Moaning Lisa
- Episode aired Feb 11, 1990
- TV-14
- 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
5.1K
YOUR RATING
A depressed Lisa's spirit is lifted when she meets a jazz-man, Bleeding Gums Murphy.A depressed Lisa's spirit is lifted when she meets a jazz-man, Bleeding Gums Murphy.A depressed Lisa's spirit is lifted when she meets a jazz-man, Bleeding Gums Murphy.
Julie Kavner
- Marge Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Nancy Cartwright
- Bart Simpson
- (voice)
- …
Yeardley Smith
- Lisa Simpson
- (voice)
Harry Shearer
- Mr. Largo
- (voice)
- …
Hank Azaria
- Moe Szyslak
- (voice)
Miriam Flynn
- Miss Barr
- (voice)
Pamela Hayden
- Janey Powell
- (voice)
- …
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJames L. Brooks wanted to do an episode where Lisa was sad but she did not know why, which inspired him to write this story. The writers also felt that they had done several funny episodes for show and wanted to try something new that was "really emotional and sweet".
- GoofsIn the Simpson house some of the rooms are in a different place, placing the kitchen where the back yard door is now, and a small window, in what is now the kitchen entrance. Of course, this is before they established the look of the home.
- Quotes
Marge Simpson: Lisa, I apologize to you, I was wrong! I take it all back. Always be yourself. If you want to be sad, honey, be sad. We'll ride it out with you. And when you get finished feeling sad, we'll still be there. From now on, let me do the smiling for both of us.
Lisa: [smiles] Okay, Mom.
Marge Simpson: I said you could stop smiling, Lisa.
Lisa: I *feel* like smiling.
[They embrace]
- ConnectionsEdited into The Simpsons: Lisa's Sax (1997)
Featured review
Good, But Pretty Weak!
Nothing against this episode in general, but of all the episodes so far in Season 1, I feel like this one is the weakest. It's not bad in any sense, but it's too depressing and not as interesting as I would like. Lisa carrying the episode is not the best thing to do since I only like her in a supporting role. The chemistry between Homer and Bart with their video game competition is spot on and really funny. But with Lisa and her depression.....not so much. But I did like the Bleeding Murphy character.
The sixth episode, "Moaning Lisa," is about how Lisa gets depressed about problems around her and she meets a jazz man, Bleeding Murphy. Meanwhile, Homer and Bart engage in a video game wrestling competition that usually has Homer losing. But, Homer may be out for revenge....
Overall, this is not the best episode, but it's still very watchable and sometimes enjoyable. The animation keeps getting better and better and it's nice how we are starting to be drawn into these characters. This is a good, but not great episode. I rate this episode 7/10.
The sixth episode, "Moaning Lisa," is about how Lisa gets depressed about problems around her and she meets a jazz man, Bleeding Murphy. Meanwhile, Homer and Bart engage in a video game wrestling competition that usually has Homer losing. But, Homer may be out for revenge....
Overall, this is not the best episode, but it's still very watchable and sometimes enjoyable. The animation keeps getting better and better and it's nice how we are starting to be drawn into these characters. This is a good, but not great episode. I rate this episode 7/10.
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- g-bodyl
- Oct 29, 2013
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