The fans of The Simpsons were left scratching their heads after the beloved cartoon aired on Sunday in what appeared to be the ‘series finale’.

The season 36 episode, titled Bart’s Birthday, was billed as a “Fox special,” with former writer Conan O’Brien hosting an Oscar-like gala to send off the sitcom.

“It’s a great honor to be with you for the series finale of The Simpsons,” O’Brien said. “Well, it’s true. Fox has decided to end The Simpsons. This show was such a special part of my early career, so to be here means a lot to me.”

“Wait wait Simpsons SERIES FINALE WTFFFFFF,” one posted on X, while another shared, “I haven’t watched a new episode of The Simpsons in like 24 years, but it’s surreal watching the series finale right now.” .

Season 36 episode, with a title Bart’s Birthdaywas framed as a “Fox special,” with former writer Conan O’Brien hosting an Oscars-like gala to send off the sitcom.

“It’s such an honor to be with you for the series finale of The Simpsons,” said an animated O’Brien. “Well, it’s true. Fox has decided to end The Simpsons. This show was such a special part of my early career, so to be here means the world to me.”

He then shared clips of what he claimed were no-show attempts at the series finale, prompting viewers to flock to social media to express their confusion and outrage.