Ep 7. Lisa's Date With Density
- TV-PG
- December 15, 1996
- 22 min
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7.8 (2,867)
In season 8 episode 7 of The Simpsons, Lisa finds herself with a crush on a new student in town, Nelson Muntz. Despite his bad boy reputation, Lisa see's a softer side to Nelson and finds herself drawn to him. However, her feelings are not reciprocated, and Nelson uses her to pass a test in class.
Meanwhile, Homer is determined to find the perfect barbecue grill and sets out on a mission to do so. He drags Bart along to various stores to look at grills, but all of them seem to have some sort of issue. In the end, Homer decides to build his own grill, but it turns out to be a disaster and catches fire.
Back at school, Lisa tries to get over her crush on Nelson and moves on to another student, Ralph Wiggum. Despite the fact that Ralph is not quite the intellectual equal of Lisa, she begins dating him, much to the surprise of everyone around her. Eventually, Lisa realizes that Ralph is not the right fit for her either.
In the end, Lisa learns a valuable lesson about relationships and the importance of being true to yourself. Meanwhile, Homer continues his obsession with finding the perfect grill and eventually succeeds, with the help of some unexpected allies.
The episode is filled with classic Simpsons humor and reflects the show's ability to tackle more serious topics while still maintaining its trademark humor. It is a must-watch for any fan of the series and continues to be a fan favorite to this day.