The Simpsons 1989
“Just a product of society that's lost its good manners.”
What is The Simpsons?
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon for the Fox Broadcasting Company.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1989
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 802
- First aired
- Dec 17, 1989
- Last aired
- Feb 15, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- FOX
- Genres
- Family, Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 802 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Simpsons is an American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening, James L. Brooks, and Sam Simon for the Fox Broadcasting Company. Debuting in 1989, the series is set in the town of Springfield and follows the everyday adventures of the Simpson family, which includes Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie. The show features a large cast of characters and has become a pop culture icon known for its satirical take on media, politics, and American life. Over the course of its run, the program has attracted hundreds of celebrity guest stars. Widely regarded as one of the most influential animated series of all time, it was named by Time as the greatest television series. The show remains a long-running production, with recent recognition including the 2023 Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program. Viewers can access the series through various streaming platforms, including Disney+, where the show continues to reach audiences. The program is documented through numerous seasons that track the ongoing experiences of its central family and the broader community of Springfield.
Should you watch it?
“Follow the everyday adventures of the Simpson family in the average American town of Springfield.”
- fearless social commentary
- extensive celebrity guest appearances
- long-running cultural legacy
- features a large cast of characters
- satirical tone may vary by episode
Watch it if you enjoy satirical takes on American life, politics, and media through animation.
The series is an animated sitcom featuring satirical humor regarding American life and society.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire Dec 17, 1989
- E2 Bart the Genius Jan 14, 1990
- E3 Homer's Odyssey Jan 21, 1990
- E4 There's No Disgrace Like Home Jan 28, 1990
- E5 Bart the General Feb 4, 1990
- E6 Moaning Lisa Feb 11, 1990
- E7 The Call of the Simpsons Feb 18, 1990
- E8 The Telltale Head Feb 25, 1990
- E9 Life on the Fast Lane Mar 18, 1990
- E10 Homer's Night Out Mar 25, 1990
- E11 The Crepes of Wrath Apr 15, 1990
- E12 Krusty Gets Busted Apr 29, 1990
- E13 Some Enchanted Evening May 13, 1990
Season 2 · 22 episodes
- E1 Bart Gets an 'F' Oct 11, 1990
- E2 Simpson and Delilah Oct 18, 1990
- E3 Treehouse of Horror Oct 25, 1990
- E4 Two Cars in Every Garage and Three Eyes on Every Fish Nov 1, 1990
- E5 Dancin' Homer Nov 8, 1990
- E6 Dead Putting Society Nov 15, 1990
- E7 Bart vs. Thanksgiving Nov 22, 1990
- E8 Bart the Daredevil Dec 6, 1990
- E9 Itchy & Scratchy & Marge Dec 20, 1990
- E10 Bart Gets Hit by a Car Jan 10, 1991
- E11 One Fish, Two Fish, Blowfish, Blue Fish Jan 24, 1991
- E12 The Way We Was Jan 31, 1991
- E13 Homer vs. Lisa and the 8th Commandment Feb 7, 1991
- E14 Principal Charming Feb 14, 1991
- E15 Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? Feb 21, 1991
- E16 Bart's Dog Gets an 'F' Mar 7, 1991
- E17 Old Money Mar 28, 1991
- E18 Brush with Greatness Apr 11, 1991
- E19 Lisa's Substitute Apr 25, 1991
