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Season 28 is shaping up to be a big one for The Simpsons; not solely for the series’ first hour-long special, or even the 600th episode, but also some of the familiar faces popping up. To wit, the joint Treehouse of Horror and 600th episode will feature the return of one of Homer’s greatest adversaries, as the famous Frank Grimes pops in from beyond the grave.

The Simpsons has pulled few punches when it comes to presidential candidate Donald Trump (they kind of owe it to themselves), and Season 28 will feature a trio of major experts to take on the infamous “Trump University.” Not only will Neil deGrasse Tyson lend his voice, so too will Suze Orman and screenwriter Robert McKee.

It was sixteen years ago that The Simpsons laughed off the idea of a President Trump racking up national debt, and while the real thing feels far less funny, the FOX animation staple still finds ways to make its voice heard. See who Homer’s voting for in a brutal Trump takedown.

Twenty-seven seasons in, The Simpsons still needs to stay topical, an especially difficult feat given the animation process’ long lead time. Well, consider The Simpsons more relevant than ever, up to the moment even, as May will see the long-running FOX staple experimenting with a live segment.

Having survived its latest challenge to eternal status quo by way of Sunday’s Girls-y premiere, The Simpsons seem poised for fewer head-turning changes this fall. That is, until Waylon Smithers finally, and officially comes out of the closet to all, while an even bigger surprise may lie ahead beyond Season 30.

Start your Monday off right with a look at today's links.

Last night, Homer and company rocked with The Metal God!

Springfield has had it' share of beautiful women pass through town. Here are 10 hottest women ever to appear on 'The Simpsons.'

The Metal God is going to rock Springfield in January!!

The Simpsons annual Halloween special will air well before Halloween this year and the intro was done by Guillermo Del Toro!

Ever wonder what the beginning of The Simpsons would look like for real??

The Simpsons has been one of my favorite shows for many years.  I have to admit I haven't watched from the beginning, unless you count the shorts on The Tracy Ullman Show.   I started watching the show in reruns, and was hooked.  I loved The Simpsons movie, and am anxiously waiting for another one...