In the season-36 finale of The Simpsons titled "Estranger Things," Marge undergoes a symbolic death, showcasing the show's exploration of family dynamics over time. The episode presents a narrative of Bart and Lisa growing apart as they dismiss Marge's advice about staying united, eventually leading to her early death. As the family reassembles 35 years later, they recall Marge's loving messages and memories. Despite her portrayal of death, the episode hints at continuity, with Marge's character remaining within the series beyond her fleeting exit.
"Your father and I won't be around forever. When you get older, you'll need to lean on each other." - Marge Simpson
"Marge passed before Homer, if you can believe it," McLachlan sings.
"I'm just so glad we're allowed to marry different people in Heaven," she says, ending the episode.
Previous episodes of The Simpsons have also featured flashes forward in time, and some contradict one another.
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