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|original run= September 26, [[2021]] - May 22, 2022<ref name="S33FinalAD">[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/1499884504004980736 Al Jean's Twitter - "The Sound of Bleeding Gums air date and final episodes air dates"]</ref>
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|original run= September 26, [[2021]] - May 22, [[2022]]
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|episodes= 22<ref name="S34THOH33">[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/1370903832109137923 Al Jean's Twitter - "Season 33 episode count and Treehouse of Horror XXXIII"]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/1391079886740152321 Al Jean's Twitter - "Season 33 and 34 episode count"]</ref>
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|episodes= 22
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|showrunners = [[Matt Selman]]<br>[[Al Jean]]
 
|previous= [[Season 32|32]]
 
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|next= [[Season 34|34]]
 
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'''Season 33''' is the current season of ''[[The Simpsons]]''. It started on September 26, 2021, and is scheduled to end on May 15, 2022. It was confirmed on March 3, 2021, along [[Season 34]].<ref name="S33FinalAD"/><ref>[https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-simpsons-renewed-season-33-34-fox-1234705714/ Deadline - The Simpsons renewed for Seasons 33 & 34]</ref><ref name="THOH32">[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/1304124754639515648 Al Jean's Twitter - "Treehouse of Horror XXXII"]</ref>
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'''Season 33''' is the thirty-third broadcast season of ''[[The Simpsons]]''. It originally ran on [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] from September 26, [[2021]], with "[[The Star of the Backstage]]", to May 22, [[2022]], with "[[Poorhouse Rock]]". The season was mostly made up of [[production season UABF]] episodes, with seven [[rollover episodes]] from [[production season QABF]] also airing. [[Matt Selman]] served as the [[List of showrunners|showrunner]] for most of the season, with [[Al Jean]] served as the showrunner for QABF16, QABF19, UABF02, UABF03, UABF09, UABF10, and UABF15.
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This season was included on [[Disney+]] on October 5, 2022 in the United States.<ref name="Disney+ Twitter">[https://twitter.com/disneyplus/status/1568299575747969025?s=21&t=02sY_7El5Ars6ebLtGlquQ Disney+ on Twitter - "Season 33 streaming on Disney+"]</ref>
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== Production ==
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It was confirmed on March 3, 2021, alongside [[Season 34]].<ref>[https://deadline.com/2021/03/the-simpsons-renewed-season-33-34-fox-1234705714/ Deadline - The Simpsons renewed for Seasons 33 & 34]</ref>
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== Awards ==
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{{TRsT|{{W|74th Writers Guild of America Awards|74th Writers Guild of America Award}} for {{W|Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Animation|Television: Animation}}<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/writers-guild-awards-2022-winners-list-1235115399/ The Hollywood Reporter - "WGA Awards: 'CODA,' 'Don't Look Up' Win Best Adapted, Original Screenplays"]</ref>|2}}
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{{TB|"[[The Star of the Backstage]]"}}
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{{TB|[[Elisabeth Kiernan Averick]]}}
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{{TRs|Nominated|6}}
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{{TBT|"[[Portrait of a Lackey on Fire]]"}}
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{{TB|[[Rob LaZebnik]] and [[Johnny LaZebnik]]}}
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{{TBT|{{W|74th Primetime Emmy Awards|74th Primetime Emmy Award}} for {{W|Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program|Outstanding Animated Program}}<ref>[https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2022/outstanding-animated-program Television Academy - "Outstanding Animated Program - 2022"]</ref>}}
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{{TRs|"[[Pixelated and Afraid]]"|2}}
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{{TB|{{small|[[James L. Brooks]], [[Matt Groening]], [[Al Jean]], [[Matt Selman]], [[John Frink]], [[Carolyn Omine]], [[Tim Long]], [[Rob LaZebnik]], [[Brian Kelley]], [[Michael Price]], [[Jeff Westbrook]], [[Dan Vebber]], [[Ryan Koh]], [[Elisabeth Kiernan Averick]], [[Christine Nangle]], [[Richard K. Chung]], [[Tom Klein]], [[Chris Clements]], [[Matthew Faughnan]], [[Mike B. Anderson]], [[Scott Brutz]]}}}}
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{{TRsT|{{W|75th Writers Guild of America Awards|75th Writers Guild of America Award}} for {{W|Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Animation|Television: Animation}}<ref>[https://www.emmys.com/awards/nominees-winners/2022/outstanding-animated-program Television Academy - "Outstanding Animated Program - 2022"]</ref>|3}}
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{{TB|[[John Frink]]}}
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{{TBT|"[[The Sound of Bleeding Gums]]"}}
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{{TB|[[Loni Steele Sosthand]]}}
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{{TBT|"[[Girls Just Shauna Have Fun]]"}}
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{{TB|[[Jeff Westbrook]]}}
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{{TBT|[[File:The Star of the Backstage promo 6.png|250px]]}}
 
