The Simpsons season 25 explained

Season Number:25
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Showrunner:Al Jean
Network:Fox
Num Episodes:22
Episode List:List of The Simpsons episodes

The twenty-fifth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons began airing on Fox on September 29, 2013, and ended on May 18, 2014. The season was produced by Gracie Films and 20th Century Fox Television. This was the second of two new seasons ordered by Fox. The primary showrunner for the season was Al Jean. In October 2013, the series was renewed for a twenty-sixth season.[1]

This is Al Jean's 13th consecutive season as showrunner and 15th overall. Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, Matt Selman, and John Frink serve as executive producers.[2] Executive producer Al Jean stated that Edna Krabappel was retired from the show following the death of Marcia Wallace on October 25, 2013.[3]

In this season, Homer sells his Mapple stock to buy a bowling ball; Marge blames herself and Kiss for Bart's rebellious streak ("Four Regrettings and a Funeral"); Lisa becomes a cheerleader for Springfield's football team; and Homer delivers a baby ("Labor Pains"). Guest stars for this season include Judd Apatow, Will Arnett, Anderson Cooper, Harlan Ellison, Zach Galifianakis, Stan Lee, Eva Longoria, Rachel Maddow, Elisabeth Moss, Joe Namath, Daniel Radcliffe, Aaron Sorkin, Max von Sydow, Kristen Wiig, and Kelsey Grammer.[2]

No episodes aired in February due to Fox airing the Super Bowl XLVIII, the 2014 Winter Olympics, the 2014 Daytona 500 and the 86th Academy Awards.[4]

This season of The Simpsons won three Primetime Emmy Awards out of four nominations, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Character Voice-Over Performance to Harry Shearer, who was the last member of the main cast to earn the award.[5] It also won one Writers Guild of America Award and was nominated for three others. It was also nominated for five Annie Awards.

Voice cast & characters

See main article: List of The Simpsons characters.

Main cast

Supporting cast

Guest stars for the season included Kristen Wiig, journalist Rachel Maddow, Elisabeth Moss, Eva Longoria, writer Harlan Ellison, comic book writer Stan Lee, Daniel Radcliffe, and Zach Galifianakis.[6]

Episodes

See also: List of The Simpsons episodes.

Production

The season was ordered with the previous season in October 2011 after negotiating a new deal with the cast.[7] Six episodes were holdovers from the previous season, and one continued to be held until next season.[8] [9] Executive producer Al Jean continued his role as primary showrunner, a role he had since the thirteenth season.[10] Executive producer Matt Selman was also the showrunner for several episodes, a role he performed since the twenty-third season.[11] Commenting on the series' longevity in its twenty-fifth season, Jean stated that the writer continue to generate ideas based on their own present-day lives as well as their childhoods in addition to current events.[12]

This season featured the final performances by Marcia Wallace as Edna Krabappel prior to her death. In honor of her, the character was retired.[13] It also featured the final episodes written by Don Payne prior to his death. As a tribute to both, Edna Krabappel and Payne were shown with halos and angel wings in the opening sequence for "White Christmas Blues."[14] In addition, it featured the final episode written by Billy Kimball and Ian Maxtone-Graham before their departure from the series.[15] [16]

To promote the season, Jean stated that a recurring character would be dying.[17] After the death of Wallace, Jean clarified that her death was not related to his prior statement.[18] However, the episode featuring this event was held back and aired as the premiere of the twenty-sixth season.[19]

For the 550th episode, the setting takes place mostly in a Lego world and is primarily composed of 3-D animation. Production for the episode took two years, and producers needed approval from The Lego Group.[20]

Reception

Ratings

For the 2013–2014 television season, the season earned a 3.2 rating in the 18-49 demographic, which was the 32nd best performing show. It averaged 5.67 million viewers, which was the 81st best performing show.[21]

Awards and nominations

At the 66th Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards, actor Harry Shearer won the award for Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance for his work in "Four Regrettings and a Funeral."[22] Color design director Dmitry Malanitchev and background designer Charles Ragins won awards for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation for their work in "Treehouse of Horror XXIV."[23] In addition, Re-Recording Mixers Mark Linden and Tara A. Paul were nominated for a Outstanding Sound Mixing for their work in "Married to the Blob."[24]

