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The Simpsons · Season 3

The Simpsons season 3 episode 2: Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington

Aired 26 September 199123 minRated TV-PG

7.3TMDB · 53 votesMark watched

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Availability checked 16 November 2026.

What happens in “Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington”

Lisa's essay wins the Simpsons a trip to Washington, D.C., where her faith in democracy is shaken by her unethical Congressman.

Episode summary: TMDB.

Before you watch

  • It is episode 2 of 24 of season 3, so watch episode 1 first.
  • It runs about 23 minutes.
  • Directed by Wes Archer, written by George Meyer.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 (53 votes).

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Cast and crew of this episode

Director
Wes Archer
Writer
George Meyer
Guest stars
Lona Williams as Truong Van Dinh (voice)Jo Ann Harris as Minnesota Girl / Maria Dominguez / Paper Boy (voice)Pamela Hayden as Bob Arnold's Secretary / Woman #1 at Lincoln Memorial (voice)Tress MacNeille as Alabama Boy (voice)Maggie Roswell as Judge / Faith Crowley / Barbara Bush (voice)

Credits: TMDB.

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