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.
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. The Simpsons - Season 27
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 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 Production began under a cloud of uncertainty when
The season continued the tradition of high-profile guest appearances: Season Recap: The Fuzzy Guide to Season 27