The twenty-eighth season of the animated series " The Simpsons " - was broadcast on the Fox channel from September 25, 2016 to May 21, 2017 . The fact that the series will be extended and for the 28th season was announced by the channel on May 4, 2015 . [one]
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The Simpsons Season 28 | |||||
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| TV channel | Fox | ||||
| First impression | September 25, 2016 - May 21, 2017 | ||||
| Number of episodes | 22 | ||||
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This season is the anniversary 600th episode ( Halloween series “ Treehouse of Horror XXVII ”) [2] .
In this season:
- sofa jokes in the style of the animated series Adventure Time ( Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus ) and Robotsyp ( The Cad and the Hat ) were shown;
- in the Fatzcarraldo series, Mona Simpson , Homer's mother , appeared [3] ;
- the double series The Great Phatsby , a parody of the novel The Great Gatsby , was shown [4] [5] ;
- and there was a series about the game Pokémon Go (" Looking for Mr. Goodbart ").
Content
Political videos
On the Youtube channel of Animation on FOX, the creators of the series began to periodically post small videos on political topics. So on August 1, 2016, a video called “3 am” appeared in which Homer and Marge cannot decide who they should vote for in the upcoming presidential election . They include a television, where there is a plot about the reaction of presidential candidates to a possible extreme situation [6] .
On October 15, the video “Homer Votes 2016” appeared in which Vladimir Putin comes to the US polling station, who appears on the voters list. He votes for Donald Trump , explaining that he must make Russia great again . Then Putin takes off his T-shirt, mounts his horse and leaves [7] .
On April 27, 2017, the video “Donald Trump's First 100 Days In Office” appeared dedicated to the first 100 days of Trump’s reign. In this video, Ivanka Trump is part of the US Supreme Court [8] .
Series List
| No. in series | No. in season | Title | Producer | written by | Premiere date | Mfr. code | US viewers (million) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 597 | one | Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus "The Escaping Monty Burns Circus" | Matthew Nastuk | Tom Gammill and Max Pross | September 25, 2016 | VABF20 | 3.36 [9] |
Springfield is destroyed due to a new city statue. The Simpsons turn to the richest man, Mr. Burns , to restore the city. The old man agrees, but instead wants to do his own production on the city stage. Burns wants to revive his childhood memories, because as a child he had a negative experience speaking to the public. Guest Stars: Amy Schumer , Pendleton Ward | |||||||
| 598 | 2 | " Friends and Family " Friends and Family | Lance Kramer | J. Stuart Burns | October 2, 2016 | VABF18 | 6.00 [10] |
Mr. Burns is trying to start a family using virtual reality technology. He hires the entire Simpsons family, except for Homer , for motion- picture filming. Homer left alone for a long time finds himself a new friend, neighbor Julia. He likes to communicate with her, because she behaves like him. Guest Stars: Allison Jenny | |||||||
| 599 | 3 | " The Town " "City" | Rob Oliver | Dave king | October 9, 2016 | VABF17 | 3.22 [11] |
Instead of cheering for his city’s team, Bart starts cheering on the Boston American football team . Homer takes the whole family to Boston to show that this city is not so good. Guest stars: Bill Burr , Michael Chiklis , Rachel Drach , Doris Kearns Goodwin , Dan Gould | |||||||
| 600 | four | " Treehouse of Horror XXVII " "House of Horrors XXVII" | Stephen Dean Moore | Joel Cohen | October 16, 2016 | VABF16 | 7.44 [12] |
“Dry Hard” (from the English - “Arid Games”) is a parody of “The Hunger Games ” and “ Mad Max ”. There is severe drought in Springfield, only Mr. Burns left the water. For his entertainment, he holds a competition among children who must fight to death among themselves in a special enclosure. The winner will be able to spend time in the Burns reservoir. “BFF RIP” (from the English. - “Girlfriends to the grave”) - all Lisa’s friends begin to die a strange death. It turns out that they are killed by Rachel, an imaginary friend of Lisa from childhood. She is very offended, because now that Lisa has grown up, she no longer communicates with her. “MoeFinger” (from English - “Mofinger”) - a parody of the James Bond saga and the film “ Kingsman: Secret Service ”. Guest Stars: Drew Carey , Donald Feigen , Kelsey Grammer , Maurice Lamarsh , Judith Owen , Sarah Silverman | |||||||
