The Simpsons Showrunner Confirms New Season Will Avoid Politics: “It’s Not Our Mission Statement”

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The Simpsons is returning for its thirty-seventh season, and Fox Animation has already greenlit the show through season forty. Recently, news broke that a new movie centered around Springfield is being developed, which will keep the show’s creator very occupied. In a recent conversation, Matt Selman talked about how this season will take a slightly different approach to political themes compared to past seasons, and also gave a sneak peek at what fans can expect from this year’s Treehouse of Horror.

In a conversation with Entertainment Weekly, The Simpsons showrunner Matt Selman explained why the show largely avoided political topics in its thirty-seventh season. He said, “When you’re writing episodes that won’t air for 10 months, it takes some of the stress away, because it’s hard to predict what things will be like that far in the future. Like South Park, they create an episode in a week, and even they struggle to keep up with current events. Things are changing so quickly that it’s faster than even they can manage. And you know, Jimmy Kimmel is fantastic, and I’m happy he’s back on television. Censorship is terrible. What can I say? Censorship sucks. But responding to whatever’s happening *right now* isn’t what we aim to do. It’s more about a town full of well-meaning but silly people dealing with a world that’s constantly evolving, even though our characters themselves pretty much stay the same. The world changes *around* them.”

The Simpsons Vs. Politics & Halloween

Selman explained how the team behind The Simpsons is adjusting to the current climate. He said it’s pretty much business as usual. They aren’t planning any episodes centered around a presidential visit, although they *did* do one with George Bush after he’d left office. He emphasized that they generally avoid highly topical storylines, finding them too unpredictable and chaotic. Instead, they focus on broader, long-term trends. Ultimately, he hopes that viewers across the political spectrum can watch The Simpsons and see Springfield as a reflection of America-a town filled with well-intentioned people who are, perhaps, a little too easily influenced. He believes the show’s themes are universal, and people can interpret ‘misled’ in a way that resonates with their own perspectives.

Okay, so spooky season is officially here, and I’m so excited! The showrunner just gave us a peek at this year’s Treehouse of Horror, and it sounds amazing. Apparently, there’s a segment that’s basically Jaws meets The Blob – how cool is that?! They’re also doing a really interesting take on a post-apocalyptic world, but instead of being filled with garbage, it’s made entirely of plastic – a ‘post-a-plastic-lyptic’ universe, they’re calling it! And, of course, Krusty gets himself into a deal with the devil. They really feel like the best Treehouse of Horror episodes aren’t *just* parodies, or just focusing on one thing, but I guess there’s still plenty of parody for those of us who love it! If you’re wondering when you can catch Springfield’s latest Halloween adventure, mark your calendars for October 19th!

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2025-10-03 17:47