The Simpsons

S01E03: Homer's Odyssey

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

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.

Episodes

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

S01E01 Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

December 17, 1989 6.3 23 min
Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.
Bart the Genius

S01E02 Bart the Genius

January 14, 1990 7.4 23 min
Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.
Homer's Odyssey

S01E03 Homer's Odyssey

January 21, 1990 6.7 23 min
After being fired from the nuclear power plant for negligence, Homer becomes a safety activist.
There's No Disgrace Like Home

S01E04 There's No Disgrace Like Home

January 28, 1990 7.5 22 min
After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.
Bart the General

S01E05 Bart the General

February 4, 1990 7.0 23 min
Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.
Moaning Lisa

S01E06 Moaning Lisa

February 11, 1990 7.4 23 min
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.
The Call of the Simpsons

S01E07 The Call of the Simpsons

February 18, 1990 7.0 23 min
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.
The Telltale Head

S01E08 The Telltale Head

February 25, 1990 7.1 23 min
Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.
Life on the Fast Lane

S01E09 Life on the Fast Lane

March 18, 1990 7.0 23 min
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."
Homer's Night Out

S01E10 Homer's Night Out

March 25, 1990 6.8 23 min
Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.
The Crepes of Wrath

S01E11 The Crepes of Wrath

April 15, 1990 7.2 23 min
A little story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner's mom with a cherry bomb.
Krusty Gets Busted

S01E12 Krusty Gets Busted

April 29, 1990 7.5 23 min
Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.
Some Enchanted Evening

S01E13 Some Enchanted Evening

May 13, 1990 7.2 23 min
Homer takes Marge out for a romantic night, leaving the kids with a sitter--who's profiled on "America's Most Armed and Dangerous."

Cast

Dan Castellaneta
Dan Castellaneta
Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty (voice)
Julie Kavner
Julie Kavner
Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier (voice)
Nancy Cartwright
Nancy Cartwright
Bart Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)
Yeardley Smith
Yeardley Smith
Lisa Simpson (voice)
Hank Azaria
Hank Azaria
Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl (voice)
Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer
Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Skinner / Lenny (voice)

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