| 601 | five | Trust But Clarify “Trust, but specify” | Michael Polchino | Harry Shearer | October 23, 2016 | VABF21 | 3.36 [13] |
Lisa and Bart are exploring the composition of the new Krusty Clown sweets. Homer is trying to change his image in order to improve his position. Kent Brockman is being fired from television because of cheating on the air. Guest Stars: Dan Razer | |||||||
| 602 | 6 | " There Will Be Buds " "Let's be friends" | Matthew Fountain | Matt Salman | November 6, 2016 | VABF22 | 3.14 [14] |
After it turned out that American football is a very traumatic sport, the residents of the city decided to occupy their children with lacrosse . Milhouse’s father, Kirk Van Houten, has been appointed to train children, as he was a star in the sport in his youth, and Homer will help him. Guest Stars: Joe Mantegna | |||||||
| 603 | 7 | Havana Wild Weekend “Wild weekend in Havana” | Bob anderson | Deb Lacuste Dan Castellaneta , Peter Tilden | November 13, 2016 | VABF19 | 7.13 [15] |
Grandfather Simpson feels very sick and decrepit, but they cannot help him, neither in the nursing home, nor in the veteran hospital. For the good free medicine, the Simpsons fly to Cuba . Guest Stars: Stacy Keach , Deb Lacusta | |||||||
| 604 | eight | " Dad Behavior " "Dad's Behavior" | Stephen Dean Moore | Ryan Koch | November 20, 2016 | WABF01 | 2.88 [16] |
Homer installs a new application on his phone so that he can no longer do his homework. Special people now perform it instead of him, and even the hired person plays with Bart. Suddenly, Homer begins to be jealous and decides to spend his free time with Milhouse. Guest Stars: Matt Leinart | |||||||
| 605 | 9 | " The Last Traction Hero " "The Last Traveler" | Bob anderson | Bill Odenkirk | December 4, 2016 | WABF03 | 5.77 [17] |
| Homer has fallen into a concrete mixer at work and is now about to sue Mr. Burns. At this time, the Smitters began to periodically visit the Simpsons in order to somehow settle this matter without trial. Marge, on the other hand, enjoys spending time with Waylon, because you can talk to him. Lisa is on duty on the school bus. | |||||||
| 606 | ten | " The Nightmare After Krustmas " "Nightmare after the Kraststvo" | Rob Oliver | Jeff Westbrook | December 11, 2016 | WABF02 | 5.60 [18] |
Clown Krusty cannot find a common language with his daughter and the Simpsons invite both of them to their house for Christmas . Rev. Timothy Lovejoy, seizing the moment, is trying to convert Krusty to Christianity. At this time, Maggie is struggling with a toy gnome, who makes sure that she behaves well. Guest stars: Wayne Gretzky , Theo Jansen , Natasha Lyon , Jackie Mason | |||||||
| 607 | eleven | " Pork and Burns " “The Pig and Burns” | Matthew Nastuk | Rob Lazebnik | January 8, 2017 | WABF06 | 8.19 [19] |
Marge is fond of the book of Japanese monks, which promotes the idea of getting rid of unnecessary things. She begins to demand that Homer get rid of the spider pig . At this time, Lisa develops an anxiety disorder and, under his influence, she refuses all her things, including the saxophone. Guest Stars: Joyce Carol Oates , Michael York | |||||||
| 608 609 | 12 13 | " The Great Phatsby " The Great Fatsby | Chris Clements Timothy Bailey | Dan Greeney Dan Greeney and Matt Salman | January 15, 2017 | WABF04 WABF05 | 6.90 [20] |
Mr. Burns finds a new friend in the person of a wealthy hip-hop producer, but suddenly the rap mogul betrays the old man. Burns has plans for revenge, and Homer and Bart help him. At this time, Marge opens her store, and Lisa meets a rich boy. Guest Stars: Charles Barkley , Common , Taraji Henson , Keegan-Michael Key , RZA , Kevin Michael Richardson , Snoop Dogg | |||||||
| 610 | 14 | " Fatzcarraldo " Girskarraldo | Mark Kirkland | Michael Price | February 12, 2017 | WABF07 | 2.40 [21] |
