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Series Premiere

The Simpsons: Season 1

1x01 Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
TV-PG

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Aired1989-12-18T01:00:00Z on FOX
Runtime23m
DirectorDavid Silverman

WritersMimi Pond + 1 more, Jon Vitti (story editor)
CountryUnited States
LanguagesEnglish
GenresAnimation, Comedy, Family

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Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.

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Actors
All Cast & Crew

Season Regulars
6

Guest Stars
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Series Premiere

The Simpsons: Season 1

1x01 Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
TV-PG

Actors
All Cast & Crew

Season Regulars
6

Guest Stars
3

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson, Abe Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty (voice)

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson, Patty Bouvier, Selma Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Apu, Comic Book Guy, Carl (voice)

Harry Shearer

Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns, Smithers, Skinner, Lenny (voice)

Jo Ann Harris

Girl (voice)

Pamela Hayden

Milhouse, Rod Flanders, Santa Woman (voice)

Christopher Collins

Mr. Burns (voice)

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Series Premiere

The Simpsons: Season 1

1x01 Simpsons Roasting on an Open FireTV-PG

ActorsAll Cast & Crew

Season Regulars 6

Guest Stars 3

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson, Abe Simpson, Barney Gumble, Krusty (voice)

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson, Patty Bouvier, Selma Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson, Nelson Muntz, Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, Apu, Comic Book Guy, Carl (voice)

Harry Shearer

Ned Flanders, Mr. Burns, Smithers, Skinner, Lenny (voice)

Jo Ann Harris

Girl (voice)

Pamela Hayden

Milhouse, Rod Flanders, Santa Woman (voice)

Christopher Collins

Mr. Burns (voice)

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1x01 Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
TV-PG

Actors
All Cast & Crew

Season Regulars
6

Guest Stars
3