The Way of the Dog

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The Way of the Dog

The Way of the Dog
Episode Number	684
Production Code	ZABF16
Original Airdate	May 17, 2020
Title Screen	Snowball I, Nibbles, Bart's turtle and Mr. Pinchy fly through the screen with angel wings on their backs
Special Guest Voices	Cate Blanchett as Elaine Wolff Michael York as Dr. Lionel Budgie
Show Runner(s)	Al Jean
Written By	Carolyn Omine
Directed By	Matthew Faughnan

"The Way of the Dog" is the twenty-second and final episode of Season 31. It was originally not supposed to be the finale of that season, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, pushing multiple episodes from this season to the next, it ended up becoming the season finale.

Synopsis

After the Simpsons' dog bites Marge, the family explores the tragic past of Santa's Little Helper.