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The Simpsons S28E5 — Trust But Clarify

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The Simpsons•Season 28•Episode 5

Trust But Clarify

6.3/10 · 1,172 votesOct 23, 201622 min

Ranked #14 of 22 in Season 28•−0.1 vs season avg

Lisa and Bart investigate Krusty’s suspicious new "Krustaceans" candy. Meanwhile, Homer wants a promotion at the nuclear plant and asks Marge to help him dress the part, and news anchor Kent Brockman struggles to find his feet in the changing media world.

Directed byMichael Polcino

Written byHarry Shearer

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Dan Castellaneta

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)

Julie Kavner

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)

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Michael Polcino

Director

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Trust But Clarify" is episode 5 of The Simpsons season 28. It scored 6.3/10 from 1,172 votes, ranking #14 of 22 episodes this season (season average 6.4). Directed by Michael Polcino and written by Harry Shearer, it aired on October 23, 2016.

Next: E6 · There Will Be Buds Best of Season 28