The Simpsons
The Simpsons

The Simpsons (1989)

"Just a product of society that's lost its good manners."

8.0 (10576 votes)
37 Seasons
December 17, 1989
English
Family Animation Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Network

FOX

Episodes

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
E1

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

Dec 17, 1989
24 min
6.4

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

Bart the Genius
E2

Bart the Genius

Jan 14, 1990
24 min
7.4

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

Homer's Odyssey
E3

Homer's Odyssey

Jan 21, 1990
24 min
6.8

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

There's No Disgrace Like Home
E4

There's No Disgrace Like Home

Jan 28, 1990
23 min
7.4

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

Bart the General
E5

Bart the General

Feb 4, 1990
23 min
7.1

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

Moaning Lisa
E6

Moaning Lisa

Feb 11, 1990
24 min
7.3

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.

The Call of the Simpsons
E7

The Call of the Simpsons

Feb 18, 1990
24 min
7.1

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.

The Telltale Head
E8

The Telltale Head

Feb 25, 1990
23 min
7.1

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

Life on the Fast Lane
E9

Life on the Fast Lane

Mar 18, 1990
24 min
7.0

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."

Homer's Night Out
E10

Homer's Night Out

Mar 25, 1990
24 min
6.6

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

The Crepes of Wrath
E11

The Crepes of Wrath

Apr 15, 1990
24 min
7.2

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

Krusty Gets Busted
E12

Krusty Gets Busted

Apr 29, 1990
24 min
7.5

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

Some Enchanted Evening
E13

Some Enchanted Evening

May 13, 1990
23 min
7.2

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

Cast

Trailer

Details

Original Title

The Simpsons

Status

Returning Series

Seasons

37

Episodes

801

Production

Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox Television, 20th Television Animation