The Simpsons

1. 1. Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

   Dec 17, 1989

   Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.

2. 2. Bart the Genius

   Jan 14, 1990

   Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.

3. 3. Homer's Odyssey

   Jan 21, 1990

   After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.

4. 4. There's No Disgrace Like Home

   Jan 28, 1990

   After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.

5. 5. Bart the General

   Feb 4, 1990

   Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.

6. 6. Moaning Lisa

   Feb 11, 1990

   The meaning of life and second grade have Lisa playing the blues solo, until she jams with a kindred spirit; Homer seeks tutelage to beat Bart at video boxing.

7. 7. The Call of the Simpsons

   Feb 18, 1990

   The Simpsons put the wild back in the wilderness when their RV goes over a cliff and Homer and Bart go for help, get lost and lose their clothes.

8. 8. The Telltale Head

   Feb 25, 1990

   Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.

9. 9. Life on the Fast Lane

   Mar 18, 1990

   Homer's bowling-ball gift "for Marge" prompts her to take up the sport, and maybe also a handsome instructor who offers to teach her "many things."

10. 10. Homer's Night Out

    Mar 25, 1990

    Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.

11. 11. The Crepes of Wrath

    Apr 15, 1990

    A little story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner's mom with a cherry bomb.

12. 12. Krusty Gets Busted

    Apr 29, 1990

    Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.

13. 13. Some Enchanted Evening

    May 13, 1990

    Homer takes Marge out for a romantic night, leaving the kids with a sitter, who's profiled on "America's Most Armed and Dangerous."

About

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

First aired

1989-12-17

Era

80s

Length

38 seasons · 802 episodes

Genres

Animation, Comedy