| "Lisa on Ice" | |
|---|---|
| The Simpsons episode | |
 Promotional image for the episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 8 |
| Directed by | Bob Anderson |
| Written by | Mike Scully |
| Production code | 2F05 |
| Original air date | November 13, 1994 |
| Episode features | |
| Chalkboard gag | "I will not dissect things unless instructed"[1] |
| Couch gag | The Simpsons sit on the couch and get sprung into the ceiling, with only their legs and feet showing. |
| Commentary | Matt Groening David Mirkin Mike Scully Bob Anderson |
"Lisa on Ice" is the eighth episode of the sixth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It was the first broadcast on Fox in the United States on November 13, 1994.[2] In the episode, Lisa discovers that she possesses a skill for ice hockey. A rivalry between her and Bart ensues.
The episode was written by Mike Scully and directed by Bob Anderson. Scully's passion for hockey inspired the plot. It features cultural references to films such as Rollerball and The Pope of Greenwich Village. The episode was well-received by critics and acquired a Nielsen rating of 11.6.
- ^ Groening, Matt (1997). Richmond, Ray; Coffman, Antonia (eds.). The Simpsons: A Complete Guide to Our Favorite Family (1st ed.). New York: HarperPerennial. p. 157. ISBN 978-0-06-095252-5. LCCN 98141857. OCLC 37796735. OL 433519M..
- ^ "Lisa on Ice". The Simpsons.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2008. Retrieved September 27, 2008.