S29E08The Simpsons season 29 episode 8: Mr. Lisa's Opus
Aired 3 December 201722 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “Mr. Lisa's Opus”
As future Lisa writes her college application essay for Harvard, she recalls past disappointing birthdays that helped shape her.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 8 of 21 of season 29, so watch episodes 1 to 7 first.
- It runs about 22 minutes.
- Directed by Steven Dean Moore, written by Al Jean.
- TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 (32 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Steven Dean Moore
- Writer
- Al Jean
- Guest stars
- Kat Dennings as Valerie (voice)Norman Lear as Norman Lear (voice)Kipp Lennon as Leon Kompowsky (voice)Pamela Hayden as Employment Agent / Admitted Fraud #2 / Angry Woman (voice)Valerie Harper as Ms. Myles (voice)Kevin Michael Richardson as Envelope (voice)
Credits: TMDB.
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