“The Town,” the all-Boston episode of The Simpsons that aired back in October, has a mind-boggling number of hidden references to the city that only locals will understand. When the episode re-airs this Sunday at 7:30 p.m., there’s going to be one more, thanks to the New England Patriots.
After the Pats’ incredible come-from-behind, 34-28 win over the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl 51 last Sunday, the show’s producers decided to go back and add a new Super Bowl-themed Easter egg to the episode.
“Back when the episodes were hand-drawn, something like this would have been impossible,” Simpsons Executive Producer Matt Selman said.