The Simpsons

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
S4
E1
E2
E3
8.1
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  1. 8.3/10(5.5k votes)

    #1 - Krusty Gets Busted

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    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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  2. 8.1/10(9.7k votes)

    #2 - Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

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    S1:E1

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

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    Writer:Mimi Pond
  3. 7.9/10(6.1k votes)

    #3 - Bart the General

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    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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  4. 7.7/10(5.4k votes)

    #4 - The Call of the Simpsons

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    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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  5. 7.7/10(5.1k votes)

    #5 - The Crepes of Wrath

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    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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  6. 7.7/10(5.4k votes)

    #6 - Some Enchanted Evening

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    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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  8. 7.6/10(6.6k votes)

    #7 - Bart the Genius

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    S1:E2

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

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    Writer:Jon Vitti
  9. 7.6/10(5.8k votes)

    #8 - There's No Disgrace Like Home

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    S1:E4

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

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    Director:Gregg Vanzo
  10. 7.6/10(5.6k votes)

    #9 - Moaning Lisa

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    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.

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    Director:Wes Archer
  11. 7.6/10(5.2k votes)

    #10 - The Telltale Head

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    S1:E8

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

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  12. 7.4/10(5.1k votes)

    #11 - Life on the Fast Lane

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    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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  13. 7.3/10(5.9k votes)

    #12 - Homer's Odyssey

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    S1:E3

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

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  14. 7.3/10(5.0k votes)

    #13 - Homer's Night Out

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    S1:E10

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

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    Director:Rich Moore
    Writer:Jon Vitti

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Krusty Gets Busted" is the best rated episode of "The Simpsons" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 5550 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".