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{{TB|September 26, [[2021]]}}
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{{TB|September 26, 2021}}
 
{{TB|[[Rob Oliver]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Rob Oliver]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Elisabeth Kiernan Averick]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Elisabeth Kiernan Averick]]}}
 
{{TB|QABF17}}
 
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{{TCsT|A musical comes to life in Springfield as [[Marge]] stages a revival of her beloved high school show - but her wonderful memories are threatened by the return of a rival from the past.
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{{TCsT|When [[Marge]] remembers the time she worked on [[Y2K: The Millennium Bug|a musical]] as the stage manager, she brings back the cast, including [[Broadway]] actress [[Sasha Reed]], to perform a reunion show. But when Marge finds out that the cast left her out of their activities, she turns on the cast and reveals Sasha as a fraud.
  
 
'''Guest starring:''' [[Kristen Bell]] as [[Marge]]'s singing voice and [[Sara Chase]] as [[Sasha Reed]].|7|color=white}}
 
'''Guest starring:''' [[Kristen Bell]] as [[Marge]]'s singing voice and [[Sara Chase]] as [[Sasha Reed]].|7|color=white}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Bart's in Jail promo 7.png|250px]]}}
 
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{{TB|October 3, [[2021]]}}
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{{TB|October 3, 2021}}
 
{{TB|[[Steven Dean Moore]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Steven Dean Moore]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Nick Dahan]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Nick Dahan]]}}
 
{{TB|QABF18}}
 
{{TB|QABF18}}
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{{TCsT|When [[Grampa]] falls victim to a phone scammer, the [[Simpson family|Simpsons]] set out on a mission of vengeance to get his money back.
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{{TCsT|[[Grampa]] falls for a scam call telling him that [[Bart]] has been arrested and he needs to send the bail money to get him out of jail. When the [[Simpson family|Simpsons]] find out, they work together to track down the scammers and get Grampa's money back.
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Alan Cumming]] as {{ap|Loki|Marvel Comics}}, [[Scott Hanson]] as [[Punt Zone anchor]] and [[Alex Hirsch]] as [[Bill Cipher]].|7|color=white}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Alan Cumming]] as {{ap|Loki|Norse mythology}}, [[Scott Hanson]] as the [[Punt Zone anchor]], and [[Alex Hirsch]] as [[Bill Cipher]].|7|color=white}}
  
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{{TBT|[[File:Treehouse of Horror XXXII promo 1.png|250px]]}}
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{{TBT|[[File:Treehouse of Horror XXXII poster.png|200px]]}}
 
{{TB|709 - 3}}
 
{{TB|709 - 3}}
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{{TB|"[[Treehouse of Horror XXXII]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Treehouse of Horror XXXII]]"'''}}
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{{TB|October 10, [[2021]]}}
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{{TB|October 10, 2021}}
 
{{TB|[[Matthew Faughnan]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Matthew Faughnan]]}}
 
{{TB|[[John Frink]]}}
 
{{TB|[[John Frink]]}}
 
{{TB|QABF16}}
 
{{TB|QABF16}}
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{{TCsT|{{W|Bong Joon-ho}}'s "{{W2|Parasite|2019 film}}", [[Bambi]]'s revenge and much, much more are featured in the annual Halloween special..
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{{TCsT|In "Barti", [[Barti]] and his mother are chased by a hunter, [[Mr. Burns]]. In "Bong Joon Ho's This Side of Parasite", when the [[Simpson family|Simpsons]] are hired to look after [[Parasite House|the Wolfcastles' house]], they find many people are squatting in the basement. In "Nightmare on Elm Tree", the trees of [[Springfield]] come to life and wage war on humanity. In "Poetic Interlude", [[Vincent Price]] reads the story of The Telltale Bart. Finally, in "Dead Ringer", a cursed [[TikTok]] video causes anyone who watches it to die.
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The titles of the segment are "Barti", "Bong Joon Ho's 'This Side of Parasite", "Nightmare on Elm Tree", "Poetic Interlude" and "Dead Ringer".
 
