
S14E12: I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can
Lisa competes at a spelling bee and earns the right to compete in the Spell-lympics, becoming the pride of the town. The host of the show George Plimpton, asks her to intentionally lose so that a more popular boy can win. Lisa refuses and continues to compete, but accidentally misspells a word and loses. Meanwhile, Homer tours with a group obsessed with eating Krusty Burger's latest sandwich.
Episode Ending
In "The Simpsons" Season 14, Episode 12, titled "I'm Spelling as Fast as I Can," Lisa enters a spelling bee and eventually makes it to the finals. She's up against a tough competitor, but the real challenge comes when she's offered a bribe to intentionally misspell a word so that the sponsor's preferred contestant can win. Lisa struggles with the moral dilemma but ultimately decides to stay true to her principles and spells the word correctly, losing out on the bribe but maintaining her integrity. Meanwhile, Homer is obsessed with a limited-time sandwich at Krusty Burger and goes to great lengths to enjoy it before it disappears from the menu. In the end, Lisa's honesty is rewarded in its own way when she gains respect from her peers and family. Homer, on the other hand, manages to get his fill of the elusive sandwich but not without some comedic mishaps along the way. The episode wraps up with Lisa feeling proud of her decision and Homer contentedly full.
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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
- 2/16/2003
- Runtime
- 23 min
- TMDB Rating
- 6.4/10