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The Simpsons Season 29

7.6 · GREAT Oct 1, 2017 – May 20, 2018 FOX 21 EPISODES ★ 7.6 AVG EPISODE
EPISODE RATINGS · E01→E21 The Simpsons season 29 episode ratings: 21 rated episodes, from 7.1 to 8.1; highest E17
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The season in brief

Season 29 of The Simpsons aired from Oct 1, 2017 – May 20, 2018 on FOX and runs 21 episodes.

FAN DESK VERDICT A strong year with only a couple of skippable detours. Watch it straight through — the map below flags the peaks.

Must-watch episodes

TOP RATED

Episode map

FAN RATINGS
ESSENTIAL GREAT SOLID FOR COMPLETISTS
8.1
FAN DESK PICK OF THE SEASON
Episode 17 — Lisa Gets the Blues

Every episode

21 IN ORDER
S29E01 Oct 1, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.4

The Serfsons

In a magical medieval world, Marge's mother is turned into an Ice Walker and the only way for Homer to afford the cure is to force Lisa to use illegal magic. When the King…

S29E02 Oct 8, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.8

Springfield Splendor

Marge and Lisa turn Lisa's sad experience into a successful graphic novel-turned-Broadway show, but they struggle with creative differences and ego.

S29E03 Oct 15, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.6

Whistler's Father

Homer discovers that Maggie is a whistling savant and launches her baby-celebrity career. Meanwhile, Marge impresses Fat Tony with her interior design taste, and he hires her to…

S29E04 Oct 22, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.8

Treehouse of Horror XXVIII

Maggie becomes possessed by an ancient demon, Lisa discovers a creepy/perfect version of her family in an alternate universe and Homer cannibalizes himself.

S29E05 Nov 5, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.5

Grampy Can Ya Hear Me

Grampa gets a hearing aid and finally hears what everyone has been saying about him. Meanwhile, Mr. Skinner discovers that his mother has kept the ultimate secret from him.…

S29E06 Nov 12, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.6

The Old Blue Mayor She Ain't What She Used to Be

Frustrated with the local government, Marge decides to run for Mayor. To win public support, she begins making Homer the butt of her jokes. Blackboard: 'I will not ask my guidance…

S29E07 Nov 19, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.5

Singin' in the Lane

Homer and the guys reunite their old bowling team to cheer up Moe, only to end up in fierce competition with a team of arrogant millionaires. Meanwhile, Lisa and Marge try to…

S29E08 Dec 3, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.9

Mr. Lisa's Opus

As future Lisa writes her college application essay for Harvard, she recalls past disappointing birthdays that helped shape her.

S29E09 Dec 10, 2017 30 MIN ★ 7.9

Gone Boy

When Bart goes missing, the town puts together a search party to find him. After most give up hope, Sideshow Bob manipulates Millhouse into revealing where Bart is hiding.…

S29E10 Jan 7, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.1

Haw-Haw Land

When the Simpsons go to a STEM conference, Lisa falls for a crooning jazz pianist named Brendan. Meanwhile, Bart discovers that he has an affinity for chemistry.

S29E11 Jan 14, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.1

Frink Gets Testy

Fearing that the end of the world is near, Mr. Burns tasks Dr. Frink with testing all of Springfield to determine who is worth saving. The results shake the Simpson family to…

S29E12 Mar 18, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.7

Homer is Where the Art Isn't

When Homer is accused of stealing a million-dollar painting, only a detective from the 1970s can clear his name, or send him to jail. It's a classic impossible mystery.

S29E13 Mar 25, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.3

3 Scenes Plus a Tag from a Marriage

Homer and Marge recount the story of their transition from loving their life without kids to being miserable parents.

S29E14 Apr 1, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.1

Fears of a Clown

Bart goes to prankster rehab after a clown-mask prank terrifies the town and destroys Krusty's career. A tortured Krusty then tries his hand at serious drama with a regional…

S29E15 Apr 8, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.3

No Good Read Goes Unpunished

In an attempt to bring the family together, Marge forces everyone to hand in their electronics and take a trip to a book store. Blackboard: 'April Showers did not date the…

S29E16 Apr 15, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.6

King Leer

Homer and Marge follow Moe after the bar closes early and discover him and his father fighting. The Simpsons, after finding out that Moe has been excommunicated from his family…

S29E17 Apr 22, 2018 30 MIN ★ 8.1

Lisa Gets the Blues

When the Simpsons' flight to Gainesville gets re-routed to New Orleans, Lisa is forced to face her failures, and regain her confidence as a jazz musician. Meanwhile, Bart is…

S29E18 Apr 29, 2018 30 MIN ★ 8.1

Forgive and Regret

Grampa makes a confession to Homer while on his deathbed. After his recovery, he comes to realize that this issue will not be easy to reconcile.

S29E19 May 6, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.8

Left Behind

Homer gets Flanders a job at the plant, and he soon learns that no good deed goes unpunished when Flanders starts to insist on carpools and demands more from Homer's work…

S29E20 May 13, 2018 30 MIN ★ 7.8

Throw Grampa from the Dane

After receiving an insurance payout, the Simpsons go to Denmark, so Grampa can benefit from the country's free healthcare.

S29E21 May 20, 2018 30 MIN ★ 8.1

Flanders' Ladder

After getting struck by lightning, Bart receives visits from ghosts, who want closure only he can provide.

Cast this season

MAIN CAST

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Season 29 FAQ

How many episodes are in The Simpsons season 29?

The Simpsons season 29 has 21 episodes.

When did The Simpsons season 29 air?

The Simpsons season 29 aired from October 1, 2017 to May 20, 2018.

Where can I watch The Simpsons season 29?

In the US, The Simpsons season 29 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.

What is the best episode of The Simpsons season 29?

The highest-rated episode of The Simpsons season 29 is S29E17 “Lisa Gets the Blues”, rated 8.1/10.