Episode
The Simpsons: Lisa's Sax
Overview
After Lisa’s saxophone is destroyed, the Simpsons reminisce about how she originally got the instrument. On the hottest day of the year, Homer must decide whether to buy an air conditioner or replace Lisa’s sax.
Details
- Series
- The Simpsons
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 1997-10-19
- Runtime
- 23 min
Episode context
Lisa's Sax is Episode 3 in Season 9 of The Simpsons. It aired on 1997-10-19. The runtime is 23 min.
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Unmasked as an impostor, Principal Skinner flees to Capital City to reclaim his former life as a shiftless good-for-nothing. The people of Springfield gain a newfound appreciation for him and form a plan to bring him back.
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