Episode

The Simpsons: Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington

Name: The Simpsons: Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington
Released: 1991-09-26
Duration: 23 min
Cast: Dan Castellaneta, Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Yeardley Smith, Hank Azaria

The SimpsonsSeason 31991-09-26

Overview

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

Details

Series: The Simpsons
Season: Season 3
Episode: Episode 2
Air date: 1991-09-26
Runtime: 23 min

Episode context

Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington is Episode 2 in Season 3 of The Simpsons. It aired on 1991-09-26. The runtime is 23 min.

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