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Simpsons Finale Says “Bye Bye Beehive” in Teary Flash-Forward

Springfield has never seen a twist quite like this.

In a jaw-dropping finale to The Simpsons Season 36, the iconic show left fans around the world speechless as it hinted at the death of Marge Simpson—one of the series’ most beloved and enduring characters. The episode, aptly titled Estranger Things, dropped an emotional bombshell that quickly sent the internet into meltdown.

The finale takes viewers on a journey 35 years into the future, where Springfield has changed, the Simpson family has evolved, and Lisa and Bart’s relationship is front and center. The emotional arc builds as fans learn that Marge has passed away sometime before reaching her 70s—a surprising and heart-wrenching revelation considering her central role since 1989.

In the episode, Lisa—now commissioner of the WNBA—and Bart—living in self-inflicted chaos—are seen coping with their mother’s absence. Homer, left widowed, is shuttled off to a questionable Florida senior facility after Lisa reports his deteriorating living conditions. The emotional punch lands when Lisa discovers a heartfelt message left behind by Marge, urging her children to stay close even as time and distance pull them apart.

The episode closes with a touching scene: Lisa and Bart rescuing Homer, and the family reuniting to watch a reboot of Itchy & Scratchy—the very cartoon that once drove them apart. As they sit together, Marge looks down from a cloud in the sky, watching over them with her trademark warmth and humor. In true Marge fashion, she even jokes about finally being free to remarry in the afterlife.

Fans took to social media in a frenzy of disbelief, with posts like, “WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY KILLED MARGE SIMPSON?” and “Dude, they freaking killed Marge Simpson,” lighting up X (formerly Twitter). While some hope this is just a future “what-if” scenario, others are treating the moment as a soft farewell to the blue-haired matriarch.

The episode has quickly become one of the most talked-about in recent memory, not just for the unexpected storyline but for its deeply emotional core—something The Simpsons continues to master, even after more than three decades.

Adding to the wave of changes, fans also bid farewell to longtime voice actress Pamela Hayden, who retired after 35 years of bringing Milhouse Van Houten to life. Hayden’s role will now be voiced by Kelly Macleod, frontwoman of the rock band Private Life, ushering in a new era for the character.

Whether Marge’s fate is permanent or simply a glimpse into a possible future, one thing is clear: The Simpsons isn’t done making headlines—or tugging at our heartstrings.

Stay tuned… Springfield never sleeps.