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After 800 episodes, 'The Simpsons' creators look back
The Simpsons celebrated its 800th episode with a double finale featuring guest stars including Michael Stipe and Quinta Brunson, plus a preview of a 2027 movie sequel.
- On Sunday, The Simpsons aired its 800th episode as a two-episode season 37 finale, marking the milestone.
- A logline says Kirk Van Houten's life flips after a manic episode, propelling the family on a National Treasure-style adventure.
- The opening credits' couch gag shows Marge ramming Homer, leaving him bloody while Kirk Van Houten snacks on a rotisserie chicken.
- Audience and network accounts highlighted the episode, with social posts amplifying moments including `Don't let yourself choke` and DiscussingFilm sharing a Homer clip.
- The franchise continues with the 800th episode, streaming on Hulu, as the upcoming The Simpsons Movie sequel opens on July 23, 2027.
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Homer as treasure hunter and Marge at Hunderallye: The 800th "The Simpsons" episode captivates with star appearances and creative details.
The cult animated series The Simpsons has been on the air since 1989, and in the 800 episodes that have aired since then, the creators have repeatedly successfully and accurately predicted the future, and have also hosted numerous celebrities alongside iconic characters.
For its 800th episode, the cult series regulates a detail of the generic that intrigued fans since 2009 with a much darker than expected "couch gag".
'The Simpsons' couch gag shows what happens to Homer after being hit by car as R.E.M.'s Michael Stipe makes cameo
The Simpsons have shown what happened to Homer after Marge hit him with her car in the opening credits, while Michael Stipe has made a return to the show. READ MORE: Every time The Simpsons predicted the future – ranked in order of weirdness The iconic show has been celebrating a milestone this week with the airing of its 800th episode on Sunday night (February 15) as part of a double-header to bring the 37th season to a close. To mark it, the …
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