Disney+ has unveiled plans for three new episodes of The Simpsons to be released on the streaming platform this summer. The iconic animated series, which has been a staple of television for decades, concluded its 37th season on Fox earlier this year. This season marked a significant milestone as it featured the show’s 800th episode. A 38th season is anticipated to begin later this fall, but before that, fans will have the chance to watch three exclusive episodes on Disney+.
The first of these episodes, a double-length special titled “Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition,” will premiere on June 17. According to the official logline, the episode follows a couples’ date night between Homer and Marge that takes an unexpected turn when Marge discovers Homer left the children unsupervised with only a doorbell camera as a babysitter. Frustrated with her imperfect husband, a tipsy Marge indulges in a trilogy of fantasies featuring different versions of Homer. The episode will feature guest appearances by Betty Gilpin, along with musical performances from Laufey and Tegan and Sara.
Another episode, titled “Simpsley,” is set to debut on June 3. The plot revolves around Marge Bouvier, a penniless con-artist sent to Italy to persuade wealthy man Seymour Skinner to return home. As she becomes tempted by the luxurious lifestyle of Skinner, she must contend with his unappealing houseguest, Homer Simpsley. The episode promises a mix of lies, lust, and Italian currency, making it a unique addition to the Disney+ lineup.
The third and final episode, a parody of Black Mirror titled “Yellow Mirror,” will be available on August 26. The logline describes a story where a defective lamp reveals a heartbreaking truth about what Homer believes to be reality, while an AI-powered tablet befriends and controls Maggie. The Simpsons face two dark and bizarre tales as they attempt to find the light.
Earlier this year, Matt Selman, the showrunner of The Simpsons, downplayed rumors about a potential film sequel to 2007’s The Simpsons Movie, which could potentially serve as the show’s final chapter. Selman emphasized that if the show were ever to end, it would not conclude with a traditional series finale. Instead, he suggested that the ending would simply appear as a regular episode.
“We did an episode about a year-and-a-half ago that was like a parody of the series finale,” Selman explained. “We jammed every possible series finale concept into one show, so that was sort of my way of saying we’re never going to do a series finale.” He added that the episode made fun of all the ideas of wrapping everything up or ending, stating, “If the show ever did end, there’s no finale; it would just be a regular episode that has the family in it. Probably a little Easter egg here and there, but no ‘I’m going to miss this place.’”
Selman also mentioned that The Simpsons “isn’t supposed to change” each week, noting that “the characters reset every week. It’s like Groundhog Day, but they don’t know it – and they don’t die that much.”
