S13E20: Little Girl in the Big Ten

S13E206.85/12/200223 min

Lisa tries to fit in with two college students by lying about her age. She finds that the college atmosphere is perfect for her, but her lie is soon discovered and she is shunned by her fellow elementary school students. Meanwhile, Bart is diagnosed with a weakened immune system after getting bitten by a Chinese mosquito and must live in a plastic, germ-free bubble.

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In "The Simpsons" Season 13, Episode 20, also known as "Little Girl in the Big Ten," Lisa finds herself living a double life. After being mistaken for a college student, she enjoys the intellectual stimulation and camaraderie at the local college, which is a big step up from her usual elementary school experience. Bart, meanwhile, is stuck in a giant plastic bubble after contracting "Panda Virus" from a Chinese mosquito bite. This keeps him isolated from others but eventually becomes a source of fun for him as he uses it to wreak havoc around town. Lisa's charade as a college student eventually falls apart when her true age is revealed during a gymnastics competition. Despite the initial embarrassment, she comes to terms with her identity as an elementary school student and returns to her normal life. The episode wraps up with the status quo restored: Lisa back at Springfield Elementary and Bart still causing chaos, but now rolling around in his bubble.