EXCLUSIVE: Iconic Simpsons Character Set To Return In Season 36

The Simpsons’ 36th season is set to premiere in just a few weeks, with details about the season premiere having already been revealed by the show’s creators at their recent SDCC panel.

Titled “Bart’s Birthday”, the episode will follow Bart as he "celebrates the most shocking birthday party of his entire life, one that might just change everyone in Springfield forever." What does this mean? We’ll leave that to you. What we’re more excited about is the list of guest stars that have been announced for “Bart’s Birthday”, including the likes of John Cena, Tom Hanks, Joel McHale, Conan O’Brien (as himself), as well as Danny Devito.

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Nothing was confirmed at SDCC regarding what roles each would be playing, however on a recent appearance on our Four Finger Discount podcast, Simpsons writer/producer Michael Price confirmed that Devito will be “playing a character that he has previously played on the show”.

So with that info, any Simpsons fan with Google access would know that Devito has only ever voiced one character on show…Unkie Herb!

It's been 32 years since The Simpsons were treated to a visit by Homer's long-lost half-brother Herb Powell, in the Season 3 episode, “Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?” (the one with the baby translator). That’s a LONG time between drinks, so we can’t wait to see what Herb has been up to all these years. Or more importantly, what role will he play in the episode?

Comment below and tell us your theories!

The Simpsons Season 36 is set to premiere on September 29th, 2024.

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