Fair rating?The Simpsons· Season 1 · Episode 1
Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire
Homer's Christmas bonus is canceled and the rainy-day funds are needed to pay for Bart's tattoo removal in the first full-length episode of the subversive animated satire about Springfield's hapless first family.
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#8In Season 1of 13 rated episodes
#539All-timeof 801 rated episodes
−0.2vs season avgSeason 1 averages 8.0
1989First airedDecember 17, 1989
Guest stars
Hank Azariaas Moe Szyslak (voice)
Pamela Haydenas Milhouse Van Houten (voice)Pamela Haydenas Rod Flanders (voice)Hank Azariaas Les Moore (voice)Pamela Haydenas Santa Claus Girl (voice)Pamela Haydenas Yelping Woman (voice)Pamela Haydenas Santa Claus Woman (voice)Pamela Haydenas Son (voice)
Jo Ann Harrisas Girl (voice)Christopher Collinsas Charles Montgomery Burns (voice)
Crew
David SilvermanDirectorMimi PondWriter