The Simpsons
1989– • Animation, Comedy
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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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Cast
Dan Castellaneta
Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)
Julie Kavner
Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
Yeardley Smith
Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)
Hank Azaria
Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)
Harry Shearer
Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)
Seasons & episodes
38 seasons
E1Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
December 17, 1989 • 24m
Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.
E2Bart the Genius
January 14, 1990 • 24m
Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.
E3Homer's Odyssey
January 21, 1990 • 24m
After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.
E4There's No Disgrace Like Home
January 28, 1990 • 23m
After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.
E5Bart the General
February 4, 1990 • 23m
Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.
E6Moaning Lisa
February 11, 1990 • 24m
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.
E7The Call of the Simpsons
February 18, 1990 • 24m
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.
E8The Telltale Head
February 25, 1990 • 23m
Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.
E9Life on the Fast Lane
March 18, 1990 • 24m
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."
E10Homer's Night Out
March 25, 1990 • 24m
Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.
E11The Crepes of Wrath
April 15, 1990 • 24m
A little story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner's mom with a cherry bomb.
E12Krusty Gets Busted
April 29, 1990 • 24m
Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.
E13Some Enchanted Evening
May 13, 1990 • 23m
Homer takes Marge out for a romantic night, leaving the kids with a sitter, who's profiled on "America's Most Armed and Dangerous."