Season 1

The Simpsons

Season 1

  • 1989
  1. Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire Episode 1 Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire December 17, 1989, 24 min Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.
  2. Bart the Genius Episode 2 Bart the Genius January 14, 1990, 24 min Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.
  3. Homer’s Odyssey Episode 3 Homer’s Odyssey January 21, 1990, 24 min After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.
  4. There’s No Disgrace Like Home Episode 4 There’s No Disgrace Like Home January 28, 1990, 23 min After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.
  5. Bart the General Episode 5 Bart the General February 4, 1990, 23 min Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.
  6. Moaning Lisa Episode 6 Moaning Lisa February 11, 1990, 24 min 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.
  7. The Call of the Simpsons Episode 7 The Call of the Simpsons February 18, 1990, 24 min 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.
  8. The Telltale Head Episode 8 The Telltale Head February 25, 1990, 23 min Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.
  9. Life on the Fast Lane Episode 9 Life on the Fast Lane March 18, 1990, 24 min 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."
  10. Homer’s Night Out Episode 10 Homer’s Night Out March 25, 1990, 24 min Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.
  11. The Crepes of Wrath Episode 11 The Crepes of Wrath April 15, 1990, 24 min A little story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner's mom with a cherry bomb.
  12. Krusty Gets Busted Episode 12 Krusty Gets Busted April 29, 1990, 24 min Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.
  13. Some Enchanted Evening Episode 13 Some Enchanted Evening May 13, 1990, 23 min Homer takes Marge out for a romantic night, leaving the kids with a sitter, who's profiled on "America's Most Armed and Dangerous."