The BEST episodes of The Simpsons season 28

Every episode of The Simpsons season 28, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. 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 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.

Last Updated: 11/11/2024Network: FOXStatus: Continuing
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A Father's Watch
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7.41
1594 votes

#1 - A Father's Watch

Season 28 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/19/2017

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.

Writer: Simon Rich
Watch Now:Apple TV
Dogtown
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7.37
1553 votes

#2 - Dogtown

Season 28 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/21/2017

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.

The Great Phatsby (1)
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7.37
1657 votes

#3 - The Great Phatsby (1)

Season 28 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/15/2017

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.

Directors: Chris Clements
Writer: Dan Greaney
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Kamp Krustier
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7.34
1645 votes

#4 - Kamp Krustier

Season 28 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/5/2017

When Bart and Lisa return home abruptly after a traumatic incident at Kamp Krustier, 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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The Cad and the Hat
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7.34
1356 votes

#5 - The Cad and the Hat

Season 28 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/19/2017

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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Pork and Burns
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7.34
1926 votes

#6 - Pork and Burns

Season 28 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/8/2017

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.

Writer: Rob LaZebnik
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Caper Chase
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7.34
1645 votes

#7 - Caper Chase

Season 28 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/2/2017

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

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Looking for Mr. Goodbart
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7.32
1530 votes

#8 - Looking for Mr. Goodbart

Season 28 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/30/2017

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.

Directors: Michael Polcino
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Moho House
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7.31
1449 votes

#9 - Moho House

Season 28 - Episode 21 - Aired 5/7/2017

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.

Directors: Matthew Nastuk
Writer: Jeff Martin
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Friends and Family
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7.28
2442 votes

#10 - Friends and Family

Season 28 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/2/2016

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.

Directors: Lance Kramer
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22 for 30
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7.28
1641 votes

#11 - 22 for 30

Season 28 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/12/2017

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.

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Fatzcarraldo
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7.27
1703 votes

#12 - Fatzcarraldo

Season 28 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/12/2017

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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There Will Be Buds
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7.26
2151 votes

#13 - There Will Be Buds

Season 28 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/6/2016

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.

Directors: Matthew Faughnan
Writer: Matt Selman
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Treehouse of Horror XXVII
star
7.25
2558 votes

#14 - Treehouse of Horror XXVII

Season 28 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/16/2016

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

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Dad Behavior
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7.23
2068 votes

#15 - Dad Behavior

Season 28 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/20/2016

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.

Writer: Ryan Koh
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The Nightmare After Krustmas
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7.23
1909 votes

#16 - The Nightmare After Krustmas

Season 28 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/11/2016

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.

Directors: Rob Oliver
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The Great Phatsby (2)
star
7.22
848 votes

#17 - The Great Phatsby (2)

Season 28 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/2017

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.

Directors: Timothy Bailey
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The Town
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7.20
2315 votes

#18 - The Town

Season 28 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/9/2016

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.

Writer: Dave King
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Trust But Clarify
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7.18
2286 votes

#19 - Trust But Clarify

Season 28 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/23/2016

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.

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The Last Traction Hero
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7.16
2032 votes

#20 - The Last Traction Hero

Season 28 - Episode 9 - Aired 12/4/2016

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.

Directors: Bob Anderson
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Havana Wild Weekend
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7.10
2101 votes

#21 - Havana Wild Weekend

Season 28 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/13/2016

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.

Directors: Bob Anderson
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Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus
star
7.09
2863 votes

#22 - Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus

Season 28 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/25/2016

After Springfield's latest disaster, Mr. Burns has a condition for the citizens before he finances rebuilding.

Directors: Matthew Nastuk
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