Homer thoughtlessly buys marge a bowling ball for her birthday, prompting her to take up bowling lessons out of spite. The season won an emmy award and had four other nominations. Albert brooks guest starred as jacques, a french bowling instructor, with him being credited as a. There would be many funnier and faster episodes of the simpsons but few can match life on the fast lane for emotional depth and characterization. Review of life in the fast lane, simpsons season 1 episode 9 first truly great episode of the simpsons and an unexpected treat for two simpsons fans grown jaded by. All 2 songs featured in the simpsons season 1 episode 9. The episode deals with how homers thoughtlessness precipitates marges infatuation with her bowling instructor jacques, leading t. Simpsons roasting on an open fire was also nominated for outstanding editing in. Simpsons roasting on an open fire was also nominated for outstanding editing in a miniseries or special, while the. It began on december 17, 1989 with the series premiere, simpsons roasting on an open fire, and ended on may, 1990 with some enchanted evening. Foxs landmark animated comedy began in december 1989 with the episode. Homer thoughtlessly buys marge a bowling ball for her birthday, prompting her to take up.
It was written by john swartzwelder and directed by david silverman. It originally aired on the fox network in the united states on march 18, 1990. Visit tunefind for music from your favorite tv shows and movies. Its marges birthday, and homer treads thin ice in his marriage after he selfishly buys a gift for himself to give marge. Simpsons roasting on an open fire would also become the simpsons first ever episode broadcast. The satiric adventures of a workingclass family in the misfit city of springfield. The simpsons forever episode 9 life on the fast lane. Choose every episode of the first season of the simpsons that you have watched.
For her 34th birthday, homer presents marge with swiss marvelous copy breitling watches a bowling ball with his name engraved on it and drilled to fit his fingers. Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, contrary to what youve just seen, war is neither glamorous nor fun. The first season is the start of the simpsons universe. List of episodes episode 1 december 17, 1989 7g08 simpsons roasting on a open fire episode 2 january 14, 1990 7g02 bart the genius episode 3 january 21, 1990 7g03 homers odyssey episode 4 january 28, 1990 7g04 theres no disgrace like home episode 5 february 4, 1990 7g05 bart the general episode 6 february 11, 1990 7g06 moaning lisa episode 7. If youd like to learn more about war, theres lots of books in your local library, many of them with cool, gory pictures. The simpsons s01e09 life on the fast lane part 1 please share, like and subscribe to this. Season 1, episode 9 life on the fast lane first aired. The simpsons season 1 episode 9 life on the fast lane. The first and in my opinion, best season of the simpsons. Watch the simpsons season 1 episode 9 online via tv fanatic with over 6 options to watch the the simpsons s1e9 full episode. All 9 songs featured in the simpsons season 1 soundtrack, listed by episode with scene descriptions. Although television shows are limited to one episode per category, simpsons roasting on an open fire was considered a separate special and nominated alongside fellow episode life on the fast lane for outstanding animated program. Episode 9 is the first time we see evidence of marital strife in the simpsons home.
This webiste is in no way affiliated with the simpsons, 20th century fox or. The producers convinced fox to move the debut to december 17, and aired simpsons roasting on an open fire as the first episode of the series. Marge contemplates an affair with a handsome bowling instructor. Bart, i read about what happens to kids whose parents no longer love. I can tell you what the little arrows on the wood floor mean. Download to watch offline and even view it on a big screen using chromecast. All and all, this and the next 6 seasons are essential purchases for all comedy fans. The simpsons s01e09 life on the fast lane part 1 youtube. List of episodes episode 1 december 17, 1989 7g08 simpsons roasting on a open fire episode 2 january 14, 1990 7g02 bart the genius episode 3 january 21, 1990 7g03 homers odyssey episode 4 january 28, 1990 7g04 theres no disgrace like home episode 5 february. S01e09 life on the fast lane the simpsons season 1 vip. Its about marge and homer have a date night, and they hire a baby sitter who turns out to be a wanted criminal. The first season won one emmy award, and received four additional nominations. These transcripts are perfect for finding that exact quotation youre trying to remember, reciting with your friends, or any other purpose you can think of. Yes, i am a very good teacher and i can teach you everything.
