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Season 33

Season Information No. of episodes: 22 Original run: September 26, 2021 - May 22, 2022 Showrunner(s): Matt Selman Al Jean Previous season: Next season: 32 34

Season 33 is the thirty-third broadcast season of The Simpsons. It originally ran on Fox from September 26, 2021, with "The Star of the Backstage", to May 22, 2022, with "Poorhouse Rock". The season was mostly made up of production season UABF episodes, with seven rollover episodes from production season QABF also airing. Matt Selman served as the showrunner for most of the season, with Al Jean served as the showrunner for QABF16, QABF19, UABF02, UABF03, UABF09, UABF10, and UABF15.

This season was included on Disney+ on October 5, 2022 in the United States.

Production

It was confirmed on March 3, 2021, alongside Season 34.

Awards

Award Episode Crew Result 74th Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Animation "The Star of the Backstage" Elisabeth Kiernan Averick Nominated "Portrait of a Lackey on Fire" Rob LaZebnik and Johnny LaZebnik 74th Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program "Pixelated and Afraid" James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Al Jean, Matt Selman, John Frink, Carolyn Omine, Tim Long, Rob LaZebnik, Brian Kelley, Michael Price, Jeff Westbrook, Dan Vebber, Ryan Koh, Elisabeth Kiernan Averick, Christine Nangle, Richard K. Chung, Tom Klein, Chris Clements, Matthew Faughnan, Mike B. Anderson, Scott Brutz 75th Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Animation John Frink "The Sound of Bleeding Gums" Loni Steele Sosthand "Girls Just Shauna Have Fun" Jeff Westbrook

