Episode
The Simpsons: Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
Overview
Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal.
Details
- Series
- The Simpsons
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1989-12-17
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire is Episode 1 in Season 1 of The Simpsons. It aired on 1989-12-17. The runtime is 24 min.
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