The Simpsons - Season 27 Now

Unlike the traditional "Treehouse of Horror" anthology, this was a rare "canon" Halloween episode that followed a single, grounded story about Lisa developing a fear of Halloween. It is widely cited by critics as one of the best episodes of the modern era.

This was the final season produced by Film Roman and the only season that did not credit co-developer Sam Simon as an executive producer for every episode following his death in early 2015.

Starting with " Paths of Glory ," longtime supporting voice actresses Pamela Hayden (Milhouse) and Tress MacNeille (Agnes Skinner) were finally given "Also Starring" credits in the opening. Notable Guest Stars The Simpsons - Season 27

In a historic first, the final three minutes of the episode featured Homer Simpson (voiced by Dan Castellaneta ) answering fan questions live using motion-capture technology.

Production began under a cloud of uncertainty when veteran voice actor Harry Shearer (the voice of Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns, and Principal Skinner) initially announced he was leaving the show over a contract dispute. He eventually re-signed in July 2015. Unlike the traditional "Treehouse of Horror" anthology, this

The season continued the tradition of high-profile guest appearances: Season Recap: The Fuzzy Guide to Season 27

The season officially ran from , consisting of 22 episodes. Average Viewership ~4.75 million viewers Highest Rated Episode (IMDb) "Halloween of Horror" (7.6/10) Major Awards Won Annie Award for "Halloween of Horror" Showrunner Major Highlights & Experimental Episodes Starting with " Paths of Glory ," longtime

The controversial season premiere featured a temporary separation between Homer and Marge, guest-starring the cast of Girls (including Lena Dunham and Adam Driver). Behind the Scenes