The Simpsons

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The Simpsons

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...

Story Overview

About The Simpsons

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.

Quick Facts

Streaming Snapshot

Release Year

1989

TMDB Rating

8.0

Available Sources

20

Watch Path

/tv/the-simpsons-456

Seasons & Episodes

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37 seasons available

Season 1

13 episodes | 1989-12-16

Season 1 Simpsons Roasting on an Open FireE1

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

Episode 1
24 min1989-12-17TMDB 6.4

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

Season 1 Bart the GeniusE2

Bart the Genius

Episode 2
24 min1990-01-14TMDB 7.4

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

Season 1 Homer's OdysseyE3

Homer's Odyssey

Episode 3
24 min1990-01-21TMDB 6.8

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

Season 1 There's No Disgrace Like HomeE4

There's No Disgrace Like Home

Episode 4
23 min1990-01-28TMDB 7.5

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

Season 1 Bart the GeneralE5

Bart the General

Episode 5
23 min1990-02-04TMDB 7.1

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

Season 1 Moaning LisaE6

Moaning Lisa

Episode 6
24 min1990-02-11TMDB 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.

Season 1 The Call of the SimpsonsE7

The Call of the Simpsons

Episode 7
24 min1990-02-18TMDB 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.

Season 1 The Telltale HeadE8

The Telltale Head

Episode 8
23 min1990-02-25TMDB 7.1

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

Season 1 Life on the Fast LaneE9

Life on the Fast Lane

Episode 9
24 min1990-03-18TMDB 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."

Season 1 Homer's Night OutE10

Homer's Night Out

Episode 10
24 min1990-03-25TMDB 6.6

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

Season 1 The Crepes of WrathE11

The Crepes of Wrath

Episode 11
24 min1990-04-15TMDB 7.2

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

Season 1 Krusty Gets BustedE12

Krusty Gets Busted

Episode 12
24 min1990-04-29TMDB 7.5

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

Season 1 Some Enchanted EveningE13

Some Enchanted Evening

Episode 13
23 min1990-05-13TMDB 7.3

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