The Simpsons (1989)

Season 22

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

Network: FOX

Country: United States
Languages: English

IMDb 100

8.6

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Matt Groening
Director

Hank Azaria
Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy…

Yeardley Smith
Lisa Simpson (voice)

Julie Kavner
Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (vo…

Nancy Cartwright
Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Dan Castellaneta
Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Kru…

Harry Shearer
Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Skinner / L…

Marcia Wallace
Crowd (voice), Edna Krabappel (voice), Edna Kraba…

Tress MacNeille
'Padz' Announcer / Girl / Kenny / Sheriff / Brand…

6.2

S22E1 - Elementary School Musical

Marge sends Lisa to a performing arts camp, where counselors and fellow campers inspire her to embrace her creative side; upon returning to Springfield, Lisa grows restless with her boring suburban lifestyle.

Sept. 26, 2010, midnight

6.5

S22E2 - Loan-a-Lisa

Grampa gives each family member a portion of his savings; Lisa worries that Nelson's instant success with a new business venture might lure him away from continuing his education.

Oct. 3, 2010, midnight

6.5

S22E3 - MoneyBART

Lisa starts coaching Bart's Little League team; Marge and Bart spend the day at an amusement park, where former MLB manager Mike Scioscia gives Bart advice.

Oct. 10, 2010, midnight

6.3

S22E4 - Treehouse of Horror XXI

Worried about the effects of violent video games, Marge encourages Bart and Milhouse to play board games; Lisa becomes smitten with a new student, a vampire; while on a second honeymoon, Homer and Marge rescue a castaway who escaped from his ship.

Nov. 7, 2010, midnight

6.8

S22E5 - Lisa Simpson, This Isn't Your Life

Fearing that she will end up like Marge, Lisa pledges to focus solely on her academics and not get distracted by other things; Bart puts Nelson in his place and unintentionally earns the title of school bully.

Nov. 14, 2010, midnight

6.1

S22E6 - The Fool Monty

Mr. Burns becomes distraught at the town's apathetic reaction to the announcement that he has only weeks to live; Bart secretly takes Burns into the family's home.

Nov. 21, 2010, midnight

6.7

S22E7 - How Munched Is That Birdie in the Window?

After Bart nurses an injured bird back to health, Homer enters it in a race.

Nov. 28, 2010, midnight

6.7

S22E8 - The Fight Before Christmas

When the rest of the family seems to lack Christmas spirit, Marge contacts Martha Clause.

Dec. 5, 2010, midnight

6.6

S22E9 - Donnie Fatso

Homer ends up in the Springfield penitentiary after getting caught bribing an official; an FBI investigator offers Homer a way to reduce his jail time.

Dec. 12, 2010, midnight

6.4

S22E10 - Moms I'd Like to Forget

Marge reconnects with a close group of mothers she used to be friends with; Bart tries to break up their group when his playdates stop being fun.

Jan. 9, 2011, midnight

6.1

S22E11 - Flaming Moe

When Smithers transforms Moe's pub into a refined and trendy lounge, the establishment becomes Springfield's local gay hangout; Principal Skinner falls for the new, free-spirited music teacher.

Jan. 16, 2011, midnight

6.8

S22E12 - Homer the Father

When Homer insists Bart must earn the new dirt bike he wants, Bart comes up with a scheme; James Lipton interviews a TV cast.

Jan. 23, 2011, midnight

6.7

S22E13 - The Blue and the Gray

Moe attends a seminar in hope of gaining more confidence with women; Marge makes a change after discovering her gray hair.

Feb. 13, 2011, midnight

6.9

S22E14 - Angry Dad: The Movie

Bart's film about an angry father quickly becomes a critical favorite, winning him several awards.

Feb. 20, 2011, midnight

7.0

S22E15 - The Scorpion's Tale

During a field trip, Lisa discovers desert water that makes usually combative creatures get along; after getting kicked out of the retirement home, Grampa comes to live with the family.

March 6, 2011, midnight

5.9

S22E16 - A Midsummer's Nice Dream

When Cheech and Chong stop in Springfield while on their reunion tour, Homer impresses Cheech so much he asks him to replace Chong; Principal Skinner forms a new comedy team with Chong; Marge tries to help a hoarder.

March 13, 2011, midnight