Lisa on Ice (13 Nov. 1994)

Homer gives all his attention to Bart because he is the star of his hockey team, which makes Lisa jealous. But when a rival team discovers that she is an excellent goalie, Bart suddenly has rival for Homer's attention.

Director:

Bob Anderson

Writers:

Matt Groening (creator), James L. Brooks (developer),

Stars:

Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Dan Castellaneta	...	Homer Simpson / Reporter / Krusty the Clown / Hans Moleman / Grampa Simpson (voice)
Julie Kavner	...	Marge Simpson (voice)
Nancy Cartwright	...	Bart Simpson / Kearney / Ralph Wiggum / Nelson Muntz / Audience Member #2 (voice)
Yeardley Smith	...	Lisa Simpson (voice)
Hank Azaria	...	Death Count Presenter / Chief Wiggum / Apu Nahasapeemapetilon / Man on Monster Island / Snake / Moe Szylsak / Audience Member #1 (voice)
Harry Shearer	...	Action News Announcer / Kent Brockman / Principal Skinner / Inaugurator / Ice Hockey Announcer (voice)
Marcia Wallace	...	Edna Krabappel (voice)
Pamela Hayden	...	Youth Centre Woman / Milhouse Van Houten / Audience Member #3 (voice)
Tress MacNeille	...	Jimbo Jones / P.E. Teacher (voice)
Russi Taylor	...	Martin Prince / Uter (voice)

Storyline

Homer gives all his attention to Bart because he is the star of his hockey team, which makes Lisa jealous. But when a rival team discovers that she is an excellent goalie, Bart suddenly has rival for Homer's attention.

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Plot Keywords:

2d animation | kicking the air

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Genres:

Animation | Comedy | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English American Sign Language

Release Date:

13 November 1994 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television, Gracie Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the scene where Bart's ice hockey team wins and Chief Wiggum informs the team they won't be going for pizza, Homer hands Bart his turtle and in the next shot, the turtle visibly disappears from Bart's hand. In addition, Bart picks up the turtle by its shell, but it appears standing in it.

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Quotes

[Lisa has received an academic alert that she is failing gym class]
Marge: Lisa, your father and I are very concerned about this warning. I really hope you try harder.
Homer: Whew. That's all of 'em.
[puts stack of academic alerts in front of Bart]
Homer: And I'm so proud you didn't try to forge my name. How about a present, son?
Bart: Well, I could use a new pair of hockey skates.
Homer: Done and done.
Lisa: That's not fair. Why is Bart getting a present and I'm getting chewed out?
Homer: [sitting back] Ah, the mysteries of life.

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Connections

References Cops (1989)

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Soundtracks

"The Star-Spangled Banner"
by John Stafford Smith and Francis Scott Key
Performed by Dan Castellaneta

User Reviews

Competition drives a wedge through the Simpsons' household

I dare say, this is one of the best Bart and Lisa episodes from the entire run of The Simpsons. The episode deftly explains and expands on the relationship between the two siblings. From the hilarious lows of indiscriminately punching and kicking the air in an attempt to hurt the other without taking blame for it to the heartwarming highs of remembering their shared history at the end, this episode is a winner.

Homer is an irredeemable jerk in this episode. He escalates, really all but creates, the feud between Bart and Lisa. His role in the episode is a brilliant skewer of parents who put too much emphasis on their children's athletic endeavors.

In the end, Bart and Lisa keep their heads and strengthen their bond as the combustible mob that is the Springfield citizenry explodes over their refusal to cut the other down. A defining moment for Bart and Lisa's relationship, indeed.