‘The Simpsons’ attempts ‘series finale’ with ‘Sopranos’ scene in season 36 premiere
But that’s not all viewers got when they tuned in for the season 36 premiere Sunday. There was a “Sopranos” tribute, among many other bells and whistles. The episode opened on a star-studded ceremony hosted by the Springfield version of former “Simpsons” writer Conan O’Brien.