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|original run= September 25, [[2016]] – Spring 2017
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|original run= September 25, [[2016]] – May 21, [[2017]]
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'''Season 28''' is the current season of ''[[The Simpsons]]''. It premiered on September 25, [[2016]].<ref name="AlJeanS28PremiereSept25">[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/734448004518805505 Al Jean's Twitter]</ref> The 4th episode of the season will be the 600th episode of the show.
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'''Season 28''' of ''[[The Simpsons]]'' is the season that aired during the {{W|2016–17 United States network television schedule}}. It began on September 25, [[2016]] with "[[Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus]]" and ended on May 21, [[2017]] with "[[Dogtown]]". "[[Treehouse of Horror XXVII]]" was the 600th episode of the show.
  
 
== Announcement ==
 
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On May 4, 2015, FOX announced that ''The Simpsons'' had been renewed for [[Season 27|seasons 27]] and 28.<ref>[http://www.foxflash.com/fox/releases/fox-picks-double-d%E2%80%99ohse-simpsons%E2%80%9Drenewing-series-27th-and-28th-seasons FOX Picks Up A Double D’ohse Of “The Simpsons,”renewing Series For 27th And 28th Seasons]</ref>
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On May 4, 2015, FOX announced that ''The Simpsons'' had been renewed for [[Season 27|seasons 27]] and 28.<ref>[http://www.foxflash.com/fox/releases/fox-picks-double-d%E2%80%99ohse-simpsons%E2%80%9Drenewing-series-27th-and-28th-seasons FOX Picks Up A Double D'ohse Of "The Simpsons,"renewing Series For 27th And 28th Seasons]</ref>
  
 
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{{TCsT|When Springfield is burned to the ground, the Simpsons beg Mr. Burns to fund its rebuilding. Burns agrees – with one condition: he gets to put on a variety show at the Springfield Bowl.<ref name="YNS28P">[https://www.yahoo.com/news/taraji-p-henson-keegan-michael-key-join-simpsons-040042214.html Yahoo News]</ref><ref name="FOXEP1">[http://www.fox.com/content/clone-of-simpsons-091816-800p FOX.com]</ref>
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{{TCsT|When Springfield is burned to the ground, [[Simpsons family|the Simpsons]] beg [[Mr. Burns]] to fund its rebuilding. Burns agrees – with one condition: he gets to put on a variety show at the [[Springfield Bowl]].
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Amy Schumer]] as [[Mrs. Burns]]<ref>[http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/08/amy-schumer-simpsons-family-guy-bobs-burgers EntertainmentWeekly]</ref><ref name="FOXEP1"/>|7|color=white}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Amy Schumer]] as [[Mrs. Burns]] and [[Pendleton Ward]] as "[[Simpsons Time]]" singer.|7|color=white}}
  
 
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{{TCsT|Mr. Burns hires the Simpsons to play his live-in virtual reality family, but excludes Homer so that he may play dad. Now alone, Homer finds a new best friend in girl-next-door Julia, who eats, drinks and thinks like him.<ref name="FOXEP2">[http://www.fox.com/content/clone-of-simpsons-092516-800p FOX.com]</ref>
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{{TCsT|[[Mr. Burns]] hires [[Simpsons family|the Simpsons]] to play his live-in virtual reality family, but excludes [[Homer]] so that he may play dad. Now alone, Homer finds a new best friend in girl-next-door {{ap|Julia|Friends and Family}}, who eats, drinks and thinks like him.
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Allison Janney]] as Julia<ref>[https://twitter.com/mxedtr/status/771106579726774274 Chris Ledesma on Twitter - Janney]</ref><ref name="FOXEP2"/> and [[Pendleton Ward]] sings the couch gag theme.<ref name="FOXEP2"/>|7|color=white}}
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{{TCsT|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.<ref name="TFC">[http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20160914fox16 The Futon Critic.com]</ref>
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{{TCsT|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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'''Guest starring:''' [[Bill Burr]] as [[Boston fan 1]], [[Michael Chiklis]] as [[Handsome quarterback]], [[Rachel Dratch]] as [[Bostonian doctor]], [[Dana Gould]] as [[Boston fan 2]],<br/>[[Doris Kearns Goodwin]] as {{Ch|Doris Kearns Goodwin|herself}}, [[Mike Mitchell]] as [[Boston fan 3]], and [[Jason Nash]] as [[Southie criminals]] and [[Philanthropic Southies]]<ref name="TFC"/><ref>[https://twitter.com/ucbtla/status/781572587256033280 UCB Theatre LA on Twitter]</ref>|7|color=white}}
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{{TCsT|In the midst of a major drought, [[Mr. Burns]] introduces a [[Hunger Games]]-style contest in which Springfield's children fight each other for a day in Burns' personal reservoir. Meanwhile, [[Lisa]]'s imaginary best friend, [[Rachel Cohen|Rachel]], is jealous of Lisa's real best friends and starts killing them. [[Moe]] tells [[Bart]] that the barflies are actually covert agents and that he wants Bart join their team in [[Homer]]'s place.
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Donald Fagen]] as {{Ch|Donald Fagen|himself}}, [[Sarah Silverman]] as [[Rachel Cohen]], [[Kelsey Grammer]] as [[Sideshow Bob]] and [[Drew Carey]] as {{Ch|Drew Carey|himself}}|7|color=white}}
  
