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- Primary Subject: The Simpsons series finale and season 37 update
- Key Update: Showrunner Matt Selman confirmed in February 2026 that The Simpsons will never have a traditional, sentimental series finale, opting instead for a "regular episode" approach if the show ever concludes
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: February 16, 2026
- Quick Answer: The Simpsons has no planned series finale; showrunner Matt Selman intends for the show to end as a "regular episode" to honor its episodic "reset" nature.
The Simpsons is just one of those anthology series that never seems to end. The animated sitcom premiered in 1989 and has never left the screen since. With The Simpsons season 37 right around the corner, could we be getting the series finale sooner than we thought? Here's what showrunner Matt Selman had to say.
When Will The Simpsons Series End Its Course? Showrunner Gets Honest
In a recent interview with The Wrap, Matt Selman confirms that he has no intention of giving the audience a "proper" Simpsons series finale, and for good reason.
See, the appeal of the show, as Selman said, is that each episode is, more or less, not connected to what happened the previous week, and a final episode wouldn't make any difference or make it more sentimental, due to how the show runs.
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Selman recalled making a parody ending for the Simpsons' series finale by "jamming every possible series finale concept into one show", only to unveil that they never truly intended to end it in any way whatsoever.
"We did a series finale in the middle of the show that made fun of all the ideas of wrapping everything up or ending," Selman added, "The show isn't supposed to change. The characters reset every week. It's like Groundhog Day, but they don't know it — and they don't die that much. If the show ever did end, there's no finale; it would just be a regular episode that has the family in it. Probably a little Easter egg here and there, but no 'I'm going to miss this place.'"
How a Never-Ending Simpsons Could Work in the Long Run
If you think about it, The Simpsons has shifted toward making every episode feel like a "mini-movie" of its own rather than a piece of a larger puzzle. By keeping the timeline floating, the writers can tackle modern issues (such as the 2026 Winter Olympics or AI) without worrying about aging the characters or the show risking looking outdated in modern times.
If anything, it's one of the core reasons why The Simpsons continues to be a timeless masterpiece of animated media. As long as the core voice cast—including Dan Castellaneta and Nancy Cartwright—remains, the "reset" button will likely keep being pressed.
The Simpsons season 38 is expected to premiere this fall as the show is confirmed to continue through to at least season 40. Stay tuned for more updates on this story! Keep it locked on Epicstream.com, the best source for film, TV, and celebrity coverage!