Episodes

Picture # Title Original airdate Directed by Written by Prod. code 707 - 1 "The Star of the Backstage" September 26, 2021 Rob Oliver Elisabeth Kiernan Averick QABF17 When Marge remembers the time she worked on a musical as the stage manager, she brings back the cast, including Broadway actress Sasha Reed, to perform a reunion show. But when Marge finds out that the cast left her out of their activities, she turns on the cast and reveals Sasha as a fraud. Guest starring: Kristen Bell as Marge's singing voice and Sara Chase as Sasha Reed. 708 - 2 "Bart's in Jail!" October 3, 2021 Steven Dean Moore Nick Dahan QABF18 Grampa falls for a scam call telling him that Bart has been arrested and he needs to send the bail money to get him out of jail. When the Simpsons find out, they work together to track down the scammers and get Grampa's money back. Guest starring: Alan Cumming as Loki, Scott Hanson as the Punt Zone anchor, and Alex Hirsch as Bill Cipher. 709 - 3 "Treehouse of Horror XXXII" October 10, 2021 Matthew Faughnan John Frink QABF16 In "Barti", Barti and his mother are chased by a hunter, Mr. Burns. In "Bong Joon Ho's This Side of Parasite", when the Simpsons are hired to look after the Wolfcastles' house, they find many people are squatting in the basement. In "Nightmare on Elm Tree", the trees of Springfield come to life and wage war on humanity. In "Poetic Interlude", Vincent Price reads the story of The Telltale Bart. Finally, in "Dead Ringer", a cursed TikTok video causes anyone who watches it to die. Guest starring: Susan Egan as the "You'll Never Sleep Again" singer, Maurice LaMarche as Vincent Price, and Tree Rollins as himself. 710 - 4 "The Wayz We Were" October 17, 2021 Matthew Nastuk Joel H. Cohen QABF19 Traffic gets backed up through Evergreen Terrace thanks to the Wayz app directing drivers through the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Moe meets up with his former love, Maya, and the two start dating again. Guest starring: Trey Anastasio as himself and Pamela Reed as Ruth Powers. 711 - 5 "Lisa's Belly" October 24, 2021 Timothy Bailey Juliet Kaufman QABF20 After taking prescribed steroids for a medical issue from contaminated water at Quiet Rivers, Lisa and Bart gain weight. While Lisa suffers from body anxiety, made worse by Marge calling her "chunky", Bart becomes popular with the bullies. 712 - 6 "A Serious Flanders (Part 1)" November 7, 2021 Debbie Bruce Mahan Cesar Mazariegos QABF21 Ned finds a bag of money when picking up litter, which he then donates to the St. Giles Orphanage. While Ned and the orphanage's owner, Barbara Belfry, grow closer, a ruthless debt collector named Costas Becker tracks down Ned to take his money back, and Homer gets taken hostage. Guest starring: Brian Cox as Costas Becker, Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony, Cristin Milioti as Barbara Belfry, Chris O'Dowd as Seamus, Timothy Olyphant as Sheriff Flanders, and Jessica Paré as Colette. 713 - 7 "A Serious Flanders (Part 2)" November 14, 2021 Matthew Faughnan Cesar Mazariegos QABF22 After Homer is kidnapped, Ned tries to steal the money back from St. Giles Orphanage in exchange for Homer's life. However, Homer manages to escape from his kidnappers. Three years later, Ned cuts himself off from everyone and goes into hiding. Guest starring: Brian Cox as Costas Becker, Cristin Milioti as Barbara Belfry, Chris O'Dowd as Seamus, Timothy Olyphant as Sheriff Flanders, and Jessica Paré as Colette. 714 - 8 "Portrait of a Lackey on Fire" November 21, 2021 Steven Dean Moore Rob and Johnny LaZebnik UABF01 Waylon Smithers meets fashion designer Michael de Graaf, and the two fall in love. However, the fashion designer's environmentally unfriendly practices and his attitude towards his dog cause issues for Springfield's latest couple. Guest starring: Christine Baranski as herself, Victor Garber as Michael de Graaf, and Christian Siriano as himself. 715 - 9 "Mothers and Other Strangers" November 28, 2021 Rob Oliver Al Jean UABF02 A therapy session for Homer on Mother's Day sends him down memory lane, recalling the last time he sees his mother during his teenage years. A younger Homer and Grampa go on a trip to find Mona. However, the FBI are also on their tail. Guest starring: Rachel Bloom as Annette and Glenn Close as Mona Simpson. 716 - 10 "A Made Maggie" December 19, 2021 Timothy Bailey Elisabeth Kiernan Averick UABF03 When Marge worries about Maggie not being baptized, Homer searches for a godfather for her. After Fat Tony saves Homer and Maggie from a falling piano, he is offered the role of godfather. However, the mafia business raises safety concerns for the young Simpson. Guest starring: Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony. 717 - 11 "The Longest Marge" January 2, 2022 Matthew Nastuk Brian Kelley UABF05 When Grayson Mathers is drafted to join the Springfield Atoms, Mr. Burns makes him the face of his liquor company. However, when Marge helps him after an alcohol-related health issue, she and Burns form an unlikely partnership to take care of the sports star. Guest starring: Beck Bennett as Grayson Mathers, John Mulaney as Warburton Parker, and Adam Schefter as himself. 