Summer of 4'2"

I find Summer Of 4 Ft 2 is a very enjoyable Summer episode of The Simpsons, Because it's takes place in America's Independence Day, It's a Lisa Simpson-focused episode and the ending is very heartwarming. At summer vacation, The Simpsons family are off to the beach town called Little Pwagmattasquarmsettport, While Lisa is befriended the cool, but very friendly children called Erin, Dean, Rick and Ben. In the end, Erin and her friends are decorating the Simpsons Family's car with seashells and wrote "Lisa Rules" is very touching, lovely, sweet and heartwarming. Also The Beach Boys song called All Summer Long (1964) is very beautiful in the end of this summer episode. I'm giving this a 10/10.

Lisa tries hard to be popular. She is bright and accomplished but doesn't think that is doing her any good. When she meets some kids on vacation, she sheds her persona. What we find, however, is that everyone has value and the things that make some popular aren't always that great.

This seventh season of the Simpsons sees the quality kept high. The plots this time are variable but are mostly good and even when fantastic, remain grounded in who the characters are an stay about them rather than the plot devices themselves. This isn't always the case as there are a few weaker episodes which are about the events (eg Homerpalooza) but they are in the minority. The majority of the episodes also use the ensemble cast really well, so while there may be one main plot, there are usually smaller ones involving others of the family and also plenty of good asides involving supporting cast.

The writing remains fresh and smart with only a very few pop cultural things which have fallen by the wayside in the passing years. Generally though by staying true to the characters the writing works well and also has plenty of funny dialogue, visual gags and throwaways all around. The voice cast delivery is as consistent as in previous seasons although my favorites remains the supporting voices from Azaria, Hartman and Shearer. Animation is great and the design and detail is easy to overlook because it is so well done that it looks easy.

Another really enjoyable, engaging and funny season of The Simpsons – perhaps not the heights of it at its best as a season, but still really setting a high bar.

The Simpsons spend time at Ned Flanders' beach house.

This is a very strong Lisa episode with good humour and character moments.

Lisa has a nice little arc in this story of her desperation for friendship and Bart is used well by the writers as her main antagonist. It feels like an affectionate tribute to those childhood summer vacations where children have to make new friends.

For me the humour is consistently strong, with Homer having some exceptionally funny moments that standout. I also love the outrageously disengaged attitudes of the new friends they make.

For me it's an 8.5/10 but I round upwards.

This episode is so good because it really lets Lisa's character shine. Usually I find her very annoying and one note. However this episode shows depth to her character and makes her feel more relatable. This also shows the impact on her life that Bart Simpsons has it makes you feel bad for her and sympathize her. The episode only really has one key plot line which I think is great so there's nothing take away from her plot. It also has some funny scenes that don't revolve around Lisa like all the notes and pointing out Millhouse is a total dud. I personally think this Lisa character is way better. Total fire episode.