Ep 3. Bart vs. Lisa vs. 3rd Grade

Bart and Lisa are always at each other's throats, competing and trying to one-up each other at every turn. But in season 14 episode 3 of The Simpsons, "Bart vs. Lisa vs. 3rd Grade," they face their biggest challenge yet - each other in a competition to see who can pass the 3rd grade.

Bart is determined to prove to Lisa that he's just as smart as she is, and enlists the help of his best friend, Milhouse, to cheat his way through the standardized test. Meanwhile, Lisa is confident in her own abilities and decides to take the test honestly. When the results come back, Bart is shocked to find out that Lisa outscored him by a landslide, and he's forced to repeat the 3rd grade while Lisa continues on to the 4th.

With Bart back in the 3rd grade, he's forced to interact with a whole new group of classmates, including some classic Simpsons characters like Nelson Muntz, Martin Prince, and Ralph Wiggum. While some of his new classmates are friendly and welcoming, others - like Nelson, who is now the school bully - are decidedly less so.

As Bart struggles to fit in with his new classmates, Lisa begins to feel the pressure of being a grade ahead of her brother. She's forced to take on more responsibility, including becoming the captain of the school safety patrol. But with her newfound responsibilities comes a lot of stress, and Lisa starts to crack under the pressure.

Throughout the episode, there are plenty of funny moments and sight gags that fans of The Simpsons have come to expect. One standout scene involves Homer attempting to teach Bart about the birds and the bees, with predictably disastrous results. Another involves Ralph Wiggum eating paste, a classic Simpsons joke that never gets old.

Overall, "Bart vs. Lisa vs. 3rd Grade" is a solid episode of The Simpsons that explores the dynamic between Bart and Lisa in a new and interesting way. It's not the show's strongest episode by any means, but it's definitely worth a watch for fans of the series. Whether you're Team Bart or Team Lisa, you're sure to find something to enjoy in this classic episode of The Simpsons.