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The Simpsons (1989)

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 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.

Released Dec. 17, 1989 Episode 23 min 12+

Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family

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Watch Providers: Hulu, FXNow, fuboTV, Disney Plus, Spectrum On DemandYouTube TV

Production Companies: Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox Television, 20th Television Animation, 20th Television

Network: FOX

Country: United States
Languages: English

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6.3

S1E1 - Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.
Dec. 17, 1989, midnight
7.4

S1E2 - Bart the Genius

Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.
Jan. 14, 1990, midnight
6.7

S1E3 - Homer's Odyssey

After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.
Jan. 21, 1990, midnight
7.4

S1E4 - There's No Disgrace Like Home

After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.
Jan. 28, 1990, midnight
7.1

S1E5 - Bart the General

Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.
Feb. 4, 1990, midnight
7.4

S1E6 - Moaning Lisa

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.
Feb. 11, 1990, midnight
7.1

S1E7 - The Call of the Simpsons

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.
Feb. 18, 1990, midnight
7.1

S1E8 - The Telltale Head

Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.
Feb. 25, 1990, midnight
7.0

S1E9 - Life on the Fast Lane

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."
March 18, 1990, midnight
6.7

S1E10 - Homer's Night Out

Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.
March 25, 1990, midnight
7.2

S1E11 - The Crepes of Wrath

A little story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner's mom with a cherry bomb.
April 15, 1990, midnight
7.5

S1E12 - Krusty Gets Busted

Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.
April 29, 1990, midnight
7.2

S1E13 - Some Enchanted Evening

Homer takes Marge out for a romantic night, leaving the kids with a sitter--who's profiled on "America's Most Armed and Dangerous."
May 13, 1990, midnight
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Network: FOX
Episode Runtime: 23 min.
Season Runtime: 628 min.
Released: Dec. 17, 1989
Last Air Date: Nov. 30, 2025, midnight
Next Air Date: Dec. 7, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: TV-PG
Common sense age: 12+ cc

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