The Simpsons executive producer Al Jean recently elaborated on what a potential finale for the long-running sitcom could look like, although emphasizing that it wasn't happening any time soon. The Simpsons follow the eponymous family in a satirized depiction of everyday American life. The show is known for its biting satire, wide cast of characters, and lasting impact on popular culture.

The show has seen 33 seasons and over 700 episodes since debuting in 1989, making it the longest-running scripted primetime series in American history. The show has won 34 Emmy awards and has produced a movie, video games, comic books, a ride at Universal, and a large amount of merchandise. Season 33 of the show premiered September 26, and the show's satirical edge has not dulled with a recent parody of Netflix's true crime documentaries.

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In an interview with Digital Spy, Jean discusses how he wants the series to end, with the characters visiting the same Christmas pageant they went to in the first episode as a way of bookending the show's history. Jean also says that the idea may not come to fruition, especially since the program's not slated to end anytime soon, with at least two more seasons already confirmed. Read Jean's full quote on the ending below:

"I just thought that the beautiful thing about that would be that the whole show would never have an end, in animation, you don't want characters to age and grow. You want them to be the same, you know, Bugs Bunny that he always was. So, I thought that would be a perfect end to the show."

Homer Simpson and Goofy talking over a table in Plusaversary

Jean also talks about Disney's merger with Fox and how little production has changed for the series, making it a smooth transition under their new ownership. The Simpsons merger with Disney has led to the series becoming available on Disney+ and becoming the #1 streaming program on the app, even producing a crossover with The Simpsons and major Disney characters for Disney+ day. The show's success on Disney+ indicates that The Simpsons still has many fans to keep it going, even if many agree that the series' glory days are far behind it. Jean himself has been criticized for declining quality, having been the showrunner since season 13, with fans and critics calling the later episodes less nuanced and more cartoonish.

Despite the perceived decline in quality, The Simpsons remains an icon of animation and television in general, with its influences felt all over the world in media everywhere. Despite the loss of the more human elements and some bizarre choices in retconning, the series can still produce high-quality episodes and remains unmatched with the amount of character growth and worldbuilding baked into the continuity. With so many episodes under its belt, The Simpsons are still far from finished, and though the heights of the golden age will likely never be seen again, there's still a lot to look forward to from America's favorite family.

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Source: Digital Spy