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8.3/10 (5488 votes)
#1

Krusty Gets Busted

S1:E12
Apr 29, 1990

Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.

mistalukaofficial Jan 2, 2022

“Krusty Gets Busted” is easily the funniest episode so far. While the premise may have been a little...

8.1/10 (9524 votes)
#2

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

S1:E1
Dec 17, 1989

Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.

AndrewBloom Dec 31, 2019

[8.0/10] So much more to say than this mini-review, but in brief, it’s almost shocking how much of *...

7.9/10 (6027 votes)
#3

Bart the General

S1:E5
Feb 4, 1990

Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.

AndrewBloom Sep 10, 2017

[7.5/10] There’s something so charming about the earliest seasons of *The Simpsons*. It feels like a...

7.7/10 (5334 votes)
#4

The Call of the Simpsons

S1:E7
Feb 18, 1990

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.

mistalukaofficial Jan 1, 2022

“The Call of the Simpsons” is unfortunately a mediocre episode of The Simpsons. It’s a shame because...

7.7/10 (4989 votes)
#5

The Crepes of Wrath

S1:E11
Apr 15, 1990

A little story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner's mom with a cherry bomb.

mistalukaofficial Jan 2, 2022

“The Crepes of Wrath” is another mediocre episode of this first season. Why did Bart have a pet frog...

7.7/10 (5325 votes)
#6

Some Enchanted Evening

S1:E13
May 13, 1990

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

AndrewBloom Jun 14, 2019

[5.1/10] Fun fact: this episode was supposed to be the very first episode of *The Simpsons*. The cre...

7.6/10 (6532 votes)
#7

Bart the Genius

S1:E2
Jan 14, 1990

Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.

AndrewBloom Apr 1, 2017

[7.2/10] It's always so interesting going back and watching these early episode. You see both how th...

7.6/10 (5690 votes)
#8

There's No Disgrace Like Home

S1:E4
Jan 28, 1990

After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.

edsonrafaell Dec 15, 2021

Meg is the best, giving everyone an electric shock. hahahahah

7.6/10 (5557 votes)
#9

Moaning Lisa

S1:E6
Feb 11, 1990

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.

pygospa Sep 27, 2019

I cannot remember having seen this as a child; but watching this the first time I was really moved. ...

7.6/10 (5131 votes)
#10

The Telltale Head

S1:E8
Feb 25, 1990

Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.

mistalukaofficial Jan 1, 2022

“The Telltale Head” is an unoriginal morality tale that lays the drama on too thick. Also, the whole...

7.4/10 (5084 votes)
#11

Life on the Fast Lane

S1:E9
Mar 18, 1990

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."

AndrewBloom Sep 15, 2021

[7.1/10] “Life on the Fast Lane” is a peculiar episode of *The Simpsons*. It’s more of a melodrama t...

7.3/10 (5807 votes)
#12

Homer's Odyssey

S1:E3
Jan 21, 1990

After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.

pygospa Sep 26, 2019

Ignoring the first aired episode (the Christmas special) and bearing in mind that the series ought t...

7.3/10 (4925 votes)
#13

Homer's Night Out

S1:E10
Mar 25, 1990

Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.

mistalukaofficial Jan 2, 2022

“Homer’s Night Out” is the weakest episode of The Simpsons I've seen so far. While I can understand ...

7.3/10 (5807 votes)
#1

Homer's Odyssey

S1:E3
Jan 21, 1990

After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.

pygospa Sep 26, 2019

Ignoring the first aired episode (the Christmas special) and bearing in mind that the series ought t...

7.3/10 (4925 votes)
#2

Homer's Night Out

S1:E10
Mar 25, 1990

Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.

mistalukaofficial Jan 2, 2022

“Homer’s Night Out” is the weakest episode of The Simpsons I've seen so far. While I can understand ...

7.4/10 (5084 votes)
#3

Life on the Fast Lane

S1:E9
Mar 18, 1990

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."

AndrewBloom Sep 15, 2021

[7.1/10] “Life on the Fast Lane” is a peculiar episode of *The Simpsons*. It’s more of a melodrama t...

7.6/10 (6532 votes)
#4

Bart the Genius

S1:E2
Jan 14, 1990

Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.

AndrewBloom Apr 1, 2017

[7.2/10] It's always so interesting going back and watching these early episode. You see both how th...

7.6/10 (5690 votes)
#5

There's No Disgrace Like Home

S1:E4
Jan 28, 1990

After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.

edsonrafaell Dec 15, 2021

Meg is the best, giving everyone an electric shock. hahahahah

7.6/10 (5557 votes)
#6

Moaning Lisa

S1:E6
Feb 11, 1990

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.

pygospa Sep 27, 2019

I cannot remember having seen this as a child; but watching this the first time I was really moved. ...