718 - 12 "Pixelated and Afraid" February 27, 2022 Chris Clements John Frink UABF04 Bart and Lisa convince Homer and Marge to go on a couples retreat to Honeymoon Mountain. On the way, they change their minds about going, but Homer skids off the road and they crash. They become lost in the wilderness and take refuge in the ruins of a resort for couples. 719 - 13 "Boyz N the Highlands" March 6, 2022 Bob Anderson Dan Vebber UABF06 Bart and the school bullies are sentenced to complete "The Highland Trek for Troubled Truants", joined by Martin, who chose to participate voluntarily. Along the way, they find a goat they name Axel, flee from cultists, and search for the "Greatest Of All Treasure". Meanwhile, Lisa wants to be treated like an only child for the weekend. 720 - 14 "You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About – Act Three Will Shock You!" March 13, 2022 Jennifer Moeller Christine Nangle UABF07 When Homer is erroneously blamed for leaving Santa's Little Helper locked in a hot car, footage of the incident goes viral, outraging all of Springfield and making Homer a pariah. He then joins The Institute, an institute created to help people redeem themselves in the public eye. Guest starring: Kumail Nanjiani as Theo and Jay Pharoah as Drederick Tatum. 721 - 15 "Bart the Cool Kid" March 20, 2022 Steven Dean Moore Ryan Koh UABF08 Bart befriends a famous kid influencer, Orion Hughes, who owns an ultra-cool skate wear brand, which leads to Bart getting his own shoes. Meanwhile, Homer and Mike Wegman team up to sell counterfeit versions of the products. Guest starring: Michael Rapaport as Mike Wegman and The Weeknd as Orion and Darius Hughes. 722 - 16 "Pretty Whittle Liar" March 27, 2022 Michael Polcino Joel H. Cohen UABF09 When Brandine accidentally reveals that she is educated at a book club meetup, news of her intelligence spreads, and Cletus feels betrayed. Believing Brandine is no longer the woman he fell in love with, Cletus breaks up with her. Meanwhile, Lisa is inducted into the League of Extraordinary Geniuses at Springfield Elementary. 723 - 17 "The Sound of Bleeding Gums" April 10, 2022 Chris Clements Loni Steele Sosthand UABF10 Lisa meets Monk Murphy, the son of the late musician Bleeding Gums Murphy, who has never heard his father's music as he was born deaf. She then attempts to improve Monk's life against his wishes. Guest starring: John Autry II as Monk Murphy and Kathy Buckley as the deaf girl. 724 - 18 "My Octopus and a Teacher" April 24, 2022 Rob Oliver Carolyn Omine UABF11 After Bart finds out that his new teacher, Rayshelle Peyton, is the same woman who saved him from drowning, he struggles to handle his feelings toward her. Meanwhile, Lisa befriends an octopus, about whom she makes a documentary. Guest starring: Kerry Washington as Rayshelle Peyton. 725 - 19 "Girls Just Shauna Have Fun" May 1, 2022 Matthew Nastuk Jeff Westbrook UABF12 When Lisa joins the high school marching band, she finds an unlikely mentor in Shauna Chalmers. Meanwhile, Homer and Superintendent Chalmers become craft beer brewers in the garage of Chalmers' house. Guest starring: Chris Redd as Trevor McBride. 726 - 20 "Marge the Meanie" May 8, 2022 Timothy Bailey Megan Amram UABF15 When Marge encounters her old teacher, Bart is surprised to learn that she is afraid of his mom. Bart then discovers Marge's past as the class bad kid. While Bart gains new respect for his mom and elevates his prank game, Marge doesn't want her son to inherit the same reputation she has carried through life. Meanwhile, Lisa gets Homer interested in vegetarian cooking. 727 - 21 "Meat Is Murder" May 15, 2022 Bob Anderson Michael Price UABF13 When Grampa reunites with his old business partner Augustus Redfield, he is brought into the fold at RedStar, Gus' company. However, Abe soon discovers that the business world is far more cutthroat than he expected when he is used by his old friend. Guest starring: Nicholas Braun as Greg Hirsch, Charli D'Amelio as herself, Susan Egan as the singing tree, Seth Green as Mav Redfield, John Lithgow as Augustus Redfield, Edi Patterson as Jessica, Krysten Ritter as Sheila Redfield, and Paul F. Tompkins as Colby Redfield. 728 - 22 "Poorhouse Rock" May 22, 2022 Jennifer Moeller Tim Long UABF14 After Bart humiliates him at church, Homer finally teaches his son to admire his dad by working hard to make money. However, a magical, singing janitor informs Bart through song that the life that Homer has will be unobtainable for him. Guest starring: Hugh Jackman as the janitor, Megan Mullally as Sarah Wiggum, and Robert Reich as himself.

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• The Simpsons Season 33 and Beyond! - Comic-Con@Home 2021 at YouTube

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