
Season 28
The Simpsons
Episodes

1. Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus
September 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.
Guest Stars: Amy Schumer, Pendleton Ward, Pamela Hayden

2. Friends and Family
October 2, 2016
Mr. Burns hires the Simpsons, except Homer, to be his virtual family; Homer becomes best friends with the girl next door.
Guest Stars: Allison Janney, Pamela Hayden

3. The Town
October 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.
Guest Stars: Bill Burr, Michael Chiklis, Rachel Dratch

4. Treehouse of Horror XXVII
October 16, 2016
Better late than never, The Hunger Games come to Springfield!
Guest Stars: Drew Carey, Donald Fagen, Judith Owen

5. Trust But Clarify
October 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.
Guest Stars: Dan Rather, Pamela Hayden

6. There Will Be Buds
November 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.

7. Havana Wild Weekend
November 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.
Guest Stars: Stacy Keach, Deb Lacusta, Pamela Hayden

8. Dad Behavior
November 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.
Guest Stars: Matt Leinart, Pamela Hayden

9. The Last Traction Hero
December 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.

10. The Nightmare After Krustmas
December 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.
Guest Stars: Wayne Gretzky, Theo Jansen, Jackie Mason

11. Pork and Burns
January 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
Guest Stars: Joyce Carol Oates, Michael York, Pamela Hayden

12. The Great Phatsby (1)
January 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.
Guest Stars: Phil LaMarr, Keegan-Michael Key, Jim Beanz

13. The Great Phatsby (2)
January 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.
Guest Stars: Keegan-Michael Key, Jim Beanz, Common

14. Fatzcarraldo
February 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.
Guest Stars: Glenn Close, Pamela Hayden, Kevin Michael Richardson

15. The Cad and the Hat
February 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.
Guest Stars: Magnus Carlsen, Seth Green, Patton Oswalt

16. Kamp Krustier
March 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.
Guest Stars: Lizzy Caplan, Michael Sheen, Pamela Hayden

17. 22 for 30
March 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
Guest Stars: Stephen Curry, Earl Mann, Joe Mantegna

18. A Father's Watch
March 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.
Guest Stars: Vanessa Bayer, Brian Posehn, Rob Riggle

19. The Caper Chase
April 2, 2017
Disappointed in Yale, Mr. Burns decides to start his own for-profit university and Homer is hired as a professor
Guest Stars: Jason Alexander, Ken Jennings, Stan Lee

20. Looking for Mr. Goodbart
April 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.
Guest Stars: Jennifer Saunders, Pamela Hayden, Valerie Harper

21. Moho House
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.
Guest Stars: Valerie Harper, Michael York, Pamela Hayden

22. Dogtown
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.
Guest Stars: Michael York, Pamela Hayden
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