Episode
The Simpsons: Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus
Overview
When a fire levels Springfield, Mr. Burns agrees to the Simpsons' pleas that he fund the town's rebuilding, on the condition that he gets to put on a variety show.
Details
- Series
- The Simpsons
- Season
- Season 28
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 2016-09-25
- Runtime
- 22 min
Episode context
Monty Burns' Fleeing Circus is Episode 1 in Season 28 of The Simpsons. It aired on 2016-09-25. The runtime is 22 min.
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