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The Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 1

Every episode of The Simpsons Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Simpsons Season 1!

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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

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 12 - Krusty Gets Busted
    8.3/10(6241 votes)

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Brad Bird
    Writers:Wallace Wolodarsky, Jay Kogen

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  2. The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 1 - Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
    8.1/10(10966 votes)

    S1:E1

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

    Director:David Silverman
    Writer:Mimi Pond

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  3. The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 5 - Bart the General
    7.9/10(6755 votes)

    S1:E5

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

    Director:David Silverman
    Writer:John Swartzwelder

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  4. The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 7 - The Call of the Simpsons
    7.7/10(6132 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Wes Archer
    Writer:John Swartzwelder

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  5. The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 11 - The Crepes of Wrath
    7.7/10(5737 votes)

    S1:E11

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

    Directors:Wes Archer, Milton Gray
    Writers:George Meyer, Jon Vitti, Sam Simon, John Swartzwelder

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  6. The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 13 - Some Enchanted Evening
    7.7/10(5905 votes)

    S1:E13

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

    Directors:David Silverman, Kent Butterworth
    Writers:Sam Simon, Matt Groening

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  7. The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 2 - Bart the Genius
    7.6/10(7588 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:David Silverman
    Writer:Jon Vitti

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  8. The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 4 - There's No Disgrace Like Home
    7.6/10(6551 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Gregg Vanzo
    Writers:Mike Reiss, Al Jean

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  9. The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 6 - Moaning Lisa
    7.6/10(6453 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Wes Archer
    Writers:Mike Reiss, Al Jean

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  10. The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 8 - The Telltale Head
    7.6/10(5931 votes)

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Rich Moore
    Writers:Sam Simon, Mike Reiss, Al Jean, Matt Groening

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  11. The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 9 - Life on the Fast Lane
    7.4/10(5893 votes)

    S1:E9

    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."

    Director:David Silverman
    Writer:John Swartzwelder

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  12. The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 3 - Homer's Odyssey
    7.3/10(6771 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Wes Archer
    Writers:Wallace Wolodarsky, Jay Kogen

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  13. The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 10 - Homer's Night Out
    7.3/10(5709 votes)

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Rich Moore
    Writer:Jon Vitti

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Krusty Gets Busted" is the best rated episode of "The Simpsons" season 1. It scored 8.3/10 based on 6241 votes. Directed by Brad Bird and written by Wallace Wolodarsky, Jay Kogen, it aired on 4/29/1990. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire".