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The Simpsons Season 28

7.6 · GREAT Sep 25, 2016 – May 21, 2017 FOX 22 EPISODES ★ 7.6 AVG EPISODE
EPISODE RATINGS · E01→E22 The Simpsons season 28 episode ratings: 22 rated episodes, from 7.1 to 8.4; highest E16
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The season in brief

Season 28 of The Simpsons aired from Sep 25, 2016 – May 21, 2017 on FOX and runs 22 episodes.

FAN DESK VERDICT A strong year with only a couple of skippable detours. Watch it straight through — the map below flags the peaks.

Must-watch episodes

TOP RATED

Episode map

FAN RATINGS
ESSENTIAL GREAT SOLID FOR COMPLETISTS
8.4
FAN DESK PICK OF THE SEASON
Episode 16 — Kamp Krustier

Every episode

22 IN ORDER
S28E01 Sep 25, 2016 30 MIN ★ 7.3

Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus

When Springfield is burned to the ground, the Simpsons beg Mr. Burns to fund its rebuilding. Burns agrees – with one condition: he gets to put on a variety show at the Springfield…

S28E02 Oct 2, 2016 30 MIN ★ 7.4

Friends and Family

Mr. Burns hires the Simpsons to play his live-in virtual reality family, but excludes Homer so that he may play dad. Now alone, Homer finds a new best friend in girl-next-door…

S28E03 Oct 9, 2016 30 MIN ★ 7.6

The Town

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…

S28E04 Oct 16, 2016 30 MIN ★ 7.7

Treehouse of Horror XXVII

In the midst of a major drought, Mr. Burns introduces a Hunger Games-style contest in which Springfield's children fight each other for a day in Burns' personal reservoir.…

S28E05 Oct 23, 2016 30 MIN ★ 7.1

Trust But Clarify

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…

S28E06 Nov 6, 2016 30 MIN ★ 7.8

There Will Be Buds

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…

S28E07 Nov 13, 2016 30 MIN ★ 7.9

Havana Wild Weekend

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. Blackboard:…

S28E08 Nov 20, 2016 30 MIN ★ 7.6

Dad Behavior

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. Blackboard: 'I will…

S28E09 Dec 4, 2016 30 MIN ★ 7.9

The Last Traction Hero

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…

S28E10 Dec 11, 2016 30 MIN ★ 7.1

The Nightmare After Krustmas

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…

S28E11 Jan 8, 2017 30 MIN ★ 8.3

Pork & Burns

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…

S28E12 Jan 15, 2017 60 MIN ★ 7.7

The Great Phatsby, Part One

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…

S28E13 Jan 15, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.9

The Great Phatsby, Part Two

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…

S28E14 Feb 12, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.1

Fatzcarraldo

When all the fast food restaurants in Springfield become healthy, Homer turns to the last bastion of greasy food for comfort; Lisa must find a good news story when her school…

S28E15 Feb 19, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.8

The Cad and the Hat

When Bart betrays Lisa, he has to deal with his guilt – literally. Meanwhile, Springfield is in awe when Homer is revealed to be a chess savant.

S28E16 Mar 5, 2017 30 MIN ★ 8.4

Kamp Krustier

When Bart and Lisa return home abruptly after a traumatic incident at Kamp Krustier, they put an end to Homer and Marge's romantic encounters. Without sex to distract him, Homer…

S28E17 Mar 12, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.3

22 for 30

In this parody of a cable sports show, Bart goes from delinquent with detention to the star basketball player at Springfield Elementary. Lisa covers Bart's success for the school…

S28E18 Mar 19, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.7

A Father's Watch

Worried that Bart is destined for failure, Marge turns to a series of parenting "experts" for advice. Homer decides to cash in on one expert's advice by opening up a trophy store…

S28E19 Apr 2, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.3

Caper Chase

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

S28E20 Apr 30, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.8

Looking for Mr. Goodbart

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…

S28E21 May 7, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.8

Moho House

Homer and Marge attempt to work on their marriage, not knowing that Mr. Burns and Nigel have a bet on whether Nigel can break them apart. With the successful, albeit…

S28E22 May 21, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.5

Dogtown

When Homer's court case determines that a dog's life is more valuable than a human's is, the status of man's best friend rises in Springfield. When the dogs recognize their new…

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Season 28 FAQ

How many episodes are in The Simpsons season 28?

The Simpsons season 28 has 22 episodes.

When did The Simpsons season 28 air?

The Simpsons season 28 aired from September 25, 2016 to May 21, 2017.

Where can I watch The Simpsons season 28?

In the US, The Simpsons season 28 is available on FX, Hulu, Disney+, fuboTV, DirecTV On Demand, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, FOX One Amazon Channel, Hulu on Disney+, Amazon, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV.

What is the best episode of The Simpsons season 28?

The highest-rated episode of The Simpsons season 28 is S28E16 “Kamp Krustier”, rated 8.4/10.