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The Simpsons S3E2 — Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington

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The Simpsons•Season 3•Episode 2

Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington

7.7/10 · 4,675 votesSep 26, 199123 min

Ranked #20 of 24 in Season 3•−0.4 vs season avg

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

Directed byWes Archer

Written byGeorge Meyer

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Cast6

Dan Castellaneta

Dan Castellaneta

Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)

Julie Kavner

Julie Kavner

Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright

Nancy Cartwright

Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith

Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria

Hank Azaria

Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)

Crew3

G

George Meyer

Writer

Wes Archer

Wes Archer

Director

D

Dominic Policino

Assistant Director

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Episode Summary

"Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington" is episode 2 of The Simpsons season 3. It scored 7.7/10 from 4,675 votes, ranking #20 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Wes Archer and written by George Meyer, it aired on September 26, 1991.

Next: E3 · When Flanders Failed Best of Season 3