7.6/10 (5131 votes)
#7

The Telltale Head

S1:E8
Feb 25, 1990

Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.

mistalukaofficial Jan 1, 2022

“The Telltale Head” is an unoriginal morality tale that lays the drama on too thick. Also, the whole...

7.7/10 (5334 votes)
#8

The Call of the Simpsons

S1:E7
Feb 18, 1990

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.

mistalukaofficial Jan 1, 2022

“The Call of the Simpsons” is unfortunately a mediocre episode of The Simpsons. It’s a shame because...

7.7/10 (4989 votes)
#9

The Crepes of Wrath

S1:E11
Apr 15, 1990

A little story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner's mom with a cherry bomb.

mistalukaofficial Jan 2, 2022

“The Crepes of Wrath” is another mediocre episode of this first season. Why did Bart have a pet frog...

7.7/10 (5325 votes)
#10

Some Enchanted Evening

S1:E13
May 13, 1990

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

AndrewBloom Jun 14, 2019

[5.1/10] Fun fact: this episode was supposed to be the very first episode of *The Simpsons*. The cre...

7.9/10 (6027 votes)
#11

Bart the General

S1:E5
Feb 4, 1990

Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.

AndrewBloom Sep 10, 2017

[7.5/10] There’s something so charming about the earliest seasons of *The Simpsons*. It feels like a...

8.1/10 (9524 votes)
#12

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

S1:E1
Dec 17, 1989

Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.

AndrewBloom Dec 31, 2019

[8.0/10] So much more to say than this mini-review, but in brief, it’s almost shocking how much of *...

8.3/10 (5488 votes)
#13

Krusty Gets Busted

S1:E12
Apr 29, 1990

Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.

mistalukaofficial Jan 2, 2022

“Krusty Gets Busted” is easily the funniest episode so far. While the premise may have been a little...

8.1/10 (9524 votes)

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

S1:E1
Dec 17, 1989

Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.

AndrewBloom Dec 31, 2019

[8.0/10] So much more to say than this mini-review, but in brief, it’s almost shocking how much of *...

7.6/10 (6532 votes)

Bart the Genius

S1:E2
Jan 14, 1990

Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.

AndrewBloom Apr 1, 2017

[7.2/10] It's always so interesting going back and watching these early episode. You see both how th...

7.3/10 (5807 votes)

Homer's Odyssey

S1:E3
Jan 21, 1990

After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.

pygospa Sep 26, 2019

Ignoring the first aired episode (the Christmas special) and bearing in mind that the series ought t...

7.6/10 (5690 votes)

There's No Disgrace Like Home

S1:E4
Jan 28, 1990

After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.

edsonrafaell Dec 15, 2021

Meg is the best, giving everyone an electric shock. hahahahah

7.9/10 (6027 votes)

Bart the General

S1:E5
Feb 4, 1990

Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.

AndrewBloom Sep 10, 2017

[7.5/10] There’s something so charming about the earliest seasons of *The Simpsons*. It feels like a...

7.6/10 (5557 votes)

Moaning Lisa

S1:E6
Feb 11, 1990

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.

pygospa Sep 27, 2019

I cannot remember having seen this as a child; but watching this the first time I was really moved. ...

7.7/10 (5334 votes)

The Call of the Simpsons

S1:E7
Feb 18, 1990

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.

mistalukaofficial Jan 1, 2022

“The Call of the Simpsons” is unfortunately a mediocre episode of The Simpsons. It’s a shame because...

7.6/10 (5131 votes)

The Telltale Head

S1:E8
Feb 25, 1990

Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.

mistalukaofficial Jan 1, 2022

“The Telltale Head” is an unoriginal morality tale that lays the drama on too thick. Also, the whole...

7.4/10 (5084 votes)

Life on the Fast Lane

S1:E9
Mar 18, 1990

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."

AndrewBloom Sep 15, 2021

[7.1/10] “Life on the Fast Lane” is a peculiar episode of *The Simpsons*. It’s more of a melodrama t...

7.3/10 (4925 votes)

Homer's Night Out

S1:E10
Mar 25, 1990

Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.

mistalukaofficial Jan 2, 2022

“Homer’s Night Out” is the weakest episode of The Simpsons I've seen so far. While I can understand ...

7.7/10 (4989 votes)

The Crepes of Wrath

S1:E11
Apr 15, 1990

A little story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner's mom with a cherry bomb.

mistalukaofficial Jan 2, 2022

“The Crepes of Wrath” is another mediocre episode of this first season. Why did Bart have a pet frog...

8.3/10 (5488 votes)

Krusty Gets Busted

S1:E12
Apr 29, 1990

Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.

mistalukaofficial Jan 2, 2022

“Krusty Gets Busted” is easily the funniest episode so far. While the premise may have been a little...

