Death of Marge Simpson

Here’s the latest on that shocking twist in The Simpsons:

🎭 Shocking "Death" of Marge Simpson in Season 36 Finale

Episode: “Estranger Things” (Season 36, Episode 18, aired May 18, 2025) 

This flash-forward episode jumps 35 years into the future, revealing Marge Simpson has passed away, shown through a funeral scene. Her children, now adults and estranged, reconcile after discovering a heartfelt video message and visit from Marge in heaven alongside Ringo Starr .

Fans were stunned by this turn, with many expressing outrage on social media:

> “WHAT DO YOU MEAN THEY KILLED MARGE SIMPSON,” one posted. “Yo, they killed Marge off The Simpsons!?!?!?! WHAT?!?!,” wrote another .

🗣️ Showrunner Clarifies: Not Canon, Just a “What‑If”

Executive producer Matt Selman stepped in to clarify:

The episode is a speculative future—not part of the main, ongoing storyline.

It was a narrative stunt, not an actual character exit.

He suggested the media over-sensationalized it, but emphasized that fan reactions show the show’s lasting emotional impact .

🌍 Fan and Media Reaction

Fans were torn—some praised the episode for its emotional resonance, while others condemned it as a misguided move .

Major outlets highlighted the depth of the flash-forward and the emotional payoff, while also noting the showrunners’ reassurance that Marge isn’t actually gone forever .

🧠 Why It Matters

The Simpsons has used dramatic “future” scenarios before (e.g., Season 36 premiere with a faux series finale). The show often experiments with narrative boundaries while staying rooted in its core characters.

This twist demonstrates the show’s continued relevance and emotional power, even after 36 seasons and 790 episodes .

Importantly, Fox has renewed the series through Season 40, ensuring Marge and the rest of the Simpsons will remain in future seasons .

✨ Summary

Yes, Marge “dies” in the emotional, non-canon future timeline.

No, it doesn’t mean she’s gone for good.

The episode sparked both grief and praise, reinforcing the enduring connection between viewers and Springfield’s iconic family.