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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!

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...
  1. Background image for Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus
    6.1/10(1.2k 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.

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  2. Background image for Friends and Family
    6.6/10(1.2k 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.

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  3. Background image for The Town
    7.0/10(1.3k 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.

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    Director:Rob Oliver
    Writer:Dave King
  4. Background image for Treehouse of Horror XXVII
    6.8/10(1.5k votes)

    #4 - Treehouse of Horror XXVII

    S28:E4

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

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  5. Background image for Trust But Clarify
    6.3/10(1.1k 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.

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  6. Background image for There Will Be Buds
    6.6/10(1.1k 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.

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  8. Background image for Havana Wild Weekend
    6.2/10(1.1k 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.

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  9. Background image for Dad Behavior
    6.5/10(1.0k 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.

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  10. Background image for The Last Traction Hero
    6.3/10(1.0k 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.

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  11. Background image for The Nightmare After Krustmas
    5.9/10(1.1k 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.

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    Director:Rob Oliver
  12. Background image for Pork and Burns
    6.7/10(1.1k 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

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  13. Background image for The Great Phatsby (1)
    6.1/10(1.3k 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.

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  14. Background image for The Great Phatsby (2)
    7.0/10(3 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.

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  15. Background image for Fatzcarraldo
    6.3/10(1.0k 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.

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  16. Background image for The Cad and the Hat
    6.4/10(1.0k 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.

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  17. Background image for Kamp Krustier
    6.5/10(1.0k 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.

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    Director:Rob Oliver
  18. Background image for 22 for 30
    6.5/10(1.1k 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

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  19. Background image for A Father's Watch
    6.8/10(1.0k 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.

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    Director:Bob Anderson
    Writer:Simon Rich
  20. Background image for The Caper Chase
    6.1/10(1.1k 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

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  21. Background image for Looking for Mr. Goodbart
    6.8/10(1.0k 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.

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  22. Background image for Moho House
    6.1/10(980 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.

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    6.4/10(976 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.

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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 1197 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".