S08E21The Simpsons season 8 episode 21: The Old Man and the Lisa
Aired 20 April 199723 minRated TV-PG
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What happens in “The Old Man and the Lisa”
Financially ruined, Mr. Burns turns to Lisa for help in building a recycling business. Lisa believes he's changed, but his new business venture takes a shocking new direction.
Episode summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is episode 21 of 25 of season 8, so watch episodes 1 to 20 first.
- It runs about 23 minutes.
- Directed by Mark Kirkland, written by John Swartzwelder.
- TMDB users rate it 7.5 out of 10 (33 votes).
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Cast and crew of this episode
- Director
- Mark Kirkland
- Writer
- John Swartzwelder
- Guest stars
- Bret Hart as Bret 'The Hitman' Hart (voice)
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