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.
A parody of the film Boyhood , this episode followed Bart's life from early childhood into his early 20s, offering a more emotional and cohesive look at his character development than standard episodes.
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. The Simpsons - Season 27
The Simpsons Season 27 (2015–2016) was a period of both stability and high-profile experimentation for the long-running series. While it faced typical "late-era" criticisms for reusing plots, the season is frequently remembered for several bold creative risks—including its first-ever segment and a rare "canon" Halloween episode. Season Overview & Key Statistics
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 In a historic first, the final three minutes
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
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 The Simpsons Season 27 (2015–2016) was a period
The season continued the tradition of high-profile guest appearances: Season Recap: The Fuzzy Guide to Season 27