Homer recalls that he was addicted to junk food as a child, when he seized his psychological problems with hot dogs. Thirty years later, he quite by accident in the neighboring area finds his very first eatery. Now, to relieve stress, he does not go to the tavern to Mo as usual, but goes to a shop with hot dogs. At this time, the school radio station had problems with ratings and funding, which Lisa was trying to solve. Guest Stars: Glenn Close , Kevin Michael Richardson | |||||||
| 611 | 15 | " The Cad and the Hat " "Ham and a hat" | Stephen Dean Moore | Ron Zimmerman | February 19, 2017 | WABF08 | 2.44 [22] |
Bart is tormented by guilt after he throws out Lisa's new hat. Homer recalls that since childhood he skillfully plays chess. This skill of his also turns out to be connected with problems from the past. Guest Stars: Magnus Carlsen , Seth Green , Patton Oswalt | |||||||
| 612 | sixteen | Kamp Krustier "And again, Krusty Camp" | Rob Oliver | David stern | March 5, 2017 | WABF09 | 2.56 [23] |
Children begin to have psychological problems associated with visiting the Krusty camp and now Bart is sleeping in his parents' room. No longer able to play pranks with Marge Homer directs his energy in a different direction, he becomes a responsible and disciplined employee. Marge likes her husband’s transformation, but then again, she misses old Homer. The whole family goes to the place of the former camp, so that children can understand their fears. Guest Stars: Lizzy Kaplan , Michael Sheen | |||||||
| 613 | 17 | " 22 for 30 " 22 for 30 | Chris Clements | Joel Cohen | March 12, 2017 | WABF10 | 2.61 [24] |
The series is a parody of cable sports documentaries . Bart shows his ability in basketball and thanks to him, the Springfield Elementary School team begins to win. Homer becomes the team coach. Fat Tony uses Bart, asking him to win by a small margin, supposedly in order to annoy his father, but in fact the mafia plays on the sweepstakes. Lisa shows her journalistic talent and is trying to figure this out. Guest Stars: Stephen Curry , Joe Mantegna | |||||||
| 614 | 18 | " A Father's Watch " "Father's Watch" | Bob anderson | Simon Rich | March 19, 2017 | WABF11 | 2.40 [25] |
Marge is worried that Bart will not do anything good, because he has low self-esteem. She seeks advice from “experts” in raising children who advise giving children rewards and thereby increase their self-esteem. Homer picks up a new trend and opens a reward shop in the garage. Meanwhile, Bart finds the support he needs from his grandfather, who gives him a family heirloom - the precious watch that Homer hoped to get. Guest Stars: Vanessa Bayer , Brian Posen , Rob Riggle , Adam Silver | |||||||
| 615 | nineteen | Caper Chase Chasing the Capers | Lance Kramer | Jeff Westbrook | April 2, 2017 | WABF12 | 2.13 [26] |
Mr. Burns, disappointed in modern Yale , decides to open his own university. He employs nuclear workers as teachers. Guest Stars: Jason Alexander , Ken Jennings , Stan Lee , Robert Mackey , Susie Orman , Neil Degrass Tyson | |||||||
| 616 | 20 | " Looking for Mr. Goodbart » “Finding Dobrobart” | Michael Polchino | Carolyn Omni | April 30, 2017 | WABF13 | 2.30 [27] |
Homer and Lisa become addicted to Peekimon Get and start spending real money on it. Meanwhile, Bart entertains lonely old people by pretending to be their grandson. In return, Bart receives candy and toys from her grandmothers. Guest Stars: Valerie Harper , Jennifer Saunders | |||||||
| 617 | 21 | " Moho House " "Mokhodom" | Matthew Nastuk | Jeff Martin | May 7, 2017 | WABF14 | 2.34 [28] |
Nigel, an old friend of Mr. Burns, is arguing with Burns that he could ruin the marriage of Homer and Marge. It does not seem difficult to do this, since it is during this period that they experience a crisis of relations. Suddenly, Mo comes to the aid of Homer. Guest Stars: Valerie Harper , Kevin Michael Richardson , Michael York | |||||||
| 618 | 22 | " Dogtown " Dogtown | Stephen Dean Moore | J. Stuart Burns | May 21, 2017 | WABF15 | 2.15 [29] |
After Homer's lawsuit ends with the verdict that dog life is more valuable than human life, Springfield dogs raise their status as a man’s best friend. When tetrapods acknowledge their new social status, they assert their dominance over people. Guest Stars: Kevin Michael Richardson , Michael York | |||||||
Notes
- ↑ Release | Foxflash unop . web.archive.org (May 5, 2015). Date of treatment January 31, 2019.
