The Simpsons Season 37 Premiere Features Mr. Dewey Largo's Apparent Death Confirmed Nonfatal

The Simpsons season 37 premiere titled "Thrifty Ways To Thieve Your Mother" revisited 1990s fashion trends through Lisa Simpson's storyline of wearing Marge's vintage clothes, reflecting the current popularity of upcycling and resale shopping. A significant plot twist suggested the death of Springfield Elementary's music teacher, Mr. Dewey Largo, a long-standing character known for his critical role and status as a pop culture LGBTQ icon. However, show producers clarified that Mr. Largo is not actually dead, addressing fan concerns and emphasizing the show's cartoony nature where character deaths are rare and often not permanent. The episode sparked discussions about character fates, especially following the previous season's killing off of Larry “The Barfly” Dalrymple, another classic background character. Additionally, it was confirmed that The Simpsons Movie 2 is set to release on July 23, 2027, marking nearly two decades since the original film.