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Susan Egan]] as "[[You'll Never Sleep Again]]" singer, [[Maurice LaMarche]] as [[Vincent Price]] and [[Tree Rollins]] as {{Ch|Tree Rollins|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Susan Egan]] as the "[[You'll Never Sleep Again]]" singer, [[Maurice LaMarche]] as [[Vincent Price]], and [[Tree Rollins]] as {{Ch|Tree Rollins|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:The Wayz We Were promo 8.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:The Wayz We Were promo 8.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TB|710 - 4}}
 
{{TB|710 - 4}}
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{{TB|"[[The Wayz We Were]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[The Wayz We Were]]"'''}}
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{{TB|October 17, [[2021]]}}
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{{TB|October 17, 2021}}
 
{{TB|[[Matthew Nastuk]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Matthew Nastuk]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Joel H. Cohen]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Joel H. Cohen]]}}
 
{{TB|QABF19}}
 
{{TB|QABF19}}
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{{TCsT|[[Evergreen Terrace]] is overrun with traffic and [[Moe]] has a fateful choice to make.
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{{TCsT|Traffic gets backed up through [[Evergreen Terrace]] thanks to the ''[[Wayz]]'' app directing drivers through the neighborhood. Meanwhile, [[Moe]] meets up with his former love, [[Maya]], and the two start dating again.
  
 
'''Guest starring:''' [[Trey Anastasio]] as {{Ch|Trey Anastasio|himself}} and [[Pamela Reed]] as [[Ruth Powers]].|7|color=white}}
 
'''Guest starring:''' [[Trey Anastasio]] as {{Ch|Trey Anastasio|himself}} and [[Pamela Reed]] as [[Ruth Powers]].|7|color=white}}
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{{TB|711 - 5}}
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{{TB|"[[Lisa's Belly]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Lisa's Belly]]"'''}}
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{{TB|October 24, [[2021]]}}
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{{TB|October 24, 2021}}
 
{{TB|[[Timothy Bailey]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Timothy Bailey]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Juliet Kaufman]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Juliet Kaufman]]}}
 
{{TB|QABF20}}
 
{{TB|QABF20}}
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{{TCsT|After a trip to [[Quiet Rivers]], [[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] get ill and need to take steroids. The steroids cause them to gain weight and Lisa gets upset when [[Marge]] calls her 'chunky', whilst Bart becomes popular with the bullies.|7|color=white}}
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{{TCsT|After taking prescribed steroids for a medical issue from contaminated water at [[Quiet Rivers]], [[Lisa]] and [[Bart]] gain weight. While Lisa suffers from body anxiety, made worse by [[Marge]] calling her "chunky", Bart becomes popular with the bullies.|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:A Serious Flanders (Part 1) promo 1.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:A Serious Flanders (Part 1) promo 1.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TB|712 - 6}}
 
{{TB|712 - 6}}
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{{TB|"[[A Serious Flanders (Part 1)]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[A Serious Flanders (Part 1)]]"'''}}
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{{TB|November 7, [[2021]]}}
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{{TB|November 7, 2021}}
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{{TB|[[Debbie Mahan]]}}
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{{TB|[[Debbie Bruce Mahan]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Cesar Mazariegos]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Cesar Mazariegos]]}}
 
{{TB|QABF21}}
 
{{TB|QABF21}}
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{{TCsT|When a ruthless debt collector comes to Springfield, [[Homer]] and [[Ned]]'s lives are sucked into the artfully violent world of prestige TV.
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{{TCsT|[[Ned]] finds a bag of money when picking up litter, which he then donates to the [[St. Giles Orphanage]]. While Ned and the orphanage's owner, [[Barbara Belfry]], grow closer, a ruthless debt collector named [[Costas Becker]] tracks down Ned to take his money back, and [[Homer]] gets taken hostage.
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Brian Cox]] as [[Kostas Becker]], [[Joe Mantegna]] as [[Fat Tony]], [[Cristin Milioti]] as [[Barbara Belfry]], [[Chris O'Dowd]] as {{ap|Seamus|A Serious Flanders}}, [[Timothy Olyphant]] as [[Ned Flanders I|Sheriff Flanders]] and [[Jessica Paré]] as {{ap|Colette|A Serious Flanders}}.|7|color=white}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Brian Cox]] as [[Costas Becker]], [[Joe Mantegna]] as [[Fat Tony]], [[Cristin Milioti]] as [[Barbara Belfry]], [[Chris O'Dowd]] as {{ap|Seamus|A Serious Flanders}}, [[Timothy Olyphant]] as [[Ned Flanders I|Sheriff Flanders]], and [[Jessica Paré]] as {{ap|Colette|A Serious Flanders}}.|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:A Serious Flanders (Part 2) promo 11.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:A Serious Flanders (Part 2) promo 11.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TB|713 - 7}}
 
