Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire, also known as "The Simpsons Christmas Special", is the series premiere episode of The Simpsons. It was the first episode to air despite originally being the eighth episode produced for season one.

Bart the Genius is the second episode of The Simpsons' first season. It originally aired on the Fox network in the United States on January 14, 1990. It was the first episode written by Jon Vitti. It was also the first ever episode to use the signature title sequence, as well as the first regular episode. In the episode Bart cheats on an intelligence test and is declared a genius, so he is sent to a school for gifted children. Though he initially enjoys being treated as a genius, he begins to see the downside of his new life.

In this episode, Homer becomes a crusader for citizen safety in Springfield, and is promoted to his current position as Nuclear Safety Inspector for the entire power plant.

In the episode, Homer becomes ashamed of his family after a catastrophic company picnic and decides to enroll them in therapy. The therapist struggles to solve their problems but eventually gives up and refunds their payment.

The episode deals with Bart's troubles with the bully Nelson Muntz. Bart chooses to go to war with Nelson uniting the neighborhood children against him.

Lisa's family attempts to cheer her up when she becomes depressed.

Homer and Bart go for help when the Simpsons' camper breaks down in the woods; Homer is mistaken for Bigfoot.

In an effort to be popular, Bart decapitates the statue of Springfield's founder.

Marge faces a difficult decision when she falls for her bowling instructor.

An exchange program sends Bart to France and an Albanian to Springfield.

Krusty is accused of robbing the Kwik-E-Mart, thanks to witness Homer Simpson, but Bart is convinced that his hero is innocent and with Lisa's help, sets out to prove it.

Homer thwarts Bart and Lisa's efforts to bring the notorious baby-sitter bandit to justice.