1989

S1.E1 ∙ Pilot

Sat, Nov 25, 1989

Families from across the nation submit their comedy moments caught on home video.

5.5 /10

S1.E2 ∙ The Above-Ground Pool

Sat, Jan 20, 1990

Videos include a cheerleader who is overrun by the basketball team, a parasailor who takes an unwanted detour, cats' bizarre behaviors, and a look at people's strange inventions.

5.9 /10

S1.E3 ∙ Candle Spit-Out

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Videos include the noisiest dog ever, a spookily funny tribute to "Psycho," a baby who tries to swallow a fish, and a limber look at double-jointed people

5.9 /10

S1.E4 ∙ Three Kids Sled Into the House

Sat, Feb 03, 1990

Videos include trampoline follies, a dog who gets spooked by a ceramic cat, a room full of men freaked out by a wild squirrel, and a musical montage of outrageous animals.

6.7 /10

S1.E6 ∙ The Dog That Says "Mama"

Sat, Feb 17, 1990

Videos include piñata mishaps, gymnastic goofs and a man who sets the kitchen on fire while cooking breakfast.

5.3 /10

S1.E7 ∙ The "New York, New York" Baby

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

Classic Halloween clips from the vaults of "America's Funniest Home Videos" will make their otherworldly appearances throughout the show. In addition, videos include a look at the clumsy, klutzy and not-so-clever things that people do.

5.6 /10

S1.E8 ∙ The Lady Who Falls for a Loop

Sat, Mar 03, 1990

"America's Funniest Home Videos Presents the Greatest Videos of All Time, Vol. 1," opens the tape vaults to put together a compilation of the greatest videos to ever appear on the show. Staged in a mock awards show format -- minus the bad production numbers and long acceptance speeches - the special finds host Tom Bergeron introducing the funniest home videos submitted by viewers over the past 11 seasons and presenting the coveted-yet-fictitious Homey Award to those classic videos that continue to tickle the funny bone of America.

6.1 /10

S1.E9 ∙ Baseball Player Falls Over the Fence

Sat, Mar 10, 1990

Videos include a dog that can't stop sneezing, a crocodile handler's close encounter, a squirrel that breaks into a vending machine, and a baby held hostage by a sprinkler.

5.8 /10

S1.E10 ∙ Gorilla Suit Wedding Proposal

Sat, Mar 17, 1990

Videos include outrageous movie parodies, amusement park bungee riders having fun in the air with milkshakes, and a dad's unfortunate adventure with a trampoline.

5.5 /10

S1.E11 ∙ Cat Falls Off TV

Wed, Dec 31, 1969

One lucky finalist's life will change forever when the votes are submitted and tallied to choose the $100,000 grand prize winner, on "America's Funniest Home Videos." This prize is presented to one of 14 finalists whose funny or unusual videos were voted episode favorites during the season.

0 /10

S1.E12 ∙ Girl Borrows Easter Eggs

Sat, Mar 31, 1990

Host Tom Bergeron moderates an all-star celebrity panel as they pick the finalists of the best videos submitted to the show during 12 seasons. Actor/comedienne Kathy Griffin, actor/comedian Martin Mull, rap/hip hop artist Coolio and 1998 Olympic Gold Medalist skier Picabo Street comprise the celebrity panel. The producers have chosen the best home videos that have aired on the show over 12 years, and the panelists view and debate the videos and choose the clips they feel are the best of the best. At the end of the telecast, the audience votes on their favorite and the winner is awarded a trip to Maui and a $25,000 cash prize.

5.2 /10

S1.E13 ∙ Love Birds

Sat, Apr 07, 1990

It's an "All Animal Extravaganza," as a special edition of "America's Funniest Home Videos" goes to the dogs, the cats and just about every critter in-between for a collection of hilarious videos, including talking cats, a package that explains why "dogs are better than cats" and a montage of birds on the swoop.

6.4 /10