The Simpsons Showrunner Addresses Possible Series Finale
Showrunner Matt Selman says The Simpsons embraces episodic resets and will continue beyond its 800th episode without a traditional finale, ensuring ongoing new stories.
- In a recent TheWrap interview, showrunner Matt Selman said The Simpsons 'is never going to do a series finale' and that the show isn’t meant to have a sentimental final episode.
- Because the series is episodic and resets each week, Al Jean recently said the team avoided a big overarching story, with a parody finale in the Season 36 opener explaining the choice.
- On Sunday, February 15, 2026, the 800th episode, 'Irrational Treasure,' features a Philadelphia setting with a plot involving a National Dog Show that turns into a historical conspiracy.
- With the Season 40 renewal, Fox secures the show's future, and the series continues under the leadership of the showrunner since 2024, ensuring ongoing production.
- Because creators avoid long arcs, the series stays open-ended, with producers describing the show as 'It's like Groundhog Day' and saying the return to square one explains its longevity.
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In a recent interview with The Wrap, Matt Selman admitted that the series is not meant to end
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