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THE SIMPSONS · SEASON 29 · EPISODE 8

The Simpsons S29E08 Mr. Lisa's Opus

★ 7.9 · GREAT Dec 3, 2017 30 MIN FOX
Still from The Simpsons S29E08: Mr. Lisa's Opus

The episode in brief

As future Lisa writes her college application essay for Harvard, she recalls past disappointing birthdays that helped shape her.

FAN DESK VERDICT A top-shelf entry. Not quite canon, but you’ll be quoting it all week — the fan desk says don’t skip.

Who’s in it

SERIES REGULARS

Where it sits in the season

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Where to watch S29E08

US · NOVEMBER 2026
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7.9
THE FAN VERDICT
Keeper. Goes straight in the rewatch rotation.

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S29E08 FAQ

When did The Simpsons S29E08 air?

The Simpsons S29E08 (“Mr. Lisa's Opus”) first aired on December 3, 2017.

Where can I watch The Simpsons S29E08?

In the US, The Simpsons season 29 — including this episode — is available on FX, Hulu, Disney+, fuboTV, DirecTV On Demand, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, FOX One Amazon Channel, Hulu on Disney+, Amazon, Fandango at Home, and AppleTV.

Is The Simpsons S29E08 a good episode?

Fans rate The Simpsons S29E08 (“Mr. Lisa's Opus”) 7.9/10, which puts it in the great tier for The Simpsons.