Lisa's Belly
| "Lisa's Belly" | |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 33 Episode 5 |
| Directed by | Timothy Bailey |
| Written by | Juliet Kaufman |
| Production code | QABF20 |
| Original air date | October 24, 2021 |
"Lisa's Belly" is the fifth episode of the thirty-third season of the American animated television series The Simpsons, and the 711th episode overall. It aired in the United States on Fox on October 24, 2021.[1] The episode was directed by Timothy Bailey and written by Juliet Kaufman.
Plot
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Bart and Lisa contract a bizarre infection from an abandoned waterpark attraction, requiring treatment from steroids that cause temporary weight gain. Before they go back to school, Marge says "You're getting chunky" to Lisa in affection, which causes her to be very insecure about her weight. Meanwhile, Bart gets in shape with Jimbo, Nelson, Dolph, and Kearney.
Reception
Viewing figures
The viewing figures for this episode is 1.83 million.[2]
Critical response
Tony Sokol of Den of Geek gave the episode 4 out of 5 start stating ““Lisa’s Belly” works because her healing and acceptance comes from the most unlikely of places. Homer, Patty and Selma are what they are and don’t care how other people see them. This is valuable and the message is much more effective coming from them. This is a very sweet, and mature episode. It is just such a shame what happens to the Powerpuff Girls.”[3]
Mark Gibson of Bubbleblabber gave the episode a 8 out of 10 stating “Overall, “Lisa’s Belly” continues the show’s strength in delivering humorous yet relatable stories that deal with current issues. This is another episode that provided a healthy balance between comedy and drama in terms of representing real-life problems and mental health. No amount of harmful words can stop this season from chugging along smoothly.”[4]
References
- ^ "Listings - SIMPSONS, THE on FOX | TheFutonCritic.com". www.thefutoncritic.com. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ^ Metcalf, Mitch (October 26, 2021). "ShowBuzzDaily's Sunday 10.24.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals Updated". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved October 26, 2021.
- ^ "The Simpsons Season 33 Episode 5 Review: Lisa's Belly". Den of Geek. 2021-10-25. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
- ^ Gibson, Marcus (2021-10-25). "Review: The Simpsons "Lisa's Belly"". Bubbleblabber. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
External links
- Lisa's Belly at IMDb
