Season 28 Premiere of 'The Simpsons:' Mr. Burns's Follies Bring Us Jollies

The Simpsons premiered its 28th season on Sunday. The animated FOX show opted to focus on the town's somewhat maleficent billionaire, Monty Burns. Burns was putting on a variety show to help rejuvenate Springfield after a giant donut sculpture destroyed the town. The show was in the Springfield Bowl and Mr. Burns hoped that he could make up for a terrible performance he had there as a child. Meanwhile, Homer was left in charge of the nuclear power plant, which of course was a terrible idea. In fact when he realizes he's in charge of everyone's safety he tells Marge, "Put everything in the car and get out of town. I'll find you, if there are still roads!" Back at the variety show, Mr. Burns tried to redeem himself by performing the song "Golden Slippers," but ended up just setting his pants on fire. This caused the audience to laugh at Mr. Burns again, which was apparently cathartic because he felt better. The Simpsons airs Sunday nights at 8 p.m. on Fox. Watch clips and full episodes of The Simpsons for free on Yahoo View.