The first season of the American animated sitcom The Simpsons aired on Fox between December 17, 1989, and May 13, 1990. It premiered with the Christmas special "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire".

The first season of The Simpsons premiered on December 17, 1989 with "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire", and ended on May 13, 1990 with “Some Enchanted Evening”.

Homer takes Marge out for a night on the town to make up for his recent neglecting of her, leaving the kids with a sinister babysitter who has a diabolical secret. The Simpsons (TV Series 1989– ) - …

Plot After attending the Springfield Elementary School Christmas pageant, the Simpsons prepare for the holiday season.

Jun 3, 2019 · The pilot episode of The Simpsons, titled Some Enchanted Evening, was originally scheduled to air in the autumn of 1989. The series was created by Matt Groening, along with …

Dec 13, 2025 · The Simpsons' Christmas-themed pilot episode perfectly setting up the long-running series and broke with tradition when it comes to sitcoms.

Episode guides, quotes and more from Season 1 of The Simpsons.

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First, the Simpsons get lost in the woods and lose all their camping equipment. Then, Bart and Homer go get help, but get washed down a waterfall, and lose all their clothes. Meanwhile, Maggie meets up …

Dec 17, 1989 · After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist. Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa …