6.1/101,148 votes#1 - Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus
Season 28 Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2016
When a fire levels Springfield, Mr. Burns agrees to the Simpsons' pleas that he fund the town's rebuilding, on the condition that he gets to put on a variety show.
Director: Matthew Nastuk
Writer: Tom Gammill, Max Pross
6.6/101,107 votes#2 - Friends and Family
Season 28 Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2016
Mr. Burns hires the Simpsons, except Homer, to be his virtual family; Homer becomes best friends with the girl next door.
Director: Lance Kramer
Writer: J. Stewart Burns
7.0/101,249 votes#3 - The Town
Season 28 Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2016
After Homer catches Bart rooting for Springfield’s football rival, the Boston Americans, he plans a family “hate-cation” trip to Boston in an attempt to show Bart that Boston is a terrible city.
Director: Rob Oliver
Writer: Dave King
6.8/101,405 votes#4 - Treehouse of Horror XXVII
Season 28 Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2016
Better late than never, The Hunger Games come to Springfield!
Director: Steven Dean Moore
Writer: Joel H. Cohen
6.3/101,029 votes#5 - Trust But Clarify
Season 28 Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2016
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.
Director: Michael Polcino
Writer: Harry Shearer
6.6/101,035 votes#6 - There Will Be Buds
Season 28 Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2016
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.
Director: Matthew Faughnan
Writer: Matt Selman
6.2/101,017 votes#7 - Havana Wild Weekend
Season 28 Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2016
When the Retirement Castle and the V.A. Hospital can’t solve Grampa’s health issues, the Simpsons decide to take a family trip to Cuba to get him cheap medical care.
Director: Bob Anderson
Writer: Dan Castellaneta, Deb Lacusta, Peter Tilden
6.5/10993 votes#8 - Dad Behavior
Season 28 Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2016
Homer finds a new app that makes his life much easier and outsources his father-son bonding. Meanwhile, Grampa finds that he is about to be a father again.
Director: Steven Dean Moore
Writer: Ryan Koh
6.3/10955 votes#9 - The Last Traction Hero
Season 28 Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2016
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.
Director: Bob Anderson
Writer: Bill Odenkirk
5.9/101,050 votes#10 - The Nightmare After Krustmas
Season 28 Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2016
Krusty tries to impress his daughter as they spend Christmas with the Simpsons. Meanwhile, Reverend Lovejoy seeks converts after church attendance plummets, and Maggie is haunted by a spooky Christmas toy.
Director: Rob Oliver
Writer: Jeff Westbrook
6.7/101,015 votes#11 - Pork and Burns
Season 28 Episode 11 - Aired 1/8/2017
When Marge becomes obsessed with a Japanese style of living, the Simpsons must part with any item that no longer brings them joy. For Homer, this means finding a new home for the family pig. For Lisa, it means saying goodbye to her beloved sax
Director: Matthew Nastuk
Writer: Rob LaZebnik
6.1/101,217 votes#12 - The Great Phatsby (1)
Season 28 Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2017
Mr. Burns tries to relive his glory days and crosses paths with a mysterious music mogul. After being conned by him and reduced to bankruptcy, Mr. Burns seeks revenge on the Music Producer with the help of Homer, Bart, rapper Jazzy James and the mogul's ex-wife, Praline. Also, Lisa is courted by the richest kid in town, Smithers begins a perilous journey and Marge opens an obscure boutique store.
Director: Chris Clements
Writer: Dan Greaney
6.8/1027 votes#13 - The Great Phatsby (2)
Season 28 Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/2017
Mr. Burns tries to relive his glory days and crosses paths with a mysterious music mogul. After being conned by him and reduced to bankruptcy, Mr. Burns seeks revenge on the Music Producer with the help of Homer, Bart, rapper Jazzy James and the mogul's ex-wife, Praline. Also, Lisa is courted by the richest kid in town, Smithers begins a perilous journey and Marge opens an obscure boutique store.
Director: Timothy Bailey
Writer: Dan Greaney, Matt Selman
6.4/10983 votes#14 - Fatzcarraldo
Season 28 Episode 14 - Aired 2/12/2017
All of the fast food restaurants in Springfield go healthy, forcing Homer to turn to the last bastion of greasy food for comfort.
Director: Mark Kirkland
Writer: Michael Price
6.5/10997 votes#15 - The Cad and the Hat
Season 28 Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2017
Bart deals with his guilt after betraying Lisa; Springfield is in awe of Homer when he is revealed to be a chess savant.
Director: Steven Dean Moore
Writer: Ron Zimmerman
6.5/10984 votes#16 - Kamp Krustier
Season 28 Episode 16 - Aired 3/5/2017
Bart and Lisa return home from Kamp Krustier early, interrupting Homer and Marge's romantic encounters; Bart and Lisa confront a source of trauma.
Director: Rob Oliver
Writer: David M. Stern
6.5/101,028 votes#17 - 22 for 30
Season 28 Episode 17 - Aired 3/12/2017
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
Director: Chris Clements
Writer: Joel H. Cohen
6.8/10996 votes#18 - A Father's Watch
Season 28 Episode 18 - Aired 3/19/2017
Marge turns to a series of parenting experts for advice when she becomes worried that Bart is destined for failure; Homer decides to open a trophy store; Grampa gives Bart a watch coveted by Homer.
Director: Bob Anderson
Writer: Simon Rich
6.1/101,010 votes#19 - The Caper Chase
Season 28 Episode 19 - Aired 4/2/2017
Disappointed in Yale, Mr. Burns decides to start his own for-profit university and Homer is hired as a professor
Director: Lance Kramer
Writer: Jeff Westbrook
6.8/10995 votes#20 - Looking for Mr. Goodbart
Season 28 Episode 20 - Aired 4/30/2017
Bart gets in trouble on Grandparents Day at school and is forced to hang out with Skinner's mother as punishment. After spending time with various grandmas in the neighborhood, he learns the benefits of hanging out with the elderly, but eventually recognizes the dangers of taking advantage of them. Meanwhile, Peekimon Get has taken over the town of Springfield.
Director: Michael Polcino
Writer: Carolyn Omine
6.1/10935 votes#21 - Moho House
Season 28 Episode 21 - Aired 5/7/2017
Mr. Burns makes a bet with his old friend that nothing can break Homer and Marge apart. But that's where Moe comes in.
Director: Matthew Nastuk
Writer: Jeff Martin
6.4/10932 votes#22 - Dogtown
Season 28 Episode 22 - Aired 5/21/2017
After a successful animal rights campaign, all dogs in Springfield are allowed to go where they want and do what they want. Pack mentality quickly kicks in and the dogs of Springfield assert their dominance by threatening the people.
Director: Steven Dean Moore
Writer: J. Stewart Burns
The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 28
Every episode of The Simpsons Season 28 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 28!
Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and...
Genres:FamilyAnimationComedy
Network:FOX
Season 28 Ratings Summary
"Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus" is the best rated episode of "The Simpsons" season 28. It scored 6.1/10 based on 1148 votes. Directed by Matthew Nastuk and written by Tom Gammill, Max Pross, it aired on 9/25/2016. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Friends and Family".