 
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{{TCsT|[[Lisa]] and [[Bart]] investigate [[Krusty]]'s suspicious new "Krustaceans" candy. Meanwhile, [[Homer]] wants a promotion at the [[Power Plant|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.<ref name="TFC">[http://thefutoncritic.com/listings/20160928fox15/ The Futon Critic]</ref>
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{{TCsT|[[Lisa]] and [[Bart]] investigate [[Krusty]]'s suspicious new "Krustaceans" candy. Meanwhile, [[Homer]] wants a promotion at the [[Power Plant|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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{{TCsT|[[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.<ref name="TFCTWBB"/>
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{{TCsT|[[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.|7|color=white}}
  
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{{TCsT|[[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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{{TCsT|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.|7|color=white}}
  
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{{TCsT|When Marge becomes obsessed with a [[Japan]]ese style of living, [[Simpson family|the Simpsons]] must part with any item that no longer brings them joy. For [[Homer]], this means finding a new home for the [[Plopper|family pig]]. For [[Lisa]], it means saying goodbye to her beloved sax.
  
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{{TCsT|[[Mr. Burns]] tries to relive his glory days, and crosses paths with a [[Jay G|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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{{TCsT|When all the fast food restaurants in Springfield become healthy, Homer turns to the last bastion of greasy food for comfort - and digs up some childhood memories along the way. Meanwhile, Lisa must find a good news story when the future of her school radio station is in jeopardy.
  
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{{TCsT|When Bart betrays Lisa, he has to deal with his guilt - literally. Meanwhile, Springfield is in awe when Homer is revealed to be a chess savant.
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Seth Green]] as the {{ap|Nerd|Robot Chicken}}, [[Patton Oswalt]] as [[Bart's guilt]] and [[Magnus Carlsen]] as {{Ch|Magnus Carlsen|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
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When [[Bart]] and [[Lisa]] return home abruptly after a traumatic incident at {{ap|Kamp Krusty|location}}, they put an end to [[Homer]] and [[Marge]]'s romantic encounters. Without sex to distract him, Homer becomes a more productive worker and caring husband, but Marge misses the old Homer. Then, Bart and Lisa return to camp to confront the source of their trauma.
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{{TCsT|The episode will feauture the whole family on Cuba and the streets of Havana. Grampa is sick and he is going to be treated by the doctors there, using the great healthcare system of the archipelago. <ref name="HWWJF"/><ref>[https://twitter.com/HolidaysCuba/status/735790504403668992 Cuba Holidays' Twitter]</ref><ref>[https://cubaholidays.co.uk/news/116012/the-simpsons-family-to-visit-cuba The Simpsons family to visit Cuba]</ref>|7|color=white}}
 
