After 800 episodes, The Simpsons finally pays off its longest-running gag with a special couch gag that closes the loop on 800 episodes of the series. The gag directly addresses the fact that Marge drives straight into Homer when pulling into the garage, a recurring joke that has been addressed in smaller ways over the years. However, this is the most direct it has ever been. The funniest thing about this gag is that it wasn't aired on Fox; instead, it was released exclusively for the Hulu and Disney+ version of the episode, made for streaming the next day. This is something showrunner Matt Selman had teased fans about in a recent interview, noting that the show's short format due to network television needs. The 800th episode milestone is a huge achievement, but it's not the end of The Simpsons. The show has no signs of ending anytime soon, with each voice star still happy to be with the series and those behind the scenes eager to continue. The Simpsons is also working on a long-awaited sequel to its feature film, which will be released 20 years after the first film's release. Despite the delay, fans should have no fears as The Simpsons still has stories for years to come.
