The Simpsons
“Just a product of society that's lost its good manners.”
Overview
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.
Cast & Characters
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)
Episodes
1. Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
6.4Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.
2. Bart the Genius
7.4Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.
3. Homer's Odyssey
6.8After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.
4. There's No Disgrace Like Home
7.5After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.
5. Bart the General
7.1Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.
6. Moaning Lisa
7.3The 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.
7. The Call of the Simpsons
7.1The 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.
8. The Telltale Head
7.1Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.
9. Life on the Fast Lane
7.0Homer'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."
10. Homer's Night Out
6.6Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.
11. The Crepes of Wrath
7.2A little story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner's mom with a cherry bomb.
12. Krusty Gets Busted
7.5Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.
13. Some Enchanted Evening
7.2Homer takes Marge out for a romantic night, leaving the kids with a sitter, who's profiled on "America's Most Armed and Dangerous."