Clown in the Dumps

"Clown in the Dumps" will be the premiere of Season 26. It was confirmed by Al Jean on Twitter. It will premiere on September 28th, 2014. It is the 553rd episode in total.

Synopsis
A Springfield resident dies whether it's Krusty or his father right after Krusty the Clown retires after he’s offended by a comedy cable channel roast of him, meanwhile Lisa tries to protect Homer from getting sick and hurt.