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The Simpsons S6E2 — Lisa's Rival
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The Simpsons•Season 6•Episode 2

Lisa's Rival

8.1/10 · 3,987 votesSep 11, 199423 min

Ranked #17 of 25 in Season 6•−0.3 vs season avg

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Lisa feels threatened when a new girl moves to Springfield: Allison is smart, pretty, a great saxophone player and a crack diorama builder. Lisa tries to befriend her new rival, but she's consumed with envy and competitiveness.

Directed byMark Kirkland
Written byMike Scully
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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)

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Mike Scully

Mike Scully

Writer

Mark Kirkland

Mark Kirkland

Director

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Episode Summary

"Lisa's Rival" is episode 2 of The Simpsons season 6. It scored 8.1/10 from 3,987 votes, ranking #17 of 25 episodes this season (season average 8.4). Directed by Mark Kirkland and written by Mike Scully, it aired on September 11, 1994.

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