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Season 29

Season Information No. of episodes: 21 Original run: October 1, 2017 - May 20, 2018 Showrunner(s): Al Jean Matt Selman Previous season: Next season: 28 30

Season 29 is the twenty-ninth broadcast season of The Simpsons. It originally ran on Fox from October 1, 2017, with "The Serfsons", to May 20, 2018, with "Flanders' Ladder". The season was mostly made up of production season XABF episodes, with seven rollover episodes from production season WABF also airing. Al Jean served as the showrunner for most of the season, with Matt Selman serving as the showrunner for WABF17, WABF22, XABF05, and XABF10.

Announcement

On November 4, 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."

Awards

Award Episode Crew Result Saturn Award for Best Animated Series or Film on Television N/A N/A Nominated Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Animated Show 70th Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Animation "The Serfsons" Brian Kelley 70th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation "Springfield Splendor" Caroline Cruikshank Won 45th Annie Award for Outstanding Achievement for Directing in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production "Treehouse of Horror XXVIII" Timothy Bailey Nominated 70th Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program "Gone Boy" James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Al Jean, Matt Selman, J. Stewart Burns, Michael Price, Bill Odenkirk, Joel H. Cohen, Rob LaZebnik, Jeff Westbrook, Brian Kelley, Dan Vebber, Ryan Koh, Richard K. Chung, Tom Klein, Andrea Romero, Mike B. Anderson, Eddie Rosas, Sam Im, Rob Oliver, John Frink 70th Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance "Fears of a Clown" Dan Castellaneta (Homer Simpson, Krusty the Clown, Groundskeeper Willie, and Sideshow Mel)

