The Simpsons: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

FOX | Season Premiere Date: December 17, 1989

Starring: Hank Azaria, Harry Shearer, Harry Shearer

Summary: 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 threeOriginally 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."… Expand

Creator: Matt Groening

Genre(s): Comedy, Animation

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Season 1 Episodes

5.0
S1:E13. Some Enchanted Evening
Air Date: May 13, 1990
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S1:E12. Krusty Gets Busted
Air Date: April 29, 1990
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S1:E11. The Crepes of Wrath
Air Date: April 15, 1990

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Howard Rosenberg

Mar 4, 2013

Easily the the best, cleverest and nuttiest arrival of the 1989-90 season is The Simpsons...It's very small-scale, but perfectly conceived and executed. What we have here from creator Matt Groening is a rare confluence -- delightful writing, pictures and voices fitting like a Matisse. [12 Jan 1990, p.F1]

Matt Roush

Mar 4, 2013

A hilarious holiday package. [15 Dec 1989, p.3D]

John Engstrom

Jul 11, 2013

"The Simpsons" is both a challenge and a delight. It's also that rarest of TV fauna, a cartoon show with levels of mirth for every brain and pair of eyes in the family. [12 Jan 1990]

John J. O'Connor

Jul 11, 2013

There is, admittedly, a fine line between being hilariously perceptive and just plain, even objectionably, silly. While habitually teetering on that line, 'The Simpsons' has shown a remarkable ability to come down on the right side most of the time. Read full review

Ken Tucker

Jun 7, 2013

Groening has created a group of characters whose personalities and motives are more vivid and detailed than the vast majority of sitcoms featuring flesh-and-blood actors. Read full review

Richard Zoglin

Jul 2, 2013

[The show] has a good deal of savvy wit.... The Simpsons, however, is strangely off-putting much of the time. The drawings are grotesque without redeeming style or charm (characters have big beady eyes, beaklike noses and spiky hair), and the animation is crude even by TV's low-grade standards. Read full review

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Rob274

Aug 18, 2010

The best cartoon show in the history of television!! It has many things: Funny smart jokes, some stupid jokes but not going over the line, some racist jokes but not going to far like Family Guy. Love this show! 10/10 period!

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westfam4190

Apr 23, 2019

Best, cartoon, EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this series!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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TheRyanMcNeil

Aug 16, 2013

The Simpsons is the greatest cartoon show of all time. No question. Some people insist The Simpson's better years are gone, that may be true but even now, The Simpson's continues to make me laugh and smile dozens of times every episode. With the most guest stars to appear on a show, it isThe Simpsons is the greatest cartoon show of all time. No question. Some people insist The Simpson's better years are gone, that may be true but even now, The Simpson's continues to make me laugh and smile dozens of times every episode. With the most guest stars to appear on a show, it is always hilarious to see actors portray themselves and even sometimes make fun of themselves.
10/10 no matter what anybody says!… Expand

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voiders

Apr 26, 2013

Very fun, so creative, smart and hilarious. Every episodes has some good social critic.
Was not lucky that tv show last so much time. They got it, becouse its good.

Homer simpson is amazing stupid, i laughed so much with he.

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Camillozzi

Oct 14, 2013

The Simpsons uma animação ultra-filosófica que tece criticas sobre o cotiano social americano, usando uma família com padrões éticos distorcidos, a serie equilibra humor e drama com originalidade justificando seu imenso sucesso.

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Apr 1, 2015

i don't care I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i love to watch the show with my kids and tell jokes all the time, this is my tip, make it family night and watch the Simpsons, and for special times watch the Simpsons movie!!!!

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Wowiks

Apr 15, 2019

Классно прогнулись под феменисток в 18 серии 30 сезона, больше даже не буду пытаться смотреть эту ссанину

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  Air Date: November 2, 2003
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  Air Date: November 3, 2002
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  Air Date: November 6, 2001
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  Air Date: November 1, 2000
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  Air Date: September 26, 1999
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  Air Date: August 23, 1998
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  Air Date: September 21, 1997
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  Air Date: October 27, 1996
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  Air Date: September 17, 1995
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  Air Date: September 4, 1994
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  Air Date: September 30, 1993
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  Air Date: September 24, 1992
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  Air Date: September 19, 1991
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  Air Date: October 11, 1990
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 17, 1989
- 5.0
  S1:E13. Some Enchanted Evening
  Air Date: May 13, 1990
- tbd
  S1:E12. Krusty Gets Busted
  Air Date: April 29, 1990
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  S1:E11. The Crepes of Wrath
  Air Date: April 15, 1990
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  S1:E10. Homer's Night Out
  Air Date: March 25, 1990
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  S1:E9. Life on the Fast Lane
  Air Date: March 18, 1990
- 7.3
  S1:E8. The Telltale Head
  Air Date: February 25, 1990
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  S1:E7. The Call of the Simpsons
  Air Date: February 18, 1990
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  S1:E6. Moaning Lisa
  Air Date: February 11, 1990
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  S1:E5. Bart the General
  Air Date: February 4, 1990
- 6.5
  S1:E4. There's No Disgrace Like Home
  Air Date: January 28, 1990
- 7.0
  S1:E3. Homer's Odyssey
  Air Date: January 21, 1990
- 6.2
  S1:E2. Bart the Genius
  Air Date: January 14, 1990
- 7.0
  S1:E1. Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
  Air Date: December 17, 1989