{{TB|713 - 7}}
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{{TB|"[[A Serious Flanders (Part 2)]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[A Serious Flanders (Part 2)]]"'''}}
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{{TB|November 14, [[2021]]}}
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{{TB|November 14, 2021}}
 
{{TB|[[Matthew Faughnan]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Matthew Faughnan]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Cesar Mazariegos]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Cesar Mazariegos]]}}
 
{{TB|QABF22}}
 
{{TB|QABF22}}
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{{TCsT|Uff-da! Things for [[Ned]] and [[Homer]] go from bad to gosh-darn worse in the stunning conclusion of this SIMPFLIX prestige crime thriller.
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{{TCsT|After [[Homer]] is kidnapped, [[Ned]] tries to steal the money back from [[St. Giles Orphanage]] in exchange for Homer's life. However, Homer manages to escape from his kidnappers. Three years later, Ned cuts himself off from everyone and goes into hiding.
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Brian Cox]] as [[Kostas Becker]], [[Cristin Milioti]] as [[Barbara Belfry]], [[Chris O'Dowd]] as {{ap|Seamus|A Serious Flanders}}, [[Timothy Olyphant]] as [[Ned Flanders I|Sheriff Flanders]] and [[Jessica Paré]] as {{ap|Colette|A Serious Flanders}}.|7|color=white}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Brian Cox]] as [[Costas Becker]], [[Cristin Milioti]] as [[Barbara Belfry]], [[Chris O'Dowd]] as {{ap|Seamus|A Serious Flanders}}, [[Timothy Olyphant]] as [[Ned Flanders I|Sheriff Flanders]], and [[Jessica Paré]] as {{ap|Colette|A Serious Flanders}}.|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:Portrait of a Lackey on Fire promo 3.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:Portrait of a Lackey on Fire promo 3.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TB|714 - 8}}
 
{{TB|714 - 8}}
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{{TB|"[[Portrait of a Lackey on Fire]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Portrait of a Lackey on Fire]]"'''}}
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{{TB|November 21, [[2021]]}}
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{{TB|November 21, 2021}}
 
{{TB|[[Steven Dean Moore]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Steven Dean Moore]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Rob LaZebnik|Rob]] and [[Johnny LaZebnik]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Rob LaZebnik|Rob]] and [[Johnny LaZebnik]]}}
 
{{TB|UABF01}}
 
{{TB|UABF01}}
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{{TCsT|[[Smithers]] finds true love with a famous fashion designer (voiced by [[Victor Garber]]), but will his new relationship destroy Springfield?
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{{TCsT|[[Waylon Smithers]] meets fashion designer [[Michael de Graaf]], and the two fall in love. However, the fashion designer's environmentally unfriendly practices and his attitude towards [[Kate Spayed|his dog]] cause issues for [[Springfield]]'s latest couple.
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Christine Baranski]] as {{Ch|Christine Baranski|herself}}, [[Victor Garber]] as [[Michael de Graaf]] and [[Christian Siriano]] as {{Ch|Christian Siriano|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Christine Baranski]] as {{Ch|Christine Baranski|herself}}, [[Victor Garber]] as [[Michael de Graaf]], and [[Christian Siriano]] as {{Ch|Christian Siriano|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:Mothers and Other Strangers promo 6.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:Mothers and Other Strangers promo 6.png|250px]]}}
 
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{{TB|715 - 9}}
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{{TB|"[[Mothers and Other Strangers]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Mothers and Other Strangers]]"'''}}
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{{TB|November 28, [[2021]]}}
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{{TB|November 28, 2021}}
 
{{TB|[[Rob Oliver]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Rob Oliver]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Al Jean]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Al Jean]]}}
 
{{TB|UABF02}}
 
{{TB|UABF02}}
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{{TCsT|Teenage [[Homer]] and [[Grampa]] go on a road trip to ease their sorrow.
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{{TCsT|A therapy session for [[Homer]] on [[Mother's Day]] sends him down memory lane, recalling the last time he sees [[Mona Simpson|his mother]] during his teenage years. A younger Homer and [[Grampa]] go on a trip to find Mona. However, the [[FBI]] are also on their tail.
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Glenn Close]] as [[Mona Simpson]] and [[Rachel Bloom]] as Therapist #3|7|color=white}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Rachel Bloom]] as {{ap|Annette|therapist}} and [[Glenn Close]] as [[Mona Simpson]].|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:A Made Maggie promo 8.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:A Made Maggie promo 8.png|250px]]}}
 