The dvd boxset was released on september 25, 2001 in region 1 and september 24, 2001 in both region 2 and region 4. Bart, i read about what happens to kids whose parents no longer love and cherish each other. Its highestrated episode, the ninth episode of the season called life on the fast lane, was watched by 33. March 18, 1990 homers bowlingball gift for marge prompts her to take up the sportand maybe also a handsome instructor who offers to. Homer gives marge a bowling ball for her birthday, and his self. The thirtyepisodesforthirtyseasons marathon beings with the season one, episode 9, life in the fast lane, and ends with barts not dead, the 30th season opener which initially. The simpsons s01e09 life on the fast lane part 1 please share, like and subscribe to this channel for new videos.
The simpsons celebrates 30 years with a christmas miracle. Perhaps thats why the episode became the first in the shows history to win an emmy for best animated program. The simpsons marks 30th anniversary with first episode. Simpsons roasting on an open fire was considered a separate special and nominated alongside fellow episode life on the fast lane for outstanding animated program. Viewing these lucky episodes you can see why it was a smash from the start. It was planned to be the eleventh episode of the season. Life on the fast lane, also known as jacques to be wild, is the ninth episode of the simpsons first season. Brooks, and sam simon were the show runners of the season.
Best simpsons episodes that prove homer and marge are a. This also marks the first episode to win a primetime emmy award for outstanding animated program. The episode marks the debuts of lenny leonard, jacques and helen lovejoy. Aug 10, 2018 the simpsons s01e09 life on the fast lane part 1 please share, like and subscribe to this channel for new videos. Homer becomes famous in springfield when bart distributes a picture of him acting like a wild man at a bachelor party. The simpsons, season 1 episode 9, is available to watch and stream on fox. S01e09 life on the fast lane the simpsons season 1. Homer buys marge a bowling ball for her birthday, but she accuses him of only purchasing it for himself.
Season 1 is a bit rough around the edges, but its still a must for fans. At barneys bowlarama, marge takes lessons from the local pro and womanizer, jacques, who shows her the attention she never receives from. While struggling to bowl, marge meets a suave, frenchman named jacques who teaches her the proper way to bowl and may be trying to seduce her. Episode 7g11 first aired 3181990 its marges birthday and homer gets her a. Homers bowlingball gift for marge prompts her to take up the sportand maybe also a. Apr 10, 2020 the simpsons season 1 episode 9 life on the fast lane. Watch the simpsons season 1 episode 9 life on the fast. The american revolution, world war ii, and the star wars trilogy. March 18, 1990 homers bowlingball gift for marge prompts her to take up the sportand maybe also a handsome instructor who offers. Recap of the simpsons season 1 episode 9 recap guide. The simpsons will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a 15hour marathon december 16 on fxx and fox airing the very first episode on december 23. Home the simpsons season 1 episode 9 tv season page. Season 1 life on the fast lane 1x9 aired 30 years ago mar 18, 1990 homer gives marge a bowling ball for her birthday, and his selfserving gift backfires. Simpsons episode scripts since the simpsons is one of the most quoted shows in television history, this section is a godsend to all simpsons freaks.
Watch the simpsons season 1 episode 9 online tv fanatic. The simpsons s1 e9 life on the fast lane recap tv tropes. There are no good wars, with the following exceptions. Overall, this is a decent episode that is worth watching. Previous all episodes 684 next life on the fast lane poster. Life on the fast lane first aired on march 18, 1990. Feeling unloved and uncared for, marge takes up bowling so that homer cannot use her gift. Every episode of the simpsons season 1, ranked according to.
The first episode simpsons roasting on an open fire is still one of my favourites and is sure to bring a tear to the eye when homer deliveres the line hes a simpson, at the end. Watch the simpsons season 1, episode 9 life on the fast lane. And the story is significant in how far it goes to almost ruin marge and homer. The simpsons quotes episode 9 life on the fast lane. Watch the simpsons season 1 episode 9 life on the fast lane. Watch the simpsons season 1, episode 10 homers night out. The family is forced to spend all of their savings to get barts new tattoo removed, and with no money for christmas, homer is forced to become a store santa. The simpsons life on the fast lane tv episode 1990 imdb. Life on the fast lane is the ninth episode of season 1. This episode, life in the fast lane, is about marge who contemplates an affair with a french bowling instructor after she feels neglected by homer since he forgot her birthday and hastily gave her a bowling ball much to her dismay. Life on the fast lane won outstanding animated program, for which simpsons roasting on an open fire was also a nominee.