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 Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.
The best episode of "The Simpsons" season 28 is "Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus", rated 6.1/10 from 1129 user votes. It was directed by Matthew Nastuk and written by Tom Gammill, Max Pross. "Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus" aired on 9/25/2016 and is rated 0.5 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Friends and Family".
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
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
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: David King
Better late than never, The Hunger Games come to Springfield!
Director: Steven Dean Moore
Writer: Joel H. Cohen
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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