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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...
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Season 1

  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
    8.1/109,439 votes
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    Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 12/17/1989

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

    Director: David Silverman

    Writer: Mimi Pond

  • Bart the Genius
    7.6/106,434 votes
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    Bart the Genius

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/14/1990

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

    Director: David Silverman

    Writer: Jon Vitti

  • Homer's Odyssey
    7.3/105,717 votes
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    Homer's Odyssey

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/21/1990

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

    Director: Wes Archer

    Writer: Jay Kogen, Wallace Wolodarsky

  • There's No Disgrace Like Home
    7.6/105,600 votes
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    There's No Disgrace Like Home

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/28/1990

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

    Director: Gregg Vanzo

    Writer: Al Jean, Mike Reiss

  • Bart the General
    7.9/105,926 votes
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    Bart the General

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 2/4/1990

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

    Director: David Silverman

    Writer: John Swartzwelder

  • Moaning Lisa
    7.6/105,462 votes
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    Moaning Lisa

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/11/1990

    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.

    Director: Wes Archer

    Writer: Al Jean, Mike Reiss

  • The Call of the Simpsons
    7.7/105,240 votes
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    The Call of the Simpsons

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/18/1990

    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.

    Director: Wes Archer

    Writer: John Swartzwelder

  • The Telltale Head
    7.6/105,052 votes
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    The Telltale Head

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/25/1990

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

    Director: Rich Moore

    Writer: Al Jean, Matt Groening, Mike Reiss, Sam Simon

  • Life on the Fast Lane
    7.4/105,009 votes
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    Life on the Fast Lane

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 3/18/1990

    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."

    Director: David Silverman

    Writer: John Swartzwelder

  • Homer's Night Out
    7.3/104,858 votes
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    Homer's Night Out

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/25/1990

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

    Director: Rich Moore

    Writer: Jon Vitti

  • The Crepes of Wrath
    7.7/104,911 votes
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    The Crepes of Wrath

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 4/15/1990

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

    Director: Wes Archer, Milton Gray

    Writer: George Meyer, John Swartzwelder, Jon Vitti, Sam Simon

  • Krusty Gets Busted
    8.3/105,405 votes
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    Krusty Gets Busted

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/29/1990

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

    Director: Brad Bird

    Writer: Jay Kogen, Wallace Wolodarsky

  • Some Enchanted Evening
    7.7/105,254 votes
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    Some Enchanted Evening

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 5/13/1990

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

    Director: David Silverman, Kent Butterworth

    Writer: Matt Groening, Sam Simon