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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 28 · EPISODE 5

The Simpsons S28E05 Trust But Clarify

★ 7.1 · GREAT Oct 23, 2016 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S28E05: Trust But Clarify

The episode in brief

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. Blackboard: 'The first episode of the second 600'. 

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 S28E05

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7.1
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S28E05 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S28E05 air?

The Simpsons S28E05 (“Trust But Clarify”) first aired on October 23, 2016.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S28E05?

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 S28E05 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S28E05 (“Trust But Clarify”) 7.1/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.