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{{TB|"[[A Made Maggie]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[A Made Maggie]]"'''}}
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{{TB|December 19, [[2021]]}}
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{{TB|December 19, 2021}}
 
{{TB|[[Timothy Bailey]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Timothy Bailey]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Elisabeth Kiernan Averick]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Elisabeth Kiernan Averick]]}}
 
{{TB|UABF03}}
 
{{TB|UABF03}}
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{{TCsT|[[Fat Tony]] becomes Godfather to [[Maggie Simpson]].
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{{TCsT|When [[Marge]] worries about [[Maggie]] not being baptized, [[Homer]] searches for a godfather for her. After [[Fat Tony]] saves Homer and Maggie from a falling piano, he is offered the role of godfather. However, the mafia business raises safety concerns for the young Simpson.
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Joe Mantegna]] as [[Fat Tony]]|7|color=white}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Joe Mantegna]] as [[Fat Tony]].|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:The Longest Marge promo 8.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:The Longest Marge promo 8.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TB|717 - 11}}
 
{{TB|717 - 11}}
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{{TB|"[[The Longest Marge]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[The Longest Marge]]"'''}}
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{{TB|January 2, [[2022]]}}
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{{TB|January 2, 2022}}
 
{{TB|[[Matthew Nastuk]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Matthew Nastuk]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Brian Kelley]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Brian Kelley]]}}
 
{{TB|UABF05}}
 
{{TB|UABF05}}
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{{TCsT|[[Marge]] and [[Mr. Burns]] fight for soul of a brash young football prodigy.
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{{TCsT|When [[Grayson Mathers]] is drafted to join the [[Springfield Atoms]], [[Mr. Burns]] makes him the face of his liquor company. However, when [[Marge]] helps him after an alcohol-related health issue, she and Burns form an unlikely partnership to take care of the sports star.
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Beck Bennett]] as [[Grayson Mathers]], [[John Mulaney]] as [[Warburton Parker]] and [[Adam Schefter]] as {{Ch|Adam Schefter|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Beck Bennett]] as [[Grayson Mathers]], [[John Mulaney]] as [[Warburton Parker]], and [[Adam Schefter]] as {{Ch|Adam Schefter|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:Pixelated and Afraid promo 11.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:Pixelated and Afraid promo 11.png|250px]]}}
 
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{{TB|718 - 12}}
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{{TB|"[[Pixelated and Afraid]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Pixelated and Afraid]]"'''}}
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{{TB|February 27, [[2022]]}}
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{{TB|February 27, 2022}}
 
{{TB|[[Chris Clements]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Chris Clements]]}}
 
{{TB|[[John Frink]]}}
 
{{TB|[[John Frink]]}}
 
{{TB|UABF04}}
 
{{TB|UABF04}}
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{{TCsT|When [[Homer]] and [[Marge]] are lost in an icy wilderness, they must push themselves to their limits to survive.|7|color=white}}
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{{TCsT|[[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] convince [[Homer]] and [[Marge]] to go on a couples retreat to [[Honeymoon Mountain]]. On the way, they change their minds about going, but Homer skids off the road and they crash. They become lost in the wilderness and take refuge in the ruins of [[The Cabins at Honeymoon Mountain|a resort for couples]].|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:Boyz N the Highlands promo 1.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TBT|[[File:Boyz N the Highlands promo 1.png|250px]]}}
 
{{TB|719 - 13}}
 
{{TB|719 - 13}}
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{{TB|"[[Boyz N the Highlands]]"}}
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{{TB|'''"[[Boyz N the Highlands]]"'''}}
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{{TB|March 6, [[2022]]}}
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{{TB|March 6, 2022}}
 
{{TB|[[Bob Anderson]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Bob Anderson]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Dan Vebber]]}}
 
{{TB|[[Dan Vebber]]}}
 
{{TB|UABF06}}
 
{{TB|UABF06}}
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{{TCsT|[[Bart]], [[Martin]] and the bullies are on the run for their lives when a wilderness weekend takes a chilling turn.|7|color=white}}
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{{TCsT|[[Bart]] and the school bullies are sentenced to complete "[[The Highland Trek for Troubled Truants]]", joined by [[Martin]], who chose to participate voluntarily. Along the way, they find a goat they name [[Axel]], flee from cultists, and search for the "Greatest Of All Treasure". Meanwhile, [[Lisa]] wants to be treated like an only child for the weekend.|7|color=white}}
  
 
{{TBT|[[File:You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About promo 5.png|250px]]}}
 
