The Simpsons (TV Series) I Love Lisa (1993) User Reviews

I choo-choo-choose this episode!

[gizmomogwai · 9/10 · 18 September 2008]

I love I Love Lisa. This makes my top 5 favourite Simpsons episodes of all time, if not my top 3- though I can't decide which is the best episode of the fourth season, this or Last Exit to Springfield (which came only an episode later). I'm glad I'm not alone- in 2003 Entertainment Weekly put this episode in its top 25, writing that "Anyone who's suffered an unrequited crush will find this 30 minutes wonderfully squirmy." That's part of what's so fantastic about it- the subject is relatable, timeless and honest.

It's Valentine's Day and when the socially inept and intellectually challenged Ralph Wiggum gets no cards from his classmates, Lisa gives him a card in sympathy. Ralph consequently falls in love with her, but she's not interested in him. Still, they do go to a Krusty the Klown show- where Lisa breaks his heart on television. Ralph eventually lets go of his crush and the two kids decide to be friends.

I Love Lisa differs from those two other classic Lisa episodes, Lisa's Substitute and Lisa's Wedding, in that it won't make you cry- there is emotion, when Ralph's heart is broken and when Lisa feels bad about it, but it's not as touching as those other episodes. I Love Lisa works best as a comedy. Ralph is an appealing, funny character and this episode highlights his oddness while making him sympathetic. The icing on the cake is a President's Day play where the kids portray notable moments from US history as well as a song dedicated to the more obscure presidents- which should amuse any history buff.

Lisa Has a Boyfriend?

[g-bodyl · 9/10 · 7 January 2015]

This is the fifteenth episode of the fourth season of the Simpsons and it's a very good episode, one with a satisfying romantic background. The episode revolves with Lisa falling in love, or shall we say some boy falling in love with Lisa. It was also funny to watch how easily corrupt the cops are in Springfield, especially Chief Wiggum. But on the whole, this is a pretty funny episode.

In this episode, "I Love Lisa," Lisa gives her classmate Ralph a Valentine's Day card out of sympathy, but Ralph takes it the wrong way and he falls in love with Lisa, although Lisa does not return the favor. When Ralph gets tickets for the Krusty Klown anniversary show, Lisa makes her feelings become true to Ralph.

Overall, this is a very good episode that tackles on weighty issues such as romance. The cultural references are excellent as usual as my favorite scene is Bart channeling his inner Arnold Schwarzenegger in a terrific Terminator 2 sequence. Plus I love how Krusty rocks out to a Doors song, so that was funny. Another fun episode! I rate this episode 9/10.

One line and then you get shot

[snoozejonc · 9/10 · 22 August 2022]

Lisa gives Ralph a valentines card out of pity.

This is a very enjoyable episode and a great showing for the Wiggums.

Lisa soon regrets a charitable act in this episode, and the consequences are quite hilarious. All the scenes involving Ralph and Clancy are very funny. Principal Skinner's Apocalypse Now tribute is also a standout moment.

The humour gets less vicious towards the end and even a bit heartwarming, so it feels like a nice conclusion to a little character arc.

For me it's an 8.5/10 but I round upwards.

The best episode of the Simpsons (in my opinion)

[schneidertonyr · 10/10 · 21 September 2017]

This is by far my favorite episode of the Simpsons ever, and here is why, first off I think that the jokes are very funny, I will never forget the mediocre presidents song, and the terminator reference make me laugh really hard . We also see that Ralph actually has character outside of LOL IDIOT which is disregarded in later seasons. The episode also has some very heartwarming scenes in it, and makes us care about the characters. This is the best episode ever of the Simpsons, and I recommend people to watch in if they haven't.

History Lesson About Love

[Hitchcoc · 10/10 · 4 May 2022]

Ralph falls for Lisa when she gives him his only Valentine out of pity. This leads to the sad little boy fawning all over her. It eventually brings cruelty. Several funny bits. Krusty has an anniversary show. There is a tribute to less than successful presidents. The song is fantastic.

The mediocre presidents song in an outstanding episode

[safenoe · 10/10 · 18 October 2017]

I'm a fan who has high regard for the first 6 seasons of The Simpsons, and we can all be upstanding for I Love Lisa. The mediocre presidents song was outstanding and biting as one would expect from The Simpsons, and Ralph's death scene on stage at the end can move anyone to tears. His love for Lisa was genuine, and Lisa's heart really melt at the end of this fine episode.

Yet another episode with incredible foreshadowing.....

[Reckno64 · 10/10 · 13 June 2020]

To quote Homer Simpson from this episode: "You know, one day, honest citizens are gonna stand up to you crooked cops!"

Chief Wiggum: "They are? Oh, no! Have they set a date?"

Yes Chief Wiggum in fact they have. The date is set for Monday, May 25th 2020. No worries though, he had 27 years to prepare for this current uprising....... ;)



Oh yes and this episode is spectacular. One of few episodes where Ralph really has character development, and it is more than a pleasure to see! Along with several classic quotes and moments, I Love Lisa is a classic Simpsons episode from 1993!

The forgotten presidents song and Bart playing John Wilkes Booth were my favorite scenes from this episode personally.

Unhand me yankee

[lisitsinnick · 8/10 · 24 November 2020]

The play scene is the best part, with Bart dressed up as John welks booth and tries to assassinate milhouse was the funniest thing I've seen in the show!