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The Simpsons
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The Secret War of Lisa Simpson

  • Episode aired May 18, 1997
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
3.2K
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Nancy Cartwright and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
Adult AnimationHand-Drawn AnimationSatireSitcomAnimationComedy

Bart is sent to a military school to be disciplined; Lisa, seeking a challenge, enrolls with him, but faces discrimination as the school's only girl cadet.Bart is sent to a military school to be disciplined; Lisa, seeking a challenge, enrolls with him, but faces discrimination as the school's only girl cadet.Bart is sent to a military school to be disciplined; Lisa, seeking a challenge, enrolls with him, but faces discrimination as the school's only girl cadet.

  • Director
    • Mike B. Anderson
  • Writers
    • Richard Appel
    • Donick Cary
    • Dan Greaney
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    3.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mike B. Anderson
    • Writers
      • Richard Appel
      • Donick Cary
      • Dan Greaney
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 8User reviews
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpson
    • (voice)
    • …
    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpson
    • (voice)
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
    • (voice)
    • …
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
    • (voice)
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Chief Wiggum
    • (voice)
    • …
    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Sand Movie Narrator
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    Willem Dafoe
    Willem Dafoe
    • The Commandant
    • (voice)
    Marcia Wallace
    Marcia Wallace
    • Edna Krabappel
    • (voice)
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Janey Powell
    • (voice)
    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Brown-Haired Cadet
    • (voice)
    • …
    Maggie Roswell
    Maggie Roswell
    • Miss Hoover
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Director
      • Mike B. Anderson
    • Writers
      • Richard Appel
      • Donick Cary
      • Dan Greaney
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    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Lisa's experience is partly based on that of Shannon Faulkner, the first woman admitted to the Citadel military academy in South Carolina.
    • Goofs
      The Simpsons drive to the Academy in Homer's pink sedan. But when Homer, Marge and Maggie leave, it is in Marge's station wagon, even though it is on the same day.
    • Quotes
      • [crossing the "Eliminator" rope climb]
      • Lisa: If only I were in Springfield, all my friends would be cheering me on... oh, God, I'm delirious.
    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #29.13 (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      You Are My Sunshine
      (uncredited)
      Written by Jimmie Davis
      Performed by Julie Kavner

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    Details

    • Release date
      • May 18, 1997 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Gracie Films
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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