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Michael Sheen]] as [[William Masters]] and [[Lizzy Caplan]] as [[Virginia Johnson]].|7|color=white}}
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{{TCsT|[[Krusty]] converts to Christianity, after an incident with [[Sophie]], and gets trapped in some ice after being baptized in the winter. In a allucination, [[Hyman Krustofsky|his father]] will appear.
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{{TCsT|In this parody of a cable sports show, [[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 [[Springfield Mafia|mafia]].
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Jackie Mason]] as [[Hyman Krustofsky]] and [[Natasha Lyonne]] as [[Sophie]]<ref>[http://www.ew.com/article/2016/09/15/simpsons-rabbi-krustofski-natasha-lyonne-krusty?xid=entertainment-weekly_socialflow_twitter Entertainment Weekly - "The Simpsons reanimates Rabbi Krustofski, welcomes Natasha Lyonne"]</ref>|7|color=white}}
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Stephen Curry]] as {{Ch|Stephen Curry|himself}}, [[Earl Mann]] as the narrator ([[Eddie Muntz]]) and [[Joe Mantegna]] as [[Fat Tony]].|7|color=white}}
  
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{{TCsT|Worried that [[Bart]] is destined for failure, [[Marge]] turns to a series of parenting "experts" for advice. [[Homer]] decides to cash in on one expert's advice by opening up a trophy store in Springfield. Meanwhile, Bart finds some needed encouragement from [[Grampa]], who gives him a precious watch coveted by Homer.
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Brian Posehn]] as [[Dumlee]], [[Rob Riggle]] as Dr. [[Fenton Pooltoy]], [[Vanessa Bayer]] as [[Clarity Hoffman-Roth]] and [[Adam Silver]] as {{Ch|Adam Silver|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
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{{TCsT|Mr. Burns tries to relive his glory days crossing paths with a music mogul. After the mysterious person cons him and reduces him to bankrupt, Mr. Burns seeks revenge with the help of Homer, Bart, Jazzy James and the mogul's ex-wife, Praline.<ref name="YNS28P"/>
 
  
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{{TCsT|Disappointed in Yale, [[Mr. Burns]] decides to start his own for-profit university and [[Homer]] is hired as a professor.
  
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'''Guest starring:''' [[Suze Orman‎‎]] as {{Ch|Suze Orman|herself}}, [[Neil deGrasse Tyson]] as {{Ch|Neil deGrasse Tyson|himself}}, [[Robert McKee‎]] as {{Ch|Robert McKee|himself}}, [[Jason Alexander]] as [[Bourbon Verlander]], [[Ken Jennings]] as {{Ch|Ken Jennings|himself}}, and [[Stan Lee]] as {{Ch|Stan Lee|himself}}.|7|color=white}}
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{{TCsT|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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{{TCsT|[[Homer]] and [[Marge]] attempt to work on their marriage, not knowing that [[Mr. Burns]] and Nigel have a bet on whether Nigel can break them apart. With the successful, albeit unconventional, help of [[Moe]], the couple gets back their mojo.
  
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{{TCsT|When [[Homer]]'s court case determines that a dog's life is more valuable than a human's is, the status of man's best friend rises in [[Springfield]]. When the dogs recognize their new position of power, they assert their dominance over the humans.
  
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[[Mr. Burns]] goes to [[Yale University]] and discovers how politically correct it is, so he starts up his own college.<ref name="TVLineTCC">[http://tvline.com/2016/08/25/the-simpsons-donald-trump-parody-episode-cast-season-28-spoilers/ TV Line - "The Simpsons Enlists Brainy Trio for Donald Trump Parody in Season 28"]</ref><ref name="TwitterTCC">[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/768924960890826752 Al Jean on Twitter]</ref>
 
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{{TCsT|Homer gets roped into coaching the kids' lacrosse team with Milhouse's dad.<ref name="S28Synop">[http://www.foxflash.com/fox/simpsons/synopsis Fox Flash]</ref>|7|color=white}}
 
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{{TCsT|Homer paying Choremonkey Matt Leinart to play catch with Bart, the two of whom form a strong bond, much to Homer's chagrin.<ref name="S28Synop"/>
 
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{{TCsT|It turns out that Homer and Grandpa used to play chess a lot, and Homer got better than Grandpa who wouldn't play anymore. Then Homer learns that one theory in chess is you become good because you want to kill your father, and he wants to see if that's true. Magnus Carlsen says the only way he can find out is to play one last game against Grandpa.<ref name="EW600th"/>
 
