The Simpsons/Homer's Odyssey

Homer's Odyssey
Season 1, Episode 3
Airdate	January 21, 1990
Production Number	7G03
Written by	Jay Kogen, Wallace Wolodarsky
Directed by	Wesley Archer
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The Simpsons — Season One

Homer's Odyssey is the third episode of the first season of The Simpsons, and the third episode overall.

Guest Stars:

Plot Overview

The episode begins with Bart's class going on a field trip, to the Nuclear Power Plant. After a spectacular educational film starring Smilin' Joe Fission the class beings the actual tour. Bart sees his dad working, but the distraction causes Homer to crash his kart into an exhaust vent, he is fired immediately.

After a brief pep-talk from his family Homer goes out job hunting. He is unsuccessful, so he heads to Moe, who just ends up making him feel worse. After a few days of moping around, and smashing Bart's piggy bank, Homer heads off to commit suicide. His family follows, trying to stop him.

While trying to save Homer his family is almost run-down in an busy intersection. Homer vows to not rest until a stop sign is place at the intersection.

Once the sign is placed Homer goes on a crusade to make Springfield the safest city in in the state. He decides to take on Mr. Burns] and the evils of the Springfield Power Plant.

Mr. Burns offers to take Homer back as an employee, with a nice fat promotion. Homer manages to take the job, and still remain true to all the people who believe in him.

Notes

Title Sequence

• Blackboard:
• Couch Gag:

Arc Advancement

Characters

• First appearance of Otto, Sherry and Terry and Mr. Smithers.

Trivia

The Show

• Smithers appears black, or at least heavily ethnic.
• First prank call to Moe, asking for I.P. Freely.
• First appearance of Duff Beer! OH YEAH!
• The sailboat picture is missing from over the couch.

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