Stop the presses! The Simpsons just hit the big 8-0-0, and they didn't just celebrate with a giant pink donut. To wrap up Season 37, the writers gave us a milestone episode that feels like a warm hug—if that hug smelled like "crumbless" crackers and 90s nostalgia.

A Milestone for the History Books
While most shows are lucky to survive a pilot, The Simpsons just crossed the 800-episode mark with the season finale, "Homer? A Cracker Bro?" The episode centers on an unlikely duo: Homer Simpson and the perennially pathetic Kirk Van Houten.

The pair strikes gold with a "crumbless" cracker business, but as we know in Springfield, success is a slippery slope. When Kirk’s mental health takes a dip into a manic-depressive episode, the show handles it with its signature blend of heart and high-quality snark.

"Everybody Kirks"... Sometimes
The highlight that has the internet in a frenzy? The return of Michael Stipe. The R.E.M. frontman—now a silver-foxed 66—gracefully parodied his own 1992 anthem, "Everybody Hurts," to soundtrack Kirk’s descent into a rotisserie-chicken-fueled depression.

The Lyries We Didn't Know We Needed:

"When your day is long, and at night, at night you snack alone... Don’t let yourself choke just because your mouth is dry / Everybody Kirks, crumb-times."

Stipe, who hasn't been seen in Springfield since the band was tricked into playing Homer’s garage bar back in 2001, told Stereogum he was "super flattered" to return with a "message of great hope."

Fan Reaction: "Everything is Coming Up Milhouse!"
The fans are officially eating it up (unlike Kirk’s dry crackers). Social media erupted with praise:

"REM in The Simpsons in 2026? Hell yeah," one fan cheered.

"This is just what I needed," another posted, likely while also snacking alone.

Can It Ever Really End?
Showrunner Matt Selman has been clear: there is no finish line. With Fox already renewing the show for four more seasons, the Simpson family is effectively immortal. As the 800th episode proves, as long as there are celebrities to parody and Kirk Van Houten is still failing at life, the show must go on.

Where to Stream (Europe & UK)
Disney+ (The Simpsons Hub): In Europe, Disney+ is the exclusive home for the "Star" brand, which includes all the content that Americans have to hunt for on Hulu.

Release Timing: As of Season 37, Disney+ has been releasing episodes in European territories (including the UK, Germany, and Scandinavia) the morning after they air in the US.

What to Look For: The Michael Stipe cameo is in the episode "Homer? A Cracker Bro?". Since it aired Sunday night in the US, it should be live on your Disney+ dashboard right now.

Fun Fact for European Fans
The episode before this one, "Irrational Treasure" (the official 800th broadcast), actually features a plot involving a historical conspiracy in Philadelphia. It’s basically National Treasure but with Santa's Little Helper. Watch it first to get the full "double-episode" experience!