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{{TCsT|Homer and Lisa get addicted to ''{{bp|Pokémon GO}}'' and wind up spending a lot of loot on [[Pokémon]] extras, but Lisa takes the rap for Homer and it starts to make her very upset. Meanwhile, Bart plays his own game — except he's making money, not spending it. Bart goes up to elderly women with no grandchildren and pretends to be their grandchildren in exchange for toys and gifts and cards with five dollars in them.<ref name="EW600th"/>|7|color=white}}
 
 
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== Upcoming season 28 episodes script covers ==
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== Season 28 episodes script covers ==
 
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== Other notes ==
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== Production ==
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*[[Harry Shearer]] wrote a "terrific episode" for this season.<ref>[https://twitter.com/AlJean/status/718877829090250752 Al Jean's Twitter]</ref>
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*The stars of {{W|Masters of Sex}} were set to guest star but didn't appear.<ref name="S28Synop">[http://www.foxflash.com/fox/simpsons/synopsis Fox Flash - "Masters of Sex"]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/TheSimpsons/status/756928632363155456 The Simpsons' Twitter - "Masters of Sex"]</ref><ref name="YTGS">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTWNNgt4Ju4 Guest Stars On The Upcoming Season Of THE SIMPSONS]</ref>  
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*[[Allison Janney]], the stars of {{w|Masters of Sex}}, [[Matt Leinart]], [[Lizzy Caplan]] and [[Michael Sheen]] will guest star.<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheSimpsons/status/756928632363155456 The Simpsons' Twitter]</ref><ref name="YTGS">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTWNNgt4Ju4 Guest Stars On The Upcoming Season Of THE SIMPSONS]</ref><ref name="S28Synop"/>
 
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*There will be a crossover with ''{{w|Adventure Time}}''. The Adventure Time opening will be Simpsonized as “Simpsons Time,” sung by the creator of Adventure Time, [[Pendleton Ward]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/TheSimpsons/status/756934931884888064 The Simpsons' Twitter]</ref><ref name="ATPkmnGo">[http://www.ew.com/article/2016/07/23/comic-con-simpsons-pokemon-go-adventure-time EW.com]</ref><ref name="SDCCILS"/>
 
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*There will be a {{bp|Pokémon GO}} parody episode. Al Jean revealed he's "fully confident that it’s still going to be a big thing." and that the storyline will be that "Homer and Lisa are playing all the time and they’re wasting all the money."<ref name="ATPkmnGo"/><ref name="SDCCILS"/> It'll air in Spring [[2017]].<ref name="EW600th"/>
 
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*There will be another ''{{w|Robot Chicken}}'' couch gag.<ref name="SDCCILS"/><ref>[https://twitter.com/TheSimpsons/status/756938219099262976 The Simpsons' Twitter]</ref>
 
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*[[Spider Pig]] will return.<ref name="SDCCILS"/>
 
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*In "[[The Town]]", The Simpsons will return to [[Boston]], discovering candlepin bowling.<ref name="EW600th"/>
 
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Season 28
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Season Information
Original run: September 25, 2016 – May 21, 2017
No. of episodes: 22
Previous season: 27
Next season: 29

Season 28 of The Simpsons is the season that aired during the 2016–17 United States network television schedule. It began on September 25, 2016 with "Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus" and ended on May 21, 2017 with "Dogtown". "Treehouse of Horror XXVII" was the 600th episode of the show.

Announcement[edit]

On May 4, 2015, FOX announced that The Simpsons had been renewed for seasons 27 and 28.[1]

Episodes[edit]

Picture # Original title Original airdate Directed by Written by Prod. code
Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus promo 1.jpg 597 - 1 "Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus" September 25, 2016 Matthew Nastuk Tom Gammill and Max Pross VABF20
When Springfield is burned to the ground, the Simpsons beg Mr. Burns to fund its rebuilding. Burns agrees – with one condition: he gets to put on a variety show at the Springfield Bowl.

Guest starring: Amy Schumer as Mrs. Burns and Pendleton Ward as "Simpsons Time" singer.

