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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 28 · EPISODE 9

The Simpsons S28E09 The Last Traction Hero

★ 7.9 · GREAT Dec 4, 2016 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S28E09: The Last Traction Hero

The episode in brief

A workplace accident leaves Homer in a cast, and in a position to sue Mr. Burns. This leaves Marge unfulfilled, so she turns to an unexpected source for romance. Meanwhile, Lisa is made "Bus Monitor" and tries to keep the peace.

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 S28E09

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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7.9
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S28E09 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S28E09 air?

The Simpsons S28E09 (“The Last Traction Hero”) first aired on December 4, 2016.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S28E09?

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 S28E09 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S28E09 (“The Last Traction Hero”) 7.9/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.