At the 67th Writers Guild of America Awards, writer Brian Kelley won the for his script for "Brick Like Me."[25] Writers Michael Nobori, J. Stewart Burns, and David Steinberg were also nominated for the same award for episodes written this season.[26] [25]

At the 41st Annie Awards, the episode "Treehouse of Horror XXIV" was nominated for Outstanding Achievement for Production Design and Outstanding Achievement for Storyboarding.[27] At the 42nd Annie Awards, writers Tim Long and Rob LaZebnik were nominated for Outstanding Achievement for Writing, and guest animator Michał Socha was nominated for Best Animated Short Subject for his couch gag in "What to Expect When Bart's Expecting."[28]

References

Bibliography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Philiana. Ng. October 4, 2013. Fox Renews 'The Simpsons' for 26th Season. The Hollywood Reporter. June 3, 2024.
  2. Web site: Shows A-Z - Simpsons, the on Fox. The Futon Critic. November 6, 2023. February 3, 2013. https://archive.today/20130203235350/http://www.thefutoncritic.com/showatch/simpsons/listings/. live.
  3. News: 'Simpsons' star Marcia Wallace dies at 70. Chicago Tribune. Reuters. October 26, 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029032254/https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-marcia-wallace-dead-20131026,0,3012297.story. October 29, 2013. November 6, 2023.
  4. Chris. Ledesma. mxedtr. 421748086629605376.
    1. Simpsons will be OFF after 1/26/14 until 3/9/14 cuz of Super Bowl, Winter Olympics, Daytona 500 and Academy Awards. #minivacation
    . https://web.archive.org/web/20140226144555/https://twitter.com/mxedtr/status/421748086629605376. February 26, 2014. November 6, 2023.
  5. News: Patrick Kevin. Day. Harry Shearer becomes final 'Simpsons' main cast member to win Emmy. Los Angeles Times. August 18, 2014. August 19, 2014. August 19, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084739/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-harry-shearer-wins-emmy-simpsons-20140818-story.html. live.
  6. Web site: Michael. Logan. September 27, 2013. The Simpsons Turns 25 With Kristen Wiig, Guillermo Del Toro And More. https://web.archive.org/web/20130927164338/http://www.tvguide.com/News/Simpsons-Turns-25-1071375.aspx. September 27, 2013. TV Guide. June 8, 2024.
  7. Web site: Block. Alex Ben. 'The Simpsons' Renewed for Two More Seasons. The Hollywood Reporter. May 31, 2024. October 7, 2011. October 10, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111010170625/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/simpsons-renewed-two-more-seasons-245748. live.
  8. Web site: Dave. Trumbore. October 8, 2011. FOX Renews THE SIMPSONS for 24th and 25th Seasons. Collider. June 3, 2024. September 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220911060615/https://collider.com/the-simpsons-renewed-24th-25th-season/. live.
  9. Dan. Snierson. January 14, 2015. This idea could have been the next 'Simpsons' movie. Entertainment Weekly. June 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20150115060837/http://insidetv.ew.com/2015/01/14/simpsons-movie-idea/. January 15, 2015. dead.
  10. Web site: Nellie. Andreeva. April 30, 2020. 'The Simpsons' Showrunner Al Jean Signs With Gersh. Deadline Hollywood. May 31, 2024. May 26, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240526035718/https://deadline.com/2020/04/the-simpsons-showrunner-al-jean-signs-gersh-2-1202922457/. live.
  11. Web site: Jesse David. Fox. June 5, 2023. 'The Simpsons' Is Good Again. Vulture. June 16, 2024. June 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230610163536/https://www.vulture.com/article/the-simpsons-is-good-again.html. live.
  12. Web site: Rory. Carroll. December 20, 2013. The Simpsons in its 25th season: showrunner Al Jean on why it endures. The Guardian. June 3, 2024.
  13. Web site: Snetiker . Marc . 'The Simpsons' quietly bids farewell to Mrs. Krabappel . . March 10, 2014 . June 3, 2024 . July 5, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230705020102/https://ew.com/article/2014/03/10/simpsons-mrs-krabappel-final-scene/ . live .
