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.

: 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 The Simpsons - Season 28

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

: 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