SUP Magazine: Unpacking ‘The Simpsons’ Unexpected ‘Series Finale’

The Simpsons left fans baffled on Sunday night when the legendary sitcom announced that the episode kicking off the 36th season was in fact the series finale . The episode, entitled “Bart’s Birthday,” was billed as “a special Fox presentation” to add a bit of legitimacy to the prank. It begins with former Simpsons writer Conan O’Brien presiding over a group of celebrities attending “ The Simpsons Series Finale” at the Dolby-Mucinex Theatre. ...