Bean Watches: The Simpsons - Season 1 (1989-1990)

Welcome back everyone!

I've had a couple of hectic months, starting a new job and other things as well. It has meant that I could not blog as much as I wanted to. However, in the midst of all this, I have been re-binging the Simpsons and thought I'd take you all with me! The rough layout of the watch will include; the chalkboard gag, the couch gag, the amount of times Homer says D'oh in one episode, etc. So enjoy as I take a look back through Season 1 of the Simpsons.

Episode 1: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

  • Plot: 

    • The pilot episode to the Simpsons. It's Christmas time and Homer has to buy the Christmas presents for the family.

  • Chalkboard Gag

    • None

  • Couch Gag

    • None

  • D’ohs 

    • 4

  • Greatest Dream 

    • None

  • Ay Carumbas 

    • 1

  • Mmm…

    • None

  • Why You Littles

    • 2

  • Best Line/Moment
    • He's a Simpson - Homer about Santa's Little Helper

Episode 2: Bart the Genius

  • Plot: 

    • Bart cheats on his IQ test and goes to a school for geniuses.

  • Chalkboard Gag

    • I will not waste chalk.

  • Couch Gag

    • Bart flies off of the sofa.

  • D’ohs 

    • None

  • Greatest Dream 

    • None

  • Ay Carumbas 

    • None

  • Mmm…

    • None

  • Why You Littles

    • 1

  • Best Line/Moment
    • I guess Bart's stupid again - Lisa

Episode 3: Homer’s Odyssey

  • Plot: 

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

  • Chalkboard Gag

    • I will not skateboard in the halls.

  • Couch Gag

    • The couch breaks apart as the family sits on it.

  • D’ohs 

    • None

  • Greatest Dream 

    • None

  • Ay Carumbas 

    • None

  • Mmm…

    • None

  • Why You Littles

    • None

  • Moe’s Prank Call

    • I.P. Freely

  • Best Line/Moment
    • Oh look, Simpson's taking his boulder for a walk - The Winfels? (I think)

Episode 4: There’s No Disgrace Like Home

  • Plot: 

    • After seeing families being nice to each other, Homer orders the Simpsons to a therapist

  • Chalkboard Gag

    • I will not burp in class.

  • Couch Gag

    • Homer flies off of the couch and onto the floor.

  • D’ohs 

    • None

  • Greatest Dream 

    • None

  • Ay Carumbas 

    • None

  • Mmm…

    • None

  • Why You Littles

    • 1

  • Moe’s Prank Call

    • None

  • Best Line/Moment
    • Sorry I got distracted shows off the aeroplane he drew - Homer in therapy

Episode 5: Bart the General

  • Plot: 

    • Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for training

  • Chalkboard Gag

    • None

  • Couch Gag

    • None

  • D’ohs 

    • 2

  • Greatest Dream 

    • None

  • Ay Carumbas 

    • None

  • Mmm…

    • None

  • Why You Littles

    • None

  • Moe’s Prank Call

    • None

  • Best Line/Moment
    • Hit him in the family jewels - Homer as a thought bubble

Episode 6: Moaning Lisa

  • Plot: 

    • Second grade has Lisa playing the blues solo. Homer seeks tutelage to beat Bart at Video Boxing

  • Chalkboard Gag

    • I will not instigate revolution

  • Couch Gag

    • Maggie goes flying from the couch.

  • D’ohs 

    • None

  • Greatest Dream 

    • None

  • Ay Carumbas 

    • None

  • Mmm…

    • None

  • Why You Littles

    • None

  • Moe’s Prank Call

    • Jacques Strap

  • Best Line/Moment
    • Homer's dream about video boxing and Bart beating him

Episode 7: The Call of the Simpsons

  • Plot: 

    • The Simpsons’ RV goes over a cliff and Homer and Bart go for help, get lost and lose their clothes

  • Chalkboard Gag

    • I will not draw naked ladies in class

  • Couch Gag

    • All the Simpsons sat on the couch

  • D’ohs 

    • 2

  • Greatest Dream 

    • None

  • Ay Carumbas 

    • None

  • Mmm…

    • None

  • Why You Littles

    • None

  • Moe’s Prank Call

    • None

  • Best Line/Moment
    • I'VE MURDERED US ALL - MURDERED US ALL - MURDERED US ALL - Homer in the Forest

Episode 8: The Telltale Head

  • Plot: 

    • Bart pulls a stunt that shocks the entire town, including the new friends he was trying to impress.

