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S1·E3 Homer's Odyssey

Episode
Season 1, Episode 3
Air Date
January 21, 1990
Runtime
24 minutes
Director
Wes Archer
Writers
Wallace Wolodarsky, Jay Kogen
Score
6.8/10 (95 TMDB votes)
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 21, 1990 24 min ★ 6.8/10 · 95 TMDB votes

Narrative Classification: Standard continuity chapter maintaining character development and season progression.

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Synopsis

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

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Episode recap

Set in the average American town of Springfield, The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening and developed by Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series features the satiric adventures of a working-class family and has been recognized as a product of society that pokes fun at various subjects.

In the episode titled Homer's Odyssey, Homer is fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence. Following his termination, Homer becomes a safety activist.

The animated sitcom features voice work from a cast that includes Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Julie Kavner, and Harry Shearer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 1 Episode 3 of The Simpsons air?

Season 1, Episode 3 ('Homer's Odyssey') originally aired on January 21, 1990.

How long is Season 1 Episode 3 ('Homer's Odyssey')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 24 minutes.

What happens in The Simpsons Season 1 Episode 3?

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

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