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{{TB|"[[You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About – Act Three Will Shock You!]]"<ref name="UABF07">[https://twitter.com/CarolynOmine/status/1400951488210341888 Carolyn Omine's Twitter - "You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About – Act Three Will Shock You!"]</ref>}}
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{{TB|'''"[[You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About – Act Three Will Shock You!]]"'''}}
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{{TB|March 13, [[2022]]<ref name="BelieveFC">[http://thefutoncritic.com/listings/20220217fox15/ FutonCritic - "You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About – Act Three Will Shock You!"]</ref>}}
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← Season 32
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For the questline in The Simpsons: Tapped Out, see Season 33 (Tapped Out quest).
Season 33
Season 33 iTunes logo.png
Season Information
No. of episodes: 22
Original run: September 26, 2021 - May 22, 2022
Showrunner(s): Matt Selman
Al Jean
Previous season: Next season:
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Season 33 is the thirty-third broadcast season of The Simpsons. It originally ran on Fox from September 26, 2021, with "The Star of the Backstage", to May 22, 2022, with "Poorhouse Rock". The season was mostly made up of production season UABF episodes, with seven rollover episodes from production season QABF also airing. Matt Selman served as the showrunner for most of the season, with Al Jean served as the showrunner for QABF16, QABF19, UABF02, UABF03, UABF09, UABF10, and UABF15.

This season was included on Disney+ on October 5, 2022 in the United States.[1]

Production[edit]

It was confirmed on March 3, 2021, alongside Season 34.[2]

Awards[edit]

Award Episode Crew Result
74th Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Animation[3] "The Star of the Backstage" Elisabeth Kiernan Averick Nominated
"Portrait of a Lackey on Fire" Rob LaZebnik and Johnny LaZebnik
74th Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program[4] "Pixelated and Afraid" James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, Al Jean, Matt Selman, John Frink, Carolyn Omine, Tim Long, Rob LaZebnik, Brian Kelley, Michael Price, Jeff Westbrook, Dan Vebber, Ryan Koh, Elisabeth Kiernan Averick, Christine Nangle, Richard K. Chung, Tom Klein, Chris Clements, Matthew Faughnan, Mike B. Anderson, Scott Brutz
75th Writers Guild of America Award for Television: Animation[5] John Frink
"The Sound of Bleeding Gums" Loni Steele Sosthand
"Girls Just Shauna Have Fun" Jeff Westbrook

Episodes[edit]

Picture # Title Original airdate Directed by Written by Prod. code
The Star of the Backstage promo 6.png 707 - 1 "The Star of the Backstage" September 26, 2021 Rob Oliver Elisabeth Kiernan Averick QABF17
When Marge remembers the time she worked on a musical as the stage manager, she brings back the cast, including Broadway actress Sasha Reed, to perform a reunion show. But when Marge finds out that the cast left her out of their activities, she turns on the cast and reveals Sasha as a fraud.

Guest starring: Kristen Bell as Marge's singing voice and Sara Chase as Sasha Reed.

Bart's in Jail promo 7.png 708 - 2 "Bart's in Jail!" October 3, 2021 Steven Dean Moore Nick Dahan QABF18
Grampa falls for a scam call telling him that Bart has been arrested and he needs to send the bail money to get him out of jail. When the Simpsons find out, they work together to track down the scammers and get Grampa's money back.

Guest starring: Alan Cumming as Loki, Scott Hanson as the Punt Zone anchor, and Alex Hirsch as Bill Cipher.

Treehouse of Horror XXXII poster.png 709 - 3 "Treehouse of Horror XXXII" October 10, 2021 Matthew Faughnan John Frink QABF16
In "Barti", Barti and his mother are chased by a hunter, Mr. Burns. In "Bong Joon Ho's This Side of Parasite", when the Simpsons are hired to look after the Wolfcastles' house, they find many people are squatting in the basement. In "Nightmare on Elm Tree", the trees of Springfield come to life and wage war on humanity. In "Poetic Interlude", Vincent Price reads the story of The Telltale Bart. Finally, in "Dead Ringer", a cursed TikTok video causes anyone who watches it to die.

Guest starring: Susan Egan as the "You'll Never Sleep Again" singer, Maurice LaMarche as Vincent Price, and Tree Rollins as himself.

The Wayz We Were promo 8.png 710 - 4 "The Wayz We Were" October 17, 2021 Matthew Nastuk Joel H. Cohen QABF19
Traffic gets backed up through Evergreen Terrace thanks to the Wayz app directing drivers through the neighborhood. Meanwhile, Moe meets up with his former love, Maya, and the two start dating again.

