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The Simpsons S29E17 — Lisa Gets the Blues
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The Simpsons•Season 29•Episode 17

Lisa Gets the Blues

6.7/10 · 1,166 votesApr 22, 201822 min

Ranked #8 of 21 in Season 29•+0.1 vs season avg

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When the Simpsons' flight to Gainesville gets re-routed to New Orleans, Lisa is forced to face her failures, and regain her confidence as a jazz musician. Meanwhile, Bart is intrigued by the voodoo in Louisiana, and Homer is intrigued by the drinking.

Directed byBob Anderson
Written byBrian Kelley, David Silverman
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Dan Castellaneta

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)

Julie Kavner

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)

Crew3

B

Brian Kelley

Writer

B

Bob Anderson

Director

David Silverman

David Silverman

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Lisa Gets the Blues" is episode 17 of The Simpsons season 29. It scored 6.7/10 from 1,166 votes, ranking #8 of 21 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Bob Anderson and written by Brian Kelley, David Silverman, it aired on April 22, 2018.

Next: E18 · Forgive and RegretBest of Season 29