Put your pitchforks down and calm those keyboards! Marge Simpson is NOT dead. In a whirlwind of social media speculation following the Season 36 finale of "The Simpsons," fans were left in a tizzy over rumors claiming the beloved matriarch had met her demise. But fret not—Marge is very much alive and poised to entertain us for years to come.

That’s the inside scoop from executive producer Matt Selman, who candidly shared that nothing from the recent finale should be taken as canon. After 790 episodes, he boldly stated, “There is no canon in ‘The Simpsons!’” Fans have witnessed countless flashbacks and forward-jumps that muddy the waters of Springfield's narrative, so it's best to relax and not jump to conclusions about the family’s future.

While a handful of character deaths, such as Maude Flanders and Edna Krabappel, have stuck, Selman assures us that Marge is far from the grave. He explained that all future episodes remain speculative fantasies, making it highly unlikely Marge will ever be permanently gone. The only instance of her death occurred in a future episode from just six weeks ago.

The recent hullabaloo over Marge’s fate reignited interest after the Season 36 finale, titled “Estranger Things,” aired on May 18. In this episode, we watched as Bart and Lisa drift apart following Marge's fictional death. Years later, Lisa becomes an NBA commissioner while Bart runs a retirement home—where Homer resides. Their eventual reunion is sparked by a heartfelt video message from Marge, viewed from her heavenly perch, where she’s amusingly having an affair with Ringo Starr.

Given the show's experimental storytelling—where even season openers can mimic series finales—this controversy shouldn’t be a shock to die-hard fans. The unexpected twists can lead to misunderstandings, sparking wild interpretations that sometimes gain traction online and shift into sensational headlines without the full story.

As Selman aptly noted, “Websites need clicks, and headlines drive traffic!” While he acknowledges that the sensationalism of misleading headlines may seem frustrating, he also sees an upside—it's clear that "The Simpsons" continues to hold a significant place in pop culture. With FX renewing the series for an unprecedented four more seasons, fans can rest easy knowing Marge, voiced by the talented Julie Kavner for nearly 40 years, will continue to be a fixture in Springfield.

At the end of the day, Selman expressed a positive take on the chaos: ”It shows people care about Marge. Even when these silly stories go viral, it’s still good for the show’s business!”