Smithers of ‘The Simpsons’ is coming out
Smithers
The
sexual orientation of The Simpsons’ Smithers, acidic assistant to
perpetually prickly billionaire Montgomery Burns, has long been an open secret.
He’s constantly spotted in Springfield’s gay neighborhood, once vacationed at an
all-male resort, and is often lost in lusty flights of fantasy involving Mr.
Burns. Now, in the show’s 27th season, Smithers will finally becoming out once and for all.
Speaking
with TV Line, executive producer Al Jean revealed the coming outparty will be
covered over a two-episode arc.
“In
Springfield now, most people know he’s gay, but obviously Burns doesn’t,” said
Jean. “We deal with that in two episodes… We actually do a lot with Smithers
this year; he gets fed up with Burns not appreciating him and considers his
options.”
While
the show’s writers have long defined him “Burns-sexual,” audiences will finally
get to know the real story — and the real Smithers.
The
episodes will be airing in March.
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