The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   6.4/10(242 votes)

   #1 - Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

   S1:E112/17/1989

   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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   Director:David Silverman

   Writer:Mimi Pond
2. 

   7.4/10(98 votes)

   #2 - Bart the Genius

   S1:E21/14/1990

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

   Director:David Silverman

   Writer:Jon Vitti

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   Director:David Silverman

   Writer:Jon Vitti
3. 

   6.8/10(90 votes)

   #3 - Homer's Odyssey

   S1:E31/21/1990

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

   Director:Wes Archer

   Writers:Jay Kogen, Wallace Wolodarsky

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   Director:Wes Archer

   Writers:Jay Kogen, Wallace Wolodarsky
4. 

   7.4/10(85 votes)

   #4 - There's No Disgrace Like Home

   S1:E41/28/1990

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

   Director:Gregg Vanzo

   Writers:Al Jean, Mike Reiss

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   Director:Gregg Vanzo

   Writers:Al Jean, Mike Reiss
5. 

   7.1/10(84 votes)

   #5 - Bart the General

   S1:E52/4/1990

   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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   Director:David Silverman

   Writer:John Swartzwelder
6. 

   7.3/10(79 votes)

   #6 - Moaning Lisa

   S1:E62/11/1990

   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

   Writers:Al Jean, Mike Reiss

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   Director:Wes Archer

   Writers:Al Jean, Mike Reiss
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7. 

   7.2/10(78 votes)

   #7 - The Call of the Simpsons

   S1:E72/18/1990

   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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   Director:Wes Archer

   Writer:John Swartzwelder
8. 

   7.1/10(75 votes)

   #8 - The Telltale Head

   S1:E82/25/1990

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

   Director:Rich Moore

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

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   Director:Rich Moore

   Writers:Al Jean, Matt Groening, Mike Reiss, Sam Simon
9. 

   7.0/10(74 votes)

   #9 - Life on the Fast Lane

   S1:E93/18/1990

   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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   Director:David Silverman

   Writer:John Swartzwelder
10. 

    6.6/10(78 votes)

    #10 - Homer's Night Out

    S1:E103/25/1990

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

    Director:Rich Moore

    Writer:Jon Vitti

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    Director:Rich Moore

    Writer:Jon Vitti
11. 

    7.2/10(73 votes)

    #11 - The Crepes of Wrath

    S1:E114/15/1990

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

    Directors:Wes Archer, Milton Gray

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

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    Directors:Wes Archer, Milton Gray

    Writers:John Swartzwelder, Jon Vitti, George Meyer, Sam Simon
12. 

    7.5/10(74 votes)

    #12 - Krusty Gets Busted

    S1:E124/29/1990

    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

    Writers:Jay Kogen, Wallace Wolodarsky

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    Director:Brad Bird

    Writers:Jay Kogen, Wallace Wolodarsky
13. 

    7.3/10(78 votes)

    #13 - Some Enchanted Evening

    S1:E135/13/1990

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

    Directors:David Silverman, Kent Butterworth

    Writers:Matt Groening, Sam Simon

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    Directors:David Silverman, Kent Butterworth

    Writers:Matt Groening, Sam Simon