The Simpsons (1989)

Name: The Simpsons
Rating: 8.0

Rating: 8.0

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 1989-12-17

Last Air Date: 2026-02-15

Number of Seasons: 37

Number of Episodes: 801

Created By: Matt Groening

Networks: FOX

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Top Cast

Dan Castellaneta as Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice)
Julie Kavner as Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)
Nancy Cartwright as Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
Yeardley Smith as Lisa Simpson (voice)
Hank Azaria as Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl (voice)
Harry Shearer as Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Skinner / Lenny (voice)
Pamela Hayden as Milhouse Van Houten (voice)
Tress MacNeille as Agnes Skinner (voice)
Marcia Wallace as Edna Krabappel (voice)
Maggie Roswell as Maude Flanders (voice)

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Episodes:

Ep. 1: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire (1989-12-17)

Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.
Ep. 2: Bart the Genius (1990-01-14)

Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.
Ep. 3: Homer's Odyssey (1990-01-21)

After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.
Ep. 4: There's No Disgrace Like Home (1990-01-28)

After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.
Ep. 5: Bart the General (1990-02-04)

Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.
Ep. 6: Moaning Lisa (1990-02-11)

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.
Ep. 7: The Call of the Simpsons (1990-02-18)

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.
Ep. 8: The Telltale Head (1990-02-25)

Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.
Ep. 9: Life on the Fast Lane (1990-03-18)

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."
Ep. 10: Homer's Night Out (1990-03-25)

Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.
Ep. 11: The Crepes of Wrath (1990-04-15)

A little story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner's mom with a cherry bomb.
Ep. 12: Krusty Gets Busted (1990-04-29)

Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.
Ep. 13: Some Enchanted Evening (1990-05-13)

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