7.7/10 (5325 votes)

Some Enchanted Evening

S1:E13
May 13, 1990

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

AndrewBloom Jun 14, 2019

[5.1/10] Fun fact: this episode was supposed to be the very first episode of *The Simpsons*. The cre...

Season Average Rating Episodes Best Episode Worst Episode
7 ★ 8.4 25
★ 9.0 Who Shot Mr. Burns? (2)
★ 7.3 The Simpsons 138th Episode Spectacular
6 ★ 8.4 25
★ 9.2 Treehouse of Horror V
★ 5.8 Another Simpsons Clip Show
5 ★ 8.3 22
★ 9.2 Cape Feare
★ 7.5 Lady Bouvier's Lover
4 ★ 8.3 22
★ 9.1 Marge vs. the Monorail
★ 6.9 So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show
8 ★ 8.2 25
★ 9.3 Homer's Enemy
★ 7.1 The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase
3 ★ 8.1 24
★ 8.8 Flaming Moe's
★ 7.6 Like Father, Like Clown
2 ★ 8.0 22
★ 8.8 One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish
★ 7.3 Dancin' Homer
9 ★ 7.8 25
★ 9.0 The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson
★ 5.0 All Singing, All Dancing
1 ★ 7.7 13
★ 8.3 Krusty Gets Busted
★ 7.3 Homer's Odyssey
10 ★ 7.6 23
★ 8.1 The Wizard of Evergreen Terrace
★ 7.0 Sunday, Cruddy Sunday
12 ★ 7.3 21
★ 8.6 Trilogy of Error
★ 6.7 Bye Bye Nerdy
11 ★ 7.3 22
★ 7.9 E-I-E-I-(Annoyed Grunt)
★ 6.4 Saddlesore Galactica
13 ★ 7.1 22
★ 7.8 Poppa's Got a Brand New Badge
★ 5.4 Gump Roast
14 ★ 7.0 22
★ 7.6 Treehouse of Horror XIII
★ 6.6 Old Yeller-Belly
15 ★ 7.0 22
★ 7.5 Treehouse of Horror XIV
★ 6.3 Bart-Mangled Banner
16 ★ 6.9 21
★ 7.4 Treehouse of Horror XV
★ 6.3 Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass
18 ★ 6.9 22
★ 8.1 24 Minutes
★ 5.9 The Boys of Bummer
20 ★ 6.9 21
★ 7.2 Sex, Pies and Idiot Scrapes
★ 6.0 Lisa the Drama Queen
19 ★ 6.8 20
★ 8.2 Eternal Moonshine of the Simpson Mind
★ 6.1 Papa Don't Leech
17 ★ 6.8 22
★ 7.6 The Seemingly Never-Ending Story
★ 6.2 The Bonfire of the Manatees
21 ★ 6.8 23
★ 7.3 Treehouse of Horror XX
★ 5.7 The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed
25 ★ 6.7 22
★ 7.9 Brick Like Me
★ 5.8 What to Expect When Bart's Expecting
23 ★ 6.7 22
★ 8.3 Holidays of Future Passed
★ 4.0 Lisa Goes Gaga
22 ★ 6.7 22
★ 7.3 500 Keys
★ 6.0 A Midsummer's Nice Dream
24 ★ 6.7 22
★ 7.2 Treehouse of Horror XXIII
★ 6.2 Love Is a Many-Splintered Thing
27 ★ 6.6 22
★ 8.4 Barthood
★ 5.6 Every Man's Dream
29 ★ 6.6 21
★ 7.6 Flanders' Ladder
★ 6.0 Fears of a Clown
26 ★ 6.6 22
★ 7.9 Simpsorama
★ 5.2 The Musk Who Fell to Earth
33 ★ 6.6 22
★ 8.3 A Serious Flanders (1)
★ 4.3 The Star of the Backstage
35 ★ 6.5 18
★ 7.1 A Mid-Childhood Night's Dream
★ 6.0 Thirst Trap: A Corporate Love Story
36 ★ 6.5 11
★ 8.0 Bart's Birthday
★ 5.8 Women in Shorts
31 ★ 6.5 22
★ 7.5 The Way of the Dog
★ 5.7 Marge the Lumberjill
34 ★ 6.5 22
★ 8.4 Treehouse of Horror XXXIII
★ 5.5 Fan-ily Feud
32 ★ 6.4 22
★ 7.4 The Last Barfighter
★ 5.6 Yokel Hero
28 ★ 6.4 21
★ 7.0 The Town
★ 5.9 The Nightmare After Krustmas
30 ★ 6.2 23
★ 7.0 Baby You Can't Drive My Car
★ 5.1 Bart vs. Itchy & Scratchy