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Season 1 – The Simpsons

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This long-running animated comedy focuses on the eponymous family in the town of Springfield in an unnamed U.S. state. The head of the Simpson family, Homer, is not a typical family man. A nuclear-plant employee, he does his best to lead his family but often finds that they are leading him. The family includes loving, blue-haired matriarch Marge, troublemaking son Bart, overachieving daughter Lisa and baby Maggie. Other Springfield residents include the family's religious neighbor, Ned Flanders, family physician Dr. Hibbert, Moe the bartender and police chief Clancy Wiggum.
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The Simpsons — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

The Simpsons' first season proves a quickly addictive introduction to America's animated first family with a run of entertaining episodes that set the stage for a groundbreaking series.

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Debi Enker The Age (Australia) In The Simpsons, warm and fuzzy family sitcoms are attacked with gleeful vigor. Jan 27, 2021 Full Review Ben Travers IndieWire The citizens of Springfield deliver fresh stories, sharp barbs, and unique lessons on family, week in and week out - on a broadcast schedule, no less. Jul 5, 2018 Full Review Daniel Fierman Entertainment Weekly But "Simpsons" fans have long been more Comic Book Guy than Troy McClure - so quality be damned; for those of us among the obsessed, it's a must-have for archival purposes. Rated: A- Jun 14, 2018 Full Review Tony Sokol Den of Geek A masterpiece which could pass as a work in progress. Rated: 5/5 Dec 26, 2018 Full Review Guillermo Altares El Pais (Spain) There are more addictive series... (especially now that the old auto-conclusive plot formula seems so passé), but we will always have Springfield. [Full review in Spanish] Aug 14, 2018 Full Review Michael Walsh Nerdist What is far more remarkable is how many of the elements that came to define the show were already in place that very first episode. Nov 17, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joey G Great show!!!!!!!!!! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/09/25 Full Review Julian L An extremely funny TV series. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/29/25 Full Review Stephen C Bull****, **** off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/29/24 Full Review Jackson B I really like this season! It has really great and Memorable episodes of all time! Like Krusty gets busted Or Simpson's roasting on a open fire And Bart the Genius! Those Episodes have great story telling and amazing cast who been in the show since day ONE! I giving this season a 5/5 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/11/24 Full Review Todd B Good to start the series off, although coming from the Tracy Ulman's Show. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/18/24 Full Review David C La temporada es chistosa los diálogos son buenos cada capítulo es bueno Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/24/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Dan Castellaneta

Homer Jay Simpson

Julie Kavner

Marjorie Bouvier Simpson

Nancy Cartwright

Bartholomew Jo-Jo "Bart" Simpson

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Marie Simpson

Harry Shearer

Charles Montgomery Burns

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 17, 1989 Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire Marge has to spend all the family's Christmas present money getting Bart's tattoo removed, so Homer gets a job as Santa but bets all his wages on a dog with a festive name. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 14, 1990 Bart the Genius After Bart cheats on an aptitude test, he is placed in a school for gifted children. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 21, 1990 Homer's Odyssey After losing his job, Homer becomes an anti-nuclear activist. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 28, 1990 There's No Disgrace Like Home Homer discovers families can get along when the Simpsons attend the company picnic. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 4, 1990 Bart the General Bart's grandfather comes to his aid after he is beaten up by a bully. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 11, 1990 Moaning Lisa Lisa's family attempts to cheer her up when she becomes depressed. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 18, 1990 The Call of the Simpsons Homer and Bart go for help when the Simpsons' camper breaks down in the woods; Homer is mistaken for Bigfoot. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 25, 1990 The Telltale Head In an effort to be popular, Bart decapitates the statue of Springfield's founder. Details Episode 9 Aired Mar 18, 1990 Life on the Fast Lane Marge faces a difficult decision when she falls for her bowling instructor. Details Episode 10 Aired Mar 25, 1990 Homer's Night Out Bart uses a miniature camera to spy on a bachelor party Homer is attending. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 15, 1990 The Crepes of Wrath An exchange program sends Bart to France and an Albanian to Springfield. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 29, 1990 Krusty Gets Busted Krusty is accused of robbing the Kwik-E-Mart, thanks to witness Homer Simpson, but Bart is convinced that his hero is innocent and with Lisa's help, sets out to prove it. Details Episode 13 Aired May 13, 1990 Some Enchanted Evening Homer thwarts Bart and Lisa's efforts to bring the notorious baby-sitter bandit to justice. Details

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Season Info

Director
Wesley Archer, David Silverman, Gregg Vanzo, Kent Butterworth
Executive Producer
James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, David Mirkin
Screenwriter
Mimi Pond
Network
Fox
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 17, 1989