Fox is reworking its programming to fit in a special tribute episode for Marcia Wallace, who recently died and used to play teacher Edna Krabappel on The Simpsons, on Sunday, Nov. 3.

The television network will air back-to-back episodes, both intended as a tribute to Wallace and her character on the show. The first will be from the vault, Bart the Lover, which painted Krabappel's character -- who is otherwise quite cynical and mean -- in a sympathetic light. The episode first aired in 1992 during the show's third season.

When Bart discovers that his teacher is actually lonely and is seeking companionship through a personal ad, he starts sending Miss Krabappel love letters and even goes as far as to set her up on a fake date. But as he spies on her from afar, sitting by herself, he feels sorry for her and starts to work toward making amends.

The new episode, 4 Regrettings and a Funeral, will open with a "couch gag" spoof of The Hobbit, wherein the Simpsons set out on a dangerous expedition to retrieve the comfiest couch in Springfield.

The episode will conclude with a tribute card honoring Wallace from the producers of the show. Wallace died at the age of 70 on Oct. 26. She had been a breast cancer survivor for 28 years.

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"I was tremendously saddened to learn this morning of the passing of the brilliant and gracious Marcia Wallace," producer Al Jean said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. "She was beloved by all at The Simpsons and we intend to retire her irreplaceable character." 

Watch the "couch gag" spoof of The Hobbit here:

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