Glenn Close, Jason Alexander, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Patton Oswalt
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 Simpsons - Season 28
: 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. Glenn Close, Jason Alexander, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and