Lisa's Substitute

Episode aired Apr 25, 1991
TV-PGTV-PG
30min

8.6/10

S2.E19

Lisa has a crush on her substitute teacher; Bart decides to run for class president.Lisa has a crush on her substitute teacher; Bart decides to run for class president.Lisa has a crush on her substitute teacher; Bart decides to run for class president.

8.6/10

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Director
- Rich Moore
Writers
Stars
- Dan Castellaneta(voice)
- Julie Kavner(voice)
- Nancy Cartwright(voice)

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Dustin Hoffman, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)

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Dan Castellaneta

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpsonas Marge Simpson
(voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpsonas Lisa Simpson
(voice)

Harry Shearer

Principal Skinneras Principal Skinner
(voice)

Jo Ann Harris

Chuckas Chuck
(voice)
(as Jo Anne Harris)
…

Pamela Hayden

Milhouse Van Houtenas Milhouse Van Houten
(voice)
…

Maggie Roswell

Russi Taylor

Marcia Wallace

Edna Krabappelas Edna Krabappel
(voice)

Dustin Hoffman

Mr. Bergstromas Mr. Bergstrom
(voice)
(as Sam Etic)

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Lisa's teacher Miss Hoover becomes ill and has a substitute, Mr. Bergstrom. Lisa enjoys his teaching methods and quickly develops a crush on him. Meanwhile, Bart runs for class president against Martin Prince and proves to be a very popular candidate.

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Trivia
This is one of the only two episodes in which the guest star uses a pseudonym instead of their real name (the other being Stark Raving Dad (1991)). Following the legal troubles surrounding that episode, the producers stated henceforce no pseudonyms would be allowed. As a result, all voice actors must use their true names in the credits.

Goofs
According to Bart's narration of his "kittens" video he shows his class, Snowball II was a kitten that the first Snowball had. But in Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire (1989), it's clearly stated that Snowball II was bought.

Quotes
Homer: Just because I don't care doesn't mean I don't understand.

Connections
Edited into The Simpsons: Bart the Murderer (1991)

Soundtracks
Home on the Range
Written by Daniel E. Kelley and Brewster M. Higley
Performed by Dustin Hoffman

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10/10

Finally, A Well-Done Lisa Episode!

This is the nineteenth episode of the second season of the Simpsons and I must impress that this is my favorite Lisa episode so far. I'm not saying she is bad, but she's my least favorite Simpson. That being said, I felt emotionally connected with Lisa this time around. I had some of the same issues as she did when growing up, so this is a very repeatable episode.

In this episode, "Lisa's Substitute," Lisa's teacher Miss Hoover goes on sick leave and she is replaced with Mr. Bergstrom. Lisa instantly falls for him and she finds him to be the father figure Homer isn't. Meanwhile, Bart is nominated for Class President along with the class brain, Martin Prince.

Overall, this is a very memorable and touching episode. It's one of the best ones this season. It even boasts a great guest voice in Dustin Hoffman. This has several funny jokes, but I connected more on the emotional side. I rate this episode 10/10.

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