The Simpsons: Season 1

1989 · 13 episodes · ★ 7.1

What Season 1 of The Simpsons

The season opens with the Simpsons, a middle-class family living in Springfield. Homer works as a safety inspector at the nuclear power plant, though his clumsiness and carelessness get him into more than one jam. Marge keeps the household running, Bart cooks up mischief nonstop, Lisa views the world with a critical eye, and Maggie is still a baby. The early episodes revolve around money and everyday life: Homer finds out he won't get his Christmas bonus, Bart clashes with the bully Nelson and gets into trouble at school, and Lisa falls into a sadness that affects her studies. It all unfolds among quirky neighbors who make up a very recognizable community.

13episodes

Dec 17, 1989Released

May 13, 1990latest episode

5.1 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
Dec 17, 1989 · 24 min · ★ 6.4
Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.
Directed by David Silverman · Written by Mimi Pond · Starring Jo Ann Harris, Pamela Hayden, Christopher Collins
1x02 Bart the Genius
Jan 14, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 7.4
Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.
Directed by David Silverman · Written by Jon Vitti · Starring Jo Ann Harris, Marcia Wallace, Pamela Hayden, Russi Taylor
1x03 Homer's Odyssey
Jan 21, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 6.8
After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.
Directed by Wes Archer · Written by Wallace Wolodarsky, Jay Kogen · Starring Marcia Wallace, Pamela Hayden, Sam McMurray, Russi Taylor
1x04 There's No Disgrace Like Home
Jan 28, 1990 · 23 min · ★ 7.5
After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.
Directed by: Gregg Vanzo · Written by: Mike Reiss, Al Jean · Starring: Maggie Roswell, Pamela Hayden
1x05 Bart the General
Feb 4, 1990 · 23 min · ★ 7.1
Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.
Directed by: David Silverman · Written by: John Swartzwelder · Starring: Susan Blu, Jo Ann Harris, Pamela Hayden
1x06 Moaning Lisa
Feb 11, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 7.3
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.
Directed by: Wes Archer · Written by: Mike Reiss, Al Jean · Starring: Susan Blu, Miriam Flynn, Ron Taylor, Pamela Hayden
1x07 The Call of the Simpsons
Feb 18, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 7.1
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.
Directed by Wes Archer · Written by John Swartzwelder · Starring Albert Brooks, Maggie Roswell
1x08 The Telltale Head
Feb 25, 1990 · 23 min · ★ 7.1
Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.
Directed by Rich Moore · Written by Sam Simon, Mike Reiss, Al Jean · Starring Marcia Wallace, Christopher Collins, Pamela Hayden, Tress MacNeille
1x09 Life on the Fast Lane
Mar 18, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 7.0
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."
Directed by: David Silverman · Written by: John Swartzwelder · Starring: Albert Brooks, Maggie Roswell
1x10 Homer's Night Out
Mar 25, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 6.6
Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.
Directed by Rich Moore · Written by Jon Vitti · Starring Sam McMurray, Maggie Roswell, Pamela Hayden, Jo Ann Harris
1x11 The Crepes of Wrath
Apr 15, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 7.2
A little story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner's mom with a cherry bomb.
Directed by: Wes Archer, Milton Gray · Written by: George Meyer, Jon Vitti, Sam Simon · Starring: Christian Coffinet, Tress MacNeille, Pamela Hayden
1x12 Krusty Gets Busted
Apr 29, 1990 · 24 min · ★ 7.5
Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.
Directed by Brad Bird · Written by Wallace Wolodarsky, Jay Kogen · Starring Kelsey Grammer, Pamela Hayden
1x13 Some Enchanted Evening Season Finale
May 13, 1990 · 23 min · ★ 7.2
Homer takes Marge out for a romantic night, leaving the kids with a sitter, who's profiled on "America's Most Armed and Dangerous."
Directed by: David Silverman, Kent Butterworth · Written by: Sam Simon, Matt Groening · Starring: June Foray, Penny Marshall, Christopher Collins, Paul Willson