Guest starring: Trey Anastasio as himself and Pamela Reed as Ruth Powers.

Lisa's Belly promo 11.png 711 - 5 "Lisa's Belly" October 24, 2021 Timothy Bailey Juliet Kaufman QABF20
After taking prescribed steroids for a medical issue from contaminated water at Quiet Rivers, Lisa and Bart gain weight. While Lisa suffers from body anxiety, made worse by Marge calling her "chunky", Bart becomes popular with the bullies.
A Serious Flanders (Part 1) promo 1.png 712 - 6 "A Serious Flanders (Part 1)" November 7, 2021 Debbie Bruce Mahan Cesar Mazariegos QABF21
Ned finds a bag of money when picking up litter, which he then donates to the St. Giles Orphanage. While Ned and the orphanage's owner, Barbara Belfry, grow closer, a ruthless debt collector named Costas Becker tracks down Ned to take his money back, and Homer gets taken hostage.

Guest starring: Brian Cox as Costas Becker, Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony, Cristin Milioti as Barbara Belfry, Chris O'Dowd as Seamus, Timothy Olyphant as Sheriff Flanders, and Jessica Paré as Colette.

A Serious Flanders (Part 2) promo 11.png 713 - 7 "A Serious Flanders (Part 2)" November 14, 2021 Matthew Faughnan Cesar Mazariegos QABF22
After Homer is kidnapped, Ned tries to steal the money back from St. Giles Orphanage in exchange for Homer's life. However, Homer manages to escape from his kidnappers. Three years later, Ned cuts himself off from everyone and goes into hiding.

Guest starring: Brian Cox as Costas Becker, Cristin Milioti as Barbara Belfry, Chris O'Dowd as Seamus, Timothy Olyphant as Sheriff Flanders, and Jessica Paré as Colette.

Portrait of a Lackey on Fire promo 3.png 714 - 8 "Portrait of a Lackey on Fire" November 21, 2021 Steven Dean Moore Rob and Johnny LaZebnik UABF01
Waylon Smithers meets fashion designer Michael de Graaf, and the two fall in love. However, the fashion designer's environmentally unfriendly practices and his attitude towards his dog cause issues for Springfield's latest couple.

Guest starring: Christine Baranski as herself, Victor Garber as Michael de Graaf, and Christian Siriano as himself.

Mothers and Other Strangers promo 6.png 715 - 9 "Mothers and Other Strangers" November 28, 2021 Rob Oliver Al Jean UABF02
A therapy session for Homer on Mother's Day sends him down memory lane, recalling the last time he sees his mother during his teenage years. A younger Homer and Grampa go on a trip to find Mona. However, the FBI are also on their tail.

Guest starring: Rachel Bloom as Annette and Glenn Close as Mona Simpson.

A Made Maggie promo 8.png 716 - 10 "A Made Maggie" December 19, 2021 Timothy Bailey Elisabeth Kiernan Averick UABF03
When Marge worries about Maggie not being baptized, Homer searches for a godfather for her. After Fat Tony saves Homer and Maggie from a falling piano, he is offered the role of godfather. However, the mafia business raises safety concerns for the young Simpson.

Guest starring: Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony.

The Longest Marge promo 8.png 717 - 11 "The Longest Marge" January 2, 2022 Matthew Nastuk Brian Kelley UABF05
When Grayson Mathers is drafted to join the Springfield Atoms, Mr. Burns makes him the face of his liquor company. However, when Marge helps him after an alcohol-related health issue, she and Burns form an unlikely partnership to take care of the sports star.

Guest starring: Beck Bennett as Grayson Mathers, John Mulaney as Warburton Parker, and Adam Schefter as himself.

Pixelated and Afraid promo 11.png 718 - 12 "Pixelated and Afraid" February 27, 2022 Chris Clements John Frink UABF04
Bart and Lisa convince Homer and Marge to go on a couples retreat to Honeymoon Mountain. On the way, they change their minds about going, but Homer skids off the road and they crash. They become lost in the wilderness and take refuge in the ruins of a resort for couples.
Boyz N the Highlands promo 1.png 719 - 13 "Boyz N the Highlands" March 6, 2022 Bob Anderson Dan Vebber UABF06
Bart and the school bullies are sentenced to complete "The Highland Trek for Troubled Truants", joined by Martin, who chose to participate voluntarily. Along the way, they find a goat they name Axel, flee from cultists, and search for the "Greatest Of All Treasure". Meanwhile, Lisa wants to be treated like an only child for the weekend.
You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About promo 5.png 720 - 14 "You Won't Believe What This Episode Is About – Act Three Will Shock You!" March 13, 2022 Jennifer Moeller Christine Nangle UABF07
When Homer is erroneously blamed for leaving Santa's Little Helper locked in a hot car, footage of the incident goes viral, outraging all of Springfield and making Homer a pariah. He then joins The Institute, an institute created to help people redeem themselves in the public eye.

