History Recap / TheSimpsonsS1E4TheresNoDisgraceLikeHome

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: As noted in the commentary, ''everything'' about the episode is wrong compared to what the show soon became, with Homer being the one embarrassed by his family's antics being the most glaring (as usually this is a characteristic more appropriate for Marge or Lisa). Bart and Maggie (and maybe some of the ancillary characters, like Moe, Mr.Burns, Dr. Monroe, and the two cops, Eddie and Lou) are the only ones whose personalities aren't altered.

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: As noted in the commentary, ''everything'' about the episode is wrong compared to what the show soon became, with Homer being the one embarrassed by his family's antics being the most glaring (as usually this is a characteristic more appropriate for Marge or Lisa). Bart and Maggie (and maybe some of the ancillary characters, like Moe, Dr. Monroe, and the two cops, Eddie and Lou) are the only ones whose personalities aren't altered.

* ElectricTorture: As a last resort, Dr. Monroe hooks up the Simpsons to electrical devices that enable each member to shock the other. Monroe meant it as a form of aversion therapy, but the Simpsons just keep shocking each other indiscriminantly.

-->'''Mr. Burns:''' And this must be... Brat.\\
'''Bart:''' Bart.\\
'''Homer:''' Don't correct the man, Brat.

** This was also meant to be a ShoutOut to RonaldReagan, who would have info about people he was meeting on index cards.

* MissedHimByThatMuch: Eddie and Lou were searching for "a family of peeping toms" (the Simpsons looking at other house windows). Their dog was growling at Homer, who says he had wieners on him. So they leave, dragging their dog with them.

* RunningGag: This is the first time Mr. Burns mentions releasing "the hounds" and the first time that he has to consult Smithers on who Homer is. Though the latter is probably justified since Burns doesn't seem to care to know the names of ALL his employees.

* RunningGag: This is the first time Mr. Burns mentions releasing "the hounds" and the first time that he has to consult Smithers on who Homer is.

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: As noted in the commentary, ''everything'' about the episode is wrong compared to what the show soon became, with Homer being the one embarrassed by his family's antics being the most glaring (as usually this is a characteristic more appropriate for Marge or Lisa). Only Bart and Maggie (and maybe some of the ancillary characters, like Moe, Dr. Monroe, and the two cops, Eddie and Lou) are the only ones whose personalities aren't altered.

* MissHimByThatMuch: Eddie and Lou were searching for "a family of peeping toms" (the Simpsons looking at other house windows). Their dog was growling at Homer, who says he had wieners on him. So they leave, dragging their dog with them.

Episode 7G04\\
First Aired 1/28/90

Homer is horribly embarrassed by the rest of his family at Mr. Burns' company picnic; Bart and Lisa are terrible brats while Marge gets smashed on the slightly alcoholic punch. Back home, he announces that he wants them to become a healthier family, the efforts for which ultimately lead to a classic scene of the whole family giving each other shock therapy.

* RunningGag: This is the first time Mr. Burns mentions releasing "the hounds." It's also the first time he needs to be reminded of who the Simpsons are.

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: As noted in the commentary, ''everything'' about the episode is wrong compared to what the show soon became, with Homer as the concerned family man embarrassed by the rest of the family. Only Bart and Maggie are the only ones whose personalities aren't altered.

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: As noted in the commentary, ''everything'' about the episode is wrong compared to what the show soon became, with Homer as the concerned family man embarrassed by the rest of the family. Only Bart is anything close to his regular personality.

* FirstAppearance: This is the first time we see Mr. Burns' mansion.
** Also the first appearance of Dr. Marvin Monroe.

* FirstAppearance: Mr. Burns first mentions releasing "the hounds" in this episode. This is also the first appearance of Burns' home.

* EarlyInstallmentWeirdness: As noted in the commentary, ''everything'' about the episode is wrong compared to what the show soon became, with Homer as the concerned family man embarrassed by the rest of the family. Only Bart is anything close to his regular personality.

Homer is horribly embarrassed by the rest of his family at Mr. Burns' company picnic; Bart and Lisa are horrible brats while Marge gets smashed on the slightly alcoholic punch. Back home, he announces that he wants them to become a healthier family, the efforts for which ultimately lead to a classic scene of the whole family giving each other shock therapy.