| "The Secret War of Lisa Simpson" | |
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| The Simpsons episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 8 Episode 25 |
| Directed by | Mike B. Anderson[1] |
| Written by | Richard Appel[1] |
| Production code | 4F21 |
| Original air date | May 18, 1997 |
| Guest appearance | |
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| Episode features | |
| Couch gag | The living room is shown upside down. The Simpsons sit down, but fall to the floor (the true ceiling).[1] |
| Commentary | Matt Groening Josh Weinstein Yeardley Smith Mike B. Anderson |
"The Secret War of Lisa Simpson" is the twenty-fifth episode and the season finale of the eighth season of the American animated television series The Simpsons. It first aired on the Fox network in the United States on May 18, 1997. Bart gets sent to a military academy as punishment for bad behavior. While visiting the academy, Lisa sees that the school is far more challenging than hers and she decides that she wants to attend as well. It was directed by Mike B. Anderson, written by Richard Appel and featured Willem Dafoe in a guest spot as the school's commandant.[1]