The Simpsons - — Season 28

: 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.

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 The Simpsons - Season 28

Glenn Close, Jason Alexander, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Patton Oswalt : Episodes like " Friends and Family "

: In " Pork and Burns ," the family attempts a minimalist lifestyle inspired by Japanese self-help trends (Marge’s obsession with decluttering), leading to the return of Plopper (Spider-Pig) as Homer’s therapy animal. Club and Den of Geek noted a balance

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

: The season reached a major franchise landmark with its 600th episode, " Treehouse of Horror XXVII ".

: The season featured the series' first-ever double-length episode, " The Great Phatsby ," a hip-hop-themed parody of The Great Gatsby featuring guest stars like Snoop Dogg, Common, and RZA. Thematic Developments and Story Arcs