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The Simpsons — Season 28

Just a product of society that's lost its good manners.

201622 episodes6.3/10 (555 votes)

About this season

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

Episodes (22)

Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus
E1

1. Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus

6.2

Aired 25 September 2016 • 22 min

When a fire levels Springfield, Mr. Burns agrees to the Simpsons' pleas that he fund the town's rebuilding, on the condition that he gets to put on a variety show.

Friends and Family
E2

2. Friends and Family

6.4

Aired 2 October 2016 • 22 min

Mr. Burns hires the Simpsons, except Homer, to be his virtual family; Homer becomes best friends with the girl next door.

The Town
E3

3. The Town

6.2

Aired 9 October 2016 • 23 min

After Homer catches Bart rooting for Springfield’s football rival, the Boston Americans, he plans a family “hate-cation” trip to Boston in an attempt to show Bart that Boston is a terrible city.

Treehouse of Horror XXVII
E4

4. Treehouse of Horror XXVII

5.8

Aired 16 October 2016 • 23 min

Better late than never, The Hunger Games come to Springfield!

Trust But Clarify
E5

5. Trust But Clarify

6.3

Aired 23 October 2016 • 22 min

Lisa and Bart investigate Krusty’s suspicious new "Krustaceans" candy. Meanwhile, Homer wants a promotion at the nuclear plant and asks Marge to help him dress the part, and news anchor Kent Brockman struggles to find his feet in the changing media world.

There Will Be Buds
E6

6. There Will Be Buds

6.4

Aired 6 November 2016 • 23 min

Homer gets roped into coaching the kids' lacrosse team with Milhouse's dad, Kirk, who is in desperate need of a friend. When Kirk gets too clingy, Homer vents about how much of a loser he is. Kirk overhears his rant and disappears, right when the team needs him most: the championship game.

Havana Wild Weekend
E7

7. Havana Wild Weekend

6.2

Aired 13 November 2016 • 22 min

When the Retirement Castle and the V.A. Hospital can’t solve Grampa’s health issues, the Simpsons decide to take a family trip to Cuba to get him cheap medical care.

Dad Behavior
E8

8. Dad Behavior

6.4

Aired 20 November 2016 • 22 min

Homer finds a new app that makes his life much easier and outsources his father-son bonding. Meanwhile, Grampa finds that he is about to be a father again.

The Last Traction Hero
E9

9. The Last Traction Hero

6.0

Aired 4 December 2016 • 23 min

A workplace accident leaves Homer in a cast, and in a position to sue Mr. Burns. This leaves Marge unfulfilled, so she turns to an unexpected source for romance. Meanwhile, Lisa is made "Bus Monitor" and tries to keep the peace.

The Nightmare After Krustmas
E10

10. The Nightmare After Krustmas

5.9

Aired 11 December 2016 • 22 min

Krusty tries to impress his daughter as they spend Christmas with the Simpsons. Meanwhile, Reverend Lovejoy seeks converts after church attendance plummets, and Maggie is haunted by a spooky Christmas toy.

Pork and Burns
E11

11. Pork and Burns

6.0

Aired 8 January 2017 • 22 min

When Marge becomes obsessed with a Japanese style of living, the Simpsons must part with any item that no longer brings them joy. For Homer, this means finding a new home for the family pig. For Lisa, it means saying goodbye to her beloved sax

The Great Phatsby (1)
E12

12. The Great Phatsby (1)

6.3

Aired 15 January 2017 • 22 min

Mr. Burns tries to relive his glory days and crosses paths with a mysterious music mogul. After being conned by him and reduced to bankruptcy, Mr. Burns seeks revenge on the Music Producer with the help of Homer, Bart, rapper Jazzy James and the mogul's ex-wife, Praline. Also, Lisa is courted by the richest kid in town, Smithers begins a perilous journey and Marge opens an obscure boutique store.

The Great Phatsby (2)
E13

13. The Great Phatsby (2)

7.0

Aired 15 January 2017 • 22 min

Mr. Burns tries to relive his glory days and crosses paths with a mysterious music mogul. After being conned by him and reduced to bankruptcy, Mr. Burns seeks revenge on the Music Producer with the help of Homer, Bart, rapper Jazzy James and the mogul's ex-wife, Praline. Also, Lisa is courted by the richest kid in town, Smithers begins a perilous journey and Marge opens an obscure boutique store.

Fatzcarraldo
E14

14. Fatzcarraldo

6.2

Aired 12 February 2017 • 22 min

All of the fast food restaurants in Springfield go healthy, forcing Homer to turn to the last bastion of greasy food for comfort.

The Cad and the Hat
E15

15. The Cad and the Hat

6.3

Aired 19 February 2017 • 22 min

Bart deals with his guilt after betraying Lisa; Springfield is in awe of Homer when he is revealed to be a chess savant.

Kamp Krustier
E16

16. Kamp Krustier

6.4

Aired 5 March 2017 • 22 min

Bart and Lisa return home from Kamp Krustier early, interrupting Homer and Marge's romantic encounters; Bart and Lisa confront a source of trauma.

22 for 30
E17

17. 22 for 30

6.3

Aired 12 March 2017 • 23 min

Bart goes from delinquent with detention to the star basketball player at Springfield Elementary. Lisa covers Bart’s success for the school paper, and Homer becomes the team’s coach. Things go awry when Bart gets involved with the mafia

A Father's Watch
E18

18. A Father's Watch

6.4

Aired 19 March 2017 • 22 min

Marge turns to a series of parenting experts for advice when she becomes worried that Bart is destined for failure; Homer decides to open a trophy store; Grampa gives Bart a watch coveted by Homer.

The Caper Chase
E19

19. The Caper Chase

6.4

Aired 2 April 2017 • 23 min

Disappointed in Yale, Mr. Burns decides to start his own for-profit university and Homer is hired as a professor

Looking for Mr. Goodbart
E20

20. Looking for Mr. Goodbart

6.7

Aired 30 April 2017 • 22 min

Bart gets in trouble on Grandparents Day at school and is forced to hang out with Skinner's mother as punishment. After spending time with various grandmas in the neighborhood, he learns the benefits of hanging out with the elderly, but eventually recognizes the dangers of taking advantage of them. Meanwhile, Peekimon Get has taken over the town of Springfield.

Moho House
E21

21. Moho House

6.4

Aired 7 May 2017 • 23 min

Mr. Burns makes a bet with his old friend that nothing can break Homer and Marge apart. But that's where Moe comes in.

Dogtown
E22

22. Dogtown

6.1

Aired 21 May 2017 • 22 min

After a successful animal rights campaign, all dogs in Springfield are allowed to go where they want and do what they want. Pack mentality quickly kicks in and the dogs of Springfield assert their dominance by threatening the people.

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