In a surprising turn, longtime Simpsons character Alice Glick, the First Church of Springfield's organist, has been killed off in season 37, episode 7. Executive producer Tim Long confirmed her death, stating she is 'dead as a doornail' after over three decades on the show. The episode aired on November 16, 2025, marking a permanent end for the character who previously faked her death.
Episode Overview
The episode, which aired on Sunday, November 16, 2025, opens during a church service where Reverend Lovejoy is preaching. An interruption from the organ leads to the discovery of Alice Glick's lifeless body slumped over the instrument, shocking the congregation. This marks the end for the elderly organist, who first appeared in season 2's 'Three Men and a Comic Book' back in 1991.
Confirmation and Legacy
Executive producer Tim Long provided exclusive confirmation to TVLine, saying, 'In a sense, Alice the organist will live forever, through the beautiful music she made. But in another, more important sense, yep she's dead as a doornail.' Alice, originally voiced by the late Cloris Leachman, was later voiced by Tress MacNeille. Despite her death, she leaves her fortune to Springfield Elementary to fund a new music program, as introduced by Principal Skinner, who calls her 'a dead lady you've never met.'
Past Appearances and Doubts
Fans might recall Alice's previous 'death' in season 22 at the hands of a rogue Robopet, after which she appeared as both a ghost and alive. This time, however, the show confirms her passing is final. To honor her, viewers are encouraged to revisit her iconic organ solo in season 7, where Bart tricks the congregation into singing a biblical version of Iron Butterfly's 'In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida.'
The episode highlights Alice's angelic contributions to Springfield's music scene over 35 seasons.