
S5E14: Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy
Lisa's outrage over the gender stereotypes reinforced by a new talking doll prompts her to confront the dollmaker.
Episode Ending
In "The Simpsons" Season 5, Episode 14, titled "Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy," Lisa is frustrated when she discovers that her talking Malibu Stacy doll spouts sexist phrases. Determined to create a better alternative, she teams up with the original creator of Malibu Stacy, Stacy Lovell, to launch a new doll named Lisa Lionheart. Despite their efforts and the excitement surrounding the launch, the new doll struggles to compete with a newly released Malibu Stacy wearing a hat. The public is easily distracted by this minor change, and Lisa Lionheart fails to make a significant impact in the market. The episode wraps up with Lisa feeling disheartened about the setback. However, she finds some solace when she sees a young girl in a store choosing Lisa Lionheart over the new Malibu Stacy. It’s a small victory, but it gives Lisa hope that change, albeit slow, is possible.
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Cast & Crew
Cast

Julie Kavner
Marge Simpson / Patty Bouvier / Selma Bouvier / Jacqueline Bouvier (voice)

Nancy Cartwright
Bart Simpson / Maggie Simpson / Nelson Muntz / Ralph Wiggum (voice)

Yeardley Smith
Lisa Simpson / Maggie Simpson (voice)

Hank Azaria
Moe Szyslak / Chief Wiggum / Apu / Comic Book Guy / Carl Carlson / Superintendent Chalmers (voice)

Harry Shearer
Ned Flanders / Mr. Burns / Smithers / Principal Skinner / Lenny Leonard (voice)

Dan Castellaneta
Homer Simpson / Abe Simpson / Barney Gumble / Krusty the Clown / Groundskeeper Willie / Mayor Quimby (voice)
Details
- Air Date
- 2/17/1994
- Runtime
- 23 min
- TMDB Rating
- 7.5/10