Marge Simpson’s Death Shocks Fans in Season 36 Finale Flash-Forward
So here’s something that’s really caught everyone by surprise — Marge Simpson dies before Homer . Yes, you heard that right. The season 36 finale of The Simpsons , titled “Estranger Things” , dropped a major emotional bombshell. This isn’t your usual Springfield silliness. In fact, it’s one of the more heartfelt and dramatic turns the show has taken in years.
Let me walk you through what happened. The episode kicks off with Bart and Lisa growing apart as kids, as they drift away from their childhood bond over the classic Itchy & Scratchy show. Marge, ever the caring mother, worries that her children are becoming strangers to each other — hence the episode title. But then, in true Simpsons fashion, the episode jumps ahead 35 years into the future.
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Now, this isn’t just a casual peek at the future. It’s a deep dive. Bart is running an unlicensed retirement home, and Lisa is a high-powered commissioner of the WNBA. But the most startling reveal? Marge has already passed away. And it hits you quietly. Lisa casually refers to her as her “late mother” early on. No big reveal, no dramatic scene — just a subtle, emotionally charged shift.
As the story unfolds, we find out more. Lisa discovers a heartfelt letter from Marge, labeled to be opened only “after I pass.” It’s a video will, and in it, Marge talks directly to her kids. She jokes, even from beyond the grave, saying it’s very unlikely that she’d go before Homer — yet somehow, that’s exactly what happened. It’s touching and funny in that classic Marge way. She reminds Bart and Lisa to look after each other and keep their bond strong.
Then comes the most surreal moment: Marge is shown in heaven. She’s smiling, content, and chatting with none other than Ringo Starr from The Beatles. It’s whimsical, it’s weird, and it’s so Simpsons . She even jokes about being free to remarry up there, adding a bit of levity to the heavy moment.
What’s important to understand is that the show never tells us how Marge dies or exactly when it happens. Her appearance in heaven is youthful, untouched by time, which has led some fans to speculate that her death may have occurred relatively early in the timeline. Others argue it’s just a symbolic or hypothetical future. But one thing’s clear: her presence — or absence — has a profound effect on her family.
In the end, Bart and Lisa reunite, break Homer out of a shady senior facility, and sit down together to watch a new version of Itchy & Scratchy . It’s full circle. And above it all, Marge watches from the clouds, her final wish — for her family to come together — beautifully fulfilled.
So, is this the end of Marge Simpson? Maybe not. The show has a long history of playing fast and loose with timelines. But if it is, it’s a surprisingly emotional and respectful farewell to one of television’s most enduring mothers. Whatever the future holds for The Simpsons , this finale has certainly given fans something to talk about — and remember.
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