The Simpsons - Season 28 May 2026

Glenn Close, Jason Alexander, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Patton Oswalt

: Episodes like " Friends and Family " parodied the rise of virtual reality technology, featuring a device eerily similar to modern headsets like the Apple Vision Pro. The Simpsons - Season 28

: The episode " The Town " took the family to Boston, where they briefly considered moving, ultimately concluding that their identity is tied to Springfield. Meanwhile, " Fatzcarraldo " delved into Homer’s childhood memories of greasy fast food. Critical Reception Glenn Close, Jason Alexander, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and

Season 28 explored contemporary cultural trends while revisiting classic character dynamics: Key Production Data Premiere Date September 25, 2016

According to reviews on Rotten Tomatoes , Season 28 was praised for maintaining the show's "enduring creativity and consistency" while introducing fresh moments for supporting characters. Critics from the A.V. Club and Den of Geek noted a balance between honoring the show's past and attempting inventive new storytelling formats, such as the documentary-style episode "". Key Production Data Premiere Date September 25, 2016 ("Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus") Finale Date May 21, 2017 ("Dogtown") Episode Count 22 Episodes Notable Guest Stars

Season 28 of The Simpsons originally aired on Fox from , consisting of 22 episodes . This season is historically significant as the first to be produced by Fox Television Animation , taking over from the long-time production house Film Roman. Milestone Achievements