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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 28 · EPISODE 17

The Simpsons S28E17 22 for 30

★ 7.3 · GREAT Mar 12, 2017 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S28E17: 22 for 30

The episode in brief

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 paper, and Homer becomes the team's coach. Things go awry when Bart gets involved with the mafia.

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 S28E17

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

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S28E17 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S28E17 air?

The Simpsons S28E17 (“22 for 30”) first aired on March 12, 2017.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S28E17?

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 S28E17 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S28E17 (“22 for 30”) 7.3/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.