Guest starring: Kumail Nanjiani as Theo and Jay Pharoah as Drederick Tatum.

Bart the Cool Kid promo 12.png 721 - 15 "Bart the Cool Kid" March 20, 2022 Steven Dean Moore Ryan Koh UABF08
Bart befriends a famous kid influencer, Orion Hughes, who owns an ultra-cool skate wear brand, which leads to Bart getting his own shoes. Meanwhile, Homer and Mike Wegman team up to sell counterfeit versions of the products.

Guest starring: Michael Rapaport as Mike Wegman and The Weeknd as Orion and Darius Hughes.

Pretty Whittle Liar promo 1.png 722 - 16 "Pretty Whittle Liar" March 27, 2022 Michael Polcino Joel H. Cohen UABF09
When Brandine accidentally reveals that she is educated at a book club meetup, news of her intelligence spreads, and Cletus feels betrayed. Believing Brandine is no longer the woman he fell in love with, Cletus breaks up with her. Meanwhile, Lisa is inducted into the League of Extraordinary Geniuses at Springfield Elementary.
The Sound of Bleeding Gums promo 5.png 723 - 17 "The Sound of Bleeding Gums" April 10, 2022 Chris Clements Loni Steele Sosthand UABF10
Lisa meets Monk Murphy, the son of the late musician Bleeding Gums Murphy, who has never heard his father's music as he was born deaf. She then attempts to improve Monk's life against his wishes.

Guest starring: John Autry II as Monk Murphy and Kathy Buckley as the deaf girl.

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After Bart finds out that his new teacher, Rayshelle Peyton, is the same woman who saved him from drowning, he struggles to handle his feelings toward her. Meanwhile, Lisa befriends an octopus, about whom she makes a documentary.

Guest starring: Kerry Washington as Rayshelle Peyton.

Girls Just Shauna Have Fun promo 7.png 725 - 19 "Girls Just Shauna Have Fun" May 1, 2022 Matthew Nastuk Jeff Westbrook UABF12
When Lisa joins the high school marching band, she finds an unlikely mentor in Shauna Chalmers. Meanwhile, Homer and Superintendent Chalmers become craft beer brewers in the garage of Chalmers' house.

Guest starring: Chris Redd as Trevor McBride.

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When Marge encounters her old teacher, Bart is surprised to learn that she is afraid of his mom. Bart then discovers Marge's past as the class bad kid. While Bart gains new respect for his mom and elevates his prank game, Marge doesn't want her son to inherit the same reputation she has carried through life. Meanwhile, Lisa gets Homer interested in vegetarian cooking.
Meat Is Murder promo 13.png 727 - 21 "Meat Is Murder" May 15, 2022 Bob Anderson Michael Price UABF13
When Grampa reunites with his old business partner Augustus Redfield, he is brought into the fold at RedStar, Gus' company. However, Abe soon discovers that the business world is far more cutthroat than he expected when he is used by his old friend.

Guest starring: Nicholas Braun as Greg Hirsch, Charli D'Amelio as herself, Susan Egan as the singing tree, Seth Green as Mav Redfield, John Lithgow as Augustus Redfield, Edi Patterson as Jessica, Krysten Ritter as Sheila Redfield, and Paul F. Tompkins as Colby Redfield.

Poorhouse Rock promo 7.png 728 - 22 "Poorhouse Rock" May 22, 2022 Jennifer Moeller Tim Long UABF14
After Bart humiliates him at church, Homer finally teaches his son to admire his dad by working hard to make money. However, a magical, singing janitor informs Bart through song that the life that Homer has will be unobtainable for him.

Guest starring: Hugh Jackman as the janitor, Megan Mullally as Sarah Wiggum, and Robert Reich as himself.


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References[edit]

  1. ↑ Disney+ on Twitter - "Season 33 streaming on Disney+"
  2. ↑ Deadline - The Simpsons renewed for Seasons 33 & 34
  3. ↑ The Hollywood Reporter - "WGA Awards: 'CODA,' 'Don't Look Up' Win Best Adapted, Original Screenplays"
  4. ↑ Television Academy - "Outstanding Animated Program - 2022"
  5. ↑ Television Academy - "Outstanding Animated Program - 2022"


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