The Simpsons (1989)
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.
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Episode 1 - Stark Raving Dad
Release Date: 1991-09-19A 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
Release Date: 1991-09-26Lisa'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
Release Date: 1991-10-03Flanders suffers a failure after Homer wishes him ill.
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Episode 4 - Bart the Murderer
Release Date: 1991-10-10While 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
Release Date: 1991-10-17Homer'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
Release Date: 1991-10-24Bart 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
Release Date: 1991-10-31Maggie 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
Release Date: 1991-11-07After 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
Release Date: 1991-11-14When 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
Release Date: 1991-11-21Moe 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
Release Date: 1991-12-05Burns 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
Release Date: 1991-12-26A 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
Release Date: 1992-01-09Bart fools the town into thinking there's a little boy trapped in a well.
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Episode 14 - Lisa the Greek
Release Date: 1992-01-23Lisa's ability to pick winning football teams kicks off a strong bond with Homer.
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Episode 15 - Homer Alone
Release Date: 1992-02-06A 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
Release Date: 1992-02-13Bart'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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Episode 17 - Homer at the Bat
Release Date: 1992-02-20Burns hires Major League ringers for the plant softball championship.
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Episode 18 - Separate Vocations
Release Date: 1992-02-27The results from their aptitude tests cause Bart and Lisa to make 180-degree turns in their behavior.
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Episode 19 - Dog of Death
Release Date: 1992-03-12Santa's Little Helper notices resentment after the Simpsons make sacrifices to fund his life-saving operation.
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Episode 20 - Colonel Homer
Release Date: 1992-03-26Marge fears a cheatin' heart when a waitress-country singer asks Homer to be her manager.
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Episode 21 - Black Widower
Release Date: 1992-04-09Bart suspects something rotten when Selma gets engaged to Sideshow Bob.
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Episode 22 - The Otto Show
Release Date: 1992-04-23Spinal Tap hits Springfield, and Otto the bus driver hits the skids after being fired, taking refuge in the Simpsons' garage.
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Episode 23 - Bart's Friend Falls in Love
Release Date: 1992-05-07Bart resents Milhouse's new girlfriend; Homer gets the wrong subliminal tape, which has him gaining vocabulary, not losing weight.
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Episode 24 - Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?
Release Date: 1992-08-27Homer's half-brother asks for a loan after Homer is awarded some cash.