  • Chalkboard Gag

    • I did not see Elvis.

  • Couch Gag

    • Bart flies off the sofa and lands in front of the TV.

  • D’ohs 

    • None

  • Greatest Dream 

    • None

  • Ay Carumbas 

    • None

  • Mmm…

    • None

  • Why You Littles

    • None

  • Moe’s Prank Call

    • None

  • Best Line/Moment
    • It's... good... good to see you all in church! - Homer while listening to the Football in Church

Episode 9: Life on the Fast Lane

  • Plot: 

    • Homer’s gift for Marge prompts her to take up bowling - and gets an instructor who can teach her “many things”.

  • Chalkboard Gag

    • None

  • Couch Gag

    • None

  • D’ohs 

    • 1

  • Greatest Dream 

    • None

  • Ay Carumbas 

    • None

  • Mmm…

    • None

  • Why You Littles

    • None

  • Moe’s Prank Call

    • None

  • Best Line/Moment
    • Marge driving down the ironic road with wedding venues and a graveyard.

Episode 10: Homer’s Night Out

  • Plot: 

    • Shutterbug Bart captures Homer with a sexy entertainer at a bachelor party.

  • Chalkboard Gag

    • I will not call my teacher “hot cakes”

  • Couch Gag

    • Couch falls apart when the family sit on it.

  • D’ohs 

    • 1

  • Greatest Dream 

    • None

  • Ay Carumbas 

    • None

  • Mmm…

    • None

  • Why You Littles

    • None

  • Moe’s Prank Call

    • None

  • Best Line/Moment
    • BART I said look at the floor! - Homer while looking for Princess Opal

Episode 11: Crepes of Wrath

  • Plot: 

    • A story about how Bart saves France after blowing up Principal Skinner’s mom with a cherry bomb.

  • Chalkboard Gag

    • Garlic Gum is not funny.

  • Couch Gag

    • Homer flies off the sofa and sits in front of the TV.

  • D’ohs 

    • 1

  • Greatest Dream 

    • None

  • Ay Carumbas 


  • Mmm…

    • None

  • Why You Littles

    • None

  • Moe’s Prank Call

    • None

  • Best Line/Moment
    • SPANKY! - Agnes Skinner to Seymour when she gets blown up with the cherry bomb

Episode 12: Krusty Gets Busted

  • Plot: 

    • Bart’s TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for robbery, and Homer must testify against the clown.

  • Chalkboard Gag

    • They are laughing at me, not with me.

  • Couch Gag

    • Maggie flies off the sofa and lands in Marge’s arms.

  • D’ohs 

    • 2

  • Greatest Dream 

    • None

  • Ay Carumbas 

    • None

  • Mmm…

    • None

  • Why You Littles

    • None

  • Moe’s Prank Call

    • None

  • Best Line/Moment
    • It's not like I've got big shoes to fill - Sideshow Bob

Episode 13: Some Enchanted Evening

  • Plot: 

    • Homer and Marge leave the kids with a sitter who’s on “America’s most armed and dangerous”.

  • Chalkboard Gag

    • I will not yell “fire” in a crowded classroom.

  • Couch Gag

    • Normally sitting on the couch.

  • D’ohs 

    • 1

  • Greatest Dream 

    • None

  • Ay Carumbas 

    • None

  • Mmm…

    • None

  • Why You Littles

    • None

  • Moe’s Prank Call

    • Al Coholic

    • Oliver Klozoff

  • Best Line/Moment
    • Bart mimicking Maggie with the babysitter after them.

So there you have it! The extensive list of everything that is in the Simpsons! What did you all think? Stay tuned for Season 2 coming soon, but in the meantime be yourselves and be geeky!

Signing off - Sadie Bean

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