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Loan-a Lisa

  • Episode aired Oct 3, 2010
  • TV-14
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
1.4K
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Dan Castellaneta in The Simpsons (1989)
Adult AnimationHand-Drawn AnimationSatireSitcomAnimationComedy

Lisa uses the $50 she receives from Grandpa to give Nelson a microloan to jump-start his bicycle business, but soon comes to regret the decision.Lisa uses the $50 she receives from Grandpa to give Nelson a microloan to jump-start his bicycle business, but soon comes to regret the decision.Lisa uses the $50 she receives from Grandpa to give Nelson a microloan to jump-start his bicycle business, but soon comes to regret the decision.

  • Directors
    • Mike B. Anderson
    • Matthew Faughnan
  • Writers
    • Matt Groening
    • James L. Brooks
    • Sam Simon
  • Stars
    • Dan Castellaneta
    • Julie Kavner
    • Nancy Cartwright
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.7/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Mike B. Anderson
      • Matthew Faughnan
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
    • Stars
      • Dan Castellaneta
      • Julie Kavner
      • Nancy Cartwright
    • 3User reviews
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    Dan Castellaneta
    Dan Castellaneta
    • Homer Simpson
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    Julie Kavner
    Julie Kavner
    • Marge Simpson
    • (voice)
    Nancy Cartwright
    Nancy Cartwright
    • Bart Simpson
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    • …
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Lisa Simpson
    • (voice)
    Hank Azaria
    Hank Azaria
    • Chief Wiggum
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    Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer
    • Principal Seymour Skinner
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    Chris Hansen
    Chris Hansen
    • Chris Hansen
    • (voice)
    Muhammad Yunus
    Muhammad Yunus
    • Muhammad Yunus
    • (voice)
    Mark Zuckerberg
    Mark Zuckerberg
    • Mark Zuckerberg
    • (voice)
    Terry Greene
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    • (voice)
    • (as Terry W. Greene)
    Pamela Hayden
    Pamela Hayden
    • Milhouse Van Houten
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    Tress MacNeille
    Tress MacNeille
    • Bernice Hibbert
    • (voice)
    • …
    Maggie Roswell
    Maggie Roswell
    • Helen Lovejoy
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    Russi Taylor
    Russi Taylor
    • Martin Prince
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    Karl Wiedergott
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    • Directors
      • Mike B. Anderson
      • Matthew Faughnan
    • Writers
      • Matt Groening
      • James L. Brooks
      • Sam Simon
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    7Beastlybombpst

    Good

    This was a fairly good episode. It didn't have that many funny parts, but it had a good plot. The Lisa and Nelson plot was much more interesting then the subplot.

    Lisa plot- 9/10 Nelson is my favorite character. It was great to see him as a main character again. Although, I do think that it's strange the first two episodes of this season revolve around Lisa, and I usually don't like Lisa episodes, this was very good. I loved the ice skating scene at the end, and Mark's constant facebook updates. I also loved Skinner's reaction to 11 dollars.

    Homer plot- 6/10 This wasn't as good or exciting, but it was okay. It had a funny part, but it just seemed like they tried to hard here. Like a lot of the episodes in seasons 11-19. Not much to say here.

    This was a good episode. It reminds me of the earlier seasons for some reason. Watch this episode!
    6lesleyharris30

    Mark Zuckenburg and Muhammad Yunas as themselves,

    Loan a Lisa is a great Simpsons episode guest starring creator of Facebook and billionaire Mark Zuckenburg and a small cameo as shown on Lisas lab top from Muhammad Yunas,both of them playing themselves.

    Grampa gives each of the Simpsons $50 and they each try to find a way to spend it,and Lisa uses the money to help Nelson Muntz out for his new bike company,but when he starts making a lot of money,Nelson considers to drop out of school.

    Meanwhile Homer and Marge keep buying expensive things from the mall and returning it without any damage done making them not have to pay all the money for it.
    7santifersan

    Insightful and Entertaining

    "Loan-a Lisa" is an episode that manages to be both informative and enjoyable to watch. One of the strengths of this episode is its numerous cultural references, which provide insight into topics such as microloans. While some of these references may go over the heads of casual viewers, they provide an opportunity for those interested in learning more to delve deeper into the topics.

    However, not all of the jokes in this episode land as well as they could. Some of the humor comes across as weak or forced, and it's clear that the writers were trying too hard to be funny in certain scenes. This can be a bit distracting at times and may take away from the overall enjoyment of the episode.

    The episode deals with the tender story of how Lisa donates a microloan to Nelson to make his bicycle repair shop dream come true, and the secondary plot is enjoyable to watch, concerning Homer and Marge abusing the luck of being able to return expensive purchased items.

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    • Trivia
      Grandpa Simpson mentions Eddie Gaedel, the shortest player in major league baseball. Edward Carl Gaedel was an actual player for the St Louis Browns baseball team in 1951. Weighing 65 pounds and standing 3 feet 7 inches tall, Gaedel became the shortest player in the history of the Major Leagues. He made a single plate appearance and was walked with four consecutive balls before being replaced by a pinch-runner at first base. His jersey bearing the uniform number 1/8 is displayed in the St Louis Cardinals Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
    • Quotes

      Homer Simpson: After Bart, that bag is the best mistake we ever made.

    • Connections
      References King Kong (1933)
    • Soundtracks
      Small Strike Zone
      Music by Alf Clausen

      Lyrics by Valentina Garza (as Valentina L. Garza)

      Performed by Dan Castellaneta (uncredited)

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production companies
      • Gracie Films
      • 20th Century Fox Television
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    • Runtime
      • 30m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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