Episodes

Picture # Title Original airdate Directed by Written by Prod. code 619 - 1 "The Serfsons" October 1, 2017 Rob Oliver Brian Kelley WABF17 In the kingdom of Springfieldia, Homer is tasked by Marge to raise the money to buy an Amulet of Warmfyre for her mother to stop her from succumbing to an Ice Walker disease. Lisa uses magic to get the money for the amulet but gets the attention of the king's wizards as a result. Guest starring: Billy Boyd as "The Perfect Tale" singer and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau as Markery. 620 - 2 "Springfield Splendor" October 8, 2017 Matthew Faughnan Tim Long and Miranda Thompson WABF22 Marge and Lisa turn Lisa's sad experience into a successful graphic novel-turned-Broadway show. However, the two of them have a falling out when they struggle with creative differences and their own egos. Guest starring: Alison Bechdel as herself, Rachel Bloom as Annette, Dan Harmon as himself, Roz Chast as herself, Martin Short as Guthrie Frenel, and Marjane Satrapi as herself. 621 - 3 "Whistler's Father" October 15, 2017 Matthew Faughnan Tom Gammill and Max Pross WABF16 Homer discovers that Maggie is a whistling savant and launches her baby-celebrity career. Meanwhile, Marge impresses Fat Tony with her interior design taste, and he hires her to style his brothel. Guest starring: Nick Fascitelli as the whistler voice actor, Valerie Harper as the backstage mom, and Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony. 622 - 4 "Treehouse of Horror XXVIII" October 22, 2017 Timothy Bailey John Frink WABF18 In "The Exor-Sis", Maggie gets possessed by the demon Pazuzu after a statuette is bought by the Simpsons. In "Coralisa", Lisa discovers a creepy/perfect version of her family in an alternate universe after following Snowball through a secret tunnel. Finally, in "MMM... Homer", Homer cannibalizes himself after accidentally finding out that his cooked flesh is tasty. Guest starring: Mario Batali as himself, Ben Daniels as Father Ben, William Friedkin as Dr. Kenneth Humphries, and Neil Gaiman as Snowball II. 623 - 5 "Grampy Can Ya Hear Me" November 5, 2017 Bob Anderson Bill Odenkirk WABF19 Grampa gets a hearing aid and finally hears what everyone has been saying about him under their breath. Meanwhile, Principal Skinner discovers that his mother has kept the fact he was accepted into Ohio State University secret from him since his teenage years. 624 - 6 "The Old Blue Mayor She Ain't What She Used to Be" November 12, 2017 Matthew Nastuk Tom Gammill and Max Pross WABF20 Frustrated with the local government, Marge decides to run for Mayor. But to win public support, she begins making Homer the butt of her jokes, causing a strain on their relationship. 625 - 7 "Singin' in the Lane" November 19, 2017 Michael Polcino Ryan Koh WABF21 Homer and the guys reunite their old bowling team to cheer up Moe, only to end up in fierce competition with a team of arrogant millionaires. Meanwhile, Lisa and Marge try to teach Bart that money isn't everything. 626 - 8 "Mr. Lisa's Opus" December 3, 2017 Steven Dean Moore Al Jean XABF01 An older Lisa reflects on her past while writing her Harvard College admission essay. She remembers the past birthdays that disappointed her, as well as her coping with Bart being a problem, and writes about how they shaped her into the woman she is today. Meanwhile, Ned helps Homer with his alcoholism. Guest starring: Kat Dennings as Valerie, Valerie Harper as Ms. Myles, Kipp Lennon as Leon Kompowsky, Norman Lear as himself, and Jon Lovitz as Artie Ziff. 627 - 9 "Gone Boy" December 10, 2017 Rob Oliver John Frink XABF02 When Bart goes missing, the town puts together a search party to find him. After most give up hope, Sideshow Bob manipulates Milhouse into revealing where Bart is hiding. Guest-starring: Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob, Valerie Harper as General Hospital nurse, and Shaquille O'Neal as himself. John F. Kennedy as himself (uncredited, via archive footage). 628 - 10 "Haw-Haw Land" January 7, 2018 Bob Anderson Tim Long and Miranda Thompson XABF03 When the Simpsons go to a STEM Conference, Lisa falls for a crooning jazz pianist named Brendan Beiderbecke. However, Brendan isn't the only one after Lisa's heart. Meanwhile, Bart discovers that he has an affinity for chemistry. Guest starring: Ed Sheeran as Brendan Beiderbecke. 629 - 11 "Frink Gets Testy" January 14, 2018 Chris Clements Dan Vebber XABF04 Fearing that the end of the world is near, Mr. Burns tasks Professor Frink with testing all of Springfield to determine who is worth saving. The results shock the Simpsons when Ralph gets more points than Lisa, and Homer only scores 1 point. Guest starring: Valerie Harper as Jennifer Clarkeson and Maurice LaMarche as Orson Welles. 630 - 12 "Homer Is Where the Art Isn't" March 18, 2018 Timothy Bailey Kevin Curran XABF05 When Homer is accused of stealing a million-dollar painting, freelance investigator Manacek is brought onto the case to figure out who the real culprit is. Guest starring: Bill Hader as Manacek and Cecily Strong as Megan Matheson. 631 - 13 "3 Scenes Plus a Tag from a Marriage" March 25, 2018 Matthew Nastuk Tom Gammill and Max Pross XABF06 Homer and Marge recount the story of their transition from loving their life without kids to being miserable parents. While Marge was a journalist, Homer was popular and successful, until Bart came along and changed their lives. Guest starring: John Baldessari as himself, Kevin Pollak as Ross, Bagel man, and Professor Thernstrom, and J. K. Simmons as JJ Gruff. 632 - 14 "Fears of a Clown" April 1, 2018 Steven Dean Moore Michael Price XABF08 Bart goes to prankster rehab after a clown-mask prank terrifies the town and destroys Krusty's career. A tortured Krusty then tries his hand at serious drama with a regional theater company. Guest starring: Andy Daly as Judge Dowd, Damian Kulash as himself, Jon Lovitz as Llewellyn Sinclair, Jackie Mason as Hyman Krustofsky, and Timothy Nordwind as himself. 633 - 15 "No Good Read Goes Unpunished" April 8, 2018 Mark Kirkland Jeff Westbrook XABF07 In an attempt to bring the family together, Marge forces everyone to hand in their electronics and take a trip to a book store. Bart takes an interest in Sun Tzu's The Art of War. Guest starring: Daniel Radcliffe as himself and Jimmy O. Yang as Sun Tzu. 634 - 16 "King Leer" April 15, 2018 Chris Clements Daniel Furlong and Zach Posner XABF10 Homer and Marge follow Moe after the bar closes early and discover him and his father fighting. The Simpsons, after finding out that Moe has been excommunicated from his family for years, attempt to bring them back together. Guest starring: Ray Liotta as Morty Szyslak, Debi Mazar as Minnie Szyslak and Jonathan Schmock as Johnny Bermuda salesman. 635 - 17 "Lisa Gets the Blues" April 22, 2018 Bob Anderson David Silverman and Brian Kelley XABF11 When the Simpsons' flight to Gainesville gets re-routed to New Orleans, Lisa is forced to face her failures and regain her confidence as a jazz musician. Meanwhile, Bart is intrigued by the voodoo in Louisiana, and Homer is intrigued by the drinking. Guest starring: Trombone Shorty as himself. 636 - 18 "Forgive and Regret" April 29, 2018 Rob Oliver Bill Odenkirk XABF09 Grampa makes a confession to Homer while on his deathbed. He tells Homer that after Mona left him, he threw away the recipes she left to Homer. After Grampa's recovery, he comes to realize that this issue will not be easy to reconcile. Guest starring: Glenn Close as Mona Simpson. 637 - 19 "Left Behind" May 6, 2018 Lance Kramer Story: Al Jean Teleplay: Joel H. Cohen and John Frink XABF12 Homer gets Ned a job at the Power Plant, and he soon learns that no good deed goes unpunished when Flanders starts to insist on carpools and demands more from Homer's work performance. Meanwhile, Marge feels as though their marriage has lost its spark. Guest starring: Marcia Wallace as Edna Krabappel (via archive audio). 638 - 20 "Throw Grampa from the Dane" May 13, 2018 Michael Polcino Rob LaZebnik XABF13 After receiving a home insurance payout from a burst water pipe, the Simpsons go to Denmark so Grampa can benefit from the country's free healthcare. While there, the Simpsons enjoy all that Denmark has to offer. Guest starring: Sidse Babett Knudsen as a Danish woman. 639 - 21 "Flanders' Ladder" May 20, 2018 Matthew Nastuk J. Stewart Burns XABF14 After getting struck by lightning, Bart has nightmares where he gets visited by ghosts. Bart helps each ghost get closure and move on to the afterlife. Guest starring: Jackie Mason as Hyman Krustofsky.

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Promo Videos

• THE SIMPSONS Panel At Comic-Con 2017 at YouTube

References

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