The Simpsons (1989)

Season 1

December 17, 1989 13 Episodes

Episodes

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
Episode 1
6.4

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

Dec 17, 1989

24 minutes

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

Bart the Genius
Episode 2
7.4

Bart the Genius

Jan 14, 1990

24 minutes

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

Homer's Odyssey
Episode 3
6.8

Homer's Odyssey

Jan 21, 1990

24 minutes

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

There's No Disgrace Like Home
Episode 4
7.4

There's No Disgrace Like Home

Jan 28, 1990

23 minutes

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

Bart the General
Episode 5
7.1

Bart the General

Feb 4, 1990

23 minutes

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

Moaning Lisa
Episode 6
7.3

Moaning Lisa

Feb 11, 1990

24 minutes

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
Episode 7
7.1

The Call of the Simpsons

Feb 18, 1990

24 minutes

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
Episode 8
7.1

The Telltale Head

Feb 25, 1990

23 minutes

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

Life on the Fast Lane
Episode 9
6.9

Life on the Fast Lane

Mar 18, 1990

24 minutes

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
Episode 10
6.6

Homer's Night Out

Mar 25, 1990

24 minutes

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

The Crepes of Wrath
Episode 11
7.2

The Crepes of Wrath

Apr 15, 1990

24 minutes

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

Krusty Gets Busted
Episode 12
7.5

Krusty Gets Busted

Apr 29, 1990

24 minutes

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
Episode 13
7.2

Some Enchanted Evening

May 13, 1990

23 minutes

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