  14. Web site: Chris. Harnick. The Heartwarming Simpsons Tribute You Missed. https://web.archive.org/web/20220522133445/https://www.eonline.com/news/491253/the-heartwarming-simpsons-tribute-you-missed. dead . May 22, 2022 . E! Online. December 16, 2013. July 4, 2023.
  15. Web site: May 9, 2013. Industry Veteran Kimball to Lead Fusion Programming. Fusion. https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201955/http://fusion.net/abc_univision/story/industry-veteran-kimball-lead-fusion-programming-17382. October 29, 2013. June 9, 2024.
  16. Web site: Jesse David. Fox. January 14, 2015. Simon Rich on Man Seeking Woman, Saturday Night Live, and Lorne Michaels. Vulture. June 9, 2024. June 9, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240609184531/https://www.vulture.com/2015/01/simon-rich-on-his-new-show-and-his-time-at-snl.html. live.
  17. Web site: Michael. Slezak. October 1, 2023. The Simpsons: Which Unlucky Character Will Take a Dirt Nap in Season 25?. TVLine. June 3, 2024.
  18. News: Simpsons actress Marcia Wallace dies aged 70. BBC News. October 27, 2013. June 8, 2024. November 1, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101034421/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-24690452. live.
  19. 'Simpsons' producer talks character's death in premiere . Snierson . Dan . . September 29, 2014 . 2014-09-28 . September 30, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140930102431/http://insidetv.ew.com/2014/09/28/simpsons-character-death-premiere/ . live .
  20. Web site: Michael. Logan . Exclusive: Inside The Simpsons' Very Special Lego Episode - Today's News: Our Take . . April 15, 2014 . April 27, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140417012852/https://www.tvguide.com/News/Simpsons-Lego-Episode-b-1080496.aspx. April 17, 2014.
  21. Web site: May 22, 2014. Full 2013-2014 TV Season Series Rankings. Deadline Hollywood. https://web.archive.org/web/20140814011755/https://deadline.com/2014/05/tv-season-series-rankings-2013-full-list-2-733762/. August 14, 2014. June 3, 2024.
  22. Web site: Nellie. Andreeva. Ever Sardonic Harry Shearer On 'Impeccable' Timing Of First Emmy Win. Deadline Hollywood. August 16, 2014. June 24, 2023. August 19, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140819084341/http://deadline.com/2014/08/harry-shearer-bobs-burgers-win-first-emmys-820580/. live.
  23. Web site: Emmys: Marion Dougherty Gets Governor's Award, Juried Winners Announced. Alex Ben. Block. The Hollywood Reporter. July 31, 2014. October 1, 2023. June 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240608181814/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emmys-marion-dougherty-gets-governor-722559/. live.
  24. Web site: Creative Arts Emmys 2014: Winners And Nominees. Variety. August 16, 2014. June 25, 2023. April 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190413091445/https://variety.com/2014/tv/news/creative-arts-emmys-2014-winners-and-nominees-1201284017/. live.
  25. Web site: 'Grand Budapest Hotel,' 'True Detective' Top WGA Awards. McNary. Dave. February 14, 2015. Variety. February 23, 2019. May 10, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220510111157/https://variety.com/2015/film/news/wga-awards-winners-2015-screenplay-tv-drama-comedy-1201434302/. live.
  26. Web site: 'Simpsons' & 'Futurama' Dominate WGA Nominations. Milligan. Mercedes. 5 December 2013. Animation Magazine. 23 February 2019. January 22, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210122124825/https://www.animationmagazine.net/events/simpsons-futurama-dominate-wga-nominations/. live.
  27. Web site: Annie Award Nominations Unveiled. Deadline Hollywood. December 2, 2013. October 1, 2023.
  28. Web site: Amid. Amidi. 42nd Annie Award Nominations Announced: Complete List. Cartoon Brew. December 1, 2014. October 1, 2023. July 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240728201409/https://www.cartoonbrew.com/awards/42nd-annie-award-nominations-announced-complete-list-106417.html. live.

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