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The Simpsons season 1 episode 7: The Call of the Simpsons

Aired 18 February 199024 minRated TV-PG

7.1TMDB · 82 votesMark watched

Where to watch The Simpsons Season 1 in Australia

The Simpsons season 1 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show). You can also buy it on Apple TV from $9.99.

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “The Call of the Simpsons”

The Simpsons put the wild back in the wilderness when their RV goes over a cliff and Homer and Bart go for help, get lost and lose their clothes.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 7 of 13 of season 1, so watch episodes 1 to 6 first.
  • It runs about 24 minutes.
  • Directed by Wes Archer, written by John Swartzwelder.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 (82 votes).

The Simpsons trailer

The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Wes Archer
Writer
John Swartzwelder
Guest stars
Albert Brooks as Cowboy Bob (voice)Maggie Roswell as Camper #2 / Reporter (voice)

Credits: TMDB.

More from The Simpsons Season 1

Previous · S01E06Moaning Lisa11 February 1990
S01E08Next · S01E08The Telltale Head25 February 1990
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