S28E02The Simpsons season 28 episode 2: Friends and Family
Aired 2 October 201622 minRated TV-PG
Where to watch The Simpsons Season 28 in Australia
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What happens in “Friends and Family”
Mr. Burns hires the Simpsons, except Homer, to be his virtual family; Homer becomes best friends with the girl next door.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 2 of 22 of season 28, so watch episode 1 first.
- It runs about 22 minutes.
- Directed by Lance Kramer, written by J. Stewart Burns.
- TMDB users rate it 6.3 out of 10 (33 votes).
The Simpsons trailer
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Lance Kramer
- Writer
- J. Stewart Burns
- Guest stars
- Allison Janney as Julia (voice)Pamela Hayden as Milhouse / Jimbo (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
More from The Simpsons Season 28
Every episode of Season 28The Simpsons episode guide
Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.