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The Simpsons Season 28

The Simpsons

Season 28

September 24, 2016 22 episodes

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Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus
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E1. Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus

22m Sep 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.

Friends and Family
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E2. Friends and Family

22m Oct 2, 2016

Mr. Burns hires the Simpsons, except Homer, to be his virtual family; Homer becomes best friends with the girl next door.

The Town
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E3. The Town

23m Oct 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.

Treehouse of Horror XXVII
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E4. Treehouse of Horror XXVII

23m Oct 16, 2016

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

Trust But Clarify
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E5. Trust But Clarify

22m Oct 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.

There Will Be Buds
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E6. There Will Be Buds

23m Nov 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.

Havana Wild Weekend
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E7. Havana Wild Weekend

22m Nov 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.

Dad Behavior
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E8. Dad Behavior

22m Nov 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.

The Last Traction Hero
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E9. The Last Traction Hero

23m Dec 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.

The Nightmare After Krustmas
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E10. The Nightmare After Krustmas

22m Dec 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.

Pork and Burns
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E11. Pork and Burns

22m Jan 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

The Great Phatsby (1)
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E12. The Great Phatsby (1)

22m Jan 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.

The Great Phatsby (2)
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E13. The Great Phatsby (2)

22m Jan 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.

Fatzcarraldo
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E14. Fatzcarraldo

22m Feb 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.

The Cad and the Hat
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E15. The Cad and the Hat

22m Feb 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.

Kamp Krustier
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E16. Kamp Krustier

22m Mar 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.

22 for 30
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E17. 22 for 30

23m Mar 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

A Father's Watch
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E18. A Father's Watch

22m Mar 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.

The Caper Chase
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E19. The Caper Chase

23m Apr 2, 2017

Disappointed in Yale, Mr. Burns decides to start his own for-profit university and Homer is hired as a professor

Looking for Mr. Goodbart
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E20. Looking for Mr. Goodbart

22m Apr 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.

Moho House
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E21. Moho House

23m May 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.

Dogtown
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E22. Dogtown

22m May 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.

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