S26E01The Simpsons season 26 episode 1: Clown in the Dumps
Aired 28 September 201422 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Clown in the Dumps”
A Springfield resident dies, Krusty retires after he's offended by a comedy cable channel roast of him, and Lisa tries to protect Homer from getting hurt.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 26.
- It runs about 22 minutes.
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore, written by Matt Groening.
- TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 (35 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Steven Dean Moore
- Writer
- Matt Groening
- Guest stars
- David Hyde Pierce as Felix (voice)Sarah Silverman as Sarah Silverman (voice)Don Hertzfeldt as Future Bart / Future Lisa / Future Marge (voice)Jeff Ross as Jeff Ross (voice)Jackie Mason as Hyman Krustofsky (voice)Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
More from The Simpsons Season 26
Every episode of Season 26The Simpsons episode guide
Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.