Homer and Marge Simpson will 'legally separate' in September episode of 'The Simpsons'
The golden couple married since the early 1980s will call it quits in the first episode of the 27th series
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Married TV couple, Homer and Marge Simpson, who have been making us laugh since 1989 will be 'legally separating' in an upcoming episode of the animated comedy series.
In an interview with Variety, executive producer of The Simpsons Al Jean revealed spoilers of forthcoming episodes of the show.
"Homer and Marge legally separate," he disclosed. In the first episode of the 27th Simpsons series the golden couple married since the early 1980s call it quits. "It's discovered after all these years that Homer has narcolepsy and it's an incredible strain on the marriage."
However, Homie doesn't seem to upset about the separation, he's found love elsewhere. "Homer falls in love with his pharmacist voiced by Lena Dunham."
Although Al Jean didn't mention how long the separation will last but given the show's history it's safe to say that it'll only last till the end of that episode.
Previously, Homer had considered cheating on his longtime spouse in a season five episode titled The Last Temptation of Homer, which first aired in 1993.
The cartoon dad went so far as to visit a hotel room with new coworker Mindy, though he was plagued with guilt because of Marge and the kids, and eventually called it off, reuniting with his loving wife.
However, that's not the only major spoiler the producer unveiled. Spoiler alert!
"We have an episode where Lisa befriends a homeless woman who turns out to be an incredible singer. In another episode, Spider Pig makes his return. Sideshow Bob appears in a segment, and we finally see him do something he’s wanted to do for 25 years," he said.
The season will feature an episode in which Bart Simpson will die at the hands of his longtime nemesis, Sideshow Bob. The death will be part of the annual Treehouse of Horror Halloween special, which means Bart's death will last only for that one episode.
There will be a Bart-centric episode based on the Oscar-nominated film Boyhood, which will feature a flashback/flash forward motif.
Al explained, "We go to various points in his life and his life to come which I think came out really well."
Homer will also get to vote in the upcoming season. "We’re definitely going to have Homer vote in 2016," he gushed. "One aspect of the pickup that made me happy is that Homer can vote again."
The show, which recently lost the voices of Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders and Principal Skinner among many more, seems to be going strong even after the death of co-creator Sam Simon.
Even after all these years the show has managed to capture the audience and retain it's loyal watchers.
"You never know what’s going to happen. You air a show and what people react to is not what you expect. What you learn is you have to be constantly prepared to moderate your course because you’re in an environment where feedback is constant," said the producer/ writer.
While the show is still going to be on for another two years (based on the two-year renewed contract with FOX), for The Simpsons movie lovers, it's going to be some time till they release another film of the animated comedy.
"The movie was such a time-intensive operation, it pulled a lot away from the show. I would rather end the show whenever that happens before doing another movie. It’s unlikely there’ll be another Simpsons feature while the show is being produced," said Al Jean.
He is extremely happy for the success of the show and how far it has come along and said, "Now we’ll get to 625 episodes. That’s amazing. I’m really, really happy to get there. If it goes further, that’s even better."
In an interview with Variety, executive producer of The Simpsons Al Jean revealed spoilers of forthcoming episodes of the show.
"Homer and Marge legally separate," he disclosed. In the first episode of the 27th Simpsons series the golden couple married since the early 1980s call it quits. "It's discovered after all these years that Homer has narcolepsy and it's an incredible strain on the marriage."
However, Homie doesn't seem to upset about the separation, he's found love elsewhere. "Homer falls in love with his pharmacist voiced by Lena Dunham."
Although Al Jean didn't mention how long the separation will last but given the show's history it's safe to say that it'll only last till the end of that episode.
Previously, Homer had considered cheating on his longtime spouse in a season five episode titled The Last Temptation of Homer, which first aired in 1993.
The cartoon dad went so far as to visit a hotel room with new coworker Mindy, though he was plagued with guilt because of Marge and the kids, and eventually called it off, reuniting with his loving wife.
However, that's not the only major spoiler the producer unveiled. Spoiler alert!
"We have an episode where Lisa befriends a homeless woman who turns out to be an incredible singer. In another episode, Spider Pig makes his return. Sideshow Bob appears in a segment, and we finally see him do something he’s wanted to do for 25 years," he said.
The season will feature an episode in which Bart Simpson will die at the hands of his longtime nemesis, Sideshow Bob. The death will be part of the annual Treehouse of Horror Halloween special, which means Bart's death will last only for that one episode.
There will be a Bart-centric episode based on the Oscar-nominated film Boyhood, which will feature a flashback/flash forward motif.
Al explained, "We go to various points in his life and his life to come which I think came out really well."
Homer will also get to vote in the upcoming season. "We’re definitely going to have Homer vote in 2016," he gushed. "One aspect of the pickup that made me happy is that Homer can vote again."
The show, which recently lost the voices of Mr. Burns, Ned Flanders and Principal Skinner among many more, seems to be going strong even after the death of co-creator Sam Simon.
Even after all these years the show has managed to capture the audience and retain it's loyal watchers.
"You never know what’s going to happen. You air a show and what people react to is not what you expect. What you learn is you have to be constantly prepared to moderate your course because you’re in an environment where feedback is constant," said the producer/ writer.
While the show is still going to be on for another two years (based on the two-year renewed contract with FOX), for The Simpsons movie lovers, it's going to be some time till they release another film of the animated comedy.
"The movie was such a time-intensive operation, it pulled a lot away from the show. I would rather end the show whenever that happens before doing another movie. It’s unlikely there’ll be another Simpsons feature while the show is being produced," said Al Jean.
He is extremely happy for the success of the show and how far it has come along and said, "Now we’ll get to 625 episodes. That’s amazing. I’m really, really happy to get there. If it goes further, that’s even better."