The Simpsons: The Series Finale That Wasn't

If you tuned into Fox on Sunday, September 29, 2024, expecting to see the final episode of "The Simpsons," you were in for a surprise. The episode, titled "Bart's Birthday," was billed as the series finale, but it ended with a twist: Bart waking up from a dream and everything returning to normal.
So, was this really the end of "The Simpsons"?
No, not really. The episode was actually a parody of the many series finales that have come and gone over the years.
The show's creator, Matt Groening, told Variety that he wanted to do a series finale that would be "funny and self-aware."
"We've been on the air for 35 seasons, and we've seen a lot of shows come and go," Groening said. "We wanted to do something that would be a little different, something that would make people laugh and think."
The episode certainly did that. It was full of hilarious moments, including a scene where Homer Simpson is killed off by a falling piano.
But the episode also had a lot of heart. It showed how much the Simpsons family loves each other, and how they will always be there for each other, no matter what.
"The Simpsons" has been on the air for over three decades, and it has become one of the most popular and beloved shows in television history.
The series finale, while not really the end, was a fitting tribute to the show's legacy. It was funny, heartwarming, and it reminded us why we all love "The Simpsons."
So, what does the future hold for "The Simpsons"?
Groening says that he has no plans to end the show anytime soon.
"We're still having fun making it," he said. "And as long as people keep watching, we'll keep making it."
So, for now, "The Simpsons" will continue to air on Fox. And we can all rest assured that the Simpsons family will be there to make us laugh for years to come.