Animation Comedy

The Simpsons

1989 ★ 8.0

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.

Episode 1

Stark Raving Dad

A deviation from his norm lands Homer in a mental institution, where he shares a room with a man who thinks he's Michael Jackson.

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Episode 2

Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington

Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.

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Episode 3

When Flanders Failed

Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.

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Episode 4

Bart the Murderer

While working for Fat Tony, Bart gains enough influence with his boss to solve his problems with Principal Skinner--perhaps permanently.

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Episode 5

Homer Defined

Homer's averting of a nuclear meltdown earns him employee-of-the-month honors--and a call from Magic Johnson; Milhouse's parents prohibit him from playing with Bart.

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Episode 6

Like Father, Like Clown

Bart and Lisa use theological arguments to try to reunite Krusty the Clown and his rabbi father, who disowned Krusty when he turned from rabbi to clown.

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Episode 7

Treehouse of Horror II

Maggie uses one of three wishes; a mind-reading Bart rules Springfield; Homer donates his brain to Mr. Burns' science project.

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Episode 8

Lisa's Pony

After disappointing Lisa, Homer buys her a pony, solving one problem, but creating others, requiring a second job--at Apu's Kwik-E-Mart.

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Episode 9

Saturdays of Thunder

When Homer helps Bart build a soapbox racer, it does little for the car but a lot for their relationship.

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Episode 10

Flaming Moe's

Moe steals the drink recipe Homer invented, and the rechristened “Flaming Moe” turns his tavern into a hotspot. When a national franchise wants to buy the recipe, Homer wants revenge.

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Episode 11

Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk

Burns sells the power plant to a German corporation that doesn't care for Homer's approach to his work.

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Episode 12

I Married Marge

A trip down memory lane to the early days of Simpson wedded bliss, when Marge was with child and Homer was without a job.

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Episode 13

Radio Bart

Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well.

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Episode 14

Lisa the Greek

Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.

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Episode 15

Homer Alone

A stressed Marge vacations alone, leaving Bart and Lisa with Patty and Selma, and Maggie with Homer--until she leaves in search of Marge.

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Episode 16

Bart the Lover

Bart's answer to detention from Mrs. Krabappel is to answer her personal ad with letters from a Mr. Wonderful, but his last laugh is more of a guilty whimper.

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