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.
Air date: 1989-12-17
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.
Air date: 1990-01-14
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.
Air date: 1990-01-21
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.
Air date: 1990-01-28
Runtime: 22 min
Overview: After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.
Air date: 1990-02-04
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.
Air date: 1990-02-11
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: 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.
Air date: 1990-02-18
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: 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.
Air date: 1990-02-25
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.
Air date: 1990-03-18
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: 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."
Air date: 1990-03-25
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.
Air date: 1990-04-15
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: A little story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner's mom with a cherry bomb.
Air date: 1990-04-29
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.
Air date: 1990-05-13
Runtime: 23 min
Overview: Homer takes Marge out for a romantic night, leaving the kids with a sitter--who's profiled on "America's Most Armed and Dangerous."
