The world’s longest-running animated sitcom, The Simpsons, just reminded fans that it still knows how to drop a bombshell, even after 36 long seasons. The series, which officially premiered back in December 1989, has once again left fans feeling a whole new range of emotions with its latest shocker: the death of its beloved matriarch, Marge Simpson. Yes! You read that right. But wait, before you reach out to the box of tissues, let us tell you, Marge isn’t actually dead, yet. Here’s what the fuss is all about.
Marge Simpson’s death episode breaks the internet
The Season 36 finale of The Simpsons, titled Estranger Things, has sparked a frenzy online by teasing the future death of the show’s beloved matriarch, Marge Simpson. Although the episode originally aired on May 18, 2025, recent articles about the matriarch’s demise have gotten fans talking about the loss of such an iconic character, especially as many grew up following the dysfunctional yet lovable family.