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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 26 · EPISODE 1

The Simpsons S26E01 Clown in the Dumps

★ 7.3 · GREAT Sep 28, 2014 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S26E01: Clown in the Dumps

The episode in brief

In the milestone 26th season opener of THE SIMPSONS, the unthinkable happens: a Springfield resident dies. Also, Krusty retires after he's offended by a comedy cable channel roast of him, and Lisa tries to protect Homer from getting hurt. Blackboard: 'Spoiler Alert: Unfortunately my dad doesn't die'.

FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.

Who’s in it

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Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S26E01

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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7.3
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S26E01 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S26E01 air?

The Simpsons S26E01 (“Clown in the Dumps”) first aired on September 28, 2014.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S26E01?

In the US, The Simpsons season 26 — including this episode — is available on FX, Hulu, Disney+, fuboTV, DirecTV On Demand, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, FOX One Amazon Channel, Hulu on Disney+, Amazon, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV.

Is The Simpsons S26E01 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S26E01 (“Clown in the Dumps”) 7.3/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.