| "There's No Disgrace Like Home" | |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 4 |
| Directed by | Gregg Vanzo Kent Butterworth |
| Written by | Al Jean Mike Reiss |
| Production code | 7G04[1] |
| Original air date | January 28, 1990 |
| Episode features | |
| Chalkboard gag | "I will not burp in class"[2] |
| Couch gag | The family hurries on to the couch. Homer is squeezed off it and says, "D'oh!"[3] |
| Commentary | Matt Groening Al Jean Mike Reiss |
"There's No Disgrace Like Home" is the fourth episode of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It first aired on Fox in the United States on January 28, 1990.[1][3] In the episode, Homer is ashamed of his family's behavior at a catastrophic company picnic and enrolls them in therapy. The therapist, Dr. Marvin Monroe, struggles to solve their problems − culminating in a shock therapy-based showdown between the family members − before eventually giving up and refunding their money.
One of the first-produced episodes of the season, it is known for showcasing early designs and different characterizations for several members of the cast. The episode is inspired by the comedy of Laurel and Hardy and features cultural references to films such as Citizen Kane and Freaks as well as the Batman and Twilight Zone television series. When the BBC began airing The Simpsons in November 1996, this episode was the first to be shown.[3]