ Chris Ledesma's Twitter
  34. ↑ TheFutonCritic.com|Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX
  35. ↑ Mike Price Twitter - TABF01 image
  36. ↑ FOX - Upfronts 2014 - The Simpsons
  37. ↑ 37.0 37.1 Al Jean's Twitter post
  38. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  39. ↑ Al Jean Twitter reply 2
  40. ↑ "File:TABF02 Script.png"
  41. ↑ 41.0 41.1 41.2 Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX|TheFutonCritic.com
  42. ↑ FoxFlash - November 2014 FOX Press Release
  43. ↑ Matt Selman's Twitter picture
  44. ↑ Ultimate Classic Rock - "Sammy Hagar Lines Up Hurricane Benefit Special, ‘Simpsons’ Appearance"
  45. ↑ Al Jean Twitter reply
  46. ↑ 46.0 46.1 46.2 Al Jean's Twitter
  47. ↑ Registration number PAu003721153 at the United States Copyright Office
  48. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  49. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  50. ↑ 50.0 50.1 Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX | TheFutonCritic.com
  51. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  52. ↑ PAu003644040 in the Copyright Database
  53. ↑ David Silverman's Twitter
  54. ↑ Twitter.com
  55. ↑ TV Guide.com - Keck's Exclusives: The Simpsons in Space
  56. ↑ 56.0 56.1 56.2 56.3 Al Jean's Twitter
  57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 Al Jean's Twitter
  58. ↑ Registration number PAu003733637 at the United States Copyright Office
  59. ↑ Registration number PAu003721154 at the United States Copyright Office
  60. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  61. ↑ Al Jean Twitter
  62. ↑ The Futon Critic - The Simpsons' Listings
  63. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  64. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  65. ↑ Registration number PAu003741933 at the United States Copyright Office
  66. ↑ 66.0 66.1 66.2 66.3 66.4 66.5 The Futon Critic - The Simpsons' Listings
  67. ↑ 67.0 67.1 Registration number PAu003736419 at the United States Copyright Office
  68. ↑ 68.0 68.1 68.2 Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX|TheFutonCritic.com
  69. ↑ 69.0 69.1 Registration number PAu003734537 at the United States Copyright Office
  70. ↑ 70.0 70.1 70.2 Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX|TheFutonCritic.com
  71. ↑ Twitter
  72. ↑ Al Jean Twitter
  73. ↑ 73.0 73.1 "File:TABF10 Script.png"
  74. ↑ 74.0 74.1 74.2 Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX|TheFutonCritic.com
  75. ↑ Chris Ledesma's Twitter
  76. ↑ Matt Selman's Twitter picture
  77. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  78. ↑ Twitter
  79. ↑ Registration number PAu003740824 at the United States Copyright Office
  80. ↑ TABF12
  81. ↑ Matthew Schofield's Twitter
  82. ↑ 82.0 82.1 Registration number PAu003742202 at the United States Copyright Office
  83. ↑ Entertainment Weekly - "Game of Thrones star Carice van Houten to guest on The Simpsons -- exclusive"
  84. ↑ 84.0 84.1 Al Jean's Twitter
  85. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  86. ↑ 86.0 86.1 Al Jean's Twitter
  87. ↑ 87.0 87.1 Registration number PAu003751611 at the United States Copyright Office
  88. ↑ Independent.ie - Do you know the maths secrets hidden in 'The Simpsons'?
  89. ↑ Al Jean's Twitter
  90. ↑ 90.0 90.1 Registration number PAu003753134 at the United States Copyright Office
  91. ↑ The Hollywood Reporter - 'Simpsons' Exec Producer Reveals Writing Team's "Hobbit-esque" Eating Habits
  92. ↑ Al Jean Twitter
  93. ↑ Joe Mantegna Twitter post
  94. ↑ Entertainment Weekly - "Richard Branson to cameo on 'The Simpsons'"
  95. ↑ The Simpsons Facebook Page
  96. ↑ Entertainment Weekly - "'Simpsons' producer on mystery death in Springfield: Even the actor doesn't know yet"
  97. ↑ The Independent - "Simpsons character death hugely narrowed down following Hank Azaria tip"
  98. ↑ 98.0 98.1 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named ComicCon
  99. ↑ Bubbleblabber.com - 'Rick and Morty' EXCLUSIVE Interview


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