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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!

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 1 - Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus
    6.1/10(1252 votes)

    #1 - Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus

    S28:E1

    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
    Writers:Tom Gammill, Max Pross

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  2. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 2 - Friends and Family
    6.6/10(1206 votes)

    #2 - Friends and Family

    S28:E2

    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

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  3. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 3 - The Town
    7.0/10(1353 votes)

    #3 - The Town

    S28:E3

    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

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  4. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 4 - Treehouse of Horror XXVII
    6.7/10(1524 votes)

    #4 - Treehouse of Horror XXVII

    S28:E4

    Better late than never, The Hunger Games come to Springfield!

    Director:Steven Dean Moore
    Writer:Joel H. Cohen

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  5. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 5 - Trust But Clarify
    6.2/10(1120 votes)

    #5 - Trust But Clarify

    S28:E5

    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

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  6. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 6 - There Will Be Buds
    6.6/10(1134 votes)

    #6 - There Will Be Buds

    S28:E6

    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

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  7. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 7 - Havana Wild Weekend
    6.2/10(1118 votes)

    #7 - Havana Wild Weekend

    S28:E7

    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
    Writers:Deb Lacusta, Dan Castellaneta, Peter Tilden

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  8. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 8 - Dad Behavior
    6.5/10(1089 votes)

    #8 - Dad Behavior

    S28:E8

    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

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  9. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 9 - The Last Traction Hero
    6.3/10(1051 votes)

    #9 - The Last Traction Hero

    S28:E9

    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

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  10. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 10 - The Nightmare After Krustmas
    5.9/10(1156 votes)

    #10 - The Nightmare After Krustmas

    S28:E10

    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

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  11. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 11 - Pork and Burns
    6.7/10(1109 votes)

    #11 - Pork and Burns

    S28:E11

    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

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  12. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 12 - The Great Phatsby (1)
    6.1/10(1336 votes)

    #12 - The Great Phatsby (1)

    S28:E12

    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

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  13. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 13 - The Great Phatsby (2)
    6.3/10(43 votes)

    #13 - The Great Phatsby (2)

    S28:E13

    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
    Writers:Dan Greaney, Matt Selman

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  14. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 14 - Fatzcarraldo
    6.3/10(1086 votes)

    #14 - Fatzcarraldo

    S28:E14

    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

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  15. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 15 - The Cad and the Hat
    6.5/10(1100 votes)

    #15 - The Cad and the Hat

    S28:E15

    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

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  16. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 16 - Kamp Krustier
    6.5/10(1087 votes)

    #16 - Kamp Krustier

    S28:E16

    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

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  17. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 17 - 22 for 30
    6.5/10(1127 votes)

    #17 - 22 for 30

    S28:E17

    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

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  18. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 18 - A Father's Watch
    6.8/10(1092 votes)

    #18 - A Father's Watch

    S28:E18

    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

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  19. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 19 - The Caper Chase
    6.1/10(1110 votes)

    #19 - The Caper Chase

    S28:E19

    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

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  20. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 20 - Looking for Mr. Goodbart
    6.8/10(1107 votes)

    #20 - Looking for Mr. Goodbart

    S28:E20

    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

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  21. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 21 - Moho House
    6.1/10(1041 votes)

    #21 - Moho House

    S28:E21

    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

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  22. The Simpsons Season 28 Episode 22 - Dogtown
    6.4/10(1033 votes)

    #22 - Dogtown

    S28:E22

    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

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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 1252 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".