Although it may not seem like it, The Simpsons will eventually end, and the sitcom’s showrunner has begrudgingly weighed in on what a finale would look like and how it would subvert certain expectations of the genre. Matt Selman’s conditions for ending the show seem to be pretty straightforward, but they’re also a brilliant way for the legendary sitcom to conclude on its own terms. Topping the list of the longest-running sitcoms of all time, The Simpsons‘ final episode could go several ways, but the showrunner has strong opinions on which avenues should be explored and which should be ignored.