The Simpsons Season 1 - Episode 1 • Ad-Free

In a final act of desperation, Homer and Bart go to the dog track on Christmas Eve. Homer bets everything on a long shot named Santa's Little Helper . Although the dog loses, his owner abandons him, and the Simpsons adopt him as their new family pet—the ultimate Christmas gift. Key Character Introductions

: Homer discovers he will not receive a Christmas bonus from Mr. Burns. The Simpsons Season 1 - Episode 1

The episode's plot revolves around Homer's attempts to win a prize on a radio station's "Itchy & Scratchy" contest, which involves retrieving a tattoo of Santa Claus on his buttocks. Meanwhile, Bart and Lisa try to convince their parents to get them the gifts they want, and Marge tries to keep the family's holiday spirits high. In a final act of desperation, Homer and