Friends and Family promo 1.png 598 - 2 "Friends and Family" October 2, 2016 Lance Kramer J. Stewart Burns VABF18
Mr. Burns hires the Simpsons to play his live-in virtual reality family, but excludes Homer so that he may play dad. Now alone, Homer finds a new best friend in girl-next-door Julia, who eats, drinks and thinks like him.

Guest starring: Allison Janney as Julia.

The Town promo poster.png 599 - 3 "The Town" October 9, 2016 Rob Oliver Dave King VABF17
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.

Guest starring: Bill Burr as Boston fan 1, Michael Chiklis as Handsome quarterback, Rachel Dratch as Bostonian doctor, Dana Gould as Boston fan 2 and Doris Kearns Goodwin as herself.

Treehouse of Horror XXVII poster.jpg 600 - 4 "Treehouse of Horror XXVII" October 16, 2016 Steven Dean Moore Joel H. Cohen VABF16
In the midst of a major drought, Mr. Burns introduces a Hunger Games-style contest in which Springfield's children fight each other for a day in Burns' personal reservoir. Meanwhile, Lisa's imaginary best friend, Rachel, is jealous of Lisa's real best friends and starts killing them. Moe tells Bart that the barflies are actually covert agents and that he wants Bart join their team in Homer's place.

The first segment has a Hunger Games-theme. Sideshow Bob and Frank Grimes are both present.

Guest starring: Donald Fagen as himself, Sarah Silverman as Rachel Cohen, Kelsey Grammer as Sideshow Bob and Drew Carey as himself

Trust but Clarify promo 1.png 601 - 5 "Trust but Clarify" October 23, 2016 Michael Polcino Harry Shearer VABF21
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.

Guest starring: Dan Rather as himself.

There Will Be Buds promo 1.png 602 - 6 "There Will Be Buds" November 6, 2016 Matthew Faughnan Matt Selman VABF22
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 promo 1.png 603 - 7 "Havana Wild Weekend" November 13, 2016 Bob Anderson Dan Castellaneta, Deb Lacusta and Peter Tilden VABF19
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.

Guest starring: Stacy Keach as Howard K. Duff VIII and Deb Lacusta as Isabella.

Dad Behavior promo 1.png 604 - 8 "Dad Behavior" November 20, 2016 Steven Dean Moore Ryan Koh WABF01
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.

Guest starring: Matt Leinart as himself.

The Last Traction Hero promo 1.png 605 - 9 "The Last Traction Hero" December 4, 2016 Bob Anderson Bill Odenkirk WABF03
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 promo 1.png 606 - 10 "The Nightmare After Krustmas" December 11, 2016 Rob Oliver Jeff Westbrook WABF02
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.

Guest starring: Jackie Mason as Hyman Krustofsky, Natasha Lyonne as Sophie, Wayne Gretzky as himself and Theo Jansen as himself.

Pork and Burns promo 1.png 607 - 11 "Pork and Burns" January 8, 2017 Matthew Nastuk Rob LaZebnik WABF06
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.

Guest starring: Joyce Carol Oates as herself and Michael York as Dr. Budgie.

The Great Phatsby Part One promo 1.png 608 - 12 "The Great Phatsby: Part One" January 15, 2017 Chris Clements Dan Greaney WABF04
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.

Guest starring: Keegan-Michael Key as Jazzy James and Charles Barkley as himself.

The Great Phatsby Part Two promo 1.png 609 - 13 "The Great Phatsby: Part Two" January 15, 2017 Timothy Bailey Dan Greaney and Matt Selman WABF05
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.

Guest starring: Keegan-Michael Key as Jazzy James, Taraji P. Henson as Praline, Snoop Dogg as himself, RZA as himself and Common as himself.

Fatzcarraldo promo 1.png 610 - 14 "Fatzcarraldo" February 12, 2017 Mark Kirkland Michael Price WABF07
When all the fast food restaurants in Springfield become healthy, Homer turns to the last bastion of greasy food for comfort - and digs up some childhood memories along the way. Meanwhile, Lisa must find a good news story when the future of her school radio station is in jeopardy.

Guest starring: Glenn Close as Mona Simpson.