- E20 The War of the Simpsons May 2, 1991
- E21 Three Men and a Comic Book May 9, 1991
- E22 Blood Feud Jul 11, 1991
Season 3 · 24 episodes
- E1 Stark Raving Dad Sep 19, 1991
- E2 Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington Sep 26, 1991
- E3 When Flanders Failed Oct 3, 1991
- E4 Bart the Murderer Oct 10, 1991
- E5 Homer Defined Oct 17, 1991
- E6 Like Father, Like Clown Oct 24, 1991
- E7 Treehouse of Horror II Oct 31, 1991
- E8 Lisa's Pony Nov 7, 1991
- E9 Saturdays of Thunder Nov 14, 1991
- E10 Flaming Moe's Nov 21, 1991
- E11 Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk Dec 5, 1991
- E12 I Married Marge Dec 26, 1991
- E13 Radio Bart Jan 9, 1992
- E14 Lisa the Greek Jan 23, 1992
- E15 Homer Alone Feb 6, 1992
- E16 Bart the Lover Feb 13, 1992
- E17 Homer at the Bat Feb 20, 1992
- E18 Separate Vocations Feb 27, 1992
- E19 Dog of Death Mar 12, 1992
- E20 Colonel Homer Mar 26, 1992
- E21 Black Widower Apr 9, 1992
- E22 The Otto Show Apr 23, 1992
- E23 Bart's Friend Falls in Love May 7, 1992
- E24 Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes? Aug 27, 1992
Season 4 · 22 episodes
- E1 Kamp Krusty Sep 24, 1992
- E2 A Streetcar Named Marge Oct 1, 1992
- E3 Homer the Heretic Oct 8, 1992
- E4 Lisa the Beauty Queen Oct 15, 1992
- E5 Treehouse of Horror III Oct 29, 1992
- E6 Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie Nov 3, 1992
- E7 Marge Gets a Job Nov 5, 1992
- E8 New Kid on the Block Nov 12, 1992
- E9 Mr. Plow Nov 19, 1992
- E10 Lisa's First Word Dec 3, 1992
- E11 Homer's Triple Bypass Dec 17, 1992
- E12 Marge vs. the Monorail Jan 14, 1993
- E13 Selma's Choice Jan 21, 1993
- E14 Brother from the Same Planet Feb 4, 1993
- E15 I Love Lisa Feb 11, 1993
- E16 Duffless Feb 18, 1993
- E17 Last Exit to Springfield Mar 11, 1993
- E18 So It's Come to This: A Simpsons Clip Show Apr 1, 1993
- E19 The Front Apr 15, 1993
- E20 Whacking Day Apr 29, 1993
- E21 Marge in Chains May 6, 1993
- E22 Krusty Gets Kancelled May 13, 1993
Season 5 · 22 episodes
- E1 Homer's Barbershop Quartet Sep 30, 1993
- E2 Cape Feare Oct 7, 1993
- E3 Homer Goes to College Oct 14, 1993
- E4 Rosebud Oct 21, 1993
- E5 Treehouse of Horror IV Oct 28, 1993
- E6 Marge on the Lam Nov 4, 1993
- E7 Bart's Inner Child Nov 11, 1993
- E8 Boy-Scoutz 'N the Hood Nov 18, 1993
- E9 The Last Temptation of Homer Dec 9, 1993
- E10 $pringfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling) Dec 16, 1993
- E11 Homer the Vigilante Jan 6, 1994
- E12 Bart Gets Famous Feb 3, 1994
- E13 Homer and Apu Feb 10, 1994
- E14 Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy Feb 17, 1994
- E15 Deep Space Homer Feb 24, 1994
- E16 Homer Loves Flanders Mar 17, 1994
- E17 Bart Gets an Elephant Mar 31, 1994
- E18 Burns' Heir Apr 14, 1994
- E19 Sweet Seymour Skinner's Baadasssss Song Apr 28, 1994
- E20 The Boy Who Knew Too Much May 5, 1994
- E21 Lady Bouvier's Lover May 12, 1994
- E22 Secrets of a Successful Marriage May 19, 1994
Frequently asked questions
Who created the series?
The series was created by James L. Brooks, Matt Groening, and Sam Simon.
When did the series premiere?
The first season aired on Fox starting on December 17, 1989.
Where is the show set?
The series is set in the town of Springfield, which is described as an average American town.
Who are the members of the Simpson family?
The family consists of Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie.
Is the series considered influential?
Yes, it is widely regarded as one of the most influential animated series of all time.