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The Simpsons · S1 · E5

Bart the General

  • TV-14
  • Feb 4, 1990
  • 23 min
  • 7.1

Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.

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Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.

Season 1

13 episodes
  1. 1Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

    24 minDec 17, 1989★ 6.4

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

  2. 2Bart the Genius

    24 minJan 14, 1990★ 7.4

    Bart's labeled a genius and sent to a school for the gifted.

  3. 3Homer's Odyssey

    24 minJan 21, 1990★ 6.8

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

  4. 4There's No Disgrace Like Home

    23 minJan 28, 1990★ 7.5

    After seeing families being nice to each other at a company picnic, Homer orders the Simpsons to a family therapist.

  5. 5Bart the General

    23 minFeb 4, 1990★ 7.1Now viewing

    Terrorized by the school bully, Bart seeks counsel from Grandpa Simpson, who takes him to a warfare expert for basic training.

  6. 6Moaning Lisa

    24 minFeb 11, 1990★ 7.3

    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.

  7. 7The Call of the Simpsons

    24 minFeb 18, 1990★ 7.1

    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.

  8. 8The Telltale Head

    23 minFeb 25, 1990★ 7.1

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

  9. 9Life on the Fast Lane

    24 minMar 18, 1990★ 7.0

    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."

  10. 10Homer's Night Out

    24 minMar 25, 1990★ 6.6

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

  11. 11The Crepes of Wrath

    24 minApr 15, 1990★ 7.2

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

  12. 12Krusty Gets Busted

    24 minApr 29, 1990★ 7.5

    Bart's TV hero Krusty the Clown is arrested for a convenience-store robbery, and witness Homer must testify against the clown.

  13. 13Some Enchanted Evening

    23 minMay 13, 1990★ 7.2

    Homer takes Marge out for a romantic night, leaving the kids with a sitter, who's profiled on "America's Most Armed and Dangerous."

Guest stars

Susan BluWeasel #1 (voice)
Jo Ann HarrisWeasel #2 / Richard / Lewis (voice)
Pamela HaydenMilhouse Van Houten / Boy (voice)