The Cad and the Hat promo 2.png 611 - 15 "The Cad and the Hat" February 19, 2017 Steven Dean Moore Ron Zimmerman WABF08
When Bart betrays Lisa, he has to deal with his guilt - literally. Meanwhile, Springfield is in awe when Homer is revealed to be a chess savant.

The couch gag was based on Robot Chicken again.

Guest starring: Seth Green as the Nerd, Patton Oswalt as Bart's guilt and Magnus Carlsen as himself.

Kamp Krustier promo 1.png 612 - 16 "Kamp Krustier" March 5, 2017 Rob Oliver David M. Stern WABF09
It's a sequel to "Kamp Krusty".

When Bart and Lisa return home abruptly after a traumatic incident at Kamp Krusty, they put an end to Homer and Marge's romantic encounters. Without sex to distract him, Homer becomes a more productive worker and caring husband, but Marge misses the old Homer. Then, Bart and Lisa return to camp to confront the source of their trauma.

Guest starring: Michael Sheen as William Masters and Lizzy Caplan as Virginia Johnson.

22 for 30 promo 1.png 613 - 17 "22 for 30" March 12, 2017 Chris Clements Joel H. Cohen WABF10
In this parody of a cable sports show, 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.

Guest starring: Stephen Curry as himself, Earl Mann as the narrator (Eddie Muntz) and Joe Mantegna as Fat Tony.

A Father's Watch promo 2.png 614 - 18 "A Father's Watch" March 19, 2017 Bob Anderson Simon Rich WABF11
Worried that Bart is destined for failure, Marge turns to a series of parenting "experts" for advice. Homer decides to cash in on one expert's advice by opening up a trophy store in Springfield. Meanwhile, Bart finds some needed encouragement from Grampa, who gives him a precious watch coveted by Homer.

Guest starring: Brian Posehn as Dumlee, Rob Riggle as Dr. Fenton Pooltoy, Vanessa Bayer as Clarity Hoffman-Roth and Adam Silver as himself.

The Caper Chase promo 3.png 615 - 19 "The Caper Chase" April 2, 2017 Lance Kramer Jeff Westbrook WABF12
Disappointed in Yale, Mr. Burns decides to start his own for-profit university and Homer is hired as a professor.

Guest starring: Suze Orman‎‎ as herself, Neil deGrasse Tyson as himself, Robert McKee‎ as himself, Jason Alexander as Bourbon Verlander, Ken Jennings as himself, and Stan Lee as himself.

Looking for Mr. Goodbart promo 1.png 616 - 20 "Looking for Mr. Goodbart" April 30, 2017 Michael Polcino Carolyn Omine WABF13
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.

Guest starring: Jennifer Saunders as Phoebe Pratt and Valerie Harper as Old lady.

Moho House promo 2.png 617 - 21 "Moho House" May 7, 2017 Matthew Nastuk Jeff Martin WABF14
Homer and Marge attempt to work on their marriage, not knowing that Mr. Burns and Nigel have a bet on whether Nigel can break them apart. With the successful, albeit unconventional, help of Moe, the couple gets back their mojo.

Guest starring: Michael York as Nigel and Valerie Harper as Pancake syrup lady.

Dogtown promo 2.png 618 - 22 "Dogtown" May 21, 2017 Steven Dean Moore J. Stewart Burns WABF15
When Homer's court case determines that a dog's life is more valuable than a human's is, the status of man's best friend rises in Springfield. When the dogs recognize their new position of power, they assert their dominance over the humans.

Guest starring: Michael York as Dr. Budgie.


Season 28 episodes script covers[edit]

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  • VABF16 Script.png
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  • WABF05 Script.png
  • WABF08 Script.png
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  • WABF10 Script.png
  • WABF13 Script.png
  • WABF14 Script.jpg

Gallery[edit]

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  • Season 28 2 Weeks.jpg
  • Season 28 1 Week.jpg
  • Season 28 Tomorrow.jpg
  • Season 28 Tonight.jpg

Production[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ FOX Picks Up A Double D'ohse Of "The Simpsons,"renewing Series For 27th And 28th Seasons
  2. ↑ Fox Flash - "Masters of Sex"
  3. ↑ The Simpsons' Twitter - "Masters of Sex"
  4. ↑ Guest Stars On The Upcoming Season Of THE SIMPSONS


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