According to Vulture in the Season 36 finale, ‘Estranger Things’, The Simpsons stunned fans with a flash‑forward scene showing the death of Marge Simpson though with the show’s winks and nods, this moment may not be permanent though.
The episode opens with classic family tension Bart and Lisa grow tired of The Itchy & Scratchy Show, worrying they’ve outgrown it.
Marge, sensing distance, pleads for them to stay close.
We then leap 35 years into the future, where sibling estrangement has set in and Marge has suddenly passed, leaving behind a tear‑jerking letter urging them to reconnect.
Adult Lisa is now a WNBA league manager, while Bart is running a dubious retirement home (with Homer as resident). In a moment of painful realization, Lisa discovers Marge’s heartfelt video.
Bart and Lisa reunite, rescue their dad, and end the 35‑year arc by watching a reboot of Itchy & Scratchy—Marge’s legacy guiding them even after life.
Before the credits, we visit Marge in heaven sipping on shrimp tower cocktails with Ringo Starr, joking about second-chances beyond life.
Social media exploded.
Some fans are mourning Marge like a lost friend—others are praising the show for getting real, see a few reactions below:
Me just realising she’s dead despite not watching The Simpsons seriously in years #MargeSimpson pic.twitter.com/K1hcmBIO18
— The Barrowboy (@Barrowboy77) June 26, 2025
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Marge Simpson Dead That’s crazy #MargeSimpson pic.twitter.com/bzTOZQrxxf
— AyeBigPhil (@bigphillva6) June 26, 2025
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Growing up with The Simpsons and seeing Marge Simpson's ending in the last episode of season 36 feels like losing a family member. ???? Thank you for everything, Marge. ????#news #lossimpson #TheSimpsons #MargeSimpson #margesimpsons ???? pic.twitter.com/ROFmODZioO
— mundoxretro (@mundoxretro1) June 26, 2025
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Are you outraged that #TheSimpsons went to kill off #MargeSimpson #Fox5NewYork pic.twitter.com/YTnipNwDhU
— Gerry Competiello (@GerryCompetie) June 25, 2025
