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The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 1

Genres:FamilyAnimationComedy
Network:FOX

Every episode of The Simpsons Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover 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...
Episodes
13
Avg. Rating
7.7
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S3
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E1
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8.1
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  • Krusty Gets Busted
    8.3/10(5,508)
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    #1 - 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

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  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
    8.1/10(9,641)
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    #2 - 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

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  • Bart the General
    7.9/10(6,048)
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    #3 - 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

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  • The Call of the Simpsons
    7.7/10(5,348)
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    #4 - 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

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  • The Crepes of Wrath
    7.7/10(5,014)
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    #5 - 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

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  • Some Enchanted Evening
    7.7/10(5,355)
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    #6 - 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

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  • Bart the Genius
    7.6/10(6,556)
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    #7 - 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

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  • There's No Disgrace Like Home
    7.6/10(5,714)
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    #8 - 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

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  • Moaning Lisa
    7.6/10(5,581)
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    #9 - 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

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  • The Telltale Head
    7.6/10(5,151)
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    #10 - 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

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  • Life on the Fast Lane
    7.4/10(5,101)
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    #11 - 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

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  • Homer's Odyssey
    7.3/10(5,831)
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    #12 - 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

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  • Homer's Night Out
    7.3/10(4,950)
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    #13 - 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

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Krusty Gets Busted" is the best rated episode of "The Simpsons" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 5508 votes. Directed by Brad Bird and written by Jay Kogen, Wallace Wolodarsky, it aired on 4/29/1990. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire".