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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 28 · EPISODE 6

The Simpsons S28E06 There Will Be Buds

★ 7.8 · GREAT Nov 6, 2016 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S28E06: There Will Be Buds

The episode in brief

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 loser he is. Kirk overhears his rant and disappears, right when the team needs him most: the championship game.

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 S28E06

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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7.8
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S28E06 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S28E06 air?

The Simpsons S28E06 (“There Will Be Buds”) first aired on November 6, 2016.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S28E06?

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 S28E06 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S28E06 (“There Will Be Buds”) 7.8/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.