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The Simpsons

The Simpsons (1989)

Just a product of society that's lost its good manners.

  • 8.0/10 · 11K
  • TV-14
  • Dec 17, 1989
  • 38 seasons · 806 episodes
  • English
  • Returning Series
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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.

Creator
Matt Groening
Starring
Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith
Network
FOX
Country
United States of America

Seasons

Season 1 · 13 episodes

  1. 1. Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

    Dec 17, 1989 · 24m · ★ 6.4

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

  2. 2. Bart the Genius

    Jan 14, 1990 · 24m · ★ 7.4

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

  3. 3. Homer's Odyssey

    Jan 21, 1990 · 24m · ★ 6.8

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

  4. 4. There's No Disgrace Like Home

    Jan 28, 1990 · 23m · ★ 7.5

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

  5. 5. Bart the General

    Feb 4, 1990 · 23m · ★ 7.1

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

  6. 6. Moaning Lisa

    Feb 11, 1990 · 24m · ★ 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.

  7. 7. The Call of the Simpsons

    Feb 18, 1990 · 24m · ★ 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.

  8. 8. The Telltale Head

    Feb 25, 1990 · 23m · ★ 7.1

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

  9. 9. Life on the Fast Lane

    Mar 18, 1990 · 24m · ★ 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."

  10. 10. Homer's Night Out

    Mar 25, 1990 · 24m · ★ 6.6

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

  11. 11. The Crepes of Wrath

    Apr 15, 1990 · 24m · ★ 7.2

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

  12. 12. Krusty Gets Busted

    Apr 29, 1990 · 24m · ★ 7.5

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

  13. 13. Some Enchanted Evening

    May 13, 1990 · 23m · ★ 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."

Cast

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Details

First aired
Dec 17, 1989
Last aired
Oct 4, 2026
Status
Returning Series
Languages
English
Production
Gracie Films, 20th Century Fox Television, 20th Television Animation, 20th Television
Keywords
nuclear power plant, middle class, cartoon, satire, parody, dysfunctional family, school, adult humor, social satire, family, adult animation, sitcom
IMDb
tt0096697

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