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The Simpsons S29E8 — Mr. Lisa's Opus
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The Simpsons•Season 29•Episode 8

Mr. Lisa's Opus

6.8/10 · 1,307 votesDec 3, 201722 min

Ranked #6 of 21 in Season 29•+0.2 vs season avg

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As future Lisa writes her college application essay for Harvard, she recalls past disappointing birthdays that helped shape her.

Directed bySteven Dean Moore
Written byAl Jean
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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)

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Al Jean

Al Jean

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Steven Dean Moore

Director

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Episode Summary

"Mr. Lisa's Opus" is episode 8 of The Simpsons season 29. It scored 6.8/10 from 1,307 votes, ranking #6 of 21 episodes this season (season average 6.6). Directed by Steven Dean Moore and written by Al Jean, it aired on December 3, 2017.

Next: E9 · Gone BoyBest of Season 29