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The Simpsons S28E01 Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus

★ 7.3 · GREAT Sep 25, 2016 30 MIN FOX
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The episode in brief

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 Bowl. Blackboard: 'This arm needs Tommy John surgery'.

FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.

Who’s in it

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Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S28E01

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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7.3
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S28E01 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S28E01 air?

The Simpsons S28E01 (“Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus”) first aired on September 25, 2016.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S28E01?

In the US, The Simpsons season 28 — including this episode — 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.

Is The Simpsons S28E01 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S28E01 (“Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus”) 7.3/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.