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The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 1

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Every episode of The Simpsons Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 1!

The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 1

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...
  1. Background image for Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
    6.3/10(225 votes)

    #1 - Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

    S1:E1

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

    Writer:Mimi Pond
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  2. Background image for Bart the Genius
    7.4/10(87 votes)

    #2 - Bart the Genius

    S1:E2

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

    Writer:Jon Vitti
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  3. Background image for Homer's Odyssey
    6.7/10(80 votes)

    #3 - Homer's Odyssey

    S1:E3

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

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  4. Background image for There's No Disgrace Like Home
    7.4/10(75 votes)

    #4 - There's No Disgrace Like Home

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Gregg Vanzo
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  5. Background image for Bart the General
    7.0/10(74 votes)

    #5 - Bart the General

    S1:E5

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

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  6. Background image for Moaning Lisa
    7.4/10(69 votes)

    #6 - Moaning Lisa

    S1:E6

    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
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  8. Background image for The Call of the Simpsons
    7.1/10(68 votes)

    #7 - The Call of the Simpsons

    S1:E7

    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.

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  9. Background image for The Telltale Head
    7.2/10(65 votes)

    #8 - The Telltale Head

    S1:E8

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

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  10. Background image for Life on the Fast Lane
    7.0/10(66 votes)

    #9 - Life on the Fast Lane

    S1:E9

    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."

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  11. Background image for Homer's Night Out
    6.8/10(64 votes)

    #10 - Homer's Night Out

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Rich Moore
    Writer:Jon Vitti
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  12. Background image for The Crepes of Wrath
    7.2/10(65 votes)

    #11 - The Crepes of Wrath

    S1:E11

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

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  13. Background image for Krusty Gets Busted
    7.6/10(65 votes)

    #12 - Krusty Gets Busted

    S1:E12

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

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  14. Background image for Some Enchanted Evening
    7.2/10(68 votes)

    #13 - Some Enchanted Evening

    S1:E13

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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" is the best rated episode of "The Simpsons" season 1. It scored 6.3/10 based on 225 votes. Directed by David Silverman and written by Mimi Pond, it aired on 12/17/1989. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "Bart the Genius".