- ↑ Exclusive: 'Simpsons' reveals Treehouse poster . USA TODAY. Date of treatment January 31, 2019.
- ↑ Team TVLine. Fall TV Spoilers 2016: Exclusive Scoop On 42 Season Premieres . TVLine (September 7, 2016). Date of treatment January 31, 2019.
- ↑ 'The Simpsons' to do first-ever hourlong episode, Taraji P. Henson to guest . EW.com. Date of treatment January 31, 2019.
- ↑ Daniel Kreps, Daniel Kreps. 'The Simpsons' to Skewer Trump University on Upcoming Season ( unspecified ) ? . Rolling Stone (August 31, 2016). Date of treatment January 31, 2019.
- ↑ The creators of The Simpsons have released a parody of Clinton and Trump . lenta.ru. Date of treatment January 31, 2019.
- ↑ Putin voted for Trump in the Simpsons . lenta.ru. Date of treatment January 31, 2019.
- ↑ The Simpsons ridiculed Trump's accomplishments in 100 days of the presidency . lenta.ru. Date of treatment January 31, 2019.
- ↑ Porter, Rick Sunday final ratings: 'Once Upon a Time' and 'NCIS: LA' adjust up, FOX shows adjust down . TV by the Numbers (September 27, 2016). Date of appeal September 27, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'Family Guy' adjusts up, final NFL numbers: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (October 4, 2016). Date of treatment October 4, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'Once Upon a Time' adjusts down, final NFL numbers: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (October 11, 2016). Date of treatment October 11, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'NCIS: LA' adjusts up, 'Simpsons' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (October 18, 2016). Date of treatment October 18, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'Bob's Burgers' and 'The Simpsons' adjust down: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (October 25, 2016). Date of appeal October 25, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'NCIS: LA' and 'Madam Secretary' adjust up: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (November 8, 2016). Date of treatment November 9, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick TV Ratings Sunday: '60 Minutes, '' Simpsons' and 'Sunday Night Football' spike: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (November 13, 2016). Date of treatment November 14, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'Family Guy' and 'Bob's Burgers' adjust up, 'NCIS: LA' and 'Elementary' adjust down: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (November 22, 2016). Date of treatment November 22, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'America's Funniest Home Videos' adjusts up, '60 Minutes' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (December 6, 2016). Date of treatment December 6, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'Simpsons,' 'Son of Zorn,' 'Last Man on Earth' and '60 Minutes' adjust down: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (December 13, 2016). Date of treatment December 13, 2016.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'The Simpsons' and FOX adjust down, still above average: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (January 10, 2017). Date of treatment January 10, 2017.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'The Simpsons,' many others adjust down, final NFL numbers: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (January 18, 2017). Date of treatment January 18, 2017.
- ↑ Porter, Rick Final Grammy numbers, plus 'AFV' and 'Dateline' adjust down: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (February 14, 2017). Date of treatment February 14, 2017.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'The Simpsons,' 'The Good Fight,' all others unchanged: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (February 22, 2017). Date of treatment February 22, 2017.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'NCIS: LA' and 'Time After Time' adjust up: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (March 7, 2017). Date of treatment March 7, 2017.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'American Crime' premieres low, 'Chicago Justice' fairly steady: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (March 16, 2017). Date of appeal March 16, 2017.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'Little Big Shots' adjusts up, 'NCIS: LA' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (March 21, 2017). Date of treatment March 21, 2017.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'Little Big Shots' adjusts up: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (April 4, 2017). Date of treatment April 4, 2017.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'Chicago Justice,' 'America's Funniest Home Videos' adjust up: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (May 2, 2017). Date of treatment May 2, 2017.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'The Simpsons', 'NCIS: LA' and other originals unchanged: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (May 9, 2017). Date of treatment May 9, 2017.
- ↑ Porter, Rick 'Bob's Burgers' and 'Family Guy' finales adjust up, 'AFV' adjusts down: Sunday final ratings . TV by the Numbers (May 23, 2017). Date of treatment May 23, 2017.
Links
- The Simpsons (Season 28 ) on the Wikisimpsons Website