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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 28 · EPISODE 12

The Simpsons S28E12 The Great Phatsby, Part One

★ 7.7 · GREAT Jan 15, 2017 60 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S28E12: The Great Phatsby, Part One

The episode in brief

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.

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

SERIES REGULARS

Where it sits in the season

TAP A BAR TO JUMP

Where to watch S28E12

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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7.7
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S28E12 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S28E12 air?

The Simpsons S28E12 (“The Great Phatsby, Part One”) first aired on January 15, 2017.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S28E12?

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 S28E12 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S28E12 (“The Great Phatsby, Part One”) 7.7/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.