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9. How Will Grimey Return (And What Other Surprises Will The 600th Episode Have)? - The Simpsons

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Ah, The Simpsons. We're now at the point where we've had more bad seasons of the show than good, but those good ones were so absolutely f**king great that it's difficult not to stay at least a little interested in what the series is doing.

In keeping with the recent method of trading on guest stars and much-hyped moments that inevitably disappoint, they're promising the return of a beloved character for this year's Treehouse of Horror, which just so happens to be the 600th episode (or maybe 602nd): Frank 'Grimey' Grimes'.

Yes, Homer's Enemy is coming back, but how exactly? Resurrection? Zombie? Nightmare? Who knows, but while it feels like a viewers-grab, it's still going to be interesting to see how one of the all time great one-episode characters returns, and also what other surprises the show may have up its sleeve for the 600th episode (which, quality decline aside, is an astonishing achievement).

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