Series

The Simpsons

Name: The Simpsons
Released: 1989-01-01

1989 | ★ 8.0

Family · Animation · Comedy

Seasons & episodes

Season

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

1989-12-17

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

Bart the Genius

1990-01-14

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

Homer's Odyssey

1990-01-21

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

There's No Disgrace Like Home

1990-01-28

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

Bart the General

1990-02-04

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

Moaning Lisa

1990-02-11

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.

The Call of the Simpsons

1990-02-18

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.

The Telltale Head

1990-02-25

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

Life on the Fast Lane

1990-03-18

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."

Homer's Night Out

1990-03-25

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

The Crepes of Wrath

1990-04-15

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

Krusty Gets Busted

1990-04-29

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

Some Enchanted Evening

1990-05-13

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

Synopsis

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 Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.