Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

1st episode of the first season of The Simpsons
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Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire

Summary

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire is an animated series episode[1]. It ranks in the top 0.73% of animated_series_episode entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,618 views/month, #2 of 274).[2]

Key Facts

  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's instance of is recorded as animated series episode[3].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire was directed by David Silverman[4].
  • Mimi Pond wrote the screenplay for Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire[5].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's composer is recorded as Richard Gibbs[6].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's genre is Christmas film[7].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's genre is season premiere[8].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's genre is animated sitcom[9].
  • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is named after Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire[10].
  • The Christmas Song is named after Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire[11].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire followed TV Simpsons[12].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire was followed by Bart the Genius[13].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's part of the series is recorded as The Simpsons[14].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's production company is recorded as 20th Century Studios[15].
  • The original language of Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire was English[16].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire was distributed by video on demand[17].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's review score is recorded as 5/5[18].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's review score is recorded as A-[19].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's original broadcaster is recorded as Fox Broadcasting Company[20].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's color is recorded as color[21].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's country of origin is recorded as United States[22].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire was published on December 17, 1989[23].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's characters is recorded as Bart Simpson[24].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's characters is recorded as Marge Simpson[25].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's characters is recorded as Lisa Simpson[26].
  • Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's characters is recorded as Homer Simpson[27].

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Authorship and Creation

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire was directed by David Silverman[4]. Mimi Pond wrote the screenplay for it[5].

Publication

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire was released on December 17, 1989[23]. The original language of it was English[16]. Genres include Christmas film[7], season premiere[8], and animated sitcom[9]. Its part of the series is recorded as The Simpsons[14]. It was distributed by video on demand[17].

Subject and Themes

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire's part of the series is recorded as The Simpsons[14].

Reception

Reviews include 5/5[18] and A-[19].

Adaptations and Inspiration

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire followed TV Simpsons[12]. It was followed by Bart the Genius[13].

Why It Matters

Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire ranks in the top 0.73% of animated_series_episode entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,618 views/month, #2 of 274).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] It is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

References

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · VGMaintenanceBot bot · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Part of series → —
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    Media franchise → The Simpsons
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    "/* wbsetqualifier-add:1| */ [[Property:P9675]]: 141003, Add qualifier to All the Tropes article ID `The_Simpsons_(animation)/Recap/S01/E01_Simpsons_Roasting_on_an_Open_Fire`"
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