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The Simpsons: Season 1

The Simpsons

The Simpsons: Season 1

20th Century Fox (Dec 17, 1989)
TV Series | Animation | Comedy | Family
USA | English | Color | 04:58
Special Edition
DVD
NR (Not Rated)
024543009009
| 3 discs
Region 1
Custom Case

Originally created by cartoonist Matt Groening, "Our Favorite Family," has graced the small screen in one form or another for over 20 years. The Simpson family first appeared on television as the subjects of interstitial "shorts" on The Tracey Ullman Show in April of 1987. The Simpsons remained a staple on The Tracey Ullman Show for three seasons until they premiered in their own half-hour series, on December 17, 1989. With the help of Jim Brooks and Sam Simon, Matt Groening's cartoon family turned into an instant success.

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.

Currently in its 21st season, The Simpsons has piled up over 440 episodes, over 20 Emmy Awards, a handful of music albums, countless endorsements and merchandise, and even made the jump to the silver screen in the summer of 2007 with The Simpsons Movie. And according to Matt Groening, "There is no end in sight."


Episodes View details

1 Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire 30 min | Dec 17, 1989

Homer is forced to become a department store Santa when Marge spends the family's Christmas savings on removing Bart's tattoo.

2 Bart the Genius 30 min | Jan 14, 1990

Bart ends up at a school for gifted children after cheating on an IQ test.

3 Homer's Odyssey 30 min | Jan 21, 1990

After losing his job, Homer contemplates ending it all, until he discovers a new life path as a safety advocate.

4 There's No Disgrace Like Home 30 min | Jan 28, 1990

After being embarrassed by the rest of the family at a company picnic, Homer becomes obsessed with improving their behavior towards each other.

5 Bart the General 30 min | Feb 04, 1990

After being beaten up by Nelson Muntz one too many times, Bart turns to Grampa for help, and soon leads a rebellion against the school bully.

6 Moaning Lisa 30 min | Feb 11, 1990

A depressed Lisa's spirit is lifted when she meets a jazz-man, Bleeding Gums Murphy.

7 The Call of the Simpsons 30 min | Feb 18, 1990

Homer takes the family camping, but it soon becomes a misadventure when they lose their equipment and Homer is mistaken for Bigfoot.

8 The Telltale Head 30 min | Feb 25, 1990

Bart gets more than he bargained for when he saws the head off a statue of the town's founder.

9 Life on the Fast Lane 30 min | Mar 18, 1990

After Homer humiliates Marge on her birthday, she takes up bowling out of spite, only to develop a mutual infatuation with a suave French instructor.

10 Homer's Night Out 30 min | Mar 25, 1990

After a photograph of Homer gyrating with an exotic dancer is distributed throughout Springfield, he finds himself kicked out of the house by Marge.

11 The Crepes of Wrath 30 min | Apr 15, 1990

Bart is sent to France on a student exchange program, where he's treated like a slave; an Albanian student with suspicious motives takes Bart's place in the family.

12 Krusty Gets Busted 30 min | Apr 29, 1990

After Krusty is found guilty of robbing the Kwik-E-Mart following Homer's eyewitness testimony, Bart and Lisa set out to prove his innocence.

13 Some Enchanted Evening 30 min | May 13, 1990

Homer takes Marge out for a night on the town to make up for his recent neglecting of her, leaving